First Bike, First Drop, First Close Call

[dorkburger]

Glad you're ok, and the lessons learned weren't dire. Years ago my starter failed a couple of hours into a three day trip. Bump starts all weekend. Paid close attention to parking. Hills / slopes were a plus. If did have to push, it was get the bike moving, hop on, then dump the clutch.

Dave, my instrument cluster lights have pulsed on occasion including last week.. it's probably trying to tell me something. It's been a good number of years since I've inspected the electrical system on the bike.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

My dad taught me how to bump start my first dirt bike by getting a push or coasting down a hill, clutch disengaged. Put it in 2nd gear. Plop down hard on the seat as you dump the clutch. The downforce of the plop “bump” gives the rear tire more traction to turn the engine.

[pdqford]

Ditto, and side saddle!

[argonsagas]

That was quite a story! Glad to see you survived with so little damage.

For the future though:

Be careful in stores that have magnetic detectors at the exits......those horseshoes may get you in trouble

[cowboyup3371]

Glad to hear you and the bike are no worse for wear