Sooo the wife took her msf last week and passed, all was dandy. Left the bike for her today because she wanted to drive it. Got a phone call a little while ago from her road side, downed the bike. Luckily it was at a stop so shes not hurt. Sounds like she came to a stop on the road crown and it spooked her and down it went. Not sure the full logistics but it got dropped twice, leaking coolant, and a cop helped her get it off the road into a parking lot and there it sits. Idk the damages yet but she said the frame sliders took the brunt of it. Idk how fast she was moving or how it all happened, I didnt really care to be honest. I asked her if she was okay as thats all that matters. Shes fine, but shes cracked, says she never wants to drive a bike and keeps calling herself stupid and all kinds of things. Idk what to say other than try to comfort her but its hard because I am at work an hour and a half away. I feel really bad for her, and also for my bike. Idk how well the bike will run or anything as I know impact on the ground jolts alot of shit....I suppose the next step is getting it inspected?
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Hope she's okay...
either something got busted, doubt it as was low speed, prob. the recovery tank over spill.
either way, you want to remove all the plastics and check for damage... good luck
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A #1, the wife is alright. Think we all can agree there that's all that matters. Sux about the bike.
Word of advice, whatever the damage is, tell her it's half as bad. No big deal, fix it behind her back, whatever. She sounds spooked as hell. No offense to the ladies here on the board, but that is very much a common "ladies" response for a lot of women, "I'm never riding again." Your job is to make her a lot less spooked.
I can tell you this, if it were my wife, she'd say the exact same thing. So the next day or two is critical...what you say to her and how she feels about this incident will have a profound impact on her willingness to ride in the future. Keep that in mind.
Best of luck with the inspection, just glad she's OK.
Word of advice, whatever the damage is, tell her it's half as bad. No big deal, fix it behind her back, whatever. She sounds spooked as hell. No offense to the ladies here on the board, but that is very much a common "ladies" response for a lot of women, "I'm never riding again." Your job is to make her a lot less spooked.
I can tell you this, if it were my wife, she'd say the exact same thing. So the next day or two is critical...what you say to her and how she feels about this incident will have a profound impact on her willingness to ride in the future. Keep that in mind.
Best of luck with the inspection, just glad she's OK.
glad she's ok... and just pull the fairing and look for the leak.... top it off with coolant and run it for a bit if you don't see where it's coming from.
and, get her back on the bike fast... do not let it linger... best advice for anyone who goes down, get right back on that horse and ride it... otherwise they beat themselves up and will never get back on, or will always second guess themselves...
P.S. Hurry up and get the bike fixed... you only have a couple weeks B4 MotoGP!
and, get her back on the bike fast... do not let it linger... best advice for anyone who goes down, get right back on that horse and ride it... otherwise they beat themselves up and will never get back on, or will always second guess themselves...
P.S. Hurry up and get the bike fixed... you only have a couple weeks B4 MotoGP!
Exactly! Josh you need to let her understand that her feelings are natural and that she should get on it as her awareness level is higher and it will in fact help tremendously in building her skills and relieve her fears much faster. You should, on a day available, go to a parking( fair grounds?) and just sit back while she rides around.
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Glad shes alright man, get that bike inspected at a shop to see whats wrong with it if any.
I remember when I downed my first bike it was hard to take in mentally but you know theres 2 type of riders out there and thats the people that haven't down a bike yet and those that already have.
I remember when I downed my first bike it was hard to take in mentally but you know theres 2 type of riders out there and thats the people that haven't down a bike yet and those that already have.
Agreed Madmike. #1 good thing she is ok.
My wife would say the same thing. Give her time and slowly coax it. She will get the itch again. Maybe just a hose or something. Can't see how could be too bad when I went down good, and other thsn the plastic parts weren't bad.
Best wishes on all the issues though!!
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My wife would say the same thing. Give her time and slowly coax it. She will get the itch again. Maybe just a hose or something. Can't see how could be too bad when I went down good, and other thsn the plastic parts weren't bad.
Best wishes on all the issues though!!
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Sorry to hear about her misfortune. Anybody could fall at the right stop sign with a high crown, gravel, sand. Explain that to her. it's not the end of the world. If she can't flat foot it, I personally would consider lowering the suspension on it. I think I will eventually do that for my wife when she gets licensed...
Your coolant leak is most likely the expansion tank/reservoir, and it shouldn't be a problem.
Your coolant leak is most likely the expansion tank/reservoir, and it shouldn't be a problem.
This is embarrasing, but I've dropped mine twice, once when I was parking it and the other at a red light. Stupid. It happened because I wasn't paying attention - the bike's top-heavy and I let it go a little too far, then couldn't save it. I left the scars on the paint - they keep me humble.
My guess is that she's discouraged because she got so far out of her comfort zone. It might help to let her experiment with the balance by letting her lean it back & forth while you serve as a spotter to catch it when it starts to lean too far. Practicing where she feels safe might help restore her confidence.
Regarding the coolant leak, the cap on my reservoir came loose when I dropped it the first time.
My guess is that she's discouraged because she got so far out of her comfort zone. It might help to let her experiment with the balance by letting her lean it back & forth while you serve as a spotter to catch it when it starts to lean too far. Practicing where she feels safe might help restore her confidence.
Regarding the coolant leak, the cap on my reservoir came loose when I dropped it the first time.