On the morning of Oct 9, I encountered a light rain on the way up to the Jackpine Savage rendevous and the visibility through the dark smoke shield I was using from the day before was not good, so I decided to pull off and change it. Took the New Madrid exit on I-55. Hmm - looks like the town is a few miles off, I'll just pull into this abandoned gas station, get under one of the roofs and change the shield. There's a beat up orange construction barrel in the middle of the drive but plenty of room on either side. The pavement is a little torn up with puddles here and there, so I slow to about 5 mph, pass on the left of the barrel and WHAM. The bike comes to an abrupt halt, but I manage to keep it upright. What the heck ?! There's a half inch steel cable about off the foot of the pavement. Did I mention I couldn't see well - should have raised the shield. The front wheel rolled over the cable then it bounced up and cut into the middle cowl on both sides. With some difficulty I yank the cable loose and notice that the inner lower cowl is loose. I pull it out and toss it aside. Get back on the bike and it won't start. Cranks good - no start. Turn the ignition on and off; no start. Looking under the front of the bike I notice a cable pulled loose from a sensor (what is this sensor?). Pins are bent back - radiator is O.K. I bend the pins, attach the connector and the bike starts.
Looks like a little plastic needs replacement.
John-
P.S. The cable now lies flat, as a service to other riders.
Looks like a little plastic needs replacement.
John-
P.S. The cable now lies flat, as a service to other riders.
4: I sure am glad you came to no personal harm. While it ticks us off when our rides get damaged, it sure is better than the alternative.
