detpilot
Junior Member
I guess it was bound to happen, but at least i had my sliders installed.
I was in a small town just cruising, when i decided to go the other way. I was on a 2 lane road, which wasn't busy at all. I decided to turn left onto a side street to then turn around and make a right.
While turning, i went a bit wide (I still constantly have to remind myself to look through the turn, it makes a world of difference).
At about 5-10 mph, I almost got to the right side curb (turning left to the street). There was a bit of soft mud/wet leaves near the edge of the road, and i was not going to avoid it. I was also still turning. I was careful not to hit the front brake, but as soon as I hit the mud, i went down in a low-speed low-side.
Had all gear on, (except i wear sneakers, not boots), including gloves, leather padded jacket, and my bohn under-pant armor. I had a little road rash under the thigh armor, and a bit more of a cut on my left shin. Got up, picked the bike up via the method you guys showed videos of, and checked for damage.
Left frame slider looked really bad, strings of plastic everywhere. Left mirror had a scratch, and a small piece broke off my left fairing.
It was hard to tell which damage came from my fall, becuse the bike had been dropped in a garage before i bought it. All in all, very minor damage. Probably would have lost a turn signal, but my front ones are flush mounted. I think I'll buy a new left fairing.
Quite a few cars passed at about 30 mph when the bike was still laying down, but no one asked if i was ok. i guess I'm happy about that, I was embarassed enough.
Anyway, got up, dusted off, and kept riding but with a bit more caution.
And I'm VERY glad I invested in the frame sliders just 2 weeks ago (Sho-gun).
Thought I'd share! Ride safe everyone!
I was in a small town just cruising, when i decided to go the other way. I was on a 2 lane road, which wasn't busy at all. I decided to turn left onto a side street to then turn around and make a right.
While turning, i went a bit wide (I still constantly have to remind myself to look through the turn, it makes a world of difference).
At about 5-10 mph, I almost got to the right side curb (turning left to the street). There was a bit of soft mud/wet leaves near the edge of the road, and i was not going to avoid it. I was also still turning. I was careful not to hit the front brake, but as soon as I hit the mud, i went down in a low-speed low-side.
Had all gear on, (except i wear sneakers, not boots), including gloves, leather padded jacket, and my bohn under-pant armor. I had a little road rash under the thigh armor, and a bit more of a cut on my left shin. Got up, picked the bike up via the method you guys showed videos of, and checked for damage.
Left frame slider looked really bad, strings of plastic everywhere. Left mirror had a scratch, and a small piece broke off my left fairing.
It was hard to tell which damage came from my fall, becuse the bike had been dropped in a garage before i bought it. All in all, very minor damage. Probably would have lost a turn signal, but my front ones are flush mounted. I think I'll buy a new left fairing.
Quite a few cars passed at about 30 mph when the bike was still laying down, but no one asked if i was ok. i guess I'm happy about that, I was embarassed enough.
Anyway, got up, dusted off, and kept riding but with a bit more caution.
And I'm VERY glad I invested in the frame sliders just 2 weeks ago (Sho-gun).
Thought I'd share! Ride safe everyone!
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, at least your OK and the bike isnt to scarred from the ordeal :thumbup:....Live and learn mate , live and learn...
