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Coskie · 08-22-2008, 09:55 PM

For the first time I dropped my bike today. It was on a slow turn in very freaking loose gravel.

I'm so pissed right now I could fight a bear!!

Thankfully not too much damage. Scratched the right mirror minorly but did take a pretty big scuff mark on the right side of the engine (clutch housing?). I'll be replacing it ASAP and buying frame sliders.

No damage to fairing/tank.

Lame

rvbiker · 08-22-2008, 10:18 PM

That’s got to be one of the worst feeling there is

and it’s usually gravel that causes it. It doesn’t sound like the bike suffered much damage.

I’ve ordered stuff from these guys in the past and they are good to work with.

OEM Parts at BikeBandit.com

jmerch44 · 08-22-2008, 10:18 PM

dude that sucks. you sound ok though, be thankful for that. I know people who were going less than 5 mph, stalled, and broke their collar bone. I dont know how, but I now know that its possible. Glad your ok.

n1one · 08-23-2008, 05:32 AM

Fix it and ride on...everyone does it eventually!

I would be angery too.....

**blueMONday** · 08-23-2008, 07:02 AM

sorry to hear about the fall/dropped. Definitely get the frame sliders.

Tailgate · 08-23-2008, 07:10 AM

Welcome to the Klub! Administrators: maybe there should be "Drop Klub" section? Coskie: if the casing is only scuffed, have you considered this: Yamaha 0582 Mat Black #2 (MBL2) - ColorRite
You could also check Cycle Surge.com for cheaper shipping. Sorry to hear about the drop. I dropped/slid mine a couple of weeks ago. Sucks! Luckily, I had frame sliders and suffered minimal damage (no cracked faring, casings, tank dent). I also think I might have lost a few ounces of coolant (gotta check that today!)

Coskie · 08-23-2008, 08:42 AM

After a long night of sleep I feel a little better about it! You're all right, I'm glad I'm not hurt. I was wearing protective gear and didn't even get my pants dirty! : )

Tailgate, thanks for the info on that paint. I think it'll do the job very well!

I'll try to get pics up, but I'm still very embarassed.

**Botch** · 08-23-2008, 11:14 AM

Less than a week ago for me, that is a sucky feeling. But hey, the first scratch is the worst, right?

Bill3508 · 08-23-2008, 11:28 AM

That sux. I noticed while out riding into the neighborhood yesterday that the winds with tropical storm Fay had blown a lot of pine needles out of the trees that were lightly covering the road and I could feel the back in slipping slightly in the corners. Just made me be a little more careful.

Bill3508

**FZ6inNH** · 08-24-2008, 12:54 PM

Sorry to hear but be glad it wasn't an @-speed fall! Now she's got her first scratches, so go ride it like a tool and not a toy!

08-22-2008, 09:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Coskie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Bike: FZ6 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 2 Member #3598	Dropped It Today For the first time I dropped my bike today. It was on a slow turn in very freaking loose gravel. I'm so pissed right now I could fight a bear!! Thankfully not too much damage. Scratched the right mirror minorly but did take a pretty big scuff mark on the right side of the engine (clutch housing?). I'll be replacing it ASAP and buying frame sliders. No damage to fairing/tank. Lame

08-22-2008, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
rvbiker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: south dakota Bike: 2005 yamaha FZ6 Posts: 192 Rep Power: 6 Member #860	Re: Dropped It Today That’s got to be one of the worst feeling there is and it’s usually gravel that causes it. It doesn’t sound like the bike suffered much damage. I’ve ordered stuff from these guys in the past and they are good to work with. OEM Parts at BikeBandit.com

08-22-2008, 10:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
jmerch44 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tacoma Wa. Bike: Red 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 61 Rep Power: 2 Member #3546	Re: Dropped It Today dude that sucks. you sound ok though, be thankful for that. I know people who were going less than 5 mph, stalled, and broke their collar bone. I dont know how, but I now know that its possible. Glad your ok.

08-23-2008, 05:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
n1one Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Massachussettes Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Wicked Fast Blue) Posts: 164 Rep Power: 3 Member #3423	Re: Dropped It Today Fix it and ride on...everyone does it eventually! I would be angery too..... __________________ Bill 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Wicked Fast Blue) - Uncaged Sliders, Grip Puppies, Throttle Rocker and Cortech Soft Bags

08-23-2008, 07:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
blueMONday Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North East Coast Bike: 2007 FZ6 Blue Posts: 658 Rep Power: 24 Member #741	Re: Dropped It Today sorry to hear about the fall/dropped. Definitely get the frame sliders. __________________ Carpe Diem. Mods: b_d43's dual headlight, Givi E37,Givi E21 + racks, Givi E37 brakelight, Yamaha lower cowl, CalSci 8+ windshield, FIAMM FreewayBlaster, Acerbis MX handguards, Phillips Xtreme bulbs, Uncaged Frame sliders, Motorcyle cigarette power socket, RAM Mount-Aquabox, Throttlemeister, Two Brothers Titanium, Power Commander III, K&N air filter, Fork mounted Auxialliary Lights

08-23-2008, 07:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tailgate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 706 Rep Power: 12 Member #1189	Re: Dropped It Today Welcome to the Klub! Administrators: maybe there should be "Drop Klub" section? Coskie: if the casing is only scuffed, have you considered this: Yamaha 0582 Mat Black #2 (MBL2) - ColorRite You could also check Cycle Surge.com for cheaper shipping. Sorry to hear about the drop. I dropped/slid mine a couple of weeks ago. Sucks! Luckily, I had frame sliders and suffered minimal damage (no cracked faring, casings, tank dent). I also think I might have lost a few ounces of coolant (gotta check that today!) __________________ TechSpec Snake Skin tank grips, Clear Alternatives LED tailight board, Bell accessory socket, Amperite turn signal beeper, T-rex frame sliders, BD43's dual headlight, "Backoff" LED license plate frame, Scorpio, Xena XE-15

08-23-2008, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Coskie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Bike: FZ6 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 2 Member #3598	Re: Dropped It Today After a long night of sleep I feel a little better about it! You're all right, I'm glad I'm not hurt. I was wearing protective gear and didn't even get my pants dirty! : ) Tailgate, thanks for the info on that paint. I think it'll do the job very well! I'll try to get pics up, but I'm still very embarassed.

08-23-2008, 11:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: Dropped It Today Less than a week ago for me, that is a sucky feeling. But hey, the first scratch is the worst, right? __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

08-23-2008, 11:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bill3508 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Georgia Bike: 06 FZ6 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 2 Member #4086	Re: Dropped It Today That sux. I noticed while out riding into the neighborhood yesterday that the winds with tropical storm Fay had blown a lot of pine needles out of the trees that were lightly covering the road and I could feel the back in slipping slightly in the corners. Just made me be a little more careful. Bill3508

08-24-2008, 12:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,151 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: Dropped It Today Sorry to hear but be glad it wasn't an @-speed fall! Now she's got her first scratches, so go ride it like a tool and not a toy! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

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