Stands up and declares......

Motorcycling
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Dropped it again :frowning: Not really my fault though… the crappy crazy cobble paving joining the road from the bike park outside Bike Stop in Stevenage old town got me. Had just been in and got some gloves. Rolled it back… paddled and it stopped. The road design was so there was air between my feet and the road. Moved it forward. Back wheel got stuck in dip and over it went (off side). Bless them, they all ran outta the shop to pick it up with me. Man that bike is heavy! I had to ask them how many had done that before me… lots apparently, unless they were being kind. A letter will be sent to the Highways Agency.

Anyways… no damage but I swear the bike sounds louder. It didn’t hit the floor hard but at least I wasn’t under it this time. Gave it a good run home and when I open it up, it’s sounds normal. Got some nice new Daisnese gloves and know why my hands were so cold the other night, they are vented. :doze:

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Aww, sorry to hear that. I hope you didn’t hurt yourself? :crying:

Which bike was it?

Get yourself some muffs or heat grips, that’ll help warm your gloves up :slight_smile:

big hugs x

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Sorry to hear you dropped it. You get used to doing that after a while :slight_smile: You may even stop doing it at some point.

I got some Dainese gloves from there. Nice and toasty. Only, they’re so thick I can’t feel the controls as well.

Oh well, I’d feel them even less with numb hands :smiley:

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I’m trying to find something sarcastic to reply to you but cos I feel sorry and concerned for you I can’t…

As long as your ok, then it’s all good

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aw shucks gaz… i did steal your post title :smiley: hey i admit it anytime… i’m a nob :smiley:

mole - it was the bandit. But luckily it was the side that the previous owner had thrown down the road.

RK - got the thermal ones that aren’t thick, so can bend fingers in them. Had to get mens medium gloves. I’m double jointed so thumbs get cut off on stitching on the ladies ones.

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You can steal what you want when you want it :wink:

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BB, have you had the seat lowered or shaved and the suspension lowered ? That might help if it’s not already done.

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i nearly dropped mine this morning! lost my balance pulling up at teh lights, went over…and just caught it!..lucky bugger!:smiley:

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Got to have it dropped a couple of inches I think… I just don’t have the extra inch to get my foot down when I’m on uneven ground. How easy is it to do? Will I need a mechanic to assist?

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al you have to do is to buy a new lower shock from say hagon ,or similler and get it fitted :smiley:

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I’m sure I’ve heard of kits to lower the suspension without having to go the whole hog and get a new shock ?