So, are you an idiot like me?

[greenohawk69]

Rode bike to work...cool out, about 40 degrees and dropping.  Got my gear on and bike was hard to start.  Push bike up next level in parking garage to roll down and start in 2nd gear...become huge tool in 12 seconds and can not get bike to start.  Try a couple of other times, no dice...becoming even a Godzilla-like tool. 

Finally give up, call tow truck.  In the mean time...lose key.  Need tow truck person to help me push and move rear tire to get on truck.  Very warm at this time with winter riding gear on.  Fortunately had extra key at home and much easier to get in garage. 

Came down to loose battery connections.   

[DucHead]

What's that about a rear brake caliper??

 

I think I already admitted to that in a public forum (here).  The valve cover was even funnier, because it took me 60 full seconds to figure it out.  After I stopped swearing, I laughed for 5 minutes.   

[Rameses]

I think I already admitted to that in a public forum (here).  The valve cover was even funnier, because it took me 60 full seconds to figure it out.  After I stopped swearing, I laughed for 5 minutes.   

I still vote for the caliper as the better of the two.   



Still, neither as good as the following one though.   

Too many to list here - that is for sure--


But this seems like an appropriate thread to see the chain made around the ladder rungs

Does somebody have the pic?

 

[ducpainter]

No. I'm a different type of idiot altogether.

sac

you too?

[Goat_Herder]

ROTFL  That's too funny.  Reminds me of when I installed a new lock on my bedroom door and locked myself out...  The keys were in the bedroom DOH!  Had to bust the door trim to get the door open. 

[DoubleEagle]

Pulled up to the gas pump on my old S4Rs and got off but forgot to put the stand down.

You get the picture.

Dolph

[Rameses]

On a related note...


Happy Birthday Ash!!

 

[ducpainter]

On a related note...


Happy Birthday Ash!!

 

Really?

How appropriate.

[NFG]

Yay, I'm an idiot too.

Needed a way to get the rear tire off the ground so I could do a nice thorough chain clean n lube.  Couldn't really work it out, but then had the bright flash of an idea: a couple of cheap come-alongs would do, looped around a beam in the carport.  A quick dash to the parts store, looped a strap around each rear swing arm, and carefully lifted the rear end up, smooth and even as you like.

Cleaned the chain, lubed it up, then started thinking about lowering the bike.  How do these things work?  Push here, no...  lift there, no...  lift and push and WHAM the bike's on its side, rear end still hovering so not all the weight rested on the pipes.  Bent the mirror stalk, no other damage.

Note: there's no smooth, controlled release on a come-along.

[Veloce-Fino]

Yes.

I can't even begin to count the number of tools that have been "lost" in my back pocket while working.

I'll be using a t-handle key and "lose" it so i grab one of the spares. Next thing I know there are 3 5mm t-handle's in my back pocket and I can't find any of them.

[He Man]

I keep dropping my bike like an idiot.

It had its 7th date with the pavement today. I cant keep this thing on its feet.

[DoubleEagle]

I keep dropping my bike like an idiot.

It had its 7th date with the pavement today. I cant keep this thing on its feet.

I hope you have Bar End Protectors ?

Dolph     

[He Man]

I hope you have Bar End Protectors ?

Dolph     

not really, the clip ons have these little plastic end caps. im not sure if they are going to complain about it @ Team Pro Motion track day on sunday. i dont have enough time to replace it. i DO have a new cap. im just going to file it down. and run tape across it and throw a new plastic cap on.

damn kickstand folded back a bit when i was working on the shock.

[yamifixer]

Late one night (early morning actually) I put the cylinders on a TD3 and put the motor in the frame. decided I could finish the next day.  the next day I realized I'd swapped the cylinders and the carb mounts were sticking out the front of the bike. 

[Ducsauce]

Well it wasnt on the bike but I changed the oil in my cage one day. I had it down to about a 10 minute job. New filter, new oil, new crush washer. I primed the new filter, took the old one off, put the new one on and gave it a good twist to put it into place. I filled the crankcase with all three and half quarts (Honda civic) and make sure I put the oil cap back on and the drain bolt was in place. I start the car and hear this whooshing sound.    Um weird. It got a little louder and the oil light came on. Shut the car down to see about 2.5 quarts of oil gushing onto the ground from the filter.  I hadnt noticed that the rubber ring from the old filter had decided that it was much happier being on the car than on the filter!    That was a fun cleanup. Just remember kids, make sure that little rubber ring isnt still on the case when you change your filter!!