Grandpagak Posted April 16, 2010 Share #1 Posted April 16, 2010 woked up this mornin and what did i saw??? my bike tipped over by the wind.. :crying::crying:... the windsheild was between the wifes front tire and the fender.. the bike is ok, but skuffed up pretty badly.. here are the pictures after kriss and i picked it up.. I hate redo's.. really bites!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted April 16, 2010 Share #2 Posted April 16, 2010 Ouch. That is something I always worry about when I park my bike. Especially with the way the wind is in this part of the country. I guess it could have been worse Comprehensive coverage ought to take care of that... presuming you've got that coverage, and your deductible is reasonable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent67 Posted April 16, 2010 Share #3 Posted April 16, 2010 Man that sux,hope it don't cost you to much to fix. I love that color, who painted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschool Posted April 16, 2010 Share #4 Posted April 16, 2010 Hey my friend....if you need a windshield.....you pay for shipping then you can have the extra one I have. I still have one left after that on my parts bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 16, 2010 Share #5 Posted April 16, 2010 Been there had that done. Pulled onto drive and mine were stacked on top of each other. Busted "UGLY" up pretty good wasn't very nice to other two. Good luck fixing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug Posted April 16, 2010 Share #6 Posted April 16, 2010 Must be something going around I have a ghost I think that does stuff around here and mine got fell over sunday and I just painted it last month and wouldnt you know it would have to be in the white tri coat that got all messed up! Just like you I have to repaint stuff and I am gonna start that next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 16, 2010 Share #7 Posted April 16, 2010 Man, that sure sux Gary!!! Now if it was a trike that wouldn't have happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpagak Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted April 16, 2010 Man that sux,hope it don't cost you to much to fix. I love that color, who painted it. thanx.. i painted it myself.. good thing that i still have paint left.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted April 16, 2010 Share #9 Posted April 16, 2010 Had the wind blow over a Honda GL500 about 15 years ago. Not a good thing to have happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted April 16, 2010 Share #10 Posted April 16, 2010 Is this a possible case of the side stand being to long and/or the air pressure in the suspension being to low causing the bike to be standing to straight up? This is something that I always worry about with mine and I was thinking of modifying the side stand to make it more stable when parked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaDude Posted April 16, 2010 Share #11 Posted April 16, 2010 Wow sorry to hear about that, and I thought the wind blew hard here in southern Ontario... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted April 16, 2010 Share #12 Posted April 16, 2010 Is this a possible case of the side stand being to long and/or the air pressure in the suspension being to low causing the bike to be standing to straight up? Nope, a bit of a side slope with higher on left side. He should have parked with the front wheel facing uphill, or by the garage. I have parked there a few times...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted April 16, 2010 Share #13 Posted April 16, 2010 Gary - Your bike looks like it was sweet and clean before the fall. I can only imagine how much that spoiled your day and much more. Good luck on restoring it to a condition that makes you want to smile again when you look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84xj1100 Posted April 16, 2010 Share #14 Posted April 16, 2010 Are you kidding me!!!!!!!!!! That's a real shame.......That is one nice looking paint job you did on that and I sure love all those accent lights So sorry to hear/see that Optomistic perspective...at least it she didn't go down in a collision with you on her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted April 16, 2010 Share #15 Posted April 16, 2010 Nope, a bit of a side slope with higher on left side. He should have parked with the front wheel facing uphill, or by the garage. I have parked there a few times...... That is why I am thinking of modding mine, So that I do not have to find a "perfect" parking spot, or play as many games getting into the best orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted April 16, 2010 Share #16 Posted April 16, 2010 I am sorry to see that happen to your nice new paint job and great looking bike. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpagak Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share #17 Posted April 17, 2010 thanx guys.. i think that the tire got low.. ive got a really slo leak.. about every 2-3 weeks..:crying: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpagak Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share #18 Posted April 24, 2010 (edited) well i done gots her repaired.. kinda, sorta good as new again.. rode 300+ miles today to look for a pickup to build up.. and bought this one.. and here is pictures of my bike fixed again..traded a shotgun for truck.:rasberry: Edited April 25, 2010 by Grandpagak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaharly Posted April 24, 2010 Share #19 Posted April 24, 2010 Owee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted April 24, 2010 Share #20 Posted April 24, 2010 Nice! You sure fixed it fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl C. Posted April 24, 2010 Share #21 Posted April 24, 2010 that sucketh..... but if you were wanting to change the color for any reason this would give you a reason too...lol.. but i have to admit the color you have is very nice.. After reading about the wind blowing bikes over on here I have been really watching how and where I park mine. My venture is in a garage right now but my sabre isnt. But hopefully I will have my own garage by summers end and then both bikes get a heated garage for winter...so they can sleep comfortably..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted April 24, 2010 Share #22 Posted April 24, 2010 It turned out great. You might want to trade another shotgun for a garage!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted April 24, 2010 Share #23 Posted April 24, 2010 It turned out great. You might want to trade another shotgun for a garage!! Dave He has a garage, it gets its yearly clean out, for the PIP meets.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoenLinda Posted April 24, 2010 Share #24 Posted April 24, 2010 Sorry to hear that and such a nice custom paint job too. I've had a similair thing happen to my last bike with a cusom paint job and a 5 mph gravel slide. I took it to a collision shop and the owner didn't want to touch it but I begged him and said that he couldn't possibly make it any worse. Not only did he rub out 90% of it but he wouldn't take a dime from me. I send as much work his way as I can. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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