Re: [ST] Wind

["Dan Wetherington" <dnlwthrn@xxxxxxxxx>]

Kevin is right regarding removal of the bar end weights.  Good luck on the
repairs!

On 12/8/06, drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Rik,
>
> Sorry to hear that.  I know that really sucks!!  I had a similar thing
> happen with my VFR750 several years ago.  The bike was covered and the wind
> picked it up and moved it several feet before depositing it on its
> side.  The left side plastic was heaviliy damaged but no broken metal
> parts.  Luckily I had a spare set of plastic at home in the garage.
>
> Rick
> Pfafftown, NC
>
> 00 Sprint
> 95 VFR
> 89 GL1500
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Rik Relph <rik.relph@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Dec 8, 2006 7:25 AM
> >To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [ST] Wind
> >
> >I cannot believe it!
> >Just as I was leaving the office last night, a person from downstairs
> came
> >running in saying "A motorcycle has fallen over in the car park".  I knew
> it
> >was my ST, I was the last of the bikers to finish.
> >The wind had moved it backwards about 10 foot, and then blown it over.
> >The steering lock had helped by turning it broadside on to the wind.
> >Broken front brake leaver, the right hand balance weight from the end of
> the
> >bar and the foot peg.
> >
> >The wind in England was rather strong.
> >
> >So I had an interesting ride home with no front brake.
> >
> >Not having much luck at present.  Though the new bitch is proving very
> >enjoyable.
> >
> >Had to ride the Harley in today.
> >
> >OK, how do the balance weights fix on?
> >
> >Rik.
> >
> >Cambridge, ENGLAND.
> >
> >'02 ST
> >'00 FXDWG
> >
> >
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