Thanks, just my ego and my gas tank suffered the brunt of the sand trap. How do you navigate your turns down there in Tejas? I'm sure you all have more sand on the roads than us.
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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Good Copy, Thanks! I'm about to post the awful pix to share some of the stink face with my Stryker Brothers...lol
Yeah, told ja it's ugly... Guess this should be more motivation for all of us not to let her fall...
@Dreadly: That's what I've heard. I just keep trying to replay it in my head to figure how the heck it happened so I can avoid it the next time I'm on a sandy/gravel patch. Guess it'll be a head scratcher for me for awhile. I've only been riding since November and have felt pretty confident until this. Not to mention I'm one of the types that have to play something out until I get it. I'm almost leaning towards going back out there today and attempting the turn a few more times until I can do it without thinking about it, but I don't know if that's a good idea either because I don't want another dent to match the one I already have. Guess I just feel like that corner has my name on it from whooping me and my bike...lol Silly, huh?
@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!
@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!
Thanks for the idea, I think I'm gonna put that in the memory bank and use it once the Stryker is a lil' older, if needed. I just don't feel competent and comfortable enough to disengage the tank, even after reading and viewing the threads. Thanks again for the pix.Toby said:Now would be a good time to remove the decals from the tank if you want. If you are familiar with painting and can't afford a paint job you can get rattle cans with good enough tips to do a good job. And or practice a bit on metal surfaces first. Drain the gas remove the tank and go for it. Bondo is cheep. When we bough the old Virago it had a dent in the side and was pretty beat up. So I rattle caned it and the wife hand painted a metallic gold Pegasus on both sides. Then I clear coated it with a rattle can. Here is some before and afters.souljaboi6 said:Another angle...
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!
Just got the estimate today, Flo and her crew have a pretty fast and easy process... I'm still waiting to see the damage on my insurance bill though. But, I ordered the V&H Twin Stags in Black and some new mustache bars to replace my 1st pair. The right one was pretty soft after the lay down; can't trust it if I slipped again. I'm expecting to get a few miles on her before I have to put her in the shop when the parts get in. Currently at around 450 and trying to make it up to 600 to get that service at the same time as the tank, pipes, and bars... Kansas is having a CA winter (SO FAR)
Ride Safe!
Ride Safe!
Oh, and one more question: Think I should ask the shop for the tank, pipes, and engine guards that they replace???
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