am i in the club now?

[A500leroy]

Dropped it...

Was doing a u turn on a new build area ( mud sludge etc) and overbalanced, i held it off the ground for a few minutes but couldn't get it back so held the clutch in let the bike down slowly ( the throttle rolled open) then the cut out killed the engine, gently rested it on its side, cursed, then picked it back up.( bikes are heavy on there side aren't they!

Aside from a 2mm scuff on the tail pipe and rear brake lever i got away with it, anything i should be checking?
Anyone else done it?

[MrGman]

I’ve done it a couple of times, not for a few years now though.
I done the same very slow speed and almost ended up laying it down again getting away with minor damage.
Most embarrassing was on the ferry to the IOMTT with about a million bikers all watching me!!

[bogie]

I think the question should be "anyone NEVER dropped a bike" ?

No matter how careful or experienced you are it can still happen. Just fix any broken bits and chalk it up to experience, and try not to let it happen again, at least not in the same way. I remember reading a few years back of the most common insurance claims in the first 2 years post test is the low speed drop on the drive.

If you are not so well practiced at low speed feet up riding, then some post test training and practice can really help your confidence. I did some training a few years back with Tom at https://i2imca.com. Ive been riding >30 yrs and still picked up some bike handling tips ...

[AlunJ]

Dropped my cbr650f straight after I got it, first big bike after my 125. Tried doing a U turn, stupidly grabbed a handful of front brake and down I went. Was so annoyed with myself but learnt a lesson.

[Chilli]

Oh I wouldn't worry......dropped my 1 month old bike last week at a petrol station. Not my fault of course.....scratched engine casing and brake lever......at least I think that's what they are.

[Baldchap]

You've got the drop out of the way so you don't need to do it again. Good thinking.