futurerider
Active Member
I have heard that there 2 types of bike owner's those that have dropped thier bikes and those that have not. This past weekend, I was demoted (I guess) to the have's.
My buddy and I particapated for the first time in a fund raising ride this past weekend, the longest ride I have done thus far, 450 mile round trip. Now I know this is not much to most of you, but it was alot to me.
Rode home early Sunday AM to beat the rain, stopped by his house to disscus the past days ride and to agree to do more. As I was leaving he sais, "be careful on those last few miles home". Rats, cursed again!
Rolled to the end of the driveway, looked left, looked right, all clear, started my "California stop", eased out clutch, rolled on the throtle, leaned right, looked left one more time, CAR!. Sinse I was already leaning right I needed my right foot to hold the bike, so I grabbed the front brake and down I went :bigsmiley30:. Not without a fight mind you, but I lost, gravity won. I am now the newest member of the HAVE's. :wall
By the time I touched down I had stopped all forward momentum, no damage to the bike, it rested on the engine and saddle bag guards, not even a scratch
, my knee was another issue. It hurt more and more the rest of the day and swelled up like a balloon the next morning. After a day, the pain and swelling is reducing quikly, so no perminate damage, thank goodness. Hopefully it will be all better by next Sunday when I take my advanced riders course, better late than never I guess.
What have I learned you ask?
1. On a 3 hour ride, my seat is comfortable for about 2 1/2 hours.
2. I will never be a IBA member :s
3. No more California stops for me, just not worth it.
4. Knees do not like to bend sideways.
5. I can lift my bike by myself, even when in pain.
6. You guys were right, "them that have and them that have not".
For those that are still "have not's", my hat is off to you :hii - Don't join this club, there seems to be no reason to join, other that the good company that already belongs.
For those that are "haves", I feel your pain!
Thanks for letting me bend your ears (or eyes) it is much better than bending my knee
My buddy and I particapated for the first time in a fund raising ride this past weekend, the longest ride I have done thus far, 450 mile round trip. Now I know this is not much to most of you, but it was alot to me.
Rode home early Sunday AM to beat the rain, stopped by his house to disscus the past days ride and to agree to do more. As I was leaving he sais, "be careful on those last few miles home". Rats, cursed again!
Rolled to the end of the driveway, looked left, looked right, all clear, started my "California stop", eased out clutch, rolled on the throtle, leaned right, looked left one more time, CAR!. Sinse I was already leaning right I needed my right foot to hold the bike, so I grabbed the front brake and down I went :bigsmiley30:. Not without a fight mind you, but I lost, gravity won. I am now the newest member of the HAVE's. :wall
By the time I touched down I had stopped all forward momentum, no damage to the bike, it rested on the engine and saddle bag guards, not even a scratch
, my knee was another issue. It hurt more and more the rest of the day and swelled up like a balloon the next morning. After a day, the pain and swelling is reducing quikly, so no perminate damage, thank goodness. Hopefully it will be all better by next Sunday when I take my advanced riders course, better late than never I guess.What have I learned you ask?
1. On a 3 hour ride, my seat is comfortable for about 2 1/2 hours.
2. I will never be a IBA member :s
3. No more California stops for me, just not worth it.
4. Knees do not like to bend sideways.
5. I can lift my bike by myself, even when in pain.
6. You guys were right, "them that have and them that have not".
For those that are still "have not's", my hat is off to you :hii - Don't join this club, there seems to be no reason to join, other that the good company that already belongs.
For those that are "haves", I feel your pain!
Thanks for letting me bend your ears (or eyes) it is much better than bending my knee
