Dropped it again!

**Tryhard** · 10th March 2010, 21:10

Not as bad as it sounds realy.

No marks at all.

I must had flicked the little lever on the side of my helmet and it sort of came loose when I was ripping down Ardmore road.

I pulled over to the side of the road. Yes I saw the gravel!!!!!!!!!!!

However I thought hmm I wont put my stand down because it will fall over but if I just stop carefully and them DAM it fell over.

A lady stopped and asked if I was ok. Sure I was I said. She drove off I picked the bike up and then dropped it again on the other side.

Must have looked bloody funny!

But then it wouldnt start argh!!!!!!

Got it started by turning it over heaps with full throttle. Took off- then it died again when I changed up.

Then she wouldnt start.

What had I done?

Managed to get it started about twenty minutes later in the dark with the choke????? Why was that???

Couple off cooughs up the road it came right.

What had I done. Have I stuffed something up?

Shall I get it checked out? Clean the carbs?

Sorry i realy dont have an idea.

**PrincessBandit** · 10th March 2010, 21:25

sorry to hear about your wee accident! My family ride around that general area, and my son fair zips his GS500 through some of the corners out Clevedon way - I'm waiting for the day we get a call saying he's done the same as you.
Unless you're really confident about checking your bike over yourself it would probably be a good idea to get it checked by a mechanic (or mate who knows about these things). 2 wheels - it just ain't worth the risk that something could have been damaged and you only find out when you can least afford it!! (i.e. on the road)

**chic 'n' charge** · 10th March 2010, 21:37

Originally Posted by Tryhard

However I thought hmm I wont put my stand down because it will fall over but if I just stop carefully and them DAM it fell over. Then she wouldnt start. What had I done? Managed to get it started about twenty minutes later in the dark with the choke????? Why was that???
Couple off cooughs up the road it came right. What had I done. Have I stuffed something up? Shall I get it checked out? Clean the carbs? Sorry i realy dont have an idea.

Don't panic - we've all (well some wont admit it) done something similar - mine seemed to always be on grass either in a paddock or on side of road, oh and shingle wasn't very friendly to me either.

Anyway, it sounds like when you've laid the bike on it's side that you've flooded it - and yes turning the choke on clears this. Another way to clear it is to start it with the throttle fully open - this way any extra fuel will clear and it will fire up.

Check in the morning that there are no leaks around your bike in the garage and try starting it. If it doesn't start like normal then I would get it checked out.

Just remember.....bikes don't like lying down.

Chin up bud - you'll look back in a couple of months and laugh your head off.

**Tryhard** · 10th March 2010, 21:46

Anyway, it sounds like when you've laid the bike on it's side that you've flooded it - and yes turning the choke on clears this. Another way to clear it is to start it with the throttle fully open - this way any extra fuel will clear and it will fire up.

Check in the morning that there are no leaks around your bike in the garage and try starting it. If it doesn't start like normal then I would get it checked out.

Just remember.....bikes don't like lying down.

Dam I hope u r right. I was pretty gutted! Is it realy weird to think u love your first bike?

**blackdog** · 10th March 2010, 21:47

i have been following your threads, and the more i read, the more i believe you are a danger to yourself and other road users.

please reconsider your decison to ride motorcycles. i'm sure there is another hobby out there that can be just as exciting for you, while at the same time keeping us all just a little bit safer on the streets.

please also discount any pastimes that involve electricity, flying or firearms

maybe stamp collecting? just be sure to watch out for papercuts.

**Ender EnZed** · 10th March 2010, 21:49

Originally Posted by Tryhard

Shall I get it checked out? Clean the carbs?

If it starts fine in the morning then there's nothing wrong with it starting.

**blackdog** · 10th March 2010, 21:51

Originally Posted by Tryhard

Is it realy weird to think u love your first bike?

fatal attraction

**Tryhard** · 10th March 2010, 21:55

please reconsider your decison to ride motorcycles. i'm sure there is another hobby out there that can be just as exciting for you, while at the same time keeping us all just a little bit safer on the streets.

please also discount any pastimes that involve electricity, flying or firearms

maybe stamp collecting? just be sure to watch out for papercuts.[/QUOTE]

The mishaps Im having geeeeeeee I think I beleive u!

**Cayman911** · 10th March 2010, 22:05

I think all you need to do is take it easy. a while back you were doing 140. thats not exactly learning to ride.

take it slow. it will all come together. best of luck

**Tryhard** · 10th March 2010, 22:08

Originally Posted by Cayman911

I think all you need to do is take it easy. a while back you were doing 140. thats not exactly learning to ride.

take it slow. it will all come together. best of luck

I know u r right. Just cant help seeing what the top end was.