Joined the "Laid her down" club today

[1olbull]

The exhaust did not impact the ground, but the engine guard impacted the #2 pipe, so they'll be buying a new Reband. Considering the softness of what I hit, and the fact that the engine guard folded over while still not letting my leg get crushed, I'll never ride without one.

Goodonya, Pappy!
I have replaced two of the late model Triumph engine guards from impacts.
They saved my feet and legs.
I've also seen photos of a rocket with a busted case half from a no injury low speed low side in a curve.
Tis foolish not to have them on your motor, IMHO.

 

[Kirk Ellington]

Too high a speed, under-estimated the curve, and off the outside I went, about 200m in muddy grass before I finally lost her. I'm bruised, sore, but alive with nothing major harmed other than my pride, and my baby.

 

[TURBO200R4]

glad u r ok
must have been one exciting ride just hope i never have to do that on the rocket. i remember a couple of times doing that on a bsa
if u do not use those pipes put me second in line behind Scott

 

[PappyBlade]

UPDATE: British USA/Gulf Coast BMW worked with my insurance and the bike is not a total loss. They're rebuilding her as we speak!