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Those who have and those who will drop their bike!!
Its funny what creatures of habit we are.
Normal routine when coming to a stop is:
Turn off bike, Put Side Stand Down, Get off Bike, Take off Gloves Helmet, etc.
Well at the gas station today I did:
Turn off bike, Take off gloves, get off bike, Attempt to put bike on side stand, realize that the bike has not landed on the sidestand, realize that the bike is now on its side, try to lift bike, get my feet planted more firmly, lift bike, put down sidestand, pretend that is how I always get off my bike, begin to fuel bike, try not to spray fuel in my face because of shaking hands/ adrenaline rush.
Of course I had to drop it at a bust gas station while cars were waiting in line to fill up behind me.
Bike seems ok. I helped the bike down and the handle bar hit the gas pump so the bike did not get fully on its side. It is dripping a little oil from the airbox now, but from reading previous posts it comes with membership into the club.
I am correct in assuming that I pull the drain plug and let it drain, but other than that it is fine right?
I guess it was good that I shortened the front turn signals. Would have sucked if I crushed them or one of my brand new halcyon bar end mirrors.
well, that was fun. :-D
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