Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle Trip Day 3 Part 3 of 3 FJR1300 Crash

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Ending out the best and worst day of the trip with good weather, but a low speed crash, at least I did get some cool shots in and enjoyed the Parkway. Here's a tip that is common sense to anyone living with hills, but simply something I had never thought about, heard about or was taught even in my advanced riding course. U-turns on hills are completely different than flat ground! Now I know and knowing is half the battle ;) Final parts cost was $1070, so better than it could have been that's for sure. No real damage that effected the rest of the trip, just pride!
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@peterbecker1680 8 лет назад

I just want to say that it took some guts to put this video on youtube for everyone to see. So many people would have just cut that part out to save face but by showing us all what happened it gives us the opportunity to learn from your mistake and I have most definitely filed that one away for future reference. Thanks again for posting this and keep up the great work, your videos are awesome!

@TwoWheelObsession 8 лет назад

+Peter Becker Thanks for watching!

@iancurnow9060 2 года назад

@@TwoWheelObsession You are amazing

@oldaxehead655 8 лет назад

LMAO - "scratched bag, gotta get a new bag now"...That's a beauty mark!

@anthonyjones2296 4 года назад

just learn how to sand premier and paint bubba. plus ride with out a windscreen all the time

@lucasgraham4762 3 года назад

Find some cool stickers

@MrTanker10a 6 лет назад

Now I know why I am installing T-REX on my new 2017 FJR. I swear your video scares the crap out of me. I am installing T-REX Front Engine and Saddle Guard before putting it on the road ... Meanwhile, I am learning how to walk it in and out of my driveway. The FJR is undoubtedly Topsy. It has been 23 years since I have ridden a 512 pounds Honda 750K Anniversary Edition. After my first drop of my HONDA and (a bruised ego) from a turn on an oil slick in front of the WTC; I rode straight to my dealership for a set of crash -bar installation... You are teaching me a lot Brian...

@MrAbshark1 4 года назад

MrTanker10a I’m with you, I just bought a 2016 with 2300 mi. on it and it’s been 30 yrs. since my last bike. I’m getting protection before I even ride it. My friends are so anxious for me to go riding with them, but I’m in no hurry. I’m just pushing it around trying to get used to the weight.

@servicarrider 8 лет назад

Part of riding bikes is coming off them. Just the way it is. Any time you can ride it home is a good day in my book.

@paulocioffi4860 5 лет назад

amen to that. Iron (aluminium, plastic...) can be replaced. First time I fell and somebody told me that, I wanted to chew his head off. So right he was.

@norrinradd5501 3 года назад

Just Like snowboarding!

@Greggspies 8 лет назад

BTW least you had the balls to show this accident many wouldn't

@HighDesertCactus 8 лет назад

+Howard Morton very true

@sprig6043 8 лет назад

+Smile Always I was just thinking the same thing. This is why he rains supreme!

@Phyde4ux 7 лет назад

*reigns

@hussar80 6 лет назад

big bike man , everyone can do the same mistake, no matter how experienced you are

@AkulaSpawn 5 лет назад

I don't remember seeing the crash?

@laloalvarado599 8 лет назад

Question is, what biker hasn't been in a situation where they feel like this?

@doulos77 3 года назад

Amen

@jimtomstimpson1477 8 лет назад

the most significant thing you stated in this video is " all things considered, it's not that big of a deal."

@alanbrookes3056 4 года назад

Jim Tom Stimpson , FJR is a heavy bike at 265kg.

@TSH2020 8 лет назад

Thank you for sharing what most riders would not! A good lesson for us all. The most important point is you are OK. Be well and keep vlogging.

@MemphisMike901 7 лет назад

Well that sucks Bryan. It happens tho. Little different riding the mountains than the flat Roads of FL. I applaud you for showing it. Most would have edited!!

