High heels and v-stroms don't mix - Page 2

bomber1965 · 12-09-2012, 01:21 PM

Are you starting to see a pattern here.....

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....&postcount=805

Little Bike · 12-09-2012, 01:40 PM

And, the pics...........

The offending shoes

Hiding behind the bike seems like a good idea

My new clutch handle shape

Thank goodness for engine guards

The left side box rack is a little bent inwards, but I don't think it's going to hurt anything. Had to bend the rack lock latch out a bit. Both boxes seem to be a little loose where the screws go from the rack and into the box. I tried tightening the nuts, but there's a piece between the rack and the box that just spins. Anybody know - is this something I need to remove the boxes to fix?

Little Bike · 12-09-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bomber1965

Are you starting to see a pattern here.....

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....&postcount=805

I can explain that one! I hit the tree you can see in front of me (with the bark missing) with the left side of the quad. At least I was actually moving on this one! :loll

I had no idea that mud could get inside your helmet.

Had about 60 miles back to the cabins after this, my legs and right shoulder tightened up after about 20 minutes and ouch!

So, when we got back...

I would say "ride hard or go home", but in my case it's probably more like "ride like an idiot or go home".

Um, the post above the atv one on the dropped bikes pic thread is mine too......Lets just say I've been having fun.

Iwantabikesobad · 12-09-2012, 05:16 PM

Best story of the day!! Thanks.

sas · 12-09-2012, 06:54 PM

I'm going to take it to heart and learn from this.

Cute heels.

LuluOfDenver · 12-09-2012, 08:46 PM

So glad you didn't get hurt!

I on the other hand am a short girl and only get my toes on the ground when I ride my F650GS. I have found, however that my couple pairs of 3 1/2" heeled boots do better for me because I can leverage the bike better with my whole foot touching the ground, even if its only on a 1" wide heel.

The best part of that was that you had no witnesses. It's usually the pride that hurts the most!

Lappeman · 12-09-2012, 09:23 PM

Damn, if only someone would've video taped that...you'd be a youtube hit

Take the boxes off and have a closer look. I'm not familiar with the system but it sounds like you might have knocked mounting screw inserts loose?

And don't worry...you'll drop it again, like the rest of us

Little Bike · 12-09-2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lappeman

Damn, if only someone would've video taped that...you'd be a youtube hit

Take the boxes off and have a closer look. I'm not familiar with the system but it sounds like you might have knocked mounting screw inserts loose?

And don't worry...you'll drop it again, like the rest of us

I'll take a look - I bet you're right.

You're right - I'll drop it again! The only thing that hurts is that I don't even have the plates yet!!

Thank goodness for dark parking lots!!!!!

Little Bike · 12-09-2012, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sas

I'm going to take it to heart and learn from this.

Cute heels.

Thanks! I love those boots or at least we now have a love/hate relationship

manfromthestix · 12-10-2012, 01:32 PM

BTW manfromthestix I have a V-Strom, a Ford F150, 2 other bikes and a chainsaw

Doug

bajadog · 12-10-2012, 02:01 PM

None the worse for the wear.....

So nobody came out to help?

Little Bike · 12-10-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajadog

None the worse for the wear.....

So nobody came out to help?

The music was turned up pretty loud, I doubt anybody heard a thing. Thank goodness!!!!

Little Bike · 12-10-2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manfromthestix

BTW manfromthestix I have a V-Strom, a Ford F150, 2 other bikes and a chainsaw

Doug

V-Strom
4 wd Toyota Tacoma
2 other bikes
and a chop saw, circular saw, drill, shopvac, router and a Dremel....

(I think the chainsaw wins....)

primate · 12-10-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manfromthestix

BTW manfromthestix I have a V-Strom, a Ford F150, 2 other bikes and a chainsaw

Doug

Has to be one of the best leg humps I've ever seen.

Hittin on a girl while she's down..

Blixa · 12-10-2012, 07:24 PM

Great story. Drops happen to all of us - no shame there - and the best bikes are built to take a little abuse - but your account is the first I've heard involving heels. At least you and your heels and your bike survived practically unscathed and, most important, you looked good for the party (that's all that really matters

)

Nice bike, btw! Is this the Rebel's replacement?

