So I picked up my bike from the Ex's place today, and low-sided less than one hundred yards from her house.
It didn't occur to me that after sitting for six months, there might be some build-up on the tires. The first turn I made, the back end washed out from underneath me...
Damage was minimal and mainly cosmetic. The frame sliders did their job, so there's not a scratch on the tank, frame, or exhausts. The clutch lever is a little worn down, same for the left side handle bar end, and the shifter got a little love as well. The only part that needs to be replaced is the right side mirror, as my arm caught it and pulled it off as the bike slid out from under me.
My leather jacket has a few scratches, but nothing that a sharpie won't fix... I rode the rest of the way home without incident. I already ordered the new mirror, but I'll probably start modding the bike again in a couple of months... there's a few things that I still want to do with it.
The only damage I sustained was a blow to my ego... Oh well, at least I got my crash for 2012 out of the way. FML