@AF-O6 4 года назад

I’ve been riding four different big BMW ADVs over the past 20 years, and have been thinking about downsizing to something lighter than a 600 pound bike. Watching this video has convinced me. Now I’m going to binge watch all your FZ 09 videos.

@klmay65 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing this. I’m a new rider and i appreciate seeing your experience.

@willyb933 8 лет назад

My heart came up in my throat at the pic …like all your subs I feel bad for your loss but relieved your ok. Your honest direct approach to this reality of riding is a big plus and learning tool for all of us. Thanks for your time!

@marky0071 7 лет назад

Fair play to you man, at least you've shown how easy it is to drop a big bike. It's happened to the best of us!! I'm great going in clockwise circles, but anticlockwise I'm awful!! Anyone else the same out there?

@raywise 7 лет назад

Yep, anti clockwise u turns feel very strange to me, always have.

@uthrus 6 лет назад

I dropped my VN 1500 on a hairpin curve, with a stop sign midway through it, on a steep hill. When I got to the stop sign, my feet wouldn't hit the ground. Once that beast was about 35 degrees, it was all over. Broke my break lever.

@matthewcosgrove994 3 года назад

I absolutely love your videos. I think doing u-turns in areas such as this are tempting at times but so dangerous. Glad you are safe.

@johncooper8839 4 года назад

You really love your bike. Unfortunately this happens to anyone who rides, but it's awesome to see your evaluation skills. Thanks for all you do.

@livingyourbestlife711 2 года назад

although somehow I just found your vlog..I am so glad I found your channel! Thanks for sharing this. I thought I was the only one that went through these kinds of frustrations and mishaps! I beat myself up more than any other person I know.... Took guts to video this... thanks, fellow FJR rider!.

@spenceringle9887 8 лет назад

glad your ok and your bike is ok I break stuff on mine all the time enjoy the rest of your trip we love your videos be safe have fun.

@JuanPabloGallego1969 8 лет назад

Man that sucks, glad you are all good. Naked bikes are awesome, I love my SV650....nevertheless the reason I got the FJR is because the wind protection on long rides. On the positive side you now have new material to share w/ the audience on how to replace / repair parts....and possibly how to properly make a U-turn ;-) You are a good sport to share all this experience.

@chuckpolhamus5080 8 лет назад

Number 1, frame sliders, Number 2 you drove away, come on dude count your blessings...

@johnjones5977 7 лет назад

Canyon Cages front and back would have saved virtually all of that damage. I did exactly the same thing and the only thing scratched were the sliders and cages. Easily repaired.

@PapaP86 6 лет назад

I'm probably going to get a 2015 FJR this week and Canyon Cages for the engine and luggage are likely being to be my first purchase. I've ridden for 10-11 years, but I've gone down on gravel once, and dropped my bike a couple times on accident during that time, enough to know things can easily happen.

@gumerdominguez4091 3 года назад

You maybe the only honest rider , most hide the mistakes and forget we all do and learn from cuddos for you 👍👍thankz

@bryanroberts 7 лет назад

Only 11 bleeps! Pretty good! I'm watching this again, mainly cause youtube keeps recommending it to me, and some of these comments just baffle me. This is a very experienced rider with a heavy bike that made a low speed, down grade, u turn that went down. I've almost done the same thing twice, not on an fjr, and I'm 6'8" 340lbs with plenty of body strength. When they start to go it's almost impossible to hold them up!

@stubland9612 8 лет назад

Feel your pain! It's happened to many of us, but it still hurts.

@indepublican 8 лет назад

bryan, the slo-mo drop sucks. but you are a class act. I just started rding this summer on an FZ-07. you have been super helpful to me as well as inspirational. keep it up and thanks

@brong5 8 лет назад

Thanks for sharing the true experience, good luck to you!

@jackjetpilot 8 лет назад

My heart sank seeing that. So glad you're physically ok.

