JimF777 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Been a rough week and though it was supposed to be a high of 58F, riding always induces a period of clarity in the mind. I mean, if you're not paying attention to what's coming up to you, that next corner, there won't be another. Anyway, the 750 being one of the best handling bikes I've ridden, has been neglected lately, and moreso after getting the VFR. So I mounted the phone, aired down the tires a hair for more heat (foreshadowing), threw on the leathers and headed out. Got to the end of the long driveway and entered the street. The stop sign is only 4 car lengths away so I wasn't "gassing" it and as soon as the throttle opened, the rear spun up. Even though I immediately closed it, it was like grease and continued to come around for a little low speed high-side. Now, I deny the age thing and blame it on catching me off guard, plus being cold, but I'm feeling it today. Anyway, picked up the pieces and pushed it back to the condo, adjusted the pitbull (swingarm spool mount broke off), parked it and then pushed out the 1000. I needed the ride, wasn't going to stew on this one. Besides the cosmetic stuff (surprisingly, no fairing pieces seem to have broke), the large spool tab broke off, the left case cover cracked (leaking), and left clip-on broke. The video is of a popular motorcycling road here in Northbay area, a bit too popular IMHO, and therefore I only frequent it once or twice a year. There are too many other great ones around. https://youtu.be/-iEwTpuuAm8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 That's tough, I hate when that happens. Did it a few years ago with a CBR 954. If you could pick it up, trade bikes, and go ride anyway, I guess it could have been worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF777 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Oh, I did. The map/stats and the Youtube link at the top of the pics, was from the ride that immediately followed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 4, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted December 4, 2017 Phew!!!! You had me worried for a minute... "Anyway, the 750 being one of the best handling bikes I've ridden," so I read that as you crashing a 3rd or 4th gen RC36!!! Luckily, it was merely a stinky i4 Suzi Glad you were ok enough to switch bikes and ride... "and nothing else matters" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I love the styling on those bikes. I really should get one and get off of my 1000 dream, I think I'd stay alive a little bit longer. Good that the damage was minimal and you had a backup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF777 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 When I got the VFR my sister said, "And why do you need another bike?" I think this sums it up nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 20 hours ago, JimF777 said: "And why do you need another bike?" The seller invoked the You drool on it, You buy it rule. I never heard that rule but it fit what I wanted to hear, so I figured it was legit. Or close enough anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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