Coming down the off ramp today, fourth in line to turn right on red.  First guy looks left and goes, 2nd looks and goes, 3rd looks and goes, I look and go BUT third guy DIDN'T GO!!  He stopped about half-way so I grab the front brake leaned over for the turn and down I go.  I tried to pick it up by the bars (yeah, right!)  then I turned around with my butt against the seat and grabbed the handlebar and grab handle and it came up suprisingly easy.  I flipped the side-stand down, jumped on and off to work I go.  Small scuff on the mirror and front corner of the bag was the only damage.  Guess I don't have to worry THAT anymore.

Mike G

That stinks! Sorry about that chief.

Welcome to CDA Mike!

Thanks Conrad and ZG, coulda been worse.  At least the antler didn't crack and now I know it's not that big a deal to pick it up.  Hope I never have to do it again though.

Mike G

Bummer! But sounds like not too much damage.

Good thing you didn't lose a mirror like my first C14 did!

I bought the MCE bars when they first came out for our bikes and haven't ever gotten to use them since....it's almost like they're protecting me from even going down. 

Good thing you didn't lose a mirror like my first C14 did!

I bought the MCE bars when they first came out for our bikes and haven't ever gotten to use them since....it's almost like they're protecting me from even going down. 

It's a variation on Murphy's law.

The surest way to never drop your bike is to buy some tip over protection.