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Jim SpyderRunOver

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Scene: North Georgia Mountains, steep driveway at cabin
Rider: Male subject, age 58, full face helmet, slightly over weight, handsome, intelligent, knows better :joke:

Bike: 2009 Spyder RS SE5, 40,000 miles experience with Spyder

Facts: Have numerous parking brake adjustments to the RS, including one in the week prior to the event by the dealer

Event: While attempting to get parking brake to release on the steep driveway, dismounted the Spyder and made the decision to push hard with my right leg to try and release the stuck parking brake... ie damn near jumped on it. Big mistake ... duh... :banghead:

Results: To the Spyders credit, parking brake did release. The bike rolled backward much faster than anticipated and the left front wheel hit me, knocking me off my feet. I fell face down on the concrete driveway (thankfully had full face helmet on) and Spyder proceeded to run over both legs right below the ankles. Accident resulting in medical problem comprised of serious road rash on right leg from concrete, small fracture and break on left ankle. Also, emotional scar caused a bruised Ego and a mild case of arachnaphobia. :yikes:

Bike rolled down the hill and came to rest with the rear wheel hitting the cabin foundation. No damage to the foundation or the environment (for you greenies out there). Only damage to Spyder was rear wheel had to be realigned. :yes:

Prognosis: Good. Lived to ride another day. :bowdown:
 
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Sorry to here about your accident :yikes: and glad you are Ok. :clap:However just to show I have my priorities straight at least your spyder was not damaged.;)
 
Glad to hear you are not badly hurt and the damages are not that serious.

I don't understand why so many people have so much trouble with the parking brake. Due to medical issues I have poor control of my left leg and it works fine for me. I have put on 27,000 kms (16,000 miles). Adjusted the parking brake once, not because it was needed but because it was a cold rainy day, I was bored and I had just seen a video on how to adjust it. The pedal mechanism does have to be cleaned and lubricated or it will not latch, release properly.
 
:shocked: Sorry to hear that you were attacked!
Glad to hear that you're going to be fine... :thumbup:
Somebody mentioned wheel chocks in here once...
 
Glad it wasn't worse. Hope you heal quickly.

It is very important to regularly clean and lubricate the parking brake mechanism on the GS/RS, and to keep it adjusted to hold in 2-3 clicks. Doing so can help keep it from sticking.
 
Glad to hear you came out without to much damage. :agree: with Scotty. 2-3 clicks should be where the brake is adjusted to--more makes it a bear to release.

That was one of my biggest peaves about the 2008 and 2009. My 2008 was a SM5 so I did not use the parking brake--just left it in first when stopped.

The 2009 was an SE5 and had that warning buzzer on it--so I felt we did not have much chance other than to use the brake. The driver of that machine was always over stepping the brake down and I had to have it adjusted pretty much constantly for it to work properly.
 
Glad you're okay and your sense of humor was not damaged and may have been enhanced. ;)

Once again and I've been saying this for 5 years now "it would sure be nice to have a hand brake". That would have kept the bike from rolling back over you. It would really come in handy backing out of a trailer.
 
:yikes: Pray that you have a quick recovery. I am glad people post their mistakes. It gives me insight as to what NOT to do. (Not being sarcastic, just truthful)
 
If you want to hear about mistakes, miscues, unplanned results, faux-pas, "Oh Craps"! and worse; stick close to me. I've got a million of them...
:roflblack: :shocked: nojoke
 
NancysToy said:
Glad it wasn't worse. Hope you heal quickly.
Click to expand...


NancysToy you could have used - Hope you HEEL quickly

In human anatomy, the HEEL is the prominence at the posterior end of the foot.

Could have used another word for Posterior but did not want to make a a*** of anyone

Glad to hear both Spyder and shaken Owner are ok

Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK
 
Thanks. learned plenty from this website. Some lessons were easier to learn than others. Dealer adjusted the brake and put lube on it in the week prior to the mishap. The parking brake seemed a little tight on a flat surface. Whenever that parking brake does not "feel" right, use very carefully or avoid use wherever possible until it is readjusted.
Daisyjoe;538228]:yikes: Pray that you have a quick recovery. I am glad people post their mistakes. It gives me insight as to what NOT to do. (Not being sarcastic, just truthful)[/QUOTE]
 
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