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SHUMBA

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I never tipped over my Vmax in the 12 years I've owned it, I came close several times but it never hit the ground, HONEST! I'm not looking forward the first time I have to use the protection on the ST but it bound to happen given the off road adventures I have planned for her and ME!
Yup, if you venture into off road territory, then you can expect a few drops. On that note, what about yourself, additional gear? heavier boots and gloves...just sayin'
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BTDT. I'd tell you the stories but it would pain me to relive them. I like to think I've learned something from them. We'll see.
 

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And, if, by chance, y'all drive into/around a coin op car wash....do not turn tight. The soap residue is not conducive to traction. One of the hardest ground hits I've taken was a bar lock turn at 3mph, at a car wash. Back end came around....splat....embarrassing as hell with a full house crowd. The KZ was built like a tank,; not even a scratch. Me....torn pants, and a sore wrist.
 

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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.
The plenty part says she is a real rider. If you ride enough you will drop a bike eventually. Getting back on after the first one is a test.

DM has really passed and passed and ... the test!
 

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And, if, by chance, y'all drive into/around a coin op car wash....do not turn tight. The soap residue is not conducive to traction. One of the hardest ground hits I've taken was a bar lock turn at 3mph, at a car wash. Back end came around....splat....embarrassing as hell with a full house crowd. The KZ was built like a tank,; not even a scratch. Me....torn pants, and a sore wrist.
I know what you mean. One of the hardest drops I've ever had was losing the front end of my old Norton on a spilled slick of gasoline whilst maneuvering to the pump at practically 0 MPH. I had a scratched up face shield and the sun was in my eyes so I didn't see the spill. Just WHAM! and I was down. before I knew it was happening.
 

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Might as well share my drop.

Of course my NEW ST was a few months old if that. I pulled up to this spot that my former FJR is except since now that I had a dirt bike I drove up on the sidewalk, you know how much fun jumping sidewalks are with a dirt bike.
The ST is a little tall for me anyway so pulled up and swung the side stand down before I stopped. Cocked over to the left my right foot stayed on the peg till I got off.

I took a picture (but can't seem to find it now) and when I got back on I had to heave it upright to kick the side stand up, well......the pavement/sidewalk was lower on the right side so when I went to put my right foot down it was about six inches lower and my scrawny ass couldn't hold the bike up as it was coming over with me trying to gain footing. Actually wedged my foot under the bike.

With the bike laying over the wheels were now higher than the tank. I thought I was going to have to seek help getting it up. I stripped off my jacket and helmet and began studying my options. About that time a nice looking lady came to the door in her housecoat. ( I had no idea someone was living here, I thought it was some type of closed business). She offered me some water, it was like 90 that day, but I said no, I needed to get this bike up.
So with her standing there watching I took a hold of it and sure enough, I got it up. ;)

 

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I know what you mean. One of the hardest drops I've ever had was losing the front end of my old Norton on a spilled slick of gasoline whilst maneuvering to the pump at practically 0 MPH. I had a scratched up face shield and the sun was in my eyes so I didn't see the spill. Just WHAM! and I was down. before I knew it was happening.
That oil’ll do it. One time on my old CB750 I came to an intersection and was going to turn left. A big dump truck was coming toward me. I calculated that if I gassed it I could make it easy. For some reason I didn’t go, and when the truck went by I spun out in a oil puddle. If I had gone, I’d have been a goner.
 
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ballisticexchris

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I dropped mine less than a few weeks after I owned it!! Simply pushing it in the driveway. I was not used to a bike this heavy. I was pushing it like my 270lb Beta. Once it started going over I just let it drop. I picked it up no problem but found out real quick these Super Tenere's can get expensive and labor intensive with a simple tip over.

Bent my footpeg mount attached to the frame, the peg pin, and had to use a cut off wheel to remove the peg. It really sucked. Took me over an hour and some welding to get it fixed!! I was not too happy. Live and learn. The footpeg mounts fold like a piece of paper on these bikes.
 
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Yup, if you venture into off road territory, then you can expect a few drops. On that note, what about yourself, additional gear? heavier boots and gloves...just sayin'
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I have boots pants gloves but still need to get an off road jacket, I’m sure my JR Sonic leather would protect me but would be hella hot in the summer!


