tombraider2
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Ya, our streets now are coated in that crap, good for keeping the frost at bay but man was a mess on anything that rolls down the road. Big winter snap coming in a few days Brother :sport12:
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Bike #11! My 2002 VFR800
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Dustin
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Oldschool
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I saw that but didn't want to believe it
At least I have my scooter
Denile ain't just a river in Egypt! It is a wise choice to stay off that brine-y mix! It is the biggest reason that once they start laying that stuff down here I park my bike. Even though I could wash it off every day at work, that stuff is so corrosive that if you miss cleaning anything off it doesn't take long to see the bad results. Billy had that experience a couple of years ago and had a ton of work as a result.
On top of that if the temperature drops during the time you are out that salt / calcium mix loses it's effectiveness (about-11 C) and just turns from liquid to a greasy slippery goo, then stops working (on the roads). It never seems to lose it's ability to screw up your metal parts, including your wiring!
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Yep! I found out the hard way with the SV 650. Even the most fastidious person can't escape the wrath of winter
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Dustin
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New place for my butt
Lonney
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Nice cant beat a comfy seat
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Dustin
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Oops! Foot slipped off the centre stand as I was attempting to clean the bike.
MAXIMUM LEAN ANGLE! loluplolup
MAXIMUM LEAN ANGLE! loluplolup
Hail
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Now that sucks! I did not even worry one bit when I did this on my Tiger. My Tiger needed a few scratches!
The VFR hurts!
Erci
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Ouch! 
Looks like new mirror is in order. Hopefully that's all of the damage.
Looks like new mirror is in order. Hopefully that's all of the damage.
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Dustin
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As I watched the bike slowly fall over, I remember saying "aww, nuts" out loud. I was worried about the pretty paint and plastics but all that happened was a broken mirror and a bent rear brake pedal. The Givi rack has a small scratch and the clutch case cover has a gouge. I already ordered an OEM mirror; two bolts and it'll be fixed 
Why, oh why, did Honda decide not to texture the part you step down on with their centre stands? This bike and the 919 both had smooth parts and they get slippery as hell! All my other bikes were textured for this exact reason.
At least it's good for a laugh
Why, oh why, did Honda decide not to texture the part you step down on with their centre stands? This bike and the 919 both had smooth parts and they get slippery as hell! All my other bikes were textured for this exact reason.
At least it's good for a laugh
FZ1riderNY
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Why am I thinking it wasn't "aww nuts"??? I remember when Richie knocked over my GenI from the centerstand It was a bit more graphic than that. Boy, it hurts me to see that photo! Glad it wasn't too bad though.
Hail
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Oldschool
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Not all
Unless you are working in Toronto City hall.
Sorry to see that picture Dustin. My center stand foot is smooth as well and I have come very close to doing the same thing after washing my bike. Wet shoe and smooth metal dont mix well.
Canadians are much more polite than New Yorkers.
Unless you are working in Toronto City hall.
Sorry to see that picture Dustin. My center stand foot is smooth as well and I have come very close to doing the same thing after washing my bike. Wet shoe and smooth metal dont mix well.
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Tape
They make black anti slip stick on material for steps, bath tubs etc. Cut a piece of that stuff to fit the foot. I am going to put some on mine. If you can find 3 M BRAND, use it.
They make black anti slip stick on material for steps, bath tubs etc. Cut a piece of that stuff to fit the foot. I am going to put some on mine. If you can find 3 M BRAND, use it.
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Dustin
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That is an excellent, excellent idea! If you find a quality one, can you show me?
Oldschool
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Sure will. I have seen rolls of it at Canadian Tire, but don't remember the brand. The 3M brand has excellent adhesive. Just clean the surface with alcohol and let dry completely, then the adhesive will stick well.
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/ca/...eisure_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html
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CorrectionsK9
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Man Sorry to hear Dustin glad it didn't do much damage....
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Ok first laugh of the day.... Thanks Oldschool
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Ok first laugh of the day.... Thanks Oldschool
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Lonney
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How did you resist the urge to run over and pick her up ? Glad its not to badloluplolup
Oldschool
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He would make a good "Adventure" rider. Picture first, is a requirement.
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Not only did I stop to take a photo, I even left it on its side for ten minutes as I searched for someone to help me pick it up. I didn't want to damage anything else heaving it around to right it. Cooler heads prevail
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