Well, it had to happen I guess...

[faradayblue]

I dropped my Valkyrie Interstate about a half dozen times over 12 years, mostly in the first year which made me quite cognizant of every move I make a slow speed. I've only put about 300km on my 2017 R3R and not dropped it yet, however I'm sure it will happen soon enough.

 

[1olbull]

I've seen those vids, but I always found it easier to pick it up by the bars

I agree.
Facing bike, bars twisted max toward the down side.
This vid shows both.

 

[BillyIndiana]

I love that guy. Been thinking about buying his video course.
Anyway
When I drop my bike does that qualify for road side assistance?

 

[1olbull]

I love that guy. Been thinking about buying his video course.
Anyway
When I drop my bike does that qualify for road side assistance?

Good question!
I reckon AAA would come help ya.
Must have the motor home coverage for your motor though.

 

[Wannbe]

I haven't dropped the rocket, but I got off the vtx and walked away to have it fall about 3 steps away cause I forgot the stand.

 

[cr0ft]

Had a few sand-related close calls (coming to a stop and not paying attention to the footing and having the leg slide out from under on sand on the pavement) and dropped the Touring once - stalled on takeoff for some reason. Didn't really fall, though, more like gently keeling over while I was trying to slow it down. Thankfully, nothing touched down except the engine bars - glad I installed those. Zero cosmetic or any other damage, and I could walk it up using the "butt against the seat and walk backwards" technique.

 

[sleeves]

Most embarrassing for me was falling off in a car park right in front of a cop waiting to get onto the main rd too. Low speed, was grabby with the front brake and over I went.

It's all character building.

 

[Trumpertantrumike]

Am i the only one that has never dropped a bike? hold on a second, let me go and push mine over

No comment!

 

[TRIIICK]

One time i left Chilies restaurant after consuming one of their presidential Margaritas was doing fine till i totally slammed the front brake at a stop sign. Don't mean nothing "not a thing"...

 

[AndrewK]

@PTT Congrats on making it a week, only took me one day. With my VTX1300 I would pull in my driveway, then onto our little sidewalk so I could back into the garage. Let's just say my Rocket didn't like the bump at the beginning of the sidewalk, and I had the front wheel turned to far.... Fortunately, she landed in on the grass so only my ego was bruised. I also have stopped backing into the garage as it is too much work.