Alright,
So I'll be honest; I was hoping to never have to post on this section, but it happened yesterday while going for a 250 mile ride through the boonies, with a riding group of 20+ ppl (needless to mention the embarrassment).
I was second to the leader of the pack (who sucked at that btw); the guy had a harley, and kept braking within twisties, even when we were only doing roughly 30 mph...super annoying.
Long story short, at one point he slammed on the brakes and turned right onto a gravel road (we were staggered, I was second and occupying the right side of the lane). I did the same, since I didn't want to lose the group. When we turn, he slams on the brakes again! This time, and since the road was on an upward slope, I hit the brakes to avoid hitting him but by then it was too late. Bike stopped, but went down because I had no footing. :'( :-[
I was able to jump off it, literally zero injury drop; in fact, I never went down myself.
I was truly upset but kept my composure. It broke my heart seeing my bike on the ground; the riding buddies pulled over and helped me bring it back up. The guy played stupid, as he had nothing to do with it. I felt like calling him out, but I realized it was a total moot point. :truce:
Now the damage: The mirror is scratched and scuffed, but not broken (most likely I will replace it soon).
The center right cowling seems to have a cracked tab where the screw is, so most likely i will purchase a new one (160 bucks).
The lower right cowling (matte black) is also cracked, so I already bought that one (used, 60 bucks).
The right foot peg little ball bolt broke; i will buy a new one to replace it (4 bucks). since it was a no speed drop, the foot peg itself didn't seem to sustain much damage.
Lastly the right pannier has a scuff on the lower panel, which is not visible, and my 2 Brothers' exhaust is just a bit scratched.
I'll post pictures soon. It will be roughly 500 bucks; there goes my hope to buy an aftermarket seat
So I'll be honest; I was hoping to never have to post on this section, but it happened yesterday while going for a 250 mile ride through the boonies, with a riding group of 20+ ppl (needless to mention the embarrassment).
I was second to the leader of the pack (who sucked at that btw); the guy had a harley, and kept braking within twisties, even when we were only doing roughly 30 mph...super annoying.
Long story short, at one point he slammed on the brakes and turned right onto a gravel road (we were staggered, I was second and occupying the right side of the lane). I did the same, since I didn't want to lose the group. When we turn, he slams on the brakes again! This time, and since the road was on an upward slope, I hit the brakes to avoid hitting him but by then it was too late. Bike stopped, but went down because I had no footing. :'( :-[
I was able to jump off it, literally zero injury drop; in fact, I never went down myself.
I was truly upset but kept my composure. It broke my heart seeing my bike on the ground; the riding buddies pulled over and helped me bring it back up. The guy played stupid, as he had nothing to do with it. I felt like calling him out, but I realized it was a total moot point. :truce:
Now the damage: The mirror is scratched and scuffed, but not broken (most likely I will replace it soon).
The center right cowling seems to have a cracked tab where the screw is, so most likely i will purchase a new one (160 bucks).
The lower right cowling (matte black) is also cracked, so I already bought that one (used, 60 bucks).
The right foot peg little ball bolt broke; i will buy a new one to replace it (4 bucks). since it was a no speed drop, the foot peg itself didn't seem to sustain much damage.
Lastly the right pannier has a scuff on the lower panel, which is not visible, and my 2 Brothers' exhaust is just a bit scratched.
I'll post pictures soon. It will be roughly 500 bucks; there goes my hope to buy an aftermarket seat