I've finally done it...

[nudemetalz]

Someone hand to point out why I braved a trip into town (wife driving) instead of this. Sorry it had to be you.

A chap here almost got cleaver'ed by a giant 'Floors for Lease' sign that ripped off in a gust (from our own building too).

Thanks

The Guzzi is pretty "fall-over" resistant.
No marks on the tank or cam cover guards.
No bent bars

Only muffler, bar ends and brake lever (which bent, not broke).

[Parlane]

Where's Katman to tell you that you should have been prepared for a huge gust of wind?!

[Swoop]

Where's Katman to tell you that you should have been prepared for a huge gust of wind?!

I thought he was a huge gust of wind.

[Parlane]

I thought he was a huge gust of wind.

Maybe Katman pushed nudemetalz over to prove a point!

[oneofsix]

Interesting that my submission to the Wellington City Council..missed out be only 43 votes.

Wellington..This City Blows

No they just redid it a boit and credited to Saachi & Saachi and it won. You should be proud of yourself.

[nudemetalz]

Maybe Katman pushed nudemetalz over to prove a point!

I don't think he'd do that. I had ATGATT. My headlight was on. He wouldn't, would he?

[ajturbo]

woops......wrong place

[willytheekid]

Yup after 5 years of ownership, I've finally dropped the Guzzi, ..literally.

On the way to work this morning,..sitting at the front of the queue at the lights off the motorway onto The Terrace, a huge gust of wind came tearing up and caught the left side of the bike,. I tried desperately to hold it up, but it had that much force and the bike bike is no lightweight, so down she went.
A guy in a 4WD jumped out of his wagon, raced over to help me pick it up. Asked if I was okay and proceeded to tell me it's too nice a bike to do that to..lol ( a bit tongue in cheek and trying to make me laugh I think).
Injuries? Got a banged up knee. The bike isn't too bad, ..only a few scratches on the RHS bike and a bent brake lever.
I think it was more of a demoralising and embarrassing episode than anything else.

Amazing how people sit in their car and don't help you, I know for a fact I would have jumped out and helped had it been someone else in the same situation.

Anyway,..rant over, time for a strong coffee !!!!

.....not nice mate, truly feel for you.
Hope the knee is ok nude...and your your poor baby isn't to badly scratched up, totally agree tho...time for some nice new LOUD..er mufflers!
But once those Fat Guzzi's reach a certain angle...there is just no saving them

...Gravity is such a harsh mistress!

Take care buddy.....

ahhh hell...gotta do it!
...shall I order you some for windy days? ......(sorry mate...I just couldn't resist...-Karmas gonna get me now lol)

[nudemetalz]

errr...thanks Willy....
You keep ya wind to yaself...

[Owl]

Shit........I saw the title and thought this was going to be a "Lost my virginity" thread.

[nudemetalz]

The Guzzi lost it's fall over virginity?

[ducatilover]

You know, you're not meant to throw your bike on the ground? Trust me.

Silly bugger.

[willytheekid]

errr...thanks Willy....
You keep ya wind to yaself...

Im so sorry mate...I just couldn't restrain myself.

Hows the knee? (there heavy buggers ay!...I imagine between gravity and the wind she went down rather hard)
When mine went down in the shed during the first EQ, she got lodged against a heavy set of draws...nearly popped me colon getting her dislodged and up again

Glad to see someone stopped to help you (surprised actually...they usually just gawk and then drive off)

love this Vid regarding lifting a fallen bike:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOCTs...el_video_title
...sums it up nicely

Later Nude, my best to you both

[nudemetalz]

It's a lot better now thanks, Willy. Cheers for that.

Priced up a genuine lever with Mark....$300 ouch !!

[ducatilover]

Priced up a genuine lever with Mark....$300 ouch !!

I never knew they were made of gold.