04-16-2021, 08:52 AM
Ouch! You are now a member of the fabled Garage Rash club.
I learned the dangers of distraction long ago. I had just pulled my very heavy Honda VTX into the garage, and was momentarily distracted by a passing neighbor who said hello. I failed to lower the sidestand, and started to dismount the bike. As it started to follow me, I realized my mistake. Luckily, I cushioned the bike's fall with my body.
And, luckily my neighbor was still within earshot when I let out a yelp as I went under it.
That episode taught me to concentrate fully during mount/dismount, no matter what.
I learned the dangers of distraction long ago. I had just pulled my very heavy Honda VTX into the garage, and was momentarily distracted by a passing neighbor who said hello. I failed to lower the sidestand, and started to dismount the bike. As it started to follow me, I realized my mistake. Luckily, I cushioned the bike's fall with my body.
And, luckily my neighbor was still within earshot when I let out a yelp as I went under it.
That episode taught me to concentrate fully during mount/dismount, no matter what.
