Having changed the front tire and adjusted the brake lever, I went out for a quick spin around the block to make sure tire was seated/sealed. Stopped, I thought, by garage door, hit the remote and suddenly Connie was trying to take a nap on her right hand side. She succeeded.
What the fuzzy happened?
Front wheel was turned too tight and the adjustment to the brake lever meant I didn't have enough hold on the brakes and I may have released the clutch just enough to push her over. Arrggggghhhh!
Results; as I had removed the bags the front foot peg took the brunt of the impact and broke off, there is a new small crack in the fairing above the right front indicator and couple of new scrapes on lower fairing. Luckily the new Rifle windshield was not affected.
Lesson learned: Change one thing at a time and trust your instincts. While riding around the block I was thinking the brake lever did not feel right. I should have stopped/parked, in a straight line and re-adjusted the lever. The good part is I am more concious of the balance/top heavy aspect of the Connie.
Any tips on repairs to the fairings gratefully received.
What I omitted; I hurt my back trying to pick her up, a neighbor helped afterwards but damage done. But after a few sessions with chiropractor I'm 95% better six weeks later!
What the fuzzy happened?
Front wheel was turned too tight and the adjustment to the brake lever meant I didn't have enough hold on the brakes and I may have released the clutch just enough to push her over. Arrggggghhhh!
Results; as I had removed the bags the front foot peg took the brunt of the impact and broke off, there is a new small crack in the fairing above the right front indicator and couple of new scrapes on lower fairing. Luckily the new Rifle windshield was not affected.
Lesson learned: Change one thing at a time and trust your instincts. While riding around the block I was thinking the brake lever did not feel right. I should have stopped/parked, in a straight line and re-adjusted the lever. The good part is I am more concious of the balance/top heavy aspect of the Connie.
Any tips on repairs to the fairings gratefully received.
What I omitted; I hurt my back trying to pick her up, a neighbor helped afterwards but damage done. But after a few sessions with chiropractor I'm 95% better six weeks later!