07-29-2015, 12:18 AM
Glad to hear you are ok with only bumps and bruises. This is a perfect advertisement for protective gear and stories like this have persuaded me to invest in some better gear. I just last week bought a Shoei helmet and am looking at jackets etc.
I was interested to hear that you thought ABS may have saved you from actually coming off as opposed to being able to make the emergency maneuver and staying on the bike. I have the DLX and this was one of the reasons I sought the bike out.
As for the damage it shouldn't be too difficult to replace the side engine cover but providing it has not been cracked during the contact with the road it could also be repaired.
Seeing other reports of low siding I would say it would be a wise consideration to get some engine crash bars.
I have some SW Motech bars in black that came off my bike. The original owner had installed highway pegs to them so they are in need of a little paint job but I would be happy to send them to you free of charge. PM me if interested.
I was interested to hear that you thought ABS may have saved you from actually coming off as opposed to being able to make the emergency maneuver and staying on the bike. I have the DLX and this was one of the reasons I sought the bike out.
As for the damage it shouldn't be too difficult to replace the side engine cover but providing it has not been cracked during the contact with the road it could also be repaired.
Seeing other reports of low siding I would say it would be a wise consideration to get some engine crash bars.
I have some SW Motech bars in black that came off my bike. The original owner had installed highway pegs to them so they are in need of a little paint job but I would be happy to send them to you free of charge. PM me if interested.