March 24th, 2013, 04:48 PM | #1 |
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Why i hate the wind
Earlier today Lake County, FL experienced some high speed gusts and hail. The result of the winds threw over my poor Ninja.
IMG_3278.jpg I checked on the damage after the storm was over, which only lasted for a brief 20 minutes. (typical florida thunderstorms ) To my surprise nothing was broke. The cover had a hole in it, right handlebar end is scratched, minor scratches on the right mirror, the tiny rubber piece under the foot peg was scratched off, two dents on the exhaust and thats about it. Didn't see any paint damage, so i am assuming the exhaust took the grunt of the fall. There goes the resale value! ...I sure miss having a garage. Hope everyones Sunday was better than mine! |
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March 24th, 2013, 04:58 PM | #2 |
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Wow that really sucks. I always try to park where the wind either blows straight onto it or against the kick stand. I'd imagine that the cover, unfortunately, helped in blowing it over.
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March 24th, 2013, 05:12 PM | #3 |
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That is one of my biggest fears. Coming back to find my bike knocked over by a car or the wind.
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March 24th, 2013, 05:14 PM | #4 |
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Sorry to read this, Drew
It was terribly windy by the East shore today as well.
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March 24th, 2013, 05:21 PM | #5 |
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on the bright side.... At least you weren't on the road when the storm blew through.
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March 24th, 2013, 05:57 PM | #6 |
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Yeah....the wind really blows.
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March 24th, 2013, 06:00 PM | #7 |
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protip: Bike covers become full on sails when it's windy out. On the one hand they protect from flying debris (even sand counts here) on the other hand they catch a lot of wind and this can happen. Weigh your options!
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March 24th, 2013, 06:01 PM | #8 |
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There was a tornado alert for Lake County today. Maybe it was sucked up 350 feet into the air and dropped back in the same space.
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March 24th, 2013, 06:05 PM | #9 |
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March 24th, 2013, 10:16 PM | #10 |
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April 1st, 2013, 10:40 AM | #11 |
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I guess it could have been far worse. My bike could have been flung into my neighbors new Chevy. Never trust Florida weather. One minute it is beautiful and sunny out, the next there is torrential downpour with severe wind gusts.
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April 1st, 2013, 11:18 AM | #12 |
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Did you check the handlebars for any bends? I'd advice you to check the front wheel alignment as well. I was in well... almost similar incident and found my front fork and handle bars bent ( not easily noticeable ) and had to replace the entire thing.
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June 19th, 2013, 06:12 PM | #14 |
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