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Adrian · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: Windy

Well the gales here in the south west of the UK have now included me amongst the victims. My bike was blown off it's side stand today whilst parked at work. Must have been a very strong wind to blow a 630lb motorcycle over... Sad

The damage could have been worse, just the right hand mirror, mirror housing and rear indicator, the bike is old so I can't really count the scratches to the fairing. Thank goodness for the engine bars, I think the bike survived a lot because of them. And it *just* missed the Harley it was parked next too Shocked

There seem to be no used K1100LT mirrors anywhere in the UK, so I may have to venture abroad for a replacement! let me know if you spot one Smile

Adrian
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Geoff · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject:

You might ckeck this site: http://store.beemerboneyard.com/
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Flying Duck · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:20 pm Post subject:

Don't feel TOO bad. I think yours is the 2nd UK bike here that's been blown over in the part couple of years.

You guys need to develop some sort of brace for the sidestand in high winds.

Is it possible to point your bike into the winds - or do they gust around too much?

Sorry to hear about your mishap. Sad

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Adrian · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:47 pm Post subject:

This thread could go in all sorts of directions Shocked

windy, gusty.... Very Happy

I think the problem was very strong gusts of wind and I'd lent the bike into the wind on the sidestand, side on. If I'd parked with the wind forcing the bike onto the side stand then It'd prolly still be OK.. ho hum
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Adrian in Somerset, UK
K1100LT SE
145,000 miles and counting Smile

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Flying Duck · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:57 pm Post subject:

Well, at least the rest of us can learn form your tragedy and hopefully prevent some future instances of this.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

BMGraeme · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:20 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear of your mishap - we missed the really bad winds here.
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1994 K1100RS
2008 R1200GSA

Shoganai · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:23 am Post subject:

Darn! That SUX! Sorry about that.

Is it possible to park it in a manner that protects it from the wind, say sheltered by a building perhaps?

Question

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drmalacarne · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:58 am Post subject:

Adrian.
I'm sorry about what happened with you! Crying or Very sad

Try http://www.motorworks.co.uk for a good used mirror.
I already bought some parts with them and was all right.
Guilherme.
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1994 K1100LT SE n° 0267
1998 HD Heritage Springer 95th anniversary
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