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For those with open clutches - Beware ugly legs ahead!

Started by printman, July 06, 2008, 07:29:23 AM

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printman

July 06, 2008, 07:29:23 AM
Had a little situation a couple of days ago. Pulling onto our deck, to put it away.

The front tire slipped out from the wet grass and down she went. I was only at crawling speed.

The only damage to the bike is a little scratch on the good side fairing.  :(

However, the open clutch gave me a good beating, as it was hitting my leg. Felt like a baseball bat smacking it, while I tried to get it turned off.

The photos are from today, but it happened on Wednesday night. It was like a softball a hard as a rock that night.

Will be fab'n up a new clutch cover now.

















I'll update this later at a convenient time Thank you for tuning in.....

Howie

#1
July 06, 2008, 08:09:20 AM
Sorry to hear.  Looks like a lot of swelling.  Was the clutch completely open?

c_rex

#2
July 06, 2008, 08:14:39 AM
That looks like the beginnings of a fantastic tattoo.
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JohnnyDucati

#3
July 06, 2008, 09:54:00 AM
ooooooowch!

Hope it heals up OK.  You should get a cool scar to impress the chicks with  [thumbsup].

be sure and post up the new clutch cover.

hydra

#4
July 06, 2008, 10:20:50 AM
Quote from: howie on July 06, 2008, 08:09:20 AM
Sorry to hear.  Looks like a lot of swelling.  Was the clutch completely open?

yeah, was it completely open?

looks painful dude. hope you heal up quick...
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printman

#5
July 06, 2008, 07:05:54 PM
yeah totally open, will have to modify the original or find a cheaper alternative.



only 1 woman to impress now  ;D


Its sore but I'll live.  [thumbsup] 

Just wanted to let people know that in the off chance that your not vertical, it'll hurt like hell beaten against your leg.  ;)
I'll update this later at a convenient time Thank you for tuning in.....

Big Troubled Bear

#6
July 07, 2008, 07:31:01 AM
You`re one lucky dude, could have ripped open the skin :o
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printman

#7
July 07, 2008, 02:52:34 PM
I don't know about lucky, but I was glad that my work pants were tough enough not to rip
I'll update this later at a convenient time Thank you for tuning in.....

trenner

#8
July 07, 2008, 03:04:53 PM
Good thing you didn't fall straddling that with your crotch.

55Spy

#9
July 08, 2008, 02:11:38 AM
Quote from: trenner on July 07, 2008, 03:04:53 PM
Good thing you didn't fall straddling that with your crotch.

Thats just bad mojo your talkin about there.

Hank

#10
July 09, 2008, 01:18:41 AM
You haven't had the full Ducati experience until you've had a dry clutch kick your ass.  ;D

Heal quick dude.
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#11
July 10, 2008, 04:25:05 PM
Daaaaamn that is the charlie horse from hell 8)
M-ROCin' it!!!

mitt

#12
July 10, 2008, 06:48:54 PM
yicks!

mitt

ICON

#13
July 11, 2008, 08:35:26 AM
...when Monsters go rogue.   Hope you make a quick recovery.  [thumbsup]

MrFryMoto

#14
July 11, 2008, 10:18:33 AM
Loud Clutches Save Lives

Dry Clutches are Bullies
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