Fell over in wind

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Blackie

Blackie

08’ RIDGEBACK
Troop Supporter
Supporting Member
Have 08' Ridgeback. Fell over yesterday...turned bars to the right on a slanted parking lot and came out of store as bike was falling over...there were 40-45 mph gusts at the time. Never had problem before but the wind factored in there greatly. Luckily only air cleaner, mirror stem, rear light were scratched. Man, makes your heart miss a beat to see your scooter go over. Own fault though. Even if weight is still on the left there is always a chance in wind like that.
 
erldawg

erldawg

Guru
I've often noticed that the bike does not like the wheel turned to the right. I always turn mine to the left while away from it.
 
Brew

Brew

Troop Supporter
Sorry to hear this, glad that no major damage was caused. I also turn my bars to the left.
 
V

V

Guru
Sorry to hear about that. Yea the bars def want to go to left on the stand. And it is a sickening sound if your near it and can't catch it.:rant:
 
Analog

Analog

Member
Man that sucks!! Sorry to hear, glad damage was minimal!! I think if I saw my by fall over my hart would more then skip a beat, it would more then likely stop!!
 
tommy666

tommy666

Well-Known Member
Damn....Had that happen to my Road Glide too. Some dude was backing out of a public parking spot and clipped my hi-way peg. Needless to say, he dragged the bike 10 feet before realizing what he did. Fortunate for me, he was honest and insurance put new parts on the bike, painted it and put $1600.00 cash in my pocket because the bike was in the shop for 3.5 months...Hopefully never again!!
 
Ray

Ray

Well-Known Member
Yep, I 100% agree , been there done almost the same thing. I think they needed to D-fib me. And it is ok to say "Sucks" our pastor said it from the pulpit the other day, I don't think it was because he dropped his scooter though, tottally different subject.

I had to replace the head light on mine when I dropped it barely rolling.

Ray
 
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