Joined the club!

Dukey · 06-29-2006

Well when I got my bike in sept of '05 the salesman told be there was two types of bike riders, those that dropped their bikes and those that have yet to drop their bikes. I have read it in this forum as well and I stated many times I will never be a member of the dropped your bike club. Well I was wrong. Up until 7:30 pm EST I was a very happy member of the yet to drop your bike club! now I am a very embarrassed member of the Dropped your bike club. and here is what happened... I pulled into the gas station and stood the bike up to level it out reached down and took the key out of the ignition to unlock the gas cap. filled the tank and closed the cap, then I sat back down on the bike and remembered my wife wanted something in the store... and thats when it happened stood up got off the bike guess where the kickstand was? Good thing I am a big guy and pretty strong cause I picked that thing up like it was a toy and popped the stand down and looked around to see if anyone saw. well I had an audience that would make most entertainers proud, and just embarrassed the heck out of me. looked the bike over real good and only got a little scuff at the end of the clutch lever.

So now I am a dropped the bike club member!

Dukey Out!

Frankt07 · 06-29-2006

man that sucks. i have gotten myself in the habit of always putting the kickstand down if im even thinking of getting up off the bike.
glad you saved it with no damage

AdamBomb · 06-29-2006

Sucks!! I've owned 4 bikes, and dropped (or worse) three. It's a terrible feeling. I'm super-paranoid now about dropping my Mean Streak (again). Just got some highway bars today.

But, dude, I'm betting it was more than strength that let you pick up a 1500cc bike like it was a toy. It's amazing what a little dose of embarrassment and anger will do for you. Worked for me. It's only a couple of days later that your muscles start talking to you, asking, "Did you have to pick up that motorcycle so quickly? Alone?"

Neverdun · 06-29-2006

Glad to hear that was all.
Good job. It's not a club any of us are proud to be in but it does happen.

Dukey · 06-29-2006

thinking about it now I should have picked it up the way I learned in the MSF course. cause been two hours and shoulders are pretty sore now. need to find some aleve!

LordGT · 06-29-2006

Sounds like you got away cheap, so to speak.

Those are the best lessons in life. Ya learn, and no one gets hurt or has to pay out an arm and a leg.

And usually you won't make that mistake twice...

By the way, welcome to the cub...

AdamBomb · 06-29-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dukey

...been two hours and shoulders are pretty sore now. need to find some aleve!

Yep.

Been there.

Tbone800b · 06-29-2006

Sorry to hear about that but I'm glad you didn't damage the bike

anrfknm · 06-29-2006

there's a club for that???

Dukey · 06-29-2006

theres a club for everything some clubs you just don't want to be a member of. only there really is no club meetings and memebrship is free. Like the mile high club I have yet to become a member of that but fling to Florida with wife soon will try to join then. HEHE!

Craig Barton · 06-29-2006

I think it is better to drop it the way you did instead of the way my wife dropped a bike when she was first learning to ride. She forgot to put her foot down when she stopped. It was only once but the crash bars came next.

**2WheelFun** · 06-29-2006

Welcome to the club! I don't have a certificate to offer you but you've earned it in any case.

**Spok** · 06-30-2006

that sucks, i'm a member of the club...

*jukief* · 06-30-2006

I loved your post.

All I can tell you is that you're in good company in the Dropped My Bike Club. The worst part about it is the embarrassment, IMHO. It's amazing how fast a person can jump up and get that bike back up. Embarrassment adrenalin, I guess.

ontwowheels · 06-30-2006

DOH!!!

I dropped my first bike back in 85, was getting off of it in a parking lot and my foot slipped in a oil spot. Lost my ballance and I ended up gingerly laying the bike down and myself falling over top of it.

So far, the 1600 has been shiney side up.

ervins · 06-30-2006

Sorry to hear about that. At least you are fine...I refuse membership in that club.

**Spok** · 06-30-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by ervins

Sorry to hear about that. At least you are fine...I refuse membership in that club.

its not an invitation you can refuse, when you become a member of the club, you become a member of the club

art708 · 06-30-2006

Cool...I belong to a club I didn't know about... I've dropped a couple of 'em.

**Spok** · 06-30-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by art708

Cool...I belong to a club I didn't know about... I've dropped a couple of 'em.

wonder when we'll get our patch?

Dukey · 06-30-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by spok

wonder when we'll get our patch?

I do not think that is a patch many people will be wearing on the outside of theier leather vests anytime soon. If a patch comes out I will put it on the inside of my underwear! Out of sight but I know it's there.

