who hasn't dropped it???
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who hasn't dropped it???
I keep reading about people dropping their bikes in one way or another, and there is always talk about, "everyone goes down" its just a matter of time. I was wondering if there is anyone who hasn't dropped their bike yet, or anyone who has a long streak of stayin upright???
I've just completed my first year of riding, and so far i've managed to keep it on two wheels.... fingers crossed....
I've just completed my first year of riding, and so far i've managed to keep it on two wheels.... fingers crossed....
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RE: who hasn't dropped it???
For the first 15 years or so ( from 17 - 35 ) I lost count as to how many times I went down the road ... and while I was trying to kill myself on the road during the week , I was also trying to kill myself on my XR500'S in the bush too....
no **** ... I should be dead for sure....
They recon that you learn from your mistakes mate ...well then I must be a friggin genius !!
I have not been actually on my *** for over 15 years now ..
although... I have lost control on my driveway at 0.2 of a mph and let my v4 1000 go over with me underneath trying to stop the scratches .. that hurt ... the paint not me 
no **** ... I should be dead for sure....
They recon that you learn from your mistakes mate ...well then I must be a friggin genius !!
I have not been actually on my *** for over 15 years now ..
although... I have lost control on my driveway at 0.2 of a mph and let my v4 1000 go over with me underneath trying to stop the scratches ..
that hurt ... the paint not me
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RE: who hasn't dropped it???
I have never dropped Foxy 2 (my current bike). *knocks on wood nervously*
But on Foxy 1 (06 600RR RIP......see photo gallery and cry
), I went down on the highway at 70 mph due to gravel..........no major damage, with just little rash on the tail. THEN a few months later (after she was all fixed up perfectly) a pizza guy pulls out in front of me when I was doing 40 MPH and, well, that killed her off quickly..........and the reason why I now have Foxy 2.
But on Foxy 1 (06 600RR RIP......see photo gallery and cry
), I went down on the highway at 70 mph due to gravel..........no major damage, with just little rash on the tail. THEN a few months later (after she was all fixed up perfectly) a pizza guy pulls out in front of me when I was doing 40 MPH and, well, that killed her off quickly..........and the reason why I now have Foxy 2.
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RE: who hasn't dropped it???
i've been gas stationed twice. dropped her over on her right side both times, scuffing up the decal on the fairing.
what the best way to fix that by the way?
my bike is self-conscience and i don't wanna buy new decals. paint over em?
what the best way to fix that by the way?
my bike is self-conscience and i don't wanna buy new decals. paint over em?
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I dropped my 900 few years ago an hour after I bought her; my jeans caught on the peg when I was about to stop and put my foot down and that's it. I had broken the jinx and till date so far so good..
Lesson learned in a very stupid way.. [&o]
Near misses... thats a different story, countless time especially in twisties..
Lesson learned in a very stupid way.. [&o]
Near misses... thats a different story, countless time especially in twisties..
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RE: who hasn't dropped it???
I have yet [crosses fingers] I have had alot of close calls though!
Like one time i thought i put the kickstand down but it actually bounced back up and i got off. Luckily i saved that one. Aside from that never had a moving drop.
I have hit a sand patch in the rear while leaning into a 90 degree turn but once again luckily i was able to save the tail and get it back up. But man I have so many close calls!
Like one time i thought i put the kickstand down but it actually bounced back up and i got off. Luckily i saved that one. Aside from that never had a moving drop.
I have hit a sand patch in the rear while leaning into a 90 degree turn but once again luckily i was able to save the tail and get it back up. But man I have so many close calls!
