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07VTXPredator

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Dropped it!
« on: January 15, 2008, 11:06:10 PM »
So.... I let my friend take my bike around the block.  He has been riding the 1800 for a little while, so I figured he'd be fine on my 1300.  Anywho... he comes back 5 mins later (a long time for going around the block) and it turns out he dropped my baby in the road which is why it took so long.  He was making a slow speed turn when it happened and dropped it on the right side.

Seems like everyone else is going to hit and scratch my bike before I even get to the 500 mile mark!

Damage:
Mirror scratched
Grip end cap broken and gone
Brake lever scratched
Brake pedal bent and scratched
Peg scratched
Both pipes scratched in multiple places

 O0

Oh, and I still have that dent in the tank.....
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skipppy75

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2008, 11:09:53 PM »
must be the blinding white color ???
Time to get an Orange one  ;D :D

Hope no one was hurt except maybe feelings but sh%t happens O0
Did you ask how he got it up?
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07VTXPredator

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2008, 11:20:27 PM »
Yep, no one was hurt.  He said he didn't have a problem picking it up.  He had some scrapes and scratches on his arm and leg, but nothing too bad.

Stuff happens.  He felt terrible, but I told him not to worry about it.  It's just metal.
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Dusty

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2008, 04:47:33 AM »
Check the plastic throttle sleeve for damage. Mine got cracked under similar circumstances. I road it while waiting on the new sleeve. A small piece of the plastic from the sleeve came loose and got lodged between the sleeve and handle bars causing the throttle to stick open.

Glad noone was hurt too bad. Are ya'll still firends?  8)
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SouthernXer

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2008, 06:35:48 AM »
Friends don't let friends...  no wait, that was something else.   ;) 


Confuscious say:  07VTXPredatorson will be in saddle of 1800 soon.   O0
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da032

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2008, 07:30:43 AM »
Man, what is going on with you and that bike?!?!?  It looks like the universe is lined up against that thing! ;D

I'm glad your buddy didn't get hurt.  Whenever your ready to fix it give me a shout: you get the parts, I got the tools! O0
« Last Edit: January 16, 2008, 09:45:06 AM by da032 »
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iluvink

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2008, 07:42:04 AM »
And how many bad bike stories begin...

Quote from: 07VTXPredator on January 15, 2008, 11:06:10 PM
So.... I let my friend take my bike around the block. 

Sorry guys and gals..don't even ask.  But that's just me.
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SouthernXer

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2008, 07:46:28 AM »
Quote from: iluvink on January 16, 2008, 07:42:04 AM
And how many bad bike stories begin...

Quote from: 07VTXPredator on January 15, 2008, 11:06:10 PM
So.... I let my friend take my bike around the block. 

Sorry guys and gals..don't even ask.  But that's just me.

 ;D ;D ;D 
































How about the Kawi???   ;D ;D ;D
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forevrtxan

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2008, 08:08:50 AM »
When I first got my bike...let a couple of friends of mine "take her around the block"...well, after witnessing that...nobody gonna touch my baby again....period!!!!! Sorry to hear about your bike!!!! Glad your buddy just got scratched up and his pride must have took a few dents too.
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xriderintx

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2008, 09:59:24 AM »
I have rules if someone wants to ride my scoot..for each scratch i  cut one finger off..dent the tank and I cut off yer thumb..you wreck it,and that's yo azzz..hehe
glad to hear no one was hurt and the damage wasnt any worse..ride safe
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Morgan Buchanan

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2008, 10:02:30 AM »
...hope you weren't as rough on his girlfriend/wife....   :o :o :o :o :o ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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hooter

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2008, 10:11:03 AM »
I really hate saying "NO" but when it comes to my bike, well, take my wife, my daughter, my dog, just don't ask and I won't have to say it.  >:( >:(
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07VTXPredator

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2008, 11:48:28 AM »
Quote from: Dusty on January 16, 2008, 04:47:33 AM
Check the plastic throttle sleeve for damage. Mine got cracked under similar circumstances. I road it while waiting on the new sleeve. A small piece of the plastic from the sleeve came loose and got lodged between the sleeve and handle bars causing the throttle to stick open.

Glad noone was hurt too bad. Are ya'll still firends?  8)

It's funny you mention that, the plastic did get cracked and the throttle is sticking a little.  Not too bad though.  I was gonna get new grips anyway.
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07VTXPredator

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2008, 11:50:08 AM »
Quote from: da032 on January 16, 2008, 07:30:43 AM
Man, what is going on with you and that bike?!?!?  It looks like the universe is lined up against that thing! ;D

I'm glad your buddy didn't get hurt.  Whenever your ready to fix it give me a shout: you get the parts, I got the tools! O0

Thanks man, I really appreciate that.  It might be a few months till I get around to fixing it though.  I'm supposed to be shipping out for 10 weeks.
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07VTXPredator

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Re: Dropped it!
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2008, 11:51:18 AM »
Quote from: Morgan Buchanan on January 16, 2008, 10:02:30 AM
...hope you weren't as rough on his girlfriend/wife....   :o :o :o :o :o ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Naw....but I guess I owe him from that one time with his sister.......  ;D
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