Succinct, but accurate. -- Dan L (Oldbloke) My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
It was on a left incline, officer. I was a bit shocked by the whole incident. I even tried the ignition when it was still in gear and wondered why nothing happened. Next time I do something as naff I'll try to get the basics sorted. Good thinking.
Next time something like that happens, I'll wait a minute or two for the oil and suchlike to go back to the bottom before starting it. I checked the levels again a few minutes ago and they're all okay.
No... and I only passed a week or two ago, just be gentle. And even when literally walking the bike, the DSA *need* to see you use the front brake to slow the bike down as part of the test.
If only I was shown this as part of the course... I know how to do it now, so I will hopefully be more prepared next time. It would have been nice if it was part of my initial training.
Well, go out and practice, then -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 2.0 TS (Badly bent) 155 TS Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
Oh, what a load of complete arse. The last time I dropped a heavy bike (in 1982; an old SOHC CB750 which, worryingly, is what I've been riding today) I was so panic-stricken that I just ran over to it, and hoicked it upright like it was a bicycle. And after The Doctor skittled the Trophy recently, I did exactly the same thing. I bet it's the same for most people. You just pick the thing up, no worries. It's only later that you wonder... "How the ****** did I manage *that*?"
Wasn't me. I do the "turn bars away from ground, cup hands under the lower bar-end, straight back and heave" bit. But yes, have it in gear. Actually, I'm usually in gear when I fall off.
Oh, what a load of complete arse. The last time I dropped a heavy bike (in 1982; an old SOHC CB750 which, worryingly, is what I've been riding today) I was so panic-stricken that I just ran over to it, and hoicked it upright like it was a bicycle. And after The Doctor skittled the Trophy recently, I did exactly the same thing. I bet it's the same for most people. You just pick the thing up, no worries. It's only later that you wonder... "How the ****** did I manage *that*?"[/QUOTE] I've always stood next to it swearing until someone nice comes along to help. -- Adie (replace spam with nickname to reply) UKRM FAQ: http://www.ukrm.net/faq/ Triumph 955iSS / GSF1200 bandit / CG125 MRO#11 BOTAFOF#7 BOTAFOT#130 DIAABTCOD#17 MIB#24 YTC#16 BOB#15 ex-UKRMMA#22 BOMB#11
Earth - sky - earth - sky - earth - sky - earth - block change - sky - earth - neutral - sky - earth - ambulance...
Nick says... Simple yet effective tip for picking up a dropped bike. If the bike falls on its left side, turn the bars to the right, and vice versa. You'll make life a hell of a lot easier if you do this. Btw, you clumsy twat,
The Older Gentleman says... Because I was standing in the middle of Norwich outer ring road with traffic flying past on both sides of my 5 mile old stricken Firestorm, that's fucking why.
