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VEGASRIDER · 07-28-2007, 05:14 AM

Has your bike ever been down, knocked down, or received any scratches from hitting the pavement, wall, curb, etc. Or is it still like brand new like it left the dealership? I have to admit, today I thought my kickstand was down, well, you know the rest.

**wrightme43** · 07-28-2007, 11:20 AM

I dropped mine at a walking pace at the treetops in N.C. 1/4 dollar sized scratch on the upper fairing, light scratch on mirror, and frame protector. Bent the peg feeler to the point that I removed it.

I have three stickers on it now, so rock chips and such, a few scratches on the tank from stuff, a few spots on the upper fairing from bug guts. Thats about it so far.

Difference between bikes and cars?
Bikes fall down.

**Botch** · 07-28-2007, 01:19 PM

I bought my '07 used, with 1,300 miles on it. The previous owner said he'd never laid it down, and it looked immaculate.
When I finally got my frame sliders and went to install them, I noted the frame around the hole where the sliders attach was actually scuffed up a bit, nothing big, probably left the kickstand up as Vegasrider mentioned. Once I tightened the sliders down, the scuff was completely hidden, so I'm gonna say its immaculate again. Just washed it this morning for the first time, so I went over it pretty closely and it looks great!

Question: Actually, I'm gonna start a separate thread, how do you wash your bike?

Ironhide · 07-28-2007, 07:46 PM

Orderd frame sliders Tuesday, dropped bike Wednesday, frame sliders arrived Thursday. Upper fairing scratched replacement cost $42, clutch lever bent replacement $31, engine scratched paint $30. If i only would have waited 1 day.

ant_mb · 07-28-2007, 07:49 PM

Mine was until today. I took a 250 mile ride, and when I got home I had a tiny dent in my tank where my crotch is. I guess I got a hard on and dented it. I have no idea how it happened, but would love to know.

**Botch** · 07-28-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhide

Orderd frame sliders Tuesday, dropped bike Wednesday, frame sliders arrived Thursday. Upper fairing scratched replacement cost $42, clutch lever bent replacement $31, engine scratched paint $30. If i only would have waited 1 day.

Owwwwch!!!

VEGASRIDER · 07-28-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ant_mb

Mine was until today. I took a 250 mile ride, and when I got home I had a tiny dent in my tank where my crotch is. I guess I got a hard on and dented it. I have no idea how it happened, but would love to know.

LOL...Can't stop laughing.....

On another subject from Botch, hard to believe that an upper fairing would only cost $42?

VEGASRIDER

fz6xlr8r · 07-28-2007, 10:13 PM

Ah yes, the old kick stand trick. Me too. I felt like such a doofus when I did it. I had to touch up a 1 in by 1 in spot on the crank case cover. It would have been worse but I sacrificed some skin to keep the damage low. I was like a lot of people and thought "Well, gald to get that out of the way. Now I don't have to worry about getting a scratch on it."lol

Ironhide · 07-29-2007, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by VEGASRIDER

LOL...Can't stop laughing.....

On another subject from Botch, hard to believe that an upper fairing would only cost $42?

VEGASRIDER

only the section that goes around the left headlight was scratched and it comes off. Item description is Mole 1 for cowling 1. item #8 in diagram

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**Nelly** · 07-29-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by VEGASRIDER

Has your bike ever been down, knocked down, or received any scratches from hitting the pavement, wall, curb, etc. Or is it still like brand new like it left the dealership? I have to admit, today I thought my kickstand was down, well, you know the rest.

Hey aren’t we meant to be starting a "Hall of shame" thread. I’m not saying anything mate but would this be a good start for the wooden horse? ps I hope there isn't to much damage and it won't hurt the wallet to much.

07-28-2007, 05:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,693 Rep Power: 35 Member #83	Is your FZ6 Perfect? Has your bike ever been down, knocked down, or received any scratches from hitting the pavement, wall, curb, etc. Or is it still like brand new like it left the dealership? I have to admit, today I thought my kickstand was down, well, you know the rest. Last edited by VEGASRIDER; 07-28-2007 at 05:23 AM..

07-28-2007, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,178 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	I dropped mine at a walking pace at the treetops in N.C. 1/4 dollar sized scratch on the upper fairing, light scratch on mirror, and frame protector. Bent the peg feeler to the point that I removed it. I have three stickers on it now, so rock chips and such, a few scratches on the tank from stuff, a few spots on the upper fairing from bug guts. Thats about it so far. Difference between bikes and cars? Bikes fall down. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

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fz6xlr8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 291 Rep Power: 9 Member #62	Ah yes, the old kick stand trick. Me too. I felt like such a doofus when I did it. I had to touch up a 1 in by 1 in spot on the crank case cover. It would have been worse but I sacrificed some skin to keep the damage low. I was like a lot of people and thought "Well, gald to get that out of the way. Now I don't have to worry about getting a scratch on it."lol __________________ If there is no such thing as a dumb question, how come people always say " You ask a dumb question, you get a dumb answer."?

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07-28-2007, 01:19 PM	#3 (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	I bought my '07 used, with 1,300 miles on it. The previous owner said he'd never laid it down, and it looked immaculate. When I finally got my frame sliders and went to install them, I noted the frame around the hole where the sliders attach was actually scuffed up a bit, nothing big, probably left the kickstand up as Vegasrider mentioned. Once I tightened the sliders down, the scuff was completely hidden, so I'm gonna say its immaculate again. Just washed it this morning for the first time, so I went over it pretty closely and it looks great! Question: Actually, I'm gonna start a separate thread, how do you wash your bike?

07-28-2007, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ironhide Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alabama Bike: 2007 Red FZ6 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 6 Member #317	Orderd frame sliders Tuesday, dropped bike Wednesday, frame sliders arrived Thursday. Upper fairing scratched replacement cost $42, clutch lever bent replacement $31, engine scratched paint $30. If i only would have waited 1 day.

07-28-2007, 07:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
ant_mb Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delran NJ Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 1,141 Rep Power: 20 Member #241	Mine was until today. I took a 250 mile ride, and when I got home I had a tiny dent in my tank where my crotch is. I guess I got a hard on and dented it. I have no idea how it happened, but would love to know.

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