Well... I dropped her today...

[CB4ME_imp]

RedReno - man, I feel your pain. If it were me, I'd bite the bullet and order new parts to fix it like new.

About 5 years ago, I dropped a brand new GS500F in my yard and cracked the expensive front fairing at the turn signal stalk. Didn't fix that and I ended up selling the bike within the year. Three years ago I dropped my months old Kawasaki ER6N barrelling down my dirt driveway at night. Cost $600 to restore the worst of that damage.

So it's usually not if, but when. Keep us advised if you decide to fix it back up to new, or keep the expensive crankcase cover scratches as a reminder. I did on my old GS1000 for a couple of years......until I made them worse.

[oldgoat01_imp]

Man I gotta get some engine guards....and soon.

I'll be ordering some better to be safe than even MORE sorry haha.

I'll be ordering some better to be safe than even MORE sorry haha.
Have you settled on products/approach? I'd be interested to see what you do.

[redReno_imp]

Wow thanks for sharing, I feel a whole lot better now haha. I'm glad I can still ride it, I'll probably order the turn signal- $38 and mirror $47 next month the clutch lever is fine the way it is (good thing I took off the bar end mirrors, I think the stock mirrors saved my lever... Oh wait a lever is probably cheaper lol).
As for the crankcase... I am going to leave it for now, see if I can get it looking decent, it actually really isn't that bad.
I haven't settled on engine guards, I'm gonna have to wait and save up the $$$. Sucks because I really wanted to order a silver road comet all well,
I'll still be riding at least, I hope you all have been enjoying safe nice rides.

[justinrhenry_imp]

Yes ladies and gents, you read right... I dropped my CB1100 today

I wonder if I am the first to drop one here in the states.

Anyway, I was about to round a little corner from my buddies parking area in his apartment complex and I saw a car pulling up. I wasn't going fast at all, but I grabbed the front brake too hard and quick and went down to the left. I felt stupid but eh, "it's not if you drop it, it's when you drop it" right??? I've had a few close calls before, now that I actually did it hopefully I won't make the same mistake twice.

I'll post some pics of the damage later.
The left mirror got scratched,
the clutch lever is scratched at the end
the left rear turn signal is cracked,
AND....the crankcase cover... the Honda etching is scratched as well as the bottom part of the cover is scratched.


Other than this, I had a pretty awesome day riding. Rode up Palomar twice and went down the 76 to the 78. When I got home, I realized I forgot my apartment key and the rest of the family was out. So I met up with my cousin and we rode De Luz road from Temcula to Fallbrook.
I put almost 200 miles on her today, and almost got 49 mpg.

I'm sorry, but you're cut from the team.

[oldyaler_imp]

Yes ladies and gents, you read right... I dropped my CB1100 today

I wonder if I am the first to drop one here in the states.

Anyway, I was about to round a little corner from my buddies parking area in his apartment complex and I saw a car pulling up. I wasn't going fast at all, but I grabbed the front brake too hard and quick and went down to the left. I felt stupid but eh, "it's not if you drop it, it's when you drop it" right??? I've had a few close calls before, now that I actually did it hopefully I won't make the same mistake twice.

I'll post some pics of the damage later.
The left mirror got scratched,
the clutch lever is scratched at the end
the left rear turn signal is cracked,
AND....the crankcase cover... the Honda etching is scratched as well as the bottom part of the cover is scratched.


Other than this, I had a pretty awesome day riding. Rode up Palomar twice and went down the 76 to the 78. When I got home, I realized I forgot my apartment key and the rest of the family was out. So I met up with my cousin and we rode De Luz road from Temcula to Fallbrook.
I put almost 200 miles on her today, and almost got 49 mpg.

I'm sorry, but you're cut from the team.

I'm sorry, but you're cut from the team. LOL. It's a good thing it doesn't work that way. When I'm playing golf I always have a fear that the ghost of Ben Hogan will appear in front of me, snatch my clubs out of my hand, and tell me to never set foot on a golf course again.

[SUPERCRUZ_imp]

Accidents happen. Looks like it can all be fixed. I think the mirror and case cover could be repaired in the right hands. You would be amazed at what wet sanding and buffing can fix. Maybe buy new and keep the damaged pieces as replacement after they are fixed. Hang in there and enjoy the bike.

[Brentj84_imp]

Bummer. At least this bad boy is naked so there are no expensive painted fairings to replace! I'm sure they'll be more that will join you (if they haven't already).

The more replacement parts you order, the more Honda may see a demand for CB11 parts & accessories! Trying my best to spin this as positive!

[dagersh_imp]

Reno,

Argh! That sucks!!! Although, yes it could have been worse. That clutch cover is not so bad, it can be buffed and polished. You can do it at home with a power drill and some buffing wheels/compound. On my CB450's, the alternator covers are always scratched up, but I have had good success with using some brazing rod, sanding and buffing.

Good luck!!!

Gersh

[redReno_imp]

Thanks all, I am definitely going to try something on the cover and mirror.

[RonLyke_imp]

Let's pretend I did the same thing----
What's involved in changing the crankcase cover (left side)?
When it's removed, would I lose all the oil?.....Loose parts to fall out?....difficult things to align/fit when replacing?

Of course, this is just hypothetical...I would never do such a thing.

I hope this isn't considered hijacking the thread; if so, please delete.

Thanks in advance.