@charless8641 5 лет назад

I had my bike go over when I came to a stop at a turn and there was gravel all over and no footing. First your mad then embarrassed but in the end the only thing that matters is you didn’t get hurt. Motercycle is easer to fix than you. I’m glad you didn’t get hurt. Great video so beautiful up there. I am putting it on my bucket list.

@depravedone 8 лет назад

I wouldn't bother replacing parts that are just minor cosmetic damage. Replaced those at tax time if it bothers you enough.

@ronsmith9251 6 лет назад

The smoothness of the FJR never ceases to amaze me, even after a crash it's still turbine smooth. Glad you walked away from that one. You may have been mad at yourself for dropping it doing a U-turn, but at least you didn't wrap it around a tree at 55 mph like everybody else manages to do on that road.

@pandabaerpower 7 лет назад

I too have an fjr.....love it..great scenery..great video, but most of all great sound of that engine..thanks.

@malamati007 6 лет назад

You're a champ for posting this, man. I probably wouldn't have shared my embarrassment! But it's really great to see this and hopefully get the benefit of your experience....I'm going to try hard to remember it, and will cast good thoughts your way when I'm a bit more cautious for seeing the results of your get-off. So easy to do!

@rickbecker3239 4 года назад

I'm back for a return visit to this video. As bad as this experience it was for you, there are many teaching points about preparation and thinking on your feet that apply to this and many other situations. Bike drops are a risk all of us face. The discussion about the parts was helpful too. Sorry you had to pay the price for those lessons learned but thank you for the gift. All the best.

@marklloyd4153 3 года назад

O it hurts me to c . U definitely thought me just go farther down the road and turn at a intersection,parking lot,etc . I won’t do that in the middle of the road like that. This is a valuable lesson u have taught me. Thanks for the great video . I can’t believe I haven’t seen this one before. U do such great videos.

@mikeb5745 8 лет назад

I've been there. I dropped my 2006 fjr last summer coming to a stop on the second day of my epic Atlanta to Nevada trip. Fortunately, I only scuffed one panier and engine case. BTW, I snyced my throttle bodies using your video before the trip. It was very helpful! Best of luck.

@ArizonaRE 8 лет назад

I just can't click the like button on this one, Bryan! Didn't know you had an 'off' during your trip. I'm glad you're alright. Believe it or not I've had friends break their ankles on little tip overs like that. Really glad you weren't hurt.

@kellyj5389 8 лет назад

If anyone doubts carrying the emergency stuff. They have great example of why it's needed.

@shadetreesurgeon 6 лет назад

Oh man that sucks... my first experience with a windscreen was in California on the road glide and just going back to a naked motorcycle after using it was brutal!

@TwoWheelObsession 6 лет назад

On a true naked it's fine - but with the lower fairing still in place it directs the wind like a wall lol

@eddybedder2865 8 лет назад

I commend you for showing the video, it shows others that anything can happen, even to experienced rider. I've been driving a city bus for twenty years and I still occasionally run up a curve. Boy does that hurt my ego, especially when theirs passengers. Love your videos!

@ThomasNessman 7 лет назад

After 48 years of riding without an accident, my wife and I just traded off the '06 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic for a '12 Can Am Spyder RT-SE5. The CA isn't for everyone, I will admit, but as we're both in our mid to late 60's, we recognized that the Harley was (for us), just becoming too unwieldy, heavy, and cumbersome to maneuver around with ease and peace of mind. I've been fortunate not having an accident, but am not naive enough to believe that it could, and never would happen to me. It could happen tomorrow. But hopefully, knock on wood, it won't.

@melvinmacaroyo2330 7 лет назад

I'm getting older to and thinking of getting the spider to.

@toddtheobald3762 6 лет назад

I am going to do the exact same thing. I have a Can Am RSS now for fun plus my Harley. But soon, I plan on selling both the HD and the Can Am RSS and get the Can Am touring model with all the bells and whistles and enjoy the 3 wheels. I love the Can Am.

