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[drkarate49]

I have a 2007 Ultra Classic, and this is the first summer I have been able to ride it, since I got it in September of last year. My wife was on her first ride with me..what a time to happen! I have probably placed 1500 miles on it this summer already, but this was the first time I layed it down, very slllowlyyyyyy and gently, but my wife rolled off and was fine, as was the bike. I feel like a total idiot, especially since I want to get an Ultra Classic Screaming Eagle this year..I feel I don't deserve it. But...I'll keep on riding and learning.

[dartman]

The only people that don't drop their bike occasionally are the ones who dont ride them, it happens to every one sooner or later.

[Twolanerider]

Were these 1500 miles your first on a bike or just your first on the Ultra?  Difficult to distinguish that from your description.

In either case very glad people and bike are fine.  Certainly the most important thing.  If new to riding, however, I'll share one thought.  1500 miles is nowhere near enough experience to be carrying a passenger yet. 

[Eqcons]

There are two types of rider.  Those who have dropped their bike, and those who are going to drop it.  Welcome to the club! 

Jim

[Smuuth]

I would like to second the statement above by Twolanerider.  If you have only 1500 miles total riding experience, you are not ready to be carrying a back seat rider.

Please also take the beginning rider's course offered through most HOG chapters or ABATE chapters.  It will give you more confidence and make you a better rider.

Don't feel bad about laying your bike down, it's good that it happened slowly and not in traffic.  Good luck and be safe.

[Buy early]

Dropped mine last  year after about the same amount of miles. Going too slow in a parking lot and looked at the front wheel as I thought it felt squishy. That's all she wrote. Had enough adrenaline to pick it up after just learning the proper recovery method that morning (me & a buddy were out in Sturgis for bike week). I was embarassed as heck but at least it was behind a Best Buy store and there was no one around to witness my error.

I agree with others, we all lay 'em down sometime. Glad no one or nothing was injured but your pride.

[RidinRuby]

If I had a nickel for every time I layed my bike down, I'd have...  Ok 15 cents

[charlie]

I have layed my ultra cvo down 2 times both with my wife on, once in the sand and once in the rain, I still don't like riding in the rain but today I got caught in  it and all was fine. Be careful and ride safe. Glad you are both ok.

[drkarate49]

Those 1500 miles are with this bike so far this summer. I had a '94 Low rider for 6 years..but wife never rode with me.

[Jon Seddon]

Those 1500 miles are with this bike so far this summer. I had a '94 Low rider for 6 years..but wife never rode with me.

I've ridden bikes for 30 odd years and the Ultra is difficult at very low speed.  I've found that for me I use much more rear brake at low speed than any other bike which seems to tighten it up and also when you put your foot down you have to be very positive.

Off out on Big Bertha now, I hope I haven't invited the Gods to frown on me!

Jon

[faceracer]

Welcome to the Club. I am a 3 time member over the bars club! I have seen more Ultras hit the ground than panties at Chillicothe! They are a little top heavy and tough to handle. When I started riding this new SERG I realized when ever I stop and while stopped both feet must remain on the ground. If the passenger moves it really seems to throw me around. This is the heaviest bike I have owned and I can see it will get you down fast. Glad you and the misses are OK!  Face 

[DICKW]

I went from a Dyna Wide Glide to the Ultra, first thing I did was take another class. It wasn't the beginners course it was the advance course.
Do not let your pride get in the way of being taught something. I have also watched the "Ride like a Pro" video several times.

Although I have never dropped my bike, I have been forced to lay it down (twice) once on the Dyna and once on my Ultra.

Just get back up and learn from it, no big deal.

Glad to hear that no one got injured.

[ultrafxr]

There are two types of rider.  Those who have dropped their bike, and those who are going to drop it.  Welcome to the club! 

Jim

Jim, actually there are three types of riders.  The third is on who has dropped their bike but lie about it!   

Jerry

[sawyerghost]

I dropped off my my FLHTCUSE3 at dealer yesterday for some warranty/mod's.
As I pulled into the service area there was a tow truck with what looked to be a very shiney 883 Sptstr.
Well the story goes like this.
Bike was sold and driven away that same day only to return on a tow truck, with bent shifter peg, and bars.

Bike was apparantly stuck in gear and not ridable.

It had 23 miles on the odometer.

So, dkkarate 49, these things