[don55]

The first time I dropped mine everyone chimed in and made me feel better. The second time didn't bother me nearly as much. Fortunately, both times were in my yard. Don

 

[Parman]

They do have a tendancy to get heavy when they fall over. However if you use the correct technic to pick them up they are actually quite easy to get back up.

Ive dropped mine twice. The first time was at my sons house with the wife on back. I pulled up on the sidewalk leading to his house and when I put my feet down one foot slipped of the edge off the sidewalk and down the bike and wife went. I got her and the bike up and went inside without a soul seeing it.
I told the wife to :ssshh: no one needs to know.
However my wife was so excited to tell everyone that it didn't stay a secret for long. :? :ROFL:

 

[JeffMayfield]

Just push the reverse switch in with the ignition on but don't hit the starter. Works nicely.

I knew reverse was good for something.
1200 rider.

The time I stopped at the end of my driveway and put my foot down on the left side unfortunately I was a bit to close to the ditch. I never previously thought that you could flip a Goldwing almost entirely upside down without hurting it much. Now however I know it is possible. I had to have help putting her back upright. fun stuff.

I never seen the video, but no pictures where taken, so did it really happen.

wife says yes her foot still hurts from time to time.

 

[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 !!

 

[FM]

On a standing still bike drop. . . .
There's a HUGE difference between dropping a Wing and a HD.
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Wings don't break mirrors, bend handlebars, turn signals, dent side covers, accessories, etc. etc. .

 

[FM]

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 !!

GOTTA watch out for them Marbles and Tootsie Rollers!
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DEFINE, Tootsie Rollers: Short broken tree twigs that roll under your toes when putting your foot down.

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[ianstaley]

I have and it's heavy. :sadguy:

 

[BrianInPA]

When the Wing is tired, it just needs to take a nap! Welcome to the club!

 

[juglr]

I dropped mine at the drive-up window at Hardees. Embarrassment level +10. A week later I stopped at the stoplight in front of the same Hardees and learned the lesson about watching for sand on the road before you put your foot down. Foot slipped out and BAM.

 

[Rickgyver]

Just reading these posts make my stomach roll! I was going to start a new post and found these so will post my question here. I am having second thoughts about keeping my 2000 SE. Have owned for 6 months. I am not comfortable riding it in town or maneuvering in parking lots at slow speeds. I've laid it down twice at zero speed,,,,,no damage.(with witnesses!) I'm an experienced rider and can't remember ever dropping a street bike! I've dropped my dirt bikes alot! I have realized that if the bars are turned sharply to left/right,,,, that's when the bike becomes more tippy. Is there any riding technique, specific to the GW that I need to know about? I really would rather keep the bike. I need some help boosting my confidence level!! Thanks for any advice I can get.

 

[jclax01]

Just reading these posts make my stomach roll! I was going to start a new post and found these so will post my question here. I am having second thoughts about keeping my 2000 SE. Have owned for 6 months. I am not comfortable riding it in town or maneuvering in parking lots at slow speeds. I've laid it down twice at zero speed,,,,,no damage.(with witnesses!) I'm an experienced rider and can't remember ever dropping a street bike! I've dropped my dirt bikes alot! I have realized that if the bars are turned sharply to left/right,,,, that's when the bike becomes more tippy. Is there any riding technique, specific to the GW that I need to know about? I really would rather keep the bike. I need some help boosting my confidence level!! Thanks for any advice I can get.

work on your throttle control a bit. its actually easy to keep up, but because of the weight, you really need to have a good understanding of throttle control at slow speeds. You will get more control of the bike when you get more saddle time with it.

 

[JeffMayfield]

I have a dirt/gravel driveway and must turn around to park under a roof. Every year I have to relearn that turn around because there is only enough room if I keep the bars full to the right for most of the turn. Feathering the throttle and keeping my torso mostly vertical seem to be the keys to doing this with feet on the pegs.

Practice in an empty parking lot. I like to do a figure 8 and try to scrape the pegs every chance I find a likely place. I must be getting better cause a few weeks ago the wife said "Would you like me to get off while you do this." Her way of saying "Stop doing this your scarring me" Still didn't scrape the pegs almost but not quite.

Your right there is a point that the bike will really lean.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGtCMxu8PyM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQkGb2lrs_A

 

[JeffMayfield]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ul93gc-O-o&feature=fvwp&NR=1

 

[youngnbald]

Haven't joined this club yet, but I installed Air Wings recently. Do they get trashed if the bike naps? Sounds like other stuff holds up?
I have crashed other types of machines, but I hope the GW doesn't get that treatment.

 

[exavid]

A very good source of information and training on handling large bikes at low speed are Jerry Paladino's "Ride like a Pro" tapes. You can find several on YouTube. One of the most critical things to remember at low speed is keep your hand off the front brake. Never use at low speed maneuvering. If you hit the front brake with the handlebar turned much at all at low speed you will get lot's of practice righting your 'Wing.
https://www.ridelikeapro.com/index.php

 

[JerryH]

I have not yet dropped my 1200, but have come pretty close a few times. It had obviously been dropped plenty of times when I got it. If I drop it I will probably not be able to pick it up, I might not even try, to avoid doing more damage to myself. When I get to the point where I cannot keep the thing upright, it will be time to get rid of it.

 

[blackknytecnc]

Rickgyver, lots of riders never drop bikes until the get a wing... gravity just really likes these things. I've found the bike much easier to control at low speeds if I drag the rear brake and clutch at the same time. If you're really concerned though, you could always trike it...

 

[WingMan71]

Don't feel bad, everybody has done something like that at some point.

I'll fess up to mine. I parked my first ever Gold Wing (an '84 Interstate) in a mall parking lot on it's side stand. Got off and headed toward the mall.

Guy yells at me: "Hey buddy, your bike is moving"!

I look back to see it slowly inching forward down the very slight slope it was on, coming off the side stand and laying itself down on the left side crash bars.

Forgot to leave the tranny in gear! DOH! :doh:

 

[wolfden]

I keep a blanket to cover mine so it can have a relaxing rest.......atleast once or maybe ..
good time to wash the under side.

John

 

[Born Again]

Haven't joined this club yet, but I installed Air Wings recently. Do they get trashed if the bike naps? Sounds like other stuff holds up?
I have crashed other types of machines, but I hope the GW doesn't get that treatment.

On my !500 the air wings don't suffer. It doesn't tip that far, hopefully !
I've had mine go over and it has 'wings and no problem with them.