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mykeed

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Its a matter of when (and how) not if
03/06/05 at 03:49:15

Well it was bound to happen.
The bike fell today, while on a winter ride. The kickstand just folded up and before I knew it...
Rear signal shattered, handgrip end cap scraped, peg bent slightly, and edge of mirror road rashed. Managed to realign the mirrors, make a quick tape job of what was left of the signal and get to the friendly neighborhood SUZ dealer and order some parts. For now I just got the signal ($65) the end cap ($4) and oh yeah a rubber tip for the shift lever ($3).
I’m going to try and live with the slightly bent peg, it is hardly perceptible.
A costly ride today but if it was to happen at least I wasn’t on it!
She'll be good as new in a week or so once the parts come in.
Be careful out there and in those immortal words "Keep the rubber side down" - even while parked!

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Re: Its a matter of when (and how) not if
Reply #1 - 03/06/05 at 03:59:58

Dang maaan, I hope you are all right

Ass long as its replaceble parts thats broke, its gonna turn out all right, but i dont think that a new neck or a hand comes a spare parts Wink

Im dredded by the thought of WHEN im gonna kiss the asfalt, i remember one time i was riding on my moped.... many years ago Grin

I came to close to the sidewalk and and lost control of the moped... maaan that did hurt that day....

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Re: Its a matter of when (and how) not if
Reply #2 - 03/06/05 at 06:56:44

Glade to hear that you didn't get any more damage to your scoot. Exactly a year ago, Feb 28th, I did "hit a patch of gravel, high side dump, with my '02. Bike was ok but hitting the road at speed cracked three ribs on my right side Shocked

. Man did they hurt for almost three months, needed a new helmet for my head and a windshield for the bike. Softbags on the back of the bike protected the turn signals so I figure I got off easy. Still waiting for spring around here, way too much snow to even think about getting out Angry

. Ride Safe

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slavy Serious Thumper Offline smart cars for stupid people Posts: 710 Phoenix, Arizona Gender:	Re: Its a matter of when (and how) not if Reply #3 - 03/06/05 at 07:28:45 Sorry for what happened, but take a look at the bright side. You had $100 in dammages. Just imagine You had some other heavier bike and You will realize how cheap You got away. You did not brake plastics, You did not dammage the exhaust, You did not dammage the side covers, You did not touch the engine.
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Gitarzan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline ! Posts: 827 Columbus, Oh, Earth, Solar Sys Gender:	Re: Its a matter of when (and how) not if Reply #4 - 03/06/05 at 10:25:45 Good you're OK, that's what counts. For OEM parts two really good bets is Ebay and BikerBandit.com.
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erik Ex Member	Re: Its a matter of when (and how) not if Reply #5 - 03/06/05 at 21:24:27 CANCEL THAT ORDER! Dont pay the stealer $65 for a turn signal, they are on ebay for $19.95 buy it now price brand new. Reminds me of when I asked the dealer about a new Savage battery last week - he said $70 and I called battery plus, $33.50 for same darn thing.
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mykeed Guest	Re: Its a matter of when (and how) not if Reply #6 - 03/07/05 at 03:30:28 Ive seen them on ebay and bikebandit but not for an 04. Bandit doesnt seem to have anything OEM for an 04 Savage yet. Thanks to all for the replies.
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Kropatchek Serious Thumper Offline Why more than 1 cylinder? Posts: 1457 Alphen a/d Rijn Netherlands Gender:	Re: Its a matter of when (and how) not if Reply #7 - 03/07/05 at 06:01:00 They'r all the same."86 till '05. Greetz Kropatchek
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Gitarzan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline ! Posts: 827 Columbus, Oh, Earth, Solar Sys Gender:	Re: Its a matter of when (and how) not if Reply #8 - 03/07/05 at 10:45:55 Actually there was a point in between where the turn signal changed from a semisphere to a bullet.
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Its a matter of when (and how) not if Reply #9 - 03/08/05 at 10:09:37 Gitarzan wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03: Actually there was a point in between where the turn signal changed from a semisphere to a bullet. I think it was 2004.
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sluggo Serious Thumper ModSquad Offline big singles lead, twins follow the pack Posts: 4744 moses lake washington Gender:	Re: Its a matter of when (and how) not if Reply #10 - 03/08/05 at 10:16:48 Savage_Rob wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03: I think it was 2004. yup. they were on mine for about 24 hrs. they were the first to go. i belive susan, and j,bird got them. i just found the signals off my 81 gn400. still in good condition.
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jbird Ex Member	Re: Its a matter of when (and how) not if Reply #11 - 03/09/05 at 03:26:33 hey the turn signals wont fit the houseing is different flat not bullet they are shorter have to change both and they are a pain sissy bar rails have to come off connecters dont match sorry happy trails
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