SW Motech engine guard saved the day

[michael1954]

While riding alone in the countryside last Friday afternoon, I dropped the bike while entering into a side road. Did not even realised it until the bike was sliding on the loose gravel with me trapped from under.
Not too much damaged on the bike except for a bent front brake lever, broken right turn signal light and scratched exhaust and the tach chrome housing.
I must say that the SW Motech engine guard saved the bike from excessive damage.

I personally did not suffer any bruise or cuts, however, strained my muscles lifting the bike - trust me that 500 lbs chunk of metal is heavy to lift from the ground, only my pride was hurt.
Note: I tried to lift the bike using the back* technique, but, there were too much loose grave and my booths had no traction.

Today after receiving the brake lever, I installed it and took the opportunity to perform a full inspection on the bike.
Most important observation, the right side bent brake lever did not have the rubber thingie to protect it from damages - Since I lost it during the WV meet last year and I did not had the chance to replace it.(Karma?)
Damaged viewed from top.
Next task will be the engine guard paint job.

Hope you are okay. I too have the crash bars on both CB's! I noticed those cool red reservoir covers!