LittleRed
Junior Member
I really don't want to call it back anytime soon. Neither does my fizzer... Hit some gravel while leaned over in a really tight round-a-bout going about 20mph and low-sided. First thing through my mind- NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! NOT THE BIKE!!!!!!!! I was apologizing profusely to my poor FZ the whole ride back...
Thank heavens for frame sliders- those things saved my FZ's engine and gas tank extremely well (half of it got shaved off, though...). Only damage is some scratches on the left side- bar end, tail plastics, grab rail, and a small bit off of the very corner of the headlight shroud. Kickstand also fails to go all the way out, so I'll be using the center stand until its scheduled 4k service this Friday (good timing).
My poor iPod didn't fare as well... it was ripped off my pocket upon the landing and then run over by a car... two cars, actually. As for me, I walked away alright save for a banged up knee and hip. Quite glad I was wearing full gear or else it would very likely have been worse.
I would like to take this time to place a curse upon loose gravel and to thank the rider on the older Suzuki cruiser that stopped to help me out. I love the motorcycle community and all of its members!
Thank heavens for frame sliders- those things saved my FZ's engine and gas tank extremely well (half of it got shaved off, though...). Only damage is some scratches on the left side- bar end, tail plastics, grab rail, and a small bit off of the very corner of the headlight shroud. Kickstand also fails to go all the way out, so I'll be using the center stand until its scheduled 4k service this Friday (good timing).
My poor iPod didn't fare as well... it was ripped off my pocket upon the landing and then run over by a car... two cars, actually. As for me, I walked away alright save for a banged up knee and hip. Quite glad I was wearing full gear or else it would very likely have been worse.
I would like to take this time to place a curse upon loose gravel and to thank the rider on the older Suzuki cruiser that stopped to help me out. I love the motorcycle community and all of its members!