What to check after you drop your bike?
What to Check After You Drop Your Motorcycle
- Get the Bike Up and Set the Stand.
- Carefully Scan for Fluids.
- Check the Shifting Forks.
- Examine the Front Brake Calipers.
- Check Levers and Pedals.
- See if the Body Remains Straight.
- Look for Aesthetic Damage.
- Give It a Quick Test Ride.
Is it common to drop your motorcycle?
Most riders, even those with years of experience, drop their bike occasionally. It’s heavy to manage at low speeds and once it leans past the tipping point, you can’t hold it up.
What happens to your bike when you drop it?
Then there’s that sickening feeling when you see your bike lying over on its side. It’s even more painful when it’s new. But that’s not the worst. Assuming no major damage to bike or body, shattered confidence can be the most disabling outcome from a dropped motorcycle.
What to do if you drop your bike in a parking lot?
Practice your skills in a parking lot, free from distraction. If you drop your bike in traffic, you’ll be able to react quickly, minimize the embarrassment and be on your way before too many people notice.
What should I do if I drop my motorcycle?
Shake yourself off and get up – unless you’ve managed to jump clear. Then you’re already up and just need to shake yourself off. Turn off the engine using the kill switch. Follow up by turning off the ignition as soon as it is safe to do so. Make sure there are no fluids leaking, especially gasoline. Take charge of the situation.
Why did my motorcycle drop in the driveway?
My drop happened because of improper slow speed control. After stopping to let the driveway clear, I proceeded with a slow right angle turn on a bit of a grade. Overly cautious, I held back on the throttle and ended up stalling it during the turn. We were over before I could say damn! I relate this story not because I’m particularly proud of it.