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del_tl1000r
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by del_tl1000r » Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:07 am
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mangocrazy
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by mangocrazy » Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:26 pm
Sorry to hear about the unwanted floor/bike meeting. I'm sure we've all done similar. That's a very interesting solution to a tricky problem - I can honestly say I'd never have thought of that.
Are you aware that Aprilia RS125 mirrors are styled almost identically to Falco ones, but have a crucial extra width, meaning you can see past your elbows/shoulders? You need the 2008-2014 model year versions, as they are the ones with the longer stems. For me they made a very significant improvement. There was a time when you could pick them up for cheap, not sure if that's still the case or not.
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del_tl1000r
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by del_tl1000r » Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:12 am
No I wasn't aware of that. I'll have a look into that
Really angry with myself for dropping it. There wasn't a mark on the bike either. Only had the bike for about 6 weeks too. I think I've done this, or something similar with every bike I've owned. Well once it's back on the road I'll see if the mirrors work or if all I can see are my knuckles. Should have the parts by Friday hopefully. Touch up paint arrived yesterday.
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by mangocrazy » Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:31 pm
Yeah, can understand your annoyance. I'd be spitting feathers for a week or so. Hopefully the touch up paint will hide the damage.
Minimal damage thankfully. Snapped clutch lever, smashed indicator and small scuffing to upper screen. It could have been a lot worse. Raging!!!!
Really angry with myself for dropping it. There wasn't a mark on the bike either. Only had the bike for about 6 weeks too. I think I've done this, or something similar with every bike I've owned. Well once it's back on the road I'll see if the mirrors work or if all I can see are my knuckles. Should have the parts by Friday hopefully. Touch up paint arrived yesterday.