Dropped my 650GT today.
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Bornfree
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Here is a tip that may help: As a woman, unless you have long legs, do not hesitate to slide forward (completely off the seat) to be able to get both feet firmly on the ground for stops and walking maneuvers. You can easily step back up on the floor board and get your fanny back in the seat as you are throttling up to take off again.
Oh that's a good idea. Thank you. My feet do actually sit pretty flat even with me on the seat but a little extra leverage wouldn't hurt. I HAVE had to get off the seat to try to back it up the "hill" of my street when I am trying to get out of the driveway (still a work in progress) but the same principle should work I guess. Thank you!
Bornfree
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If the bike was purchased new, the "pre-load" may be at the lowest setting (that's how mine was shipped to me). It puts me a little on my toes at stops (I'm 5' 10" / 210lbs in full gear) but the #4 pre-load setting is the correct setting for my weight and the typical under-seat items carried (Tire Repair kit, wheel lock, rain suit. bike cover, etc).
SteveADV
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My daughter had the same fear. She spent a fair amount of time in empty parking lots just stopping, turning, figure eights, etc. Now she's a pro. FWIW....Dropping your bike is not mandatory
and may not happen at all. If it drops, it drops. I have lost count of how many times I have gone down (admittedly all but a couple times in dirt and sand). Nice thing about a scooter is that you can easily get out of the way.Hmmm I will check that out (haven't actually read or even opened the manual yet). Thank you!
My daughter had the same fear. She spent a fair amount of time in empty parking lots just stopping, turning, figure eights, etc. Now she's a pro. FWIW....Dropping your bike is not mandatory
True, true! But I don't wanna scratch the paint!
Bornfree
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Well then ... you are going to learn a lot!
I dropped mine today! (I guess I said that in another thread... oops). I did manage to get it back up (it fell on its right side so I did have the side stand down during the process which helped it not to go over the other way) and was very pleasantly surprised that I could do it. Maybe it was adrenaline...
exavid
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I know this is an old thread but wanted to add a bit. A lot of people have a problem when coming to a stop, especially if they can't flat foot both feet on the ground due to the bike's seat height. I just stick my left leg out to the side as I come to a stop. This insures the bike will tilt to the left as it stops so there's none of that insecurity about which side the bike will heel toward.
SteveADV
Active member
Maybe it was technique ... Or, maybe it was adrenaline. The key probably is to, #1 Know that nearly all of us have dropped a bike or two and if you ride in dirt/sand you've been down a bunch of times, #2 There ain't no shame in it. Happens to pros, too, and #3 Your bike may be a very important part of your life and you don't want it messed up....but you are A LOT more important. Get out of the way.