[Jester]

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.

 

[Bthibodeaux]

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.

 

[cbzdel]

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..

 

[Jester]

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.

 

[The_Don]

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

 

[honda-ryder]

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?

 

[cfrp]

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?