skyjake
Junior Member
I joined the club today..... I dropped my bike. I honestly didn't think it would ever happen. I say this not because I'm this awesome rider or have some sort of magical powers. I don't think my ego is too big but yes, I probably have one but I personally think it's more confidence than anything.
It happened towards the end of a ride up in the North GA mountains. It happened really quick but thank God I wasn't going fast at all. I was in a really tight turn and I think I hit some gravel. I quickly went vertical and started braking. I barely hit the shoulder of the road but of course there was more gravel. I thought I was going to save it but my rear tire washed out. I did not lock my brakes up or at least it didn't feel like it.
The good part, I was not hurt at all and my bike had very minor damage. The left part of the crankcase was scratched up pretty good and the left frame slider looks almost perfect.
The worst part, is just knowing I dropped my bike. I was going so slow it's almost not worth counting. However, I incurred a little damage so I guess it counts huh???
What did I learn? My bike is probably worth less and I think it's time to sign up for an Advanced Riding Course.
I will snap some pictures early next week. After riding most of the day, I came home, jumped in the shower, then drove 6 hours (cager) to Destin FL for 2 night get away with my wife. Can you say long day, boys and girls??? I'm a traveling machine, what can I say?
It happened towards the end of a ride up in the North GA mountains. It happened really quick but thank God I wasn't going fast at all. I was in a really tight turn and I think I hit some gravel. I quickly went vertical and started braking. I barely hit the shoulder of the road but of course there was more gravel. I thought I was going to save it but my rear tire washed out. I did not lock my brakes up or at least it didn't feel like it.
The good part, I was not hurt at all and my bike had very minor damage. The left part of the crankcase was scratched up pretty good and the left frame slider looks almost perfect.
The worst part, is just knowing I dropped my bike. I was going so slow it's almost not worth counting. However, I incurred a little damage so I guess it counts huh???
What did I learn? My bike is probably worth less and I think it's time to sign up for an Advanced Riding Course.
I will snap some pictures early next week. After riding most of the day, I came home, jumped in the shower, then drove 6 hours (cager) to Destin FL for 2 night get away with my wife. Can you say long day, boys and girls??? I'm a traveling machine, what can I say?