Don't do this (another kickstand)

MrSteve

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2020 rocket 3 GT
I would like to pass on some good advice, don't try to get off your bike if the kickstand is down. After riding MC for 40 years i forgot to put the kickstand down turned off the engine, turned off the master switch swung my leg over to dismount next thing I know I'm laying under the bike smashed my head into the gate post, took of several layers of skin on my shoulder and arm. The R3 body slammed me so fast it took me awhile to figure out what happened. I was only moving my bike so I could get out with my truck I hadn't been riding so no gear on.
The good news is, no scratches or dents, the saddle bags saved the bike and probably my legs too.
Don't be that Guy. From now on it's kickstand first.
 
Been there, done that, only I was slammed up against my storage rack. Scuffed the left mirror stalk and my ego. Also I noticed the bike gets heavier the older I get, what's up with that?
 
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