I rode my CB for the first time today and dropped it.

[ChipBeck_imp]

I rode my CB for the first time today and dropped it.

It’s been six years since I sold my Nighthawk so I knew I was rusty.

So I spent a couple of hours just riding around my waterfront neighborhood where all streets end in cul-de-sacs and if you keep going you’re in the drink.

Never got out of second gear.

Came back to the house and tried to park as close to the edge of the driveway as possible, came to a complete stop, and planted my right foot down in the grass. As I leaned the bike slightly to the right so I could use my left foot to set down the stand my right foot slipped in the grass and over we went.

I called AAA and they said they would send out a crane equipped wrecker to pick the bike up.

A bit later I and 3 neighbors got the bike upright. No damage at all except to my pride. I canceled the wrecker.

Note to self -

1. I am very greatfull I was wearing a helmet. Even though I had no forward motion my head smacked pretty hard.

2. Do not wear boat shoes when riding.

3. Be thankful that it rained a lot in the last week and the yard was soft.

Mike
Palm Coast FL.

Mike,

The CB1100 is not that heavy and with proper technique you should be able to pick it up by yourself. Put it in gear so the back wheel is locked and the bike won't roll, grab the handlebars and lift it so that both tires are touching the ground, then straighten your back and lift with your legs. It will come right up. You might be alone some day and need to pick it up. The CB1100 is a very light liter bike at 550 lbs and with the tires touching the ground your legs will only need to lift about 200 lbs to pick it up. If you have a back condition or medical issue then don't try it and hurt yourself, but barring that, the average man should be able to right a bike like this alone. You can do it bro and it's a skill that we should all have because you never know when you'll need it. Cheers.

Chip