What did you do to your F6B today?

[53driver]

ATGATT......Walked a way with no injures.

Well done. Glad you are up and about. So, new 2016 in your future?

[wjduke]

ATGATT. Missed a deer in a corner. Ended up going wide. Was on the crash bar when the wheels hit the shoulder. Rear end came around , back on to the road sliding. Bike was sliding completely side ways. Decided it was time to get off before it high sides. High side it did. The B ended up almost up side down in the opposite ditch. We put 2 arm fulls of plastic on the flat bed. The gear did its job. Riding pant on left side are shredded. Luckily I had the liner in the mesh pants. Walked a way with no injures.

Wow, so happy to hear you have no injuries. I know I get smirks when I wear the gear. It's been hot a couple days here and I'm not going to alter anything. Guys already have told me that I can store the gear in their bags and my answer is simple....it's not about that. You'll replace the bike, as much as it hurt to see it shredded. I went through it after injury, and it feels so good to be riding again....good luck.

[Sorcerer]

In all fairness that corner my have been trouble. I may or may not have made it with out the deer. The deer sealed my fate. Note to self, leave some thing in reserve. I will admit to some rided error on my part. The tow driver sead in the last 3 weeks he's had 3 deer hits and a Jeep Wrangle that hit and killed a bear.

[willtill]

In all fairness that corner my have been trouble. I may or may not have made it with out the deer. The deer sealed my fate. Note to self, leave some thing in reserve. I will admit to some rided error on my part. The tow driver sead in the last 3 weeks he's had 3 deer hits and a Jeep Wrangle that hit and killed a bear.

I feel your self doubt concerning that corner. It happens.

I struggle myself with corners; especially ones I can't see around. I had a hard time with the dragon during the last F6B rally. I think going up it would've worked better for me; than going down it.

Really good to hear that you are physically OK. And as 53driver remarked above, when are you going to get back on another Iron Steed?

[Sorcerer]

I need to see what is left over after the insurance company pays off the loan. I'd love to move up to a 15 with cruse. In all likelyhood a used 13 or 14.

[53driver]

I need to see what is left over after the insurance company pays off the loan. I'd love to move up to a 15 with cruise. In all likelihood a used 13 or 14.

It's a good plan and a way forward.
There's plenty of good, used, low mileage B's in these forums, and elsewhere.
Happy hunting!

[53driver]

And now back to our thread....

Today I continued the mods to Isleen:
- Rewired the voltmeter to the battery.
- Hard pointed the Battery Tender pigtail - all these batteries doing strange things scared me....
- Installed a Whelen ION LED bar up front that moves with the forks. (Similar to what Steve 0080 has....or had.)

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- Installed an 'older' Whelen TIR3 accessory brake light in "deep format" that actually does go 3 quick flashes then goes steady.


https://youtu.be/V4fW2R5W7nk


Waiting on the USB charging port for the left cubby and a few other enhancements.
Discovered that I could raise my windscreen up - it was at the lowest setting!
I want to put some white LED eyebrows on her as well.
Got the MBL risers to put in....I'm a bit hesitant on those right now - just personal skill level and comfort taking the bike further apart.
Also reinstalling the Smuggler seat and trunk. I really like that low look in the back.

Having fun with my dear Isleen.
Cheers,
Steve

[GaTeach]

Totaled it.�L

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Omg dude so sorry. I'm so glad you're safe; I'm so sorry about your bike.

[carpdm]

Totaled it.

Sorry to read about your crash. Happy to read additional posts that you are fine.

[Hornblower]

- Installed a Whelen ION LED bar up front that moves with the forks. (Similar to what Steve 0080 has....or had.)
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It looks like the ION LED bar is attached to the underside of the front fairing. If so, how does that move with the forks ?