Wind Blew Bike Over - Things To Check?

[Deleted member 9794]

Hey Everyone - title pretty much says it all. The storm winds here in central Illinois blew hard enough to knock my bike over on it's right side last night. Luckily some good Samaritans picked it up although I'm not sure how long it was down (a neighbor told me he saw them picking it up). There's a little rash on the right front signal light and right slider (thank you OES Sliders!) but no damage other than that.

I checked the gas, oil, and brake fluid reservoir - all look just fine. Not sure what else to check....is there a list or is that about it? It rode just fine and I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary.

 

[Uno979]

Sorry to hear about your mishap. It has been crazy windy here and made me nervous having my cover over the bike. I keep it tight enough so it's not blowing around during strong winds.

You said you checked over everything so I think you'd be fine. Just go back over your fairings and rear section and check for anything loose. Check your foot pegs and any leavers. Other than that it should be good to go.

 

[Heineken]

Hey Everyone - title pretty much says it all. The storm winds here in central Illinois blew hard enough to knock my bike over on it's right side last night. Luckily some good Samaritans picked it up although I'm not sure how long it was down (a neighbor told me he saw them picking it up). There's a little rash on the right front signal light and right slider (thank you OES Sliders!) but no damage other than that.

I checked the gas, oil, and brake fluid reservoir - all look just fine. Not sure what else to check....is there a list or is that about it? It rode just fine and I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary.

Have a beer tonight and pat yourself on the back you purchased those frame sliders. Cheers mate! :iconbeer: