havoc
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VRCC #36861
Calgary, Alberta CA
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« on: September 07, 2016, 09:08:30 AM » |
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yesterday i rode to work like always. You'd think that i would have remembered to remove my key from the ignition, but NO! Had no clue i had forgot it in there until i left for the day and felt for my keys while walking up to her.... i'm such a dolt...i'm lucky she was still where i parked her. Good thing she is intimidating to most people  didn't repeat this brainfart this morning and hopefully never again! |
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hungryeye
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2016, 09:34:33 AM » |
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Don't worry you're not alone... |
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RDAbull
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2016, 11:13:27 AM » |
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I did the same thing at a rest stop on I-64, of all places, coming home from the MIM ride. Would have been a long walk home.  |
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SteveC
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2016, 12:12:03 PM » |
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Only once? Ha, I've done it several times. And I have a bright red 'Remove Before Flight' flag attached to my key.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2016, 12:21:01 PM » |
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I haven't left my key in the bike, but I've left my running lights on (not keyed).
If it's McDonald's there's still enough juice. If it's a sit down-order-and get served lunch, it's push start time.
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rogueleader_92
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« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2016, 03:52:40 PM » |
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You can push start these? I always thought fuel injection engines couldn't be pushed because the fuel pump needs power to run.
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AdrianR
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« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2016, 06:16:18 PM » |
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 Smooth move Einstein!  Actually I did something more stupid. Circa 1999, parked my Vulcan 800cc cruiser for lunch. Engaged the fork lock. When I left I forgot to disengage the fork lock. Attempted to move forward out of a parking spot to the left... the bike immediately high sided throwing me off to the right...  FORTUNATELY, no one next door at McDonalds saw me being such a dork.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2016, 06:46:53 PM » |
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You can push start these? I always thought fuel injection engines couldn't be pushed because the fuel pump needs power to run.
I was talking about a 1500. Engaged the fork lock. When I left I forgot to disengage the fork lock. Attempted to move forward out of a parking spot to the left... the bike immediately high sided throwing me off to the right..Oh I did that before too, on a Harley. I didn't get thrown off, but the bike and I went over together. Very graceful.... and embarrassing. Only I had a padlock on the caliper, not the fork lock. Same result. |
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Kidd
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« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2016, 07:06:22 PM » |
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I have done worse things with my Infiniti because of the key fob
forget to turn off the motor and walk away
forget to put it in park and turn it off and walk away
I am glad we do not have fob's for out bikes
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Shrubbo
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« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2016, 12:32:17 AM » |
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My hand is also up for "where's that key?... omg".
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Moofner
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« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2016, 02:38:52 AM » |
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Been there, done the key thing, was lucky enough to have a bike when I got back.
Not my brightest moment.
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Dragunslayer
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"AN APEX IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE"
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« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2016, 03:30:57 AM » |
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yesterday i rode to work like always. You'd think that i would have remembered to remove my key from the ignition, but NO! Had no clue i had forgot it in there until i left for the day and felt for my keys while walking up to her.... i'm such a dolt...i'm lucky she was still where i parked her. Good thing she is intimidating to most people didn't repeat this brainfart this morning and hopefully never again! I did the same thing. Luckily my bike is within 100 feet of me all day long. |
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Kevin Reinhold AKA Dragunslayer
Robertsville, Mo
1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
2015 Kawasaki Concours 14
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"AN APEX IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE"
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CajunRider
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« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2016, 11:24:05 AM » |
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You can push start these? I always thought fuel injection engines couldn't be pushed because the fuel pump needs power to run.
Completely dead battery... no. Can't be push started. Low battery (as in too low to turn over the engine, but still enough to run the fuel pump & computer)... yes. It can be push started. It all depends on how dead the battery is... mostly dead or all dead.  |
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« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2016, 04:21:08 PM » |
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Ok, it's my turn. Pulled up in front of a liquor store when I was still drinking with my wifey on the back. Was going to let her sit while I went in to get a bottle. Forgot to put the damn kickstand down so we went for a ride. Was on a street glide and was at Thunder Beach with at least forty bikers in the lot. Now that makes you feel like a pud.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #14 on: September 09, 2016, 08:14:26 PM » |
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Dropping your bike in a liquor store parking lot is definitely amusing.
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Kidd
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« Reply #15 on: September 09, 2016, 08:52:59 PM » |
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back jn my pot smokimg days , I forgot to put the stand down a couple of times
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Robert
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« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2016, 06:59:20 PM » |
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You can push start these? I always thought fuel injection engines couldn't be pushed because the fuel pump needs power to run.
If the battery has 10v and when you turn the key on you should be able to push start it. The pump will cycle and the dash come on just not enough juice to turn the bike over. |
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