sumofclay
Junior Member
So the FZ6 is my second bike, and this is the first part of my second riding season, and until today I could say that I've never dropped my bike . I was stopped on a highway exit ramp, waiting for the light to change. I had my left foot down, my right on the rear brake, so I could relax my throttle hand and still have the brake light. I was looking into my right mirror for anyone approaching too quickly from behind, when I leaned a little too far to the right and over she went. My foot hung up just enough on the footrest so that I lost my leverage and then I was hopping and turning around to see Selena (my bike) on her side! Much thanks to the local dual-sport rider that stopped to help me out- glad to know that I could count on a fellow rider. We checked her over and, other than some cosmetic bumps I think things are okay. But I felt so stupid. The real kicker is that TODAY on break at work I ordered frame sliders! They'll be here i like three days.
The only question I have is: I think the right side of my handlebar is bent in very slightly (it touches the tank just a bit when I turn the wheel all the way on that side). Should that cause me any major problems? It's not perceptible by looking, but it felt slightly different and when I tested it by locking the wheel to the right I found that it's a bit off. Just curious if anyone sees that as a red flag.
Oh well, Selena has some road scars, and I have a bit more humility. Live and learn I guess. And be glad it wasn't anything more serious!
The only question I have is: I think the right side of my handlebar is bent in very slightly (it touches the tank just a bit when I turn the wheel all the way on that side). Should that cause me any major problems? It's not perceptible by looking, but it felt slightly different and when I tested it by locking the wheel to the right I found that it's a bit off. Just curious if anyone sees that as a red flag.
Oh well, Selena has some road scars, and I have a bit more humility. Live and learn I guess. And be glad it wasn't anything more serious!