12-09-2012, 01:21 PM	#16
bomber1965 Duel Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Rhode Island Oddometer: 2,287	Are you starting to see a pattern here..... http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....&postcount=805 __________________ 2013 Wrentham Enduro pics 2013 Tri State Enduro pics

12-09-2012, 01:40 PM	#17
Little Bike ^OP Confused Sue Joined: May 2012 Location: Temecula CA Oddometer: 592	And, the pics........... The offending shoes Hiding behind the bike seems like a good idea My new clutch handle shape Thank goodness for engine guards The left side box rack is a little bent inwards, but I don't think it's going to hurt anything. Had to bend the rack lock latch out a bit. Both boxes seem to be a little loose where the screws go from the rack and into the box. I tried tightening the nuts, but there's a piece between the rack and the box that just spins. Anybody know - is this something I need to remove the boxes to fix? __________________ In your helmet, no one can hear you scream. xt250 "Little Donkey" V-Strom 650 Adventure "Maxwell" Honda Rebel "The Wee Beastie" - sold May 2013

12-09-2012, 05:16 PM	#19
Iwantabikesobad Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield Ca. USA Oddometer: 1,001	Reply Best story of the day!! Thanks. __________________ Good safe riding to all. Yes it's my Bike, No I wont help ya move! Proud member of Father & Daughter riding club 09 KTM Adv. The Orange ones are faster!

12-09-2012, 06:54 PM	#20
sas Thumper Girl Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Mid-Mich Oddometer: 777	Great story! I'm going to take it to heart and learn from this. Cute heels. __________________ Red hair & black leather, my favorite color scheme. '06 Ninja 650r '93 Honda XR100 '93 Honda 250XR '83 Kawasaki GPz 550 '71 Triumph Bonneville - Restored, but parts keep falling off! '73 Honda 350cl that I intend to ride around Lake Huron when we get her running well ************************************ Go out for adventure. Come home for love.

12-09-2012, 08:46 PM	#21
LuluOfDenver The peanut gallery. Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Denver and the world Oddometer: 92	So glad you didn't get hurt! I on the other hand am a short girl and only get my toes on the ground when I ride my F650GS. I have found, however that my couple pairs of 3 1/2" heeled boots do better for me because I can leverage the bike better with my whole foot touching the ground, even if its only on a 1" wide heel. The best part of that was that you had no witnesses. It's usually the pride that hurts the most! __________________ I love my F650GS--my fat bottom girl! She makes my rockin' world go 'round! Love is the feeling you get when you like something as much as your motorcycle--Hunter S Thompson (which makes me wonder if I have ever truly been in love...)

12-09-2012, 09:23 PM	#22
Lappeman He's Down Again! Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Lappe, ON Oddometer: 1,358	Damn, if only someone would've video taped that...you'd be a youtube hit Take the boxes off and have a closer look. I'm not familiar with the system but it sounds like you might have knocked mounting screw inserts loose? And don't worry...you'll drop it again, like the rest of us __________________ Lappeman My Photos http://s891.photobucket.com/profile/Lappeman Youtube http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-w...7m3yBQA/videos 2010 KTM 530exc Orange Adventure 2003 KLR 650 Touring Adventure (in the works)

12-10-2012, 01:32 PM	#25
manfromthestix Lost in Space Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Oddometer: 1,854	BTW manfromthestix I have a V-Strom, a Ford F150, 2 other bikes and a chainsaw Doug __________________ "If it doesn't blow smoke and make noise, it isn't a sport!" - radio ad for shop in Bozeman, MT

12-10-2012, 02:01 PM	#26
bajadog Running around knees bent Joined: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 70	None the worse for the wear..... So nobody came out to help?

12-10-2012, 07:24 PM	#30
Blixa Derelicte Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 145	Great story. Drops happen to all of us - no shame there - and the best bikes are built to take a little abuse - but your account is the first I've heard involving heels. At least you and your heels and your bike survived practically unscathed and, most important, you looked good for the party (that's all that really matters ) Nice bike, btw! Is this the Rebel's replacement? __________________ 2005 BMW F650GS Dakar

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