So I put her down for the first time today in my garage.

[c0re]

Yeah, I was applying some goo gone while sitting on her to get that warning sticker residue off (didn't work btw) and I could of swore I had my kick stand down but apparently I did not sighhhh. The good news is my frame slider REALLY did it's job, there is not so much a tiny scratch on her (save the end of my handle which is literally just a small knick). My clutch lever got jolted down a bit so I had to readjust it. At first she was giving me trouble trying to start, but that was before I noticed the clutch position was out of place so I adjusted it and turned her back on and she came back to life. Rode her down the rode up to about 65 in third just to make sure all was well.

Everything seemed in order but I wanted to ask what are some common problems that can arise for a small drop. I mean I didn't just up and drop her from the seated position, I stuck with it the whole way down and tried my best to lightly set her down, which I think I did a good job with. But I just want to make sure there isn't anything specific I should keep an eye or ear out for.

Any advice is much appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[DakinechicK]

Nah, you are all good. Sorry you put her down but nothing to worry about since it was such a light drop.

Hey! Your name is a lot like another member.... rOar.

 

[MNGreg]

Sorry to hear about the drop!
However, glad to hear that it was not really with you on it while moving!
Glad there wasnt much damage at all also!

 

[Grayce]

Nah, you are all good. Sorry you put her down but nothing to worry about since it was such a light drop.

Hey! Your name is a lot like another member.... rOar.

It's why I'm called "Grayce." It happens to most all of us at one time or another. May that be the worst drop you ever have!

 

[c0re]

Nah, you are all good. Sorry you put her down but nothing to worry about since it was such a light drop.

Hey! Your name is a lot like another member.... rOar.

Stellar, that's what I was thinking I just needed some reaffirmation.

Thanks!

 

[c0re]

Thanks guys appreciate the good vibes. That friggen warning sticker is a damn omen haha. It's caused me nothing but pain ever since I took it off last week. (if it wasn't for the residue I would have never set her down)

*cue omen music*

 

[Deathdiesel]

Thanks guys appreciate the good vibes. That friggen warning sticker is a damn omen haha. It's caused me nothing but pain ever since I took it off last week. (if it wasn't for the residue I would have never set her down)

*cue omen music*

Check maintenance/oil thread for reccomendation.

 

[JT]

I guess I won't be removing that sticker. Lol


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[buzzbomb]

Yeah, I was applying some goo gone while sitting on her to get that warning sticker residue off (didn't work btw) and I could of swore I had my kick stand down but apparently I did not sighhhh. The good news is my frame slider REALLY did it's job, there is not so much a tiny scratch on her (save the end of my handle which is literally just a small knick). My clutch lever got jolted down a bit so I had to readjust it. At first she was giving me trouble trying to start, but that was before I noticed the clutch position was out of place so I adjusted it and turned her back on and she came back to life. Rode her down the rode up to about 65 in third just to make sure all was well.

Everything seemed in order but I wanted to ask what are some common problems that can arise for a small drop. I mean I didn't just up and drop her from the seated position, I stuck with it the whole way down and tried my best to lightly set her down, which I think I did a good job with. But I just want to make sure there isn't anything specific I should keep an eye or ear out for.

Any advice is much appreciated!

Thanks!

The warning sticker on the tank? I like that sticker. I use it to write my mileage down on the receipt at the fuel pump.

As to your drop, I agree with everyone else. You're OK. I've had bikes go down because they were pushed over by punks, or because the kickstand sunk into the pavement.

No real damage, no big deal.

 

[cezell09]

I set my bike down the 4th day I had her. I was parking at the store and I just didn't expect to lean so much when I turned the bars. Next thing I knew I was using all my strength to set her down lightly. Just got a nice little nick on the crankcase cover though. The next day I bought some frame sliders. Hopefully that will be my worst drop.

 

[darkLeo]

Hey sorry to hear about the drop, I too went down today, very little damage but need sliders.. mind if I ask what sliders you have that did their job so well? thanks.

 

[Nastybutler]

All these stories of people dropping their bike and then getting sliders cracks me up. Sliders are always the first thing I buy and install on a bike. With my new bike I went crazy and bought not just two point beefy frame sliders and swingarm spools, but also a radiator cover and engine covers with bar end mirrors that aren't too expensive. All in all over $500 in protection.

Some of those items came in very handy when I got in a hurry to finish putting on my belly pan and naturally I had to put my kickstand up to access that area while it was on the paddock stand. When I dropped it down off the paddock stand, being in a hurry, I forgot to put the kickstand down. Down she went on the left side.

Broke the bar end mirror and put a slight scuff in the engine case slider and swingarm spool. I looked while it was down, and those were the only three points that contacted the ground. Didn't even touch the frame slider. There was an inch or two of clearance between the frame slider and the ground.

Those protective items paid for themselves right there.