Shoot, I've been riding on two wheels since 1958. I've unexpectedly dismounted from a moving motorcycle several times over the years, riding on dirt, hitting oil in the road, hitting black ice a couple of times and a rear wheel blowout. The past ten years or so I've limited myself to dropping my Goldwing(s) when barely moving or stopped. Lots less paint damage that way. So far the SW hasn't laid down to take a nap on me. Not too surprising since I've been riding the heavyweight champ for a bunch of years. Still am.

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Waspie wrote:

Maybe Honda should put a safety decal on the windscreen. "Place left or right foot on ground whilst stopping vehicle."

Not another sticker please!!! Plus, if you only put one foot down the bike will fall over to the other side. javascript:emoticonp('')

Please don't feel like you're alone. Not only did I go down because of uneven asphalt and gruves in the road, but I had to be life-flighted to the hospital where I had 3 surgeries and stayed for 3 weeks. Luckily, I had my helmut and jacket on or I wouldn't be telling you about this! I almost lost my foot but thanks to the great Dr. LeBlanc, I doing fine. Believe me when I tell you that I now ALWAYS ride with my motorcycle boots on, not sneakers ever again. My '04 Silverwing was fixed, but it was later totaled when a young girl ran into our garage. I now have a new '09 model and I love it. Please everyone, be safe and wear all of your gear! Safe riding to you!