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I have boots pants gloves but still need to get an off road jacket, I’m sure my JR Sonic leather would protect me but would be hella hot in the summer!


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Yup, you have to ride with proper gear suited to the type of riding you are planning.
I tutored two beginners (females) last season and I stressed the point of getting riding gear.
Well, the one gal was "fashion conscious" and didn't take my advice seriously. Guess what, she was negotiating a roundabout one day and a pickup truck stopped in the roundabout (or so she says) and she was unable to stop and rear ended the truck, went down and scuffled both knees. Totally avoidable I say. Then she bought a pair of riding Jean's with hip and knee armor.

Horse, water, drink, barn door....
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I dropped my 2012 three times at 0 mph in relatively quick succession. No damage due to crash bars but learned that 1) can't see if the side is completely deployed from the saddle 2) the side stand can retract if it's not fully extended and 3) use the kill switch with the bike in gear if you're on any kind of downhill slope to keep the bike from rolling forward. No drops since observing the above.
 

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I dropped my 2012 three times at 0 mph in relatively quick succession. No damage due to crash bars but learned that 1) can't see if the side is completely deployed from the saddle 2) the side stand can retract if it's not fully extended and 3) use the kill switch with the bike in gear if you're on any kind of downhill slope to keep the bike from rolling forward. No drops since observing the above.
I'm kinda paranoid about the sidestand not being fully deployed, so I've gotten into the habit of kicking it a few times to make sure it's completely unfolded.
 

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I dropped my 2012 three times at 0 mph in relatively quick succession. No damage due to crash bars but learned that 1) can't see if the side is completely deployed from the saddle 2) the side stand can retract if it's not fully extended and 3) use the kill switch with the bike in gear if you're on any kind of downhill slope to keep the bike from rolling forward. No drops since observing the above.
Good advice, upon dropping your bike, first thing is hit the kill switch.
Second thing, check yourself for injuries.
Third, are you clear of dangers such as traffic etc??
Four, turn off the key.
Check bike for damage.
Any fluids leaking,? Gas on the ground can ignite due to a piece of gravel under your boots.
Place the bike in gear, or tie the front brake to lock the wheel.
Get help if possible.
Set side stand down if bike is on its right side.
The remainder is obvious.
Once the bike is down there is no hurry to get it upright.
Please tell me if I forgot something.
SHUMBA
 

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I'm kinda paranoid about the sidestand not being fully deployed, so I've gotten into the habit of kicking it a few times to make sure it's completely unfolded.
And one that nobody's mentioned here....that little piece of metal on the shifter side by the foot peg....it's a guard for the drive shaft....be careful to NOT hook it with your pant leg. If not careful, the guard will go up inside your pant leg....won't even feel/realize it....until you attempt to put your foot down, and can't. Tiiiimber.
 

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And one that nobody's mentioned here....that little piece of metal on the shifter side by the foot peg....it's a guard for the drive shaft....be careful to NOT hook it with your pant leg. If not careful, the guard will go up inside your pant leg....won't even feel/realize it....until you attempt to put your foot down, and can't. Tiiiimber.
The cheapest cure for that that I've seen is to drill a little hole in the top of that guard, and loop a tie wrap through it, and around the frame.
 

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Good advice, upon dropping your bike, first thing is hit the kill switch.
Second thing, check yourself for injuries.
Third, are you clear of dangers such as traffic etc??
Four, turn off the key.
Check bike for damage.
Any fluids leaking,? Gas on the ground can ignite due to a piece of gravel under your boots.
Place the bike in gear, or tie the front brake to lock the wheel.
Get help if possible.
Set side stand down if bike is on its right side.
The remainder is obvious.
Once the bike is down there is no hurry to get it upright.
Please tell me if I forgot something.
SHUMBA

For one thing the bike shuts itself off when you drop it.
As you said , Turn off the key before you try to restart it. [You have to cycle the key before it will start]
Check your fan to make sure it still spins free.
 
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ballisticexchris

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I'm kinda paranoid about the sidestand not being fully deployed, so I've gotten into the habit of kicking it a few times to make sure it's completely unfolded.
I do the same thing. I actually have to look down to make sure. My footpegs are so huge it's a challenge to snap the kickstand fully out in one try. Just compare them to the old ones:
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