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That was a VERY raised manhole. It must have been quite a jolt.
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2012 RT A&C bought new 42312 sold July 2018 56k miles currently driving a 2014 RTSE6 LTD bought October 2018 w 6800 miles nicely farkled
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I don't know if you have sorted out your front suspension but the oem setup is not stiff enough, so the nose sits low. Add in the bumbskid and the bottom of the bike sits even lower. It held the bike together on the impact (good thing) but it also contributed to the impact happening.
In any case, it sounds like you both came out okay. Document it all and post the findings and repair because you will be the one that helps all other riders avoid this issue. It might have been scarier if you were doing 25 mph!
Everyone get your nose up with the correct suspension change.
Jerry
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Dang it. Almost make a guy cry over that one. Something else to keep an eye on is the fill covers at gas stations. Some of those are raised up a couple inches and I've seen them not quite seated and sticking up even more. It's bad enough with road trash that's difficult to avoid at speed, but just have to be aware when pulling into lots and businesses.
Coke
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Glad u had a bumpskid great addition...
Live, Love, and Ride! God Bless!
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Tough call....
Glad your both safe and uninjured..It does help even on the dead on hits. You could have knocked it off and stuck the rear wheel in there... you could have hit it with the front tire and hopped over unless you were on the brakes then probably locked on the lid and slid around and upset the nanny. Expensive but you probably saved a bundle....
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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