Layed down my rocket!

[steve59]

Whenever I get a new/different bike I go to the facility after hours and see how I do on my new ride... I took and passed on my first try on a xl1200c, My S3 is cake, my R3? I gave up trying and accept that I can't do it! If they make me retake the test it won't be on that bike.

 

[mexican]

Who in the right mind would try to take the test on a rocket????

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

I took mine on a Honda CB 500
No way I'd ever try it on a Rocket

 

[mully95]

Who in the right mind would try to take the test on a rocket????

Well I did and failed miserably.

 

[mexican]

Well I did and failed miserably.

 

[cardinal93]

Glad you weren't trapped under it, got it upright again, and not much damage. It'll bring an extra awareness to you as well for the effects of exhaustion at the end of some long rides. I've got some Mickey Mouse ears if you want them, unless you take this opportunity to upgrade the mirrors
Ditto the thoughts on a smaller bike for the test or msf route. Though I'd say practicing slow speed maneuvers on the rocket is a good idea and still something I do at least once a year (usually twice).

 

[ponters]

Dont worry bout it mate. We've got a bloke up Qld way who lays his bike over from a complete stand still, at least you were attempting something difficult.

Maybe ask @Mittzy about mirror and lever repairs, rumour has it that he is a specialist repairer.

 

[ponters]

I reckon that would be easier if they let you hold the front brake and smoke the rear up. turning circle would be pretty tight i reckon.

 

[1olbull]

Glad you weren't trapped under it, got it upright again, and not much damage. It'll bring an extra awareness to you as well for the effects of exhaustion at the end of some long rides. I've got some Mickey Mouse ears if you want them, unless you take this opportunity to upgrade the mirrors
Ditto the thoughts on a smaller bike for the test or msf route. Though I'd say practicing slow speed maneuvers on the rocket is a good idea and still something I do at least once a year (usually twice).

Some very good advice, that be!

 

[Boog]

@Robm422 I am glad you are not broken and that the bike fared well. Beside what everyone else has said, have you considered getting engine bars? I have dropped my Touring twice and the bars keep it off of the important parts quite nicely and make picking it up by yourself much easier.
I dropped mine when the kickstand was not fully forward and once when my shoelace got caught on the shifter at a stoplight. Two great lessons learned that a 35 year long rider should have never been caught doing but I guess I got complacent and forgot the basics. These both happen after two year hiatus from riding after meeting Bambi and ruining my last bike so I will blame the deer. ;-)
And remember, practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice does.