Well, I got it over with

After work today I dropped the bike right in my parking spot. It went down slow, and thank God I just mounted my Advrider bars, so not only did it protect the bike, but it kept it high enough that I was able to lift it back up using the lower handlebar method. I wasn't sure at first, but I gave it a good pull, and up she came. I was a little pissed at myself, but it was nice to know I can pick it up by myself.

No longer a virgin

Glad you got it up alone. Last time I dropped mine. I walked over to the shade and looked at it for a while before I picked it up. If it woulda been on the downhill. It would been bad news

When I’ve dropped mine, I also used the handlebar method. Take a peak and make sure everything is still aligned. My bars were a little askew afterward.


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Banderboy said:

After work today I dropped the bike right in my parking spot. It went down slow, and thank God I just mounted my Advrider bars, so not only did it protect the bike, but it kept it high enough that I was able to lift it back up using the lower handlebar method. I wasn't sure at first, but I gave it a good pull, and up she came. I was a little pissed at myself, but it was nice to know I can pick it up by myself.

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Pleased to hear no damage or injury.
I've dropped my Africa Twin 4 or 5c times from stationary positions.
Brain farts, I guess.
I'm putting SW Motech crash bars on my new Tenere. I'm not planning to drop it, but shit happens.
There's three types of riders:

1.) Those who have dropped their bike.
2.) Those who will drop their bike.
3.) The third group, well they are liars.
Ride safely and always wear your gear.
SHUMBA

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nelly5 said:

When I’ve dropped mine, I also used the handlebar method. Take a peak and make sure everything is still aligned. My bars were a little askew afterward.


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Good to know that
SHUMBA

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nelly5 said:

My bars were a little askew afterward.

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Curious to know how you corrected your askew bars....

BTDT. In my case dropped it on a slope away from me on the right side (couldn't quite reach the ground when I stalled it). Bike ended up slightly inverted. That was a bear to pick up and it was good thing I wasn't alone. Interesting thing was that the low oil light stayed on for a minute or so after righting and restarting the bike. Caused me to stop and check the condition of the sump, even though I've got a skid plate fitted. I'm guessing it just took some time for the oil pump to put all the oil back where it belonged after being slightly inverted.

Some of us more than others.....

If it makes you feel better, the Tenere is easier to drop than other bikes.

nelly5 said:

When I’ve dropped mine, I also used the handlebar method. Take a peak and make sure everything is still aligned. My bars were a little askew afterward.


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Last drop on mine the handle bars were a little off. I finally realized the left mount (I think they are rubber mounted) was tilted slightly backward. I removed the handle bars, tapped it back into the upright position, and remounted the bars. Squared them back up.
I consider any drop a valuable lesson. The lessons this time: Be very careful, anticipate, and evaluate stopping places on more rugged terrain. In this case I had low/no downside footing. Lesson 2: Use uphill footing, whether it's left or right. 3: Avoid stopping in any turn/corner!

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richarddacat said:

If it makes you feel better, the Tenere is easier to drop than other bikes.

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Yikes!!

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Fennellg said:

Everyone drops there bike sooner or later.

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Agree

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richarddacat said:

If it makes you feel better, the Tenere is easier to drop than other bikes.

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It's not that it's easier to drop, it just tempts you to go places that are more likely to have a convenient spot to drop the bike! The first week I had my '12, I saw a gravel road, rode down it... realized it was becoming far too sketchy for my stock 90/10 tires and went to do a U-turn on a somewhat steep slope. Mis-judged the maneuver and over it went. Picked it up fine and got back going, but the whole slope, gravel, tight, low speed u-turn thing totally bit me.

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Curious to know how you corrected your askew bars....

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To correct, I followed this video. He really made it easy to follow along.



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May all your motorcycle naps be at 0MPH!

My bike has hit the ground more times without me, than with me. Had a toothless old woman back into it and knock it over last fall while I was out riding with Checkswrecks and Big Bob. Then just last month the wind decided the bike would look better laying on its right side. The wind and I did not agree.

On the plus side, I've only had to pick it up once by myself. The first was on a downhill in the back yard. Had my wife ride over with the ATV and allowed the winch to effortlessly lift it up. Highly recommended. The toothless event had the luxury of a helpful Bob and Bob with me. Again, very easy. The wind one was was a solo lift. I just did a standard pickup. Never tried the handlebar method.

Not to worry, my wife has given me plenty of opportunities to pick up a Tenere. She's not crazy about me mentioning that. I tell her we all do it, but that doesn't seem to help.

Dirt_Dad said:

My bike has hit the ground more times without me, than with me. Had a toothless old woman back into it and knock it over last fall while I was out riding with Checkswrecks and Big Bob. Then just last month the wind decided the bike would look better laying on its right side. The wind and I did not agree.

On the plus side, I've only had to pick it up once by myself. The first was on a downhill in the back yard. Had my wife ride over with the ATV and allowed the winch to effortlessly lift it up. Highly recommended. The toothless event had the luxury of a helpful Bob and Bob with me. Again, very easy. The wind one was was a solo lift. I just did a standard pickup. Never tried the handlebar method.

Not to worry, my wife has given me plenty of opportunities to pick up a Tenere. She's not crazy about me mentioning that. I tell her we all do it, but that doesn't seem to help.

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Now there's an honest man!
SHUMBA

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It had a sneaky way af tipping over when the side stand sinks into soft ground. Now I know why they make bolt on feet.

On a plus side the happy trails boxes and racks are tough. Got stuck in the snow-high centered on my skidplate. Tipped the bike on its side dug the snow out from under my bike and continued on.

I have dropped every bike I have owned but, and I really don't want to say this but my S10. I did a dry run on my lift last night and the S10 went right on and off without a problem. Getting ready to do a full service including tires. I remember running my Moto Guzzi on the lift and leaving the side stand down. Well the side stand hit the lift and the bike went down hard. It took myself and a helper to get the bike off the lift and back on its wheels. So I thanked my helper and told him that the Guzzi was the only bike I had not dropped and he said that was not a good record. So I told him at least I haven't totaled every bike I had owned like him. Ha ha got him