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doc5446

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first dump...
08/10/08 at 19:30:35

Laid her down for the first time tonight. Stopped at a stop sign in the boonies and decided to scratch a certain itch when she fell over right under me. I tried to catch her, but was too late. To my surprise. she stopped softly right on the right foot peg like it was a kickstand. Not a scratch, did not even tear any rubber on the peg. Another pro to owning this fine piece of machinery.

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Bobbert Serious Thumper Offline CHOP IT Posts: 836 Los Angeles, CA Gender:	Re: first dump... Reply #1 - 08/10/08 at 19:50:57 misleading thread title
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Re: first dump...
Reply #2 - 08/10/08 at 20:19:06

I've done this three times - usally while adjusting something - never a scratch - worst thing, besides embarrasement, was once when it was falling, I grabbed by the mirror. The mirror came loose and I had to tighten it back up - darn!

"Dump" is usually like this "...going allong at about 40mph and started braking when I went over the paint at an intersection and the next thing ya know, I was sliding one way, and the bike was tumbling the other way..."

This is just a "drop" - it's what keeps the Ebay turn signal sellers and Gorilla Glue in business. A dump keeps emergency rooms in business.

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drharveys - FSO Serious Thumper Offline Greetings from San Luis del Norte! Posts: 1776 St Louis MO Gender:	Re: first dump... Reply #3 - 08/10/08 at 20:35:26 More a tipover than a dump. Like the time I hooked a bungee cord on the rear of a rack and pulled it forward to fasten it. Don't try that, especially if the bike is on a center stand... Oh yeah, "I laid her down" is code for "I couldn't keep the bike upright in a panic stop"!
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flcruzr Ex Member	Re: first dump... Reply #4 - 08/11/08 at 06:38:49 good to know you and your bike are fine.
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Re: first dump...
Reply #5 - 08/11/08 at 07:58:39

Yep, Sorry to hear, you had a drop - not a dump or a lay down (both imply forward speed). I'm glad everything seem OK. Check the peg and surrounding area very closely for hairline cracks. From what I hear it's a bummer to be going down the road and lose a footpeg. Not usually a concern for the Savage (vehicle weight), but still worth double and triple checking.

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sockmonkeygirl Serious Thumper Offline 37 Stitches Posts: 819 W.Mass Gender:	Re: first dump... Reply #6 - 08/11/08 at 08:18:52 I can't figure out how the bike dropped with you sitting on it...unless of course, you were scratching your butt.
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sockmonkeygirl Serious Thumper Offline 37 Stitches Posts: 819 W.Mass Gender:	Re: first dump... Reply #7 - 08/11/08 at 08:20:15 Ok, nevermind. Maybe guys are scratching things that we girls don't even think about scratching.
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28637 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: first dump... Reply #8 - 08/11/08 at 09:57:00 things you don't even have....
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vtail Senior Member Offline life's short, ride fast Posts: 408 Portland,OR Gender:	Re: first dump... Reply #9 - 08/11/08 at 10:27:50 Check peg for straitness. Might have to remove it, remove rubber and straighten in a vice. When on a hill or working on the bike i allways put it in 1st gear when on the side stand.
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mornhm - FSO Serious Thumper Offline HMMM Posts: 1105 Gender:	Re: first dump... Reply #10 - 08/11/08 at 11:15:06 If you were using both hands are you sure you were "scratching?"
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sockmonkeygirl Serious Thumper Offline 37 Stitches Posts: 819 W.Mass Gender:	Re: first dump... Reply #11 - 08/11/08 at 14:18:04 Please, next time you take a dump, keep it to yourself.
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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: first dump... Reply #12 - 08/11/08 at 15:32:24 sewrowbot wrote: Quote: things you don't even have.... Beg to differ ... the ladies can usually have that "thing" anytime they want! Glad you and your scoot are OK doc!
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