@billdaggett7911 Год назад

A full dresser with typical load weighs upwards of 1000 lbs. Plus rider/passenger. Don't drop that in the road doing a U-turn. Although I will say the damage won't be a severe, if there's damage at all, as that little lightweight plastic bike in the video.

@RodBarnes 7 лет назад

FWIW: Really sorry this happened but glad you felt to share it. You make us all feel better for all the times we do something dumb-ass. We all do at some time. And we learn a few things -- like being sure to put a towel between our top-case and the shield we busted off. :-)

@hoosierdaddy4847 7 лет назад

that was a minimal wreck/wreck. be thankful. plus no injuries! never biked the blue ridge, but it's beautiful in a car also. be safe & ride on!

@TR5T 8 лет назад

Uturns on a heavy bike on a two lane with no shoulder. Very very difficult. I always wait even for miles to get a good run at a uturn. Lovely bike! My FZ1 is heavy for me and a bit topsy.

@Dreamdrive555 8 лет назад

Oh, bad luck. I understand your pain. I also ride FJR1300 and did the same thing. FJR was very heavy and repair cost・・・^^; from Japan

@BobCollings 6 лет назад

Your video’s are really informative, this one tells me that the weight is an issue in slow speed turns..not a surprise - it is with my Vstrom as well..Thanks for posting!

@Backroadsbehindhdbars 2 года назад

I can laugh at this since it was so long ago. Trust me I felt your pain. Love your channel man.

@RogerBarraud 5 лет назад

Nice to see people stopping to see whether you are OK :-)

@mikeyskitchenfoodporn1171 8 лет назад

This shit will happen, smile...it makes your adventures more real. $1000.00 bucks in scratches.....you sir road away without one. Absolutely love your videos, I've been a motor head my entire life and am looking at buying my first bike this spring. I'm 40 and 15 years an Army Vet. Your reviews have really sparked an interest in riding. They've also given me a good idea for price point and level of motorcycle I should test ride.

@62hassebasse 8 лет назад

Truely sorry about your crash. I´ve enjoyed your videos and instructions since I bought my FJR 2006 this summer. I was in your neck of the woods last week (Ft. Meyers) and wanted to stop by and say Hello and Thank you in person, but the rest of the family didn´t want the detour over Tampa on the way to Orlando. I hope you can keep up the good and inspirational work! Greetings from Sweden!

@hornet224 5 лет назад

My Gen2 FJR also had a left side tip-over, but since I had installed faring sliders there was no damage except for a scuff mark at the underside of the muffler. No bags mounted.

@keithpomeraning9784 8 лет назад

When the worst thing injured is your pride, it's a blessing.

@davelittle1270 8 лет назад

Ahh Man! Couldn't believe it at first when I first saw the cover of the upload. Glad you're okay & the bike functional where you can continue the trip. You handled it very well. May nuts and bolts be with you so you get that windscreen on! ~A fellow FJR driver

@Impractic4lmn 8 лет назад

At least you're okay. This could have been put down at high-speed, dropping it on a u-turn is the way to do it.

@ChaosTrader63 4 года назад

I'm glad you're ok!

@denisgagnon7592 2 года назад

I have the same motocycle. The first thing I did when I got it, I added T-REX crash bars in the front and the rear. When I droped it,doing the same u-turn, there was only a scratch on the left miror. Cost of the repairs 150 $. Crash bars is a good investment.

@tldhthompson 8 лет назад

so glad you're okay and that. beautiful bike is fine w only a few battle scars. stay safe!

@ShaneBakerAUVIC 6 лет назад

Been ther dun that !

@stephenrichie4646 8 лет назад

Been there, done that. Makes you feel like crap, but you'll get over it. I just finished mending my GSX1250FA. A few hard parts and some Tupperware. She looks great again and I've fallen in love all over again

@smalltalk.productions9977 6 лет назад

i'm impressed. thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

@giurgindemilan 5 лет назад

Sorry about the mishap. I keep the rear brake applied and body weight on the opposite side while accelerating, maybe easier with the manual as opposed to the AS version I ride..

