07-09-12, 09:33 AM
2005 in middle of Ireland(miles from anywhere) attempted turn in road with good lady on pillion, fully laden top box,double decker tank bag. Turned bars released clutch only to stall on turn(was in 2nd gear!).Got right foot on road told her on back to get off pronto as I was getting a very hot right leg from side of downpipe(Honda NTV 650). As soon as she was clear I let the bike drop. Result broken riders footpeg, bent brake lever & brake pedal. Managed to "borrow" her footpeg-she had to rest her right foot on silencer(not too hot). Eventually found a scrapyard in Galway City and got replacement peg from CG125 for 15 euros. There is still a burn mark on the right knee of my trousers. Glad I wasnt wearing shorts! Another time 2002 got off CX500 outside house flashily swung side stand out and got off bike too soon-oh the embarrassment in front of neighbours kids :o !