I was told everyone drops a bike. I didn't think it would happen, but I dropped mine this evening. Actually it was a little uglier than a standard drop. I was rolling down my driveway for a quick ride. The driveway wraps around the back of the house. When I rounded the corner the bike went over. Rather than let it hit the ground bad instincts took over and I tried to yank it back up. Bike in-gear and running! I inadvertently cranked the throttle at the same time I lost grip on the clutch lever. The bike took off down the driveway By Itself! Luckily it crashed into a bush and stopped, almost upside down. It sat there for about 10-15 minutes until I could round up some neighbors to help get it upright. The damage wasn't as bad as expected. The bracket holding the headlight and left directional broke, The tank has a small dent where the bars hit and now it wont start.
I have a couple of questions questions for everyone
* Where can I get a replacement bracket?
* Has anyone had luck getting a dented tank repaired. I was think of going to one of those paint-less dent removal places?
*Why wont the bike start. It tries to but sounds like the battery is dead. Battery was fine before it went over.
* Also is there anything I should be worried about? Fork Oil, Engine oil, Brake and clutch fluid/ It doesn't appear to have any leaks.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.