I Messed Up!

1087 Views 6 Replies 0 Participants Last post by cfrp, Apr 8, 2013

Discussion Starter · Apr 7, 2013

I messed up BIG time today by absentmindedly putting her in first gear from park and beginning to ride away... without removing my **** Kryptonite Disc Lock. Needless to say I realized my mistake at the first [b]clunk[/b] and cursed myself as I went

I messed up BIG time today by absentmindedly putting her in first gear from park and beginning to ride away... without removing my **** Kryptonite Disc Lock. Needless to say I realized my mistake at the first clunk and cursed myself as I went immediately over to the ground.

Ah yes... Three hundred miles in and THIS is why I drop it? I inspected my bike shortly after and found the brake lever slightly scuffed, the exhaust had a thin line of debris where it had made contact, and the handlebar was scuffed. Everything else appeared fine.

I thoroughly examined my front tire and it appeared it had taken no damage whatsoever. All of this did happen at very low speed, however I am paranoid. Nothing is loose or even scuffed including the brake system and disc. Should I be concerned? I basically do not want the thing to disassemble on the road. I'm 125 miles from the first inspection, I rode it for 20 miles after the incident with no problem, and nothing appears loose or damaged, including the front break. Do I send it in for inspection? Anyone else ever done this before?

-Jester.

Save

1 - 7 of 7 Posts

Discussion Starter · #2 · Apr 7, 2013

Not exactly, but I have done something probably even worse. After a long ride from Houston to Austin on a VFR750 I use to own, I had adrenaline jitters or something when I parked, and I got off the bike without putting the kickstand down. It just fel

Not exactly, but I have done something probably even worse. After a long ride from Houston to Austin on a VFR750 I use to own, I had adrenaline jitters or something when I parked, and I got off the bike without putting the kickstand down. It just fell to the ground in front of me. Man I felt stupid.

Save

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 7, 2013

The wheel at the most 3/4 of a rotation. That is no time to gather any sort of momentum. Other than scratching the caliper paint it shouldn't do anything bad..

The wheel at the most 3/4 of a rotation. That is no time to gather any sort of momentum. Other than scratching the caliper paint it shouldn't do anything bad..

Save

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 7, 2013

Yeah I think it will be fine. If I saw any cracks or if anything was a bit loose I would get it inspected. If any n00b is reading this make sure you get a lanyard for your disc lock (if you choose to use this security feature) so you won't forget on

Yeah I think it will be fine. If I saw any cracks or if anything was a bit loose I would get it inspected. If any n00b is reading this make sure you get a lanyard for your disc lock (if you choose to use this security feature) so you won't forget on the days your mind is elsewhere while putting on your gear.

Save

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 8, 2013

Sorry to hear that dude, but a reminder cable is essential for disc locks.

I've already had my bike shut off 3 or 4 times because I tried to drive away with the kick stand down. I'm glad it has that feature or I would have been in trouble on the fi

Sorry to hear that dude, but a reminder cable is essential for disc locks.

I've already had my bike shut off 3 or 4 times because I tried to drive away with the kick stand down. I'm glad it has that feature or I would have been in trouble on the first left turn.

-THE DON

Save

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 8, 2013

Ouch, sorry to hear that happened man. Your heart probably missed a beat when that happened!

any pic's of the damage?

Ouch, sorry to hear that happened man. Your heart probably missed a beat when that happened!

any pic's of the damage?

Save

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 8, 2013

sorry to hear about the accident. hope nothing is broken.

at least you are ok. have any photos of the damage so we can help determine if it's a big problem?

sorry to hear about the accident. hope nothing is broken.

at least you are ok. have any photos of the damage so we can help determine if it's a big problem?

Save

1 - 7 of 7 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.

Top Contributors this Month