06-29-2006	#1 (permalink)
Dukey I want mine Diesel! BTK Beginner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Millbury, MA Posts: 119	Joined the club! Well when I got my bike in sept of '05 the salesman told be there was two types of bike riders, those that dropped their bikes and those that have yet to drop their bikes. I have read it in this forum as well and I stated many times I will never be a member of the dropped your bike club. Well I was wrong. Up until 7:30 pm EST I was a very happy member of the yet to drop your bike club! now I am a very embarrassed member of the Dropped your bike club. and here is what happened... I pulled into the gas station and stood the bike up to level it out reached down and took the key out of the ignition to unlock the gas cap. filled the tank and closed the cap, then I sat back down on the bike and remembered my wife wanted something in the store... and thats when it happened stood up got off the bike guess where the kickstand was? Good thing I am a big guy and pretty strong cause I picked that thing up like it was a toy and popped the stand down and looked around to see if anyone saw. well I had an audience that would make most entertainers proud, and just embarrassed the heck out of me. looked the bike over real good and only got a little scuff at the end of the clutch lever. So now I am a dropped the bike club member! Dukey Out! __________________ *2005 -1500 CLASSIC* Kawasaki Windshield

06-29-2006	#2 (permalink)
Frankt07 Ridden like a Ford! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 4,041	man that sucks. i have gotten myself in the habit of always putting the kickstand down if im even thinking of getting up off the bike. glad you saved it with no damage __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT 2005 Phantom Silver 1500 Classic Royal Purple synthetic oil in both

06-29-2006	#5 (permalink)
Dukey I want mine Diesel! BTK Beginner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Millbury, MA Posts: 119	thinking about it now I should have picked it up the way I learned in the MSF course. cause been two hours and shoulders are pretty sore now. need to find some aleve! __________________ *2005 -1500 CLASSIC* Kawasaki Windshield

06-29-2006	#9 (permalink)
anrfknm humble pie consumer BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: california mountains Posts: 3,732	there's a club for that??? __________________ vroc #13815 - rolling blunder #182 AMA member http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/anrfknm

06-29-2006	#10 (permalink)
Dukey I want mine Diesel! BTK Beginner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Millbury, MA Posts: 119	theres a club for everything some clubs you just don't want to be a member of. only there really is no club meetings and memebrship is free. Like the mile high club I have yet to become a member of that but fling to Florida with wife soon will try to join then. HEHE! __________________ *2005 -1500 CLASSIC* Kawasaki Windshield

06-29-2006	#3 (permalink)
AdamBomb Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 64	Sucks!! I've owned 4 bikes, and dropped (or worse) three. It's a terrible feeling. I'm super-paranoid now about dropping my Mean Streak (again). Just got some highway bars today. But, dude, I'm betting it was more than strength that let you pick up a 1500cc bike like it was a toy. It's amazing what a little dose of embarrassment and anger will do for you. Worked for me. It's only a couple of days later that your muscles start talking to you, asking, "Did you have to pick up that motorcycle so quickly? Alone?"

06-29-2006	#4 (permalink)
Neverdun Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 424	Glad to hear that was all. Good job. It's not a club any of us are proud to be in but it does happen.

06-29-2006	#6 (permalink)
LordGT Millenium Vulcan Pilot Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 3,807	Sounds like you got away cheap, so to speak. Those are the best lessons in life. Ya learn, and no one gets hurt or has to pay out an arm and a leg. And usually you won't make that mistake twice... By the way, welcome to the cub...

06-29-2006	#8 (permalink)
Tbone800b Skullhead Donkey Puncher Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Martinez, GA Posts: 1,060	Sorry to hear about that but I'm glad you didn't damage the bike

06-29-2006	#11 (permalink)
Craig Barton Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Windsor Ontario Posts: 182	I think it is better to drop it the way you did instead of the way my wife dropped a bike when she was first learning to ride. She forgot to put her foot down when she stopped. It was only once but the crash bars came next. __________________ 2005 Biege 1600 Classic I just can not get rid of that taste of turtle wax!

06-29-2006	#12 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	Welcome to the club! I don't have a certificate to offer you but you've earned it in any case. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

06-30-2006	#13 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,699	that sucks, i'm a member of the club... __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

06-30-2006	#14 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,468	I loved your post. All I can tell you is that you're in good company in the Dropped My Bike Club. The worst part about it is the embarrassment, IMHO. It's amazing how fast a person can jump up and get that bike back up. Embarrassment adrenalin, I guess. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

06-30-2006	#15 (permalink)
ontwowheels Extreme Forum Supporter Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 2,670	DOH!!! I dropped my first bike back in 85, was getting off of it in a parking lot and my foot slipped in a oil spot. Lost my ballance and I ended up gingerly laying the bike down and myself falling over top of it. So far, the 1600 has been shiney side up. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1600

06-30-2006	#16 (permalink)
ervins MOM Sept 2006 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 11,825	Sorry to hear about that. At least you are fine...I refuse membership in that club. __________________ Black 2006 ZX-10R http://cache.www.gametracker.com/ser...0/b_560x95.png

06-30-2006	#18 (permalink)
art708 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 955	Cool...I belong to a club I didn't know about... I've dropped a couple of 'em. __________________ Art 2007 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe Red/Black Still love Nomads

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