banditj13 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Well, I have joined the "bit by loose gravel" club.I was headed to meet up with the brother in law and his brother for a ride around Amish country. Turned right at an intersection, the gravel blended in with the asphalt, and I didn't see it. Rolled the throttle out of the turn, but was right on top of the gravel... was entirely rider mistake... In my attempt to upright the bike, I managed to flip it to far and put it down on the left side. Was only going 10-15mph or so... Broke the left side foot peg, and scraped up the plastics, bar end, clutch lever and left side engine case cover... all cosmetic... doesn't appear to be any mechanical damage.the woodcraft frame and swingarm sliders got chewed up, but did there jobs. had all my gear on, and the only damage to the gear I can find is my helmet... it's scraped up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 We've all been there once or twice. Glad to see you faired ok with only cosmetic damage. The bike can be fixed, you are much harder to fix looks like you had gear on though. After i totaled my bike i upgraded my gear big time. Look at it as a expensive leason learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calinazaret Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thank goodness for gear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyblaze Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Glad you're ok. Just think of the many ways it could have been worse including having no helmet. Fix that puppy and get back in the saddle quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 As the saying goes... Buy the best gear you can afford. As stated previously, at least it was only cosmetic damage. Now it is time to get back in the saddle and shake it off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Glad you are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditj13 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 As soon as I can get, at the very minimum, a replacement foot-peg ordered in, I will be in the saddle again... that's the only thing preventing me from riding right now... the rest will either be ignored or fixed over time...Looks like it will be around $45 from honda for the peg. The turn signal actually went back together without issue, and the rest is truly cosmetic... As to gear... I am sooooo glad I had it all on, even in the low speed that I went down, and even if it is a bit to big (due to recent weight loss)... it did it's job, and did it very well!I will be riding again soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale-mac Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) I have a couple of sets of levers from assorted Hondas, you're welcome to one(if it fits).Glad you are ok. Edited August 3, 2014 by dale-mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditj13 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I am not real concerned about the lever... it functions, it's straight... and its just the very end of it that is ground. its also the pazzo racing shorty... but thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I sent you a pm about the gear I'm going to be moving out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue-yamaR6s Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Glad to hear you are okay...did a similar thing turning around on a road catching the gravel on the road side with the front tire dumping it faster than I could react to catch it. The gear is important for sure!!! Tough lessons learned for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 wow, I'm glad you're okay... Sounds like the frame sliders were worth the investment! Does everyone recommend them as a matter of course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 wow, I'm glad you're okay... Sounds like the frame sliders were worth the investment! Does everyone recommend them as a matter of course?I like to use mine as "highway bars".... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Glad to hear it was just a minor accident. Glad your bike ended up far better than mine. I'd recommend getting a new helmet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZ Kari Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Aww. Sorry about the bike, Bandit. Glad you're ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobhawkins Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Glad to see you're ok and I agree with Derek by recommending getting a new helmet. They are one time use sort of things and even at "low speed" that foam compresses and becomes much less useful in the event of another impact. Edited August 7, 2014 by jacobhawkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditj13 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 appreciate all the comments...I finally got the foot peg ordered and on its way... I pulled the fairings off to inspect for any other damage, and discovered that the fairing stay is warped (the fairings never lined up right to begin with...) but no other damage was discovered. I am waiting on payday before I can continue, but once the payday hits, I am looking at a gear upgrade, including the helmet. I keep checking the tracking number on the foot peg... thinking maybe it will get here faster... I watch the good weather go by... knowing I can't ride yet....errrgh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditj13 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Well, the bike is finally back up and running... The total damage:New Footpeg (why did honda decide to call these "steps"?) $15 flea-bay score OEM partNew upper fairing stay (plastic stay, driver side headlight tab broke in the crash, headlight wouldn't stay in place) $70 Honda dealership orderNew windscreen bolt kit (2 of the Honda OEM plastic bolts snaped...) $9 flea-bay score for a full bolt kit including black metal bolts The fairings are scratched up, and the mid-cowl cracked, but it all is holding together fine, so no plans to replace those for now. (I would rather ride) Should I plan on an oil change after dumping the bike? - I seem to have it stuck in my head that the gas and oil might possibly be able to mix? Looking through the sight glass, the oil looks fine, and the bike ran fine to get it home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobhawkins Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Sounds like you got off light! Glad it's up and running again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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