I lost my aux lights and brackets which snapped off the headlight assembly screws, cracked the right lower fairing, scratched up all the rest of the fairing bits and the tank. Good news- I walked away with slightly bruised shoulder and the bike was ridable. We strapped my bag on the back of the seat, JIm, my mechanic got out his tools and tightened the mirrors and looked over the bike. We went to lunch and then I went home and called the insurance co. I think I will go with different bags this time around. I should have the bike repaired by the Bash. If not I do have the Vstrom
As President of that afore mentioned Club I'm glad to hear that you're okay....and of course Tigers are tough machines...I've killed deer..hit trees in the woods while sliding in the mud...dropped the beast in parking lots...tipped over at a country road stop sign when I put the foot down into loose gravel...You name it and I've probably done it....You will be the better for it
let's see....dropped the beast in a parking lot...hmmmmm....quite a bit of damage for that kind of mishap......I left my original mirror and handguard on to show the battle scars.....makes for a good story....and when you ride there will always be good stories
Great idea Matt....I repainted mine as soon as I brought the beast home from the dealer...And you are correct...no need to worry the little woman