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19-04-2007, 11:14 AM | #1 |
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Hi all!
Just a quick note to say hello.
Having passed my bike test about 6 years ago, it's taken me to now to purchase a bike. I'm now the proud owner of an 04 620. Quick confession, already dropped her, felt physically sick afterwards for ages! Oh well better at zero mph than forty i guess... Please excuse my biking ignorance (which will become more and more obvious with my posts!). I'm hoping to learn quickly! All the best, Welly |
19-04-2007, 11:38 AM | #2 |
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Hello and welcome. I wouldn't worry too much about dropping it. I'm sure its only superficial damage. Horrible feeling all the same. You're not the first, and you certainly won't be the last.
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19-04-2007, 11:47 AM | #3 |
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Welcome to the forum Welly.
Don't worry about dropping it, they seem to bounce back easily at 0mph. Just don't make a habbit of it!! Mine fell off the paddock stand a couple of weeks ago (numpty mechanic ) But all sorted now with the help of the members from this here forum and some laughing from the neighbours..... |
19-04-2007, 11:51 AM | #4 | |
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Welcome Welly
I took delivery of my '01 600 dark a few weeks ago now so I'm just getting to know everyone aswell. Quote:
Hopped on and pressed the start button, only to be dragged forward 2 feet because I had left her in gear :P I always leave it in neutral so I didnt think to glance at the dash light as I was turned sideways chatting to my aunt at the time. I thought the bike was going to just dissapear from between my legs leaving me standing in the same spot in the same position as if the bike was still there! Not very cool I tell thee! |
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19-04-2007, 12:17 PM | #5 |
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Users Comb All The Inuits? I think I need help!!? |
19-04-2007, 12:22 PM | #6 |
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Welcome welly.
Sorry Pete just sat here laughing my head of at the thought of carry on bikeing moment, should'nt realy I know mental image just tickled me though
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"Political correctness is just intellectual colonialism and psychological fascism for the creation of thought crime" Last edited by Kato; 19-04-2007 at 12:24 PM.. |
19-04-2007, 12:30 PM | #7 | |
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**NOTE TO SELF** Always check the front discs and what gear before pressing the red (loud) button |
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19-04-2007, 12:36 PM | #8 |
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Aha, a favourite haunt of the Sussex monsterers! I'm surprised you didn't get accosted by our Gim (he seems to live there, as far as I can tell).
Anyway, welcome Welly! I've dropped my bike at 0mph three times - the first time I rode it (on an airfield, before I passed my test), while wheeling it backwards at a bike meet in front of loads of bikers, and in my driveway while chatting to my mum (didn't check the sidestand - too busy nattering). Luckily, the sum damage of the three was a small dent in the tank (which was made bigger by an off at 20mph), scratched can and heel guard, and one bent lever. They do seem to bounce surprisingly well (so do I!). So welcome again - you'll find us a friendly bunch on the most part, but watch out for Didge - he's very smelly. Saz |
19-04-2007, 07:06 PM | #9 |
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I think the locals were looking to see a) what it sounded like when I started it, followed swiftly by b) Suprise, as I shot forwards with my legs waggling around followed swiftly by c) Interest, to see what my next trick would be d) Appreciation, as I finally got my act together and fired her up! After that they sort of lost interest and picked up there conversation where they left off. Quote:
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19-04-2007, 01:09 PM | #11 |
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Still in gear?
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19-04-2007, 02:08 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for all the welcomes - and making me feeling better about dropping it, especially Pete's story!
It is just superficial damage but still more than I'd like! A very small tank dent, some small scrapes on a can and lever, but annoyingly quite a few scratches on the seat cowl. The problem is the seat doesn't lock properly, and while trying to keep the bike upright, it came off with me ending up sitting on it, upside down, paintwork smothered into the gravel! Not helpful. Does anyone please have any tips for getting the seat to attach properly - I think the bolt isn't high/low enough and should I just be using t-cut/touch-up paint for the scratches? Or is there some other marvel product? Thanks, Welly |
19-04-2007, 06:14 PM | #13 | |
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19-04-2007, 06:03 PM | #14 |
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think you can sort the seatlock with washers under some bolts somewhere or something
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19-04-2007, 06:10 PM | #15 |
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I dropped my V.max, well sort off. I had just finnished possing on it. I had made my wife film me riding up the farm lane on ot in hair in the wind. I pulled into the yard, got off, turned and did my cool dude walk over to where she was. I heard a sort of groany, crynchy thudy sort of noise from behind and turned to see that, in my haste topose, I had not put it on it's side stand very well and over it had gone. Always happens when you are trying your best to pose. I would post the vid for you all to laugh at, but the mempry card had reached it's limit moments before. I think I have posted before about trying to leave the Houghton sprint with my D lock still on. I dug a nice big hole. Ah and then there was the time I pulled in just before white scar caves in Ingleton. Put mu foot into a pothole and went over. Almost didn't get up as the max was sooo heavy in the flat on the floor position with me under it!!
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