a thousand things can go right... but just 1 thing needs to go wrong! sand and gravel cause the most stupid accidents. Glad to hear you are OK... think of it like this... your bike wanted you to Mod it... it was just letting you know!
Just laid her down for the 1st time!!!!
So, here in Kansas we are having awesome riding weather. I rode to Cheney Lake on this beautiful Friday, and I guess I got caught up in the sight seeing. I stopped, left signal, notice sand on the ground, proceeded slowly, and BAM, my rear tire got out from under me on the right, I thought I corrected, but next thing I know I was airborne (only for a few miniseconds) and my baby was eating gravel and dirt.
BLUF (Army talk: Bottom Line Up Front), at only 359 miles, I have a dent in my gas tank on the right side, couple of Kruger scratches on my pipes, and I had to ride home with my right rear/side view pointing to the ground. Disappointed because I didn't get my 400 miles today. Trying to get that 600 service before the true winter weather hits the Flatlands.
The dent in the gas tank looks like someone threw a junk of road at it and the metal's showing, but thank God, no puncture. Any advise and suggestions of the most economical way to repair it. I have no tools or experience in body/paint work.
Tanks in advance!!!
BLUF (Army talk: Bottom Line Up Front), at only 359 miles, I have a dent in my gas tank on the right side, couple of Kruger scratches on my pipes, and I had to ride home with my right rear/side view pointing to the ground. Disappointed because I didn't get my 400 miles today. Trying to get that 600 service before the true winter weather hits the Flatlands.
The dent in the gas tank looks like someone threw a junk of road at it and the metal's showing, but thank God, no puncture. Any advise and suggestions of the most economical way to repair it. I have no tools or experience in body/paint work.
Tanks in advance!!!
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I just the V&H twin slash staggard on my Raven... best purchase so far!! AND they are true 2 into 2 pipes... gives it a rumble at idle... then lets everyone know when you crank on the throttle! you will like them!souljaboi6 said:@FormerFuzz: 10-4, I did my own 10-47 investigation minus the dispatch, case number, and cop jokes...lol We're the best at razz each other.
@SFCMcGan: What's funny, but my deductible, is I took her to the shop and they recommended that I change out the tank and the pipes - mod it. Don't know if I can get the replacement without the undercoat stickers on it, but will definitely ask. Now is the time to start looking at new pipes... I'm thing the Vance and Hines Twin Staggered in Black, and ensure that I don't let the scenery get my mind (and eyes) off of the ground (eventhough there ain't no discharge on it...lol)
UPDATE!!! I went back there today, took pix of my skid and dump, then punched that curb in the face TWICE!!! So, now I know (or at least think I know) how to negotiate a left and right turn on uneven and multiple gravel surfaces over concrete... Thanks Guys!
Later today I'll try and get a good sound clip of my bike... I am having trouble posting pics...souljaboi6 said:Glad to know, because I haven't found a true sound bite on youtube. Thanks.SFCMcGan said:I just the V&H twin slash staggard on my Raven... best purchase so far!! AND they are true 2 into 2 pipes... gives it a rumble at idle... then lets everyone know when you crank on the throttle! you will like them!souljaboi6 said:@FormerFuzz: 10-4, I did my own 10-47 investigation minus the dispatch, case number, and cop jokes...lol We're the best at razz each other.
@SFCMcGan: What's funny, but my deductible, is I took her to the shop and they recommended that I change out the tank and the pipes - mod it. Don't know if I can get the replacement without the undercoat stickers on it, but will definitely ask. Now is the time to start looking at new pipes... I'm thing the Vance and Hines Twin Staggered in Black, and ensure that I don't let the scenery get my mind (and eyes) off of the ground (eventhough there ain't no discharge on it...lol)
UPDATE!!! I went back there today, took pix of my skid and dump, then punched that curb in the face TWICE!!! So, now I know (or at least think I know) how to negotiate a left and right turn on uneven and multiple gravel surfaces over concrete... Thanks Guys!
Have a Happy, Safe, and Blessed New Year everyone!
It's raining pretty much all the time here in washington... I go out to the shop and start it up for a few minutes just hear it... the Twin Slash sound awesome!
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