@aguiristante 8 лет назад

Oh man Brian!! Seeing that red beauty on its side breaks my heart. You d think that the chrome strip on the bag would be sacrificial. My 2005 was dropped by the previous owner but it wasn t very noticable. It has 156 000 km on her now and it sill looks great. Glad you made it perty again.

@SVWildHare 7 лет назад

Completely feel your pain. I'm from Plant City and moved about 30 min from where this was filmed about 16 years ago. Whole different world. I've seen a ton of bikes dropped.

@CycleDoc675 8 лет назад

I dropped my new 2009 FJR (in 2009 of course) 3 times in 6 weeks. I know the feeling....but it motivated me to get a lot better since. The FJR is a top heavy bike at low speeds and even an advanced rider can tip it over quite easily.

@Oldfogey2014 5 лет назад

Thanks for putting your fall on RU-vid. At least you showed how to pick up the bike as it is something that worries me about a big bike. I have dropped my bike too doing something similar...glad you're not hurt...just take it as one of those things.

@rsimmons37 8 лет назад

HOLY SHIT!!!! That was an unexpected beginning!! Glad you're OK!!!

@petehans8087 8 лет назад

Wow, I feel for you. I've got a Concours, and u-turns are a nightmare on two lane roads. After 42000 miles I've got several scratches and heavy plastic rubs. Even had the left side bag tore off when a cager passenger decided to get out and direct traffic, as I tried to get by. Luckly, it popped right back on. Although it does leak now. I've always figured to replace that stuff when getting ready to sell. Frightening to see how fast it adds up.

@timanderson9466 7 лет назад

"Tried to do a u-turn and just fell over". I love this guys attitude, by how he's taking his mistake.I would have been cussing myself for a long time.

@newera478 7 лет назад

We've a saying about bikers. There are two kinds of them; those who have fallen and those who will fall. As much as it sucks to fall you can count yourself lucky if it happened on slow speed. Better to have a "hospital" visit for the bike than to the rider.

@totalchaos290 8 лет назад

Man I feel for you. I ride FZ1 and did the same thing only was on sand. It hurt my pride more than the bike.

@Hyp3rband 8 лет назад

Been riding all my life. And I dropped my brand new R1 in my driveway doing a slow U-Turn. Not much damage but it was embarrassing as hell. It happens to us all sooner or later. Glad your ok Brother.

@peterjones6733 5 лет назад

Thanks for posting this video. I've promised myself an FJR1300AS next year, looking at what happened to you, the bike doesn't do too well when it falls over. My old Deauville was good for that, no damage... yep, I also screwed up a u-turn :) I love the bike! Honda man for years but the ST is a bit old and only 5 speeds, hence moving to Yammy. You appear to be a very safe rider! 6th sense.

@benth162 6 лет назад

Interestingly enough I had mine fall over 4 times while basically standing still, one of those times while trying a tight U-turn on a sand covered road. That bike weighs in at 650 lbs, and once it get past its balance point it is almost impossible to keep it from completely falling over. I never dumped mine at any speed thank God, but I did sell it when I finally realized it was just too heavy for me at my height of 5'8". You were correct in your other video though, that wide seat takes up that leg length so I could sit dead butt in the saddle and still have both feet flat on the ground. Riding it was a dream though. If they engineers could design that same bike with a lower seat, I might consider buying another one. IT IS THAT GOOD OF A BIKE !

@jonnbravo9804 7 лет назад

i saw this vid several months ago and another where you were riding a concours. i purchased a new concours about four months ago. Rode it to the dragons tail two weeks ago. what a blast. going back soon.

@GaryMCurran 8 лет назад

Bryan, I'm very happy to see that you were okay in this crash. While I STILL don't have my bike yet (credit took a worse beating than your bike did because I had to get the mortgage company to help out while I was unemployed), you've taught me a couple of more lessons about riding. First, don't pull a U-Turn on a hill. Secondly, the rider is far more important than the bike. There is insurance for the bike, that's why we buy it. It isn't so hard to replace the rider. Third, come prepared. Bungees, towels, and a willingness to make things work to get you home. I'm glad the bike was repairable, I know it messed up at least that day of your ride, but you got home, you shared it will all of us, some of us learned stuff from it, and you found that there are a lot of nice people who are willing to stop and make sure you're okay. :) Love and miss that part of the country. Glad you made it home in one piece.

@uncleskull3270 8 лет назад

My heart sank when I saw the thumb and the word "crash." Glad your body parts are ok. Mostly cosmetic damage to the bike, but it sucks shelling out an extra grand for the trip. Back in my day of naked bikes (early 70's), seven of us ran our CB750's from Chicago to St. Pete. Some stories to be told from that one . . .

@jefflitwiller8510 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your journey through the Skyline and Blue Ridge Parkway. I was thinking about riding it next summer. Sorry, but I did appreciate the filming of your bike dropped. The first time I did the slow U-turn, I fractured my tow. The second time was only hurt feelings. Heard you mention the Sunshine Skyway bridge. I used to live in Sarasota and would cross that bridge all the time. Beautiful area. Live in PA now.

@HighDesertCactus 8 лет назад

Could have been a lot worse! Love your videos keep it up!

@265KONING 7 лет назад

I too did exactly the same thing......tried to do a U-turn on my 2013 FJR on a hill. Only small scratch on left bag, mirror finish scratch, and last small scratch on left side that I covered with a decal. Body shop wanted $450.00 to paint mirror, bag, and side trim. I used a little touch up paint on the scratch mirror and bag. Hardly see it now. But I learned about making a slow turn on hill. Bike went down and I just couldn't hold it up. Nice bike.

@MrKldenton 8 лет назад

Glad you left your reaction in warts and all Bryan, we've all done it and I understand what you mean about u-turns on hills, I have to do one every day to get in to my driveway, in 80kmph traffic. Sometimes my balance falters a little, luckily I mostly ride smaller bikes and can catch it before it goes down. I find the maneuver easier if I do it at speed (30-40kmph) and lean the bike over hard, but that's often difficult in traffic. We've all dropped a bike, anybody who says they haven't is either a beginner who will or a liar. I hope the bike comes good soon and the repairs aren't too costly. However the most important thing is you aren't injured. The thing I take from motorcycling is every day, every ride there is something to learn from. Unfortunately your day's lesson cost you paint and panels.

@kman517 6 лет назад

It happens. Came very close to dropping my new (to me) Honda 750 Super Sport in a parking lot the first few days I had it. Glad the damage is/was relatively easy to fix, though!

@gsh319 5 лет назад

Hey man, go with the flow, your ok, no injuries. This my friend is what motorcycle tripping is all about. Its an adventure, not a soft convertible Sunday pleasure ride. Get the Porche if that's what your after.....Its a two wheeled, in the wind, against the elements adventure. At the exact minute you embrace that fact, it will become a total pleasure, good, bad and everything in between. A little damage yes.. we call those road scars, at least those were on your bike.....today. Learn to love the adventure and every trip become the best f--n trip you've done.@!! Ride on, be safe!

@tommyraleigh7734 2 года назад

Well at least you got the balls to show how easy it is to make a SIMPLE ERROR & it happens to most of us all so quickly. Initially panic sets in and then later you realise how lucky you/we are and realise that the damage is not major. The shock is initially terrible but you do later start to realise how much worst it could have been and then begin to get grateful. Oh, I like the way you casually (properly) backed into the FJR and flawlessly picked it up using your back and body strength. Ah, you are a seasoned rider and a proper MAN as you did man-up. Oh, I am/was 5.3inches and have had and rode/owned Suzuki GSXR 750 - Bandit 1200 - Honda St1100 & St1300 Pans and many Harleys etc. I an now 63 years old and probably have shrunk to 5'2" by now, however I have a 2011 Harley Davidson CVO Road glide Ultra from new and I recently purchased a 2014 FJR1300AE and I really love the FJR. The Harley is a fine machine; however the FJR is still a very refined machine considering it now over 20 years old with only a few changes made to the engine over the years... There are still very few sports touring bikes that will beat the FJR1300 and especially the 2014 Generation 3 FJR1300AE. Kind Regards Tommy.

@raywise 7 лет назад

Mate I did this earlier this year with my FJ1200. Fully loaded panniers, at Mt Panorama ( Bathurst) race track. Its a normal road most of the year, did some sightseeing, and did a u turn from standstill on probably the steepest part of the track. It went over before I knew what was happening. Luckily my brother was there to lift the bike from my leg . I was overly tired from being at a 3 day rally, shouldn't have happened, but it did. You kick yourself for a week, repair the damage, and try not to let it happen again :)

@alfredodiaz3496 6 лет назад

Omg. I’m glad you are ok!!

@gosson355 8 лет назад

I am so glad that you didn't get hurt !

@philiplaurell1163 2 года назад

Gotta give you a late thumbs up for sharing this, man. Yup every once in a while one needs to be reminded of what it was like to ride naked, lol.

@sandstonespeedshed7167 6 лет назад

Tipped my fjr1300 over 3 times already. Gotta learn to laugh about it. It’s a machine, built to be ridden. The scratches add character.

@richardsutton01 2 года назад

We've all been there Bryan .... and it always sucks like hell. You took it very well in the circumstances.

@balebu1 3 года назад

I'd take a low speed drop over a high speed slide any day. Cudos to you for posting this. Most of us have OR will drop our bikes. I dropped mine turing into a parking lot. Outside of my male ego and pride nothing much was damaged.

@joeld4629 8 лет назад

Dude.... I totally did the same thing this season with my wife on the back. No worse feeling in the world! I've done a million u-turns too. Don't feel bad. I picked the bike back up and kept trekking. No use getting too upset. My pride was hurt more than my bike >.

@TBullCajunbreadmaker 6 лет назад

Don't feel bad about it because it happens to a lot more people that will admit to it, especially making a u-turn on a narrow two lane blacktop. I had my Concours for three days and on that day what happened to you happened to me too. Exactly almost, but all I had was a couple of scratches on my luggage cases, I lucked out pretty good.

@BobBerardjr772 6 лет назад

Been awhile buddy.. Glad you're ok! It can be replaced

@MRMRS2wheeler 7 лет назад

Dude I totally feel your pain. I dropped my st1300 with me my wife on it while pulling over on an uneven road to get a picture of the welcome to Virginia sign. Oh, and it happened on a sunday afternoon (all dealerships closed) 2 days in on a 10 day trip from Florida to Canada. Broke the right mirror, and housing. Found a Honda dealer, and overnighted the parts and continued the trip. I was ready to head back home though.

@fastcarsandbikes 8 лет назад

class looking bike and something like that can happen so easy,i did not read all comments as iv no time for negative people,hope u still have the bike as its an all round great bike.

@Vulcan_Tech 5 лет назад

It's always nice when people stop to see of you're okay. In Tampa you can drop your bike and people just keep going.

@tomfjr3872 8 лет назад

Glad you're OK Bryan - the bike can be easily fixed. Good technique with lifting the bike off the ground. Nice McGuyver with the windscreen to take it along w/you.

@baddriver3580 6 лет назад

Dude, you rode away, don’t kick yourself too much! Good video, ride safe!

@PwningGerZ 8 лет назад

Glad you're ok!

@davidmc3741 7 лет назад

Ouch! But then again. Not having a windscreen is no big deal. I don't have one, and enjoy the fresh air. You are alive at least, and the bike can always be fixed. Consider yourself lucky. Could have been much worse. Watch those hills.