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Cadhopper
| Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 12:16 pm: |
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On Friday I headed down to NC from VA for a charity ride that Jim (aka U4euh) was having. I had a nice mixture of interstate and back roads programmed into the GPS to try out the new to me 05 XB9SX. At my first fuel stop I found that the stitching on the front strap of my right side Cortech saddle bag had broken loose and the bag was rubbing against my rear wheel. About 1/3 of the bottom of the bag was gone and the portable compressor that was in the bottom was completely destroyed. I repacked everything into the top bag and used a bungee net to tie the rest of the stuff down. As I was throwing the bags in the trash I was thinking it could have been much worse and gives me a really good reason to buy the Hepco Becker bag system I've seen on the forum. So off I go with a full tank of fuel and enjoy the rest of a beautiful day. About 30 mile away from my destination I stopped for fuel and a snack. As I was leaving I scanned the driveway for debris as I always do and did not see anything that would raise an alarm. I started turning into the drive that led to the main road but the bike continued to travel forward towards a large curb and all I could think was OH SH%*. I tapped the rear brake and continued to try and turn to avoid the curb that was rapidly approaching to no avail. I dropped the bike as I hit the curb and after getting the bike upright I looked at the front tire and the driveway trying to figure out what had happened. There was a fine tan powder on the edges of the front tire (maybe sand) but I still could not see anything but a flattened out aluminum can in the driveway. The damage included the left frame puck, shifter, hand guard and a bent rearset. The one thing I did find that made me a little mad was a dent in the frame where the frame puck had been. All I can think is one of the previous owners had dropped the bike before the pucks had been installed. After looking for the bar end plugs for the hand guards that had mysteriously disappeared and picking up my wounded pride I continued on my way to Jim's house but was baffled when the GPS kept telling me to turn down a road that did not exist(it was someones driveway). After a phone call to Jim I finally found the house and we repaired what we could on the bike. A big thumbs up to this guy for his hospitality and the help. He even feed me a steak dinner. The next morning I started the 300 mile ride back to VA and went to the closest Patient First clinic near my house to get x-rays on my left leg. Thanks to good leather gear and the body armor on my knee the damage was limited to a compression injury when my leg got slammed between the bike frame and the ground. I looks like it will be a few weeks before I can ride again but as I said about the other things, it could have been worse. I've been riding constantly for 30 years and have taken many classes for road and track riding and have not had a accident since I was 17 so lets hope I can go another 28 years before I have another one. Know it's time to go have a nice glass of wine with a cigar and let my wounded pride heal. (Message edited by cadhopper on April 19, 2009) |
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| Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 12:59 pm: |
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I feel your pain. Im glad it wasnt worse. Heal quick, but judging from your post your like me, no spring chicken. |
Nevrenuf
| Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 03:19 pm: |
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been there done that. and don't think that there aren't a lot of other people on here that hasn't had an "aw shit" moment. and the bad thing is, the older you get, the more they crop up. heal fast and get back on the horse. |
Cudajohn
| Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 06:10 pm: |
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Wine? Wine? That leg needs a couple shots of whiskey! |
Birdy
| Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 06:36 pm: |
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Glad you're OK...more or less. Sorry about you bike though and bags. The Hepco & Beckers are nice BUT pricey. About $950.00 for the Junior Flash in 30lt with the mounting bracket. PLUS they can take a while to get in. I waited almost two month to see mine show up. Guess more and more Buellers are buying them. (Message edited by birdy on April 19, 2009) |
Cadhopper
| Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 08:06 pm: |
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Nevrenuf, I'm sipping on a glass of Captain Morgan right now, I love spiced rum. That's about as close as I can come to whiskey with my current stock. Birdy, Do you have the bags mounted on a XB9? |
Nevrenuf
| Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 08:09 pm: |
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almost caused a divorce the last time i went down. maybe next time.lol as far as bruises,thank god for leather's. (Message edited by nevrenuf on April 19, 2009) |
Birdy
| Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 08:28 pm: |
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No I mounted them of my Stt. BUT the mounts are for the shorter S models I had to do a bit of work. On a Xb9 they'ed go on with a wrench. Nice thing is if you want them off the bags AND brackets are off in less than a min! Just the mounting points stay on the bike. Poor photo but you can see them.
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Cadhopper
| Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 08:51 pm: |
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Thanks and they look nice. What are the mounting points for the frames? |
Froggy
| Posted on Monday, April 20, 2009 - 02:05 am: |
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quote:almost caused a divorce the last time i went down.
I think wrecking her bike had a bit to do with it |
Denisea
| Posted on Monday, April 20, 2009 - 05:04 am: |
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Chuck, OUCH! Heal fast! |
Rotzaruck
| Posted on Monday, April 20, 2009 - 09:22 pm: |
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Cad Every time I look at that big ol' knee shot, mine starts throbbing! Glad they won't be cuttin' and carvin' on it. I think wrecking her bike had a bit to do with it : ) Hee Hee!! You reckon? |
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