200mphclub
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posted May 21, 2006 08:39 PM
new bike just fell over!!!
Parked outside garage ready to go ride, went in to get my helmet and "CRUNCH" Damn thing fell! Guess we know what were doing tommorrow morning. Bike is red too!
  
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zermatt
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posted May 21, 2006 08:49 PM
Why? What happened? Parked on an incline or something???
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TJ
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posted May 21, 2006 08:52 PM
Say it isn't so. I can only imagine what it would be like to walk outside and see my 14 on its side 
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200mphclub
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posted May 21, 2006 09:27 PM
I dont think the kickstand was all the way down into its detent, done this before to a new busa a couple years ago, I guess I really "BREAK" em in! The worst was the crunch sound.
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zxlnt
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posted May 21, 2006 09:29 PM
Damn thats sucks, I feel for ya..
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dubious
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Needs more time to ride!
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posted May 22, 2006 08:31 AM
Thje worst part is you weren't even riding it !
That would really suck.
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countersteer
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posted May 22, 2006 08:49 AM
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Scott
Long Island, New York
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D
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posted May 22, 2006 08:53 AM
Are we gonna hafta do a kickstand mod on these as well?
Well known Busa mod - a mod that is one of the first recommended.
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shawnski
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posted May 22, 2006 08:59 AM
that sucks man. how bad is the damage?
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shawnski
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posted May 22, 2006 09:24 AM
if you damage your factory muffler, you can have mine no charge where do you live??
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zx61114
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posted May 22, 2006 09:35 AM
Sorry to hear about the drop. Shawnski, your a class act man.
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Flatoutbu
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posted May 22, 2006 09:40 AM
I caught mine right as it was falling over...the kickstands sucks, they look like golf putters. I seen better kickstands on bicycles.
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Squareman357
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posted May 22, 2006 10:27 AM
 Edited By: Squareman357 on 22 May 2006 11:28
LOL I guess I don't feel so bad then. This happened to me after a 200 mile ride, with nearly 700 miles on her. Got home, step dad backed my XX in, I backed my ZX in, kickstand down, kicked it agian to make sure it was seated, started to swing off the bike and over she came, right on top of me. Surpringly little damage. A nearly invisible scratch on the front mid fairing, some tiny nicks in the bar end, and a minor scratch on the mirror housing, all left side. The worst damage was a mild dent with scratches in my left side can from hitting the curb (which would not have happened if there wasn't a curb there), and a mildly bent clutch lever, probably damaged during the pick up when I was getting out from under it. I think having it fall on ME saved it from most of the damage that COULD have happened. I was SOOOO pissed, but she isn't any worse for wear and you can barely tell. As soon as I replaced the stock cans and the clutch lever, it's all good.
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'06 Ebony Metallic ZX-14 - "Delilah"
'02 Silver CBR1100XX - "Stormcloud"
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200mphclub
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posted May 22, 2006 12:15 PM
Hey shawnski thanks man! That is very kind. If you still want to send it its the left side. My address is 1157 n. state Orem, utah 84057. Let me know what I owe you for shipping and the can!! THanks, mark.
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200mphclub
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posted May 22, 2006 12:21 PM
Just got off the phone with the kawi dealer, Left mirror, left turn signal, upper fairing, lower fairing, handlegrip weight, windshield, foot peg, clutch lever, decals, $950. Hurt feelings.... priceless!
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dubious
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posted May 22, 2006 01:35 PM
Thats quite a bit less than i would have imagined for all that plastic and hardware.
still sucks though.
hopefully you'll be riding soon.
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shawnski
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posted May 22, 2006 01:37 PM
quote:
Hey shawnski thanks man! That is very kind. If you still want to send it its the left side. My address is 1157 n. state Orem, utah 84057. Let me know what I owe you for shipping and the can!! THanks, mark.
no cost for you except for shipping, this thing is huge, why don"t you see if you can set up with a carrier like ups or dhl this way you can pay for it. see if that is possible, i put it in box ready to be picked up. i work for auto honda dealership i am pretty sure i can find the box for it. let me know if that is possible, i will give my address to dealership . those factory mufflers are not cheap!!!
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ninja12
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posted May 22, 2006 01:57 PM
quote:
Just got off the phone with the kawi dealer, Left mirror, left turn signal, upper fairing, lower fairing, handlegrip weight, windshield, foot peg, clutch lever, decals, $950. Hurt feelings.... priceless!
check ronayers.com
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fastestbusaaround
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I eat Fish...
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posted May 22, 2006 03:14 PM
Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 22 May 2006 16:16
I don't know if this'll help but, I make it a habit to perform the following when I get off:
1) Key off in 1st gear ALWAYS
2) Kickstand down
3) Still clutched -- let clutch out and push bike as far forwad as it'll go in the gear
4) Let bike down gently while checking stand until she's firmly planted
NEVER let it down or get off in Neutral...NEVER let her down if the ground is angled to the right. The stand is a bit long on this bike to begin with, might consider changing it to an adjustable aftermarket stand... 
Oh by the way..Shawnski, you're a champ in my books man...that was a very thoughtful gesture of you.
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Tool Man
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posted May 22, 2006 03:26 PM
Way to go Shawnski.  I am making a set of sliders tommarrow. Ouch! 200 that sucks 
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rac4it
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Bergie
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posted May 22, 2006 03:29 PM
200mphclub? what record did you set ?
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200mphclub
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posted May 22, 2006 04:24 PM
shawnski, I am set up with ups allready, I need weight and measurements and your address. I will find out price and get you the word. Thanks again ,very honerable of you!!
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shawnski
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posted May 22, 2006 04:29 PM
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shawnski, I am set up with ups allready, I need weight and measurements and your address. I will find out price and get you the word. Thanks again ,very honerable of you!!
i emailed you dirrectly, i try to bring the muffler to work tomorrow to put in the box and measure and weigh it ,do not have anything at home to weigh it.
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FasterThanStink
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posted May 22, 2006 04:52 PM
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Thats quite a bit less than i would have imagined for all that plastic and hardware.
still sucks though.
hopefully you'll be riding soon.
+1. I would have guessed more but no complaints!
Shawnski, very kind and generous of you to ease a bit of the pain.
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shawnski
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posted May 23, 2006 05:51 AM
quote:
Just got off the phone with the kawi dealer, Left mirror, left turn signal, upper fairing, lower fairing, handlegrip weight, windshield, foot peg, clutch lever, decals, $950. Hurt feelings.... priceless!
i brought the can to work weighs about 15.5 pound. i am trying to find the box for it to fit. as soon as i find one i get the measurment and let you know.
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