"Dropped" my new Vaquero...

toy4bob · 12-08-2011, 09:07 PM

best news is zero damage, except just a little to the ego. I wasn't going to post this just out of sheer embarrassment, but what the heck, I can handle it LOL

Went out for what ended up being the last ride of the year on Black Friday, had close to 60 here which is not normal for late November.

I pulled into a friends driveway to show off the bike. I was slowing basically to a stop to turn around, so I could then turn other way and backup to point back out of drive. Well, the front wheel hit leaf pile (narrow and not very deep, just didn't think it an issue until I hit it) that was wet underneath, and wheel slide out, as did my left foot when it tried to stop the fall... because it landed in the same narrow leaf "pile".

So it always happens so fast you know, but I remember thinking "wow it didn’t lean over very far and I hope I can lift it back up". Just assumed it was heading on its side, but those darn crash bars really work thank goodness! The bike is still running, in gear, when I replant left foot and heave ho using foot and arm to lift while holding in clutch. Came right up. get off and can't even tell where the bar hit the ground as it hit that darn leaf pile and had a soft landing I guess. Again, was barely moving, so don't even think it "skidded", just leaned against it.

Never dropped a bike ever before, had to wait to buy a brand new one that cost as much as my first new car to do it LOL. Was a bit upsetting but very glad could find no damage.... Oh, and it didn't help to have my son who was right behind me, and my buddy on his new Victory Cross Country witness the whole thing.... and my buddy wasn't even home!

racinfan101 · 12-08-2011, 09:21 PM

Whew glad no damage!

jp58 · 12-08-2011, 09:56 PM

Why did'nt it stall. I thought the 1700's have a tip over senser to kill the engine?

**cnc** · 12-08-2011, 10:03 PM

Glade there was no damage.

With less than 50km on my Nomad I was turning around in my driveway and put a 10 inch scratch on one of the bag's doors catching the corner of a trailer. Was I mad at myself, but luckily it was not through the clear coat, a little wet sanding and buffing got it out.

toy4bob · 12-08-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jp58

Why did'nt it stall. I thought the 1700's have a tip over senser to kill the engine?

Don't know jp, I was kinda surprised by that too. I am guessing it was because it went over so slowly and lightly...

Jesus Freak · 12-08-2011, 10:13 PM

We have all been there and done that. And always happens when people are around to see....

usranger74 · 12-08-2011, 10:26 PM

The Club you joined is not very exclusive. Glad there was no damage.

**Jared** · 12-08-2011, 11:03 PM

Definitely glad the bike didn't have any damage.

**Top Cat** · 12-08-2011, 11:15 PM

Wet leaves are like ice. Glad the bike and you are not hurt.
Be happy you didn't hit wet leaves in a curve doing 55 or 60.

VulcanE · 12-08-2011, 11:32 PM

Glad everything is OK, and like was said earlier, it happens to us all at one time or another, just stay away from leaves, and dew/frost on the grass.

Monkeyman · 12-09-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

Glad everything is OK, and like was said earlier, it happens to us all at one time or another, just stay away from leaves, and dew/frost on the grass.

And really short people with bows and arrows. And green cheese.

AlabamaNomadRider · 12-09-2011, 04:36 AM

Glad only your ego was damaged.

Loafer · 12-09-2011, 05:21 AM

When that bike was falling over, I bet your stomach went right up to your throat!

Glad all is Ok....

Monkeyman · 12-09-2011, 05:50 AM

And since nobody else asked, I'll be the first. Are YOU ok?

Caddyman · 12-09-2011, 06:07 AM

Nice of you to share that story toy4bob!

I had a couple of "offs" when I used to ride crotch rockets in the '80's especially one on a Kawasaki GPZ1100 that I was lucky to survive!
The main reason for them was always speed!

As the saying goes "there are two types of motorcyclists, those who have dropped their bikes and those who are going to drop their bikes"

12-08-2011, 09:07 PM	#1
toy4bob Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Warsaw, Indiana Posts: 371	"Dropped" my new Vaquero... best news is zero damage, except just a little to the ego. I wasn't going to post this just out of sheer embarrassment, but what the heck, I can handle it LOL Went out for what ended up being the last ride of the year on Black Friday, had close to 60 here which is not normal for late November. I pulled into a friends driveway to show off the bike. I was slowing basically to a stop to turn around, so I could then turn other way and backup to point back out of drive. Well, the front wheel hit leaf pile (narrow and not very deep, just didn't think it an issue until I hit it) that was wet underneath, and wheel slide out, as did my left foot when it tried to stop the fall... because it landed in the same narrow leaf "pile". So it always happens so fast you know, but I remember thinking "wow it didn’t lean over very far and I hope I can lift it back up". Just assumed it was heading on its side, but those darn crash bars really work thank goodness! The bike is still running, in gear, when I replant left foot and heave ho using foot and arm to lift while holding in clutch. Came right up. get off and can't even tell where the bar hit the ground as it hit that darn leaf pile and had a soft landing I guess. Again, was barely moving, so don't even think it "skidded", just leaned against it. Never dropped a bike ever before, had to wait to buy a brand new one that cost as much as my first new car to do it LOL. Was a bit upsetting but very glad could find no damage.... Oh, and it didn't help to have my son who was right behind me, and my buddy on his new Victory Cross Country witness the whole thing.... and my buddy wasn't even home! __________________ 2011 Vaquero, The pretty red kind (and fastest!) 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 VBA #01898 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-08-2011, 09:21 PM	#2
racinfan101 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lewistown IL Posts: 301	Whew glad no damage! __________________ Randy aka racinfan101 VBA #01806 Central IL Vulcan Riders
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12-08-2011, 09:56 PM	#3
jp58 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbus, WI. Posts: 312	Why did'nt it stall. I thought the 1700's have a tip over senser to kill the engine? __________________ 2011 Nomad
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12-08-2011, 10:03 PM	#4
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Glade there was no damage. With less than 50km on my Nomad I was turning around in my driveway and put a 10 inch scratch on one of the bag's doors catching the corner of a trailer. Was I mad at myself, but luckily it was not through the clear coat, a little wet sanding and buffing got it out. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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12-08-2011, 10:26 PM	#7
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	The Club you joined is not very exclusive. Glad there was no damage. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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12-08-2011, 10:13 PM	#6
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	We have all been there and done that. And always happens when people are around to see....
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12-08-2011, 11:03 PM	#8
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Definitely glad the bike didn't have any damage. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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12-08-2011, 11:15 PM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Wet leaves are like ice. Glad the bike and you are not hurt. Be happy you didn't hit wet leaves in a curve doing 55 or 60. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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12-08-2011, 11:32 PM	#10
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Glad everything is OK, and like was said earlier, it happens to us all at one time or another, just stay away from leaves, and dew/frost on the grass. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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12-09-2011, 04:36 AM	#12
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Glad only your ego was damaged.
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12-09-2011, 05:21 AM	#13
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	When that bike was falling over, I bet your stomach went right up to your throat! Glad all is Ok.... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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12-09-2011, 05:50 AM	#14
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	And since nobody else asked, I'll be the first. Are YOU ok? __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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12-09-2011, 06:07 AM	#15
Caddyman Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: County Monaghan, Ireland Posts: 324	Nice of you to share that story toy4bob! I had a couple of "offs" when I used to ride crotch rockets in the '80's especially one on a Kawasaki GPZ1100 that I was lucky to survive! The main reason for them was always speed! As the saying goes "there are two types of motorcyclists, those who have dropped their bikes and those who are going to drop their bikes" __________________ VBA #1912 2003 1500 Nomad 2007 HD Heritage Ultra Carpe Diem!
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