[brianh4]

I guess it was bound to happen, I was putting my bike on it's center stand (or so I thought), lost my balance and over it went on it's right side. Natually the first thing I did was to look around to make sure nobody saw. I tried twice to get it back on it's feet before I remembered watching a video on how to pick these beasts up. Hope I at least put a smile on some faces today.

 

[brianh4]

I figure if it's out in the open it might not happen again !! LOL

 

[brianh4]

I dropped my 1200 twice in twenty minutes. 106 degrees in the San Joaquin Valley, pulled into a gas station for fuel and liquids. Pulled up to the pump, didn't put the side stand down and BAM. Fortunately, I always fill from the right, so I wasn't pinned against the pump. Everybody saw.
Got gas, drinks and headed two blocks down to a park with shade trees to take a breather. Looked right, looked left, let out the clutch, gave it some gas, leaned a little to the left and BAM. I was still in neutral. Everybody saw.
One time I went to get the mail and, oh, never mind............:waving:

Sorry for your gravity attacks !! I do however feel a little better !

 

[brianh4]

I dropped mine in the grass just off my sidewalk. Today I was backing down same sidewalk and foot hit some gravel and slipped a little, didn't go over but sure flashed through my mind. Guess it's time for my son to sweep the sidewalk again !!

 

[brianh4]

You'll get used to it !!

I had been off 2 wheels for about 19 years when I got my first wing. They can be intimidating, and they are heavy. Just do what these guys are saying and practice in a parking lot or something, it helps. I am at the part where I am practicing with my wife on back, in the same parking lot. DON'T get rid of the wing. Just respect and enjoy it. I can't stay off mine now !!

 

[brianh4]

There is a video on the internet that shows you how to pick up your GW, I watched it and was glad I did. Look it up (I don't know how to post links) and maybe it will be of some help.

 

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Yep, that's the one !! Thanks

 

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Happened again today, was leaving the house and was going around the wifes Tahoe. Turned a little to sharp, hit a little bump and the wing decided to take a nap against the front bumper. (no damage to either) but had to get my son to help get it back up.

 

[brianh4]

At this point its probably a good idea to sell it and get something more like a 250 Rebel... We will be looking for the pics of your new Rebel soon.

I don't think so !!:rollingeyes: