Bought a set of T-Rex Racing crash bars during their most excellent Black Friday sale. Had been sitting in my garage, awaiting install, as there always seemed to be more pressing matters (like going for a ride instead).
Weekend before last, I was moving the FJR around the garage. My early onset old-timers disease was definitely showing, as I had raised the kickstand before moving the bike around while sitting on it, engine off. When I got it where I wanted, I started to lean it onto the kickstand.
ONLY TO REALIZE I HAD PUT THE KICKSTAND UP.
The bike went PAST the point of balance, and for what seemed like an excruciating long time, but in reality was probably only about 4-5 seconds, I struggled to hold the bike up, using every bit of strength I had. Was just BARELY able to upright the bike. So thankful that I was wearing sturdy non-slip shoes and the garage floor in that area was clean and dry, because a slippery spot would have been enough for me to lose the battle.
I REALLY understand now why at a certain age many decide the bike is just too heavy for them.
Weekend before last, I was moving the FJR around the garage. My early onset old-timers disease was definitely showing, as I had raised the kickstand before moving the bike around while sitting on it, engine off. When I got it where I wanted, I started to lean it onto the kickstand.
ONLY TO REALIZE I HAD PUT THE KICKSTAND UP.
The bike went PAST the point of balance, and for what seemed like an excruciating long time, but in reality was probably only about 4-5 seconds, I struggled to hold the bike up, using every bit of strength I had. Was just BARELY able to upright the bike. So thankful that I was wearing sturdy non-slip shoes and the garage floor in that area was clean and dry, because a slippery spot would have been enough for me to lose the battle.
I REALLY understand now why at a certain age many decide the bike is just too heavy for them.
