Dropped my bike this morning
Well I finally christened Pinky this morning. I was making a tight turn into my parking space at work, caught my pant leg on the peg and down we went. I didn't think it would be an issue picking her up, but I could not get her high enough to do the leverage maneuver with my back against the seat, pushing with my legs. I had to call a male co-worker (who rides) to pick her up. He was very nice and came running, not making any jokes, just picked her up and asked if I was ok. Then he recounted the time he dropped his Valkerie in his driverway doing something similar.
I had my Scorpion pants turned under and they must have been poking out. I'm thinking I should wear a velcro band around my ankles to make sure this doesn't happen again. I also need to practice the pick-up maneuver with this bike. I hate having someone pick up my bike for me.
Bent the brake lever & small scratch to the lower fairing. Nothing broke, but my pride. 
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Permalink Reply by Girlriders - Katie on -
Awww, I'm sorry LB, we've all been there. It sucks. You know I've thought about that with my Scorpion pants before, they don't get tight enough at the bottom. I have worn rubber bands on them before.
I think you should be able to find a brake lever pretty easy for that bike on ebay, and maybe the scratch will buff out??
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Permalink Reply by Lil Brat on -
Good idea with the rubber bands. I will grab a couple heavy ones at work. Break lever still works so I'll leave it for now. Could have been worse, so I feel lucky. Just sorry I scratched my baby!
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Permalink Reply by MotoQT (Evelyn) on -
Ooo I know very well exactly how that stings, but glad that everything is relatively ok and "minor". Pride heels up quickly ;)
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Permalink Reply by Lil Brat on
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I'm a bit sore today but like any mishap, have learned something from it. I need to get back to doing some upper body strength training. I decided that I like my brake lever curled up on the end.
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Permalink Reply by Jina Rivera on
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I had pick up bikes (a couplesss of time - lol) but only in the first try by adrenaline rush, after that i am so mad, upset or embarrassed that I can't do it. It's always so nice when someone come to the rescue. I am glad you did okay; our pride learn while our body sometimes never heals.
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Permalink Reply by Rene'e klein on -
Hi, boy I feel for ya,I just did that 6 weeks ago in my motorcycle training class.Mess my leg up severe bruise whole top and inside of leg and knee.just now getting swell down,and strength back.But at least I learned in class.it was pouring rain,i went yo stop and turned to much to right.
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Permalink Reply by Danielle Butcher on
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When I first tried the Sayna out when other half had her, I went around the block, came back and forgot to clutch her to stop, stalled and went down....luckly I was so slow.Hit my funny bone, nothing done to the Sanya.But I could not pick her up so I know how it feels.
Only yesterday did I park her in her normal spot that she decided to slip and fall :( luckly I was able to pick her up this time, she is a weighty bike for a 125cc.
Glad you had someone there to help you though, always nice to know someone is able to help.Pride will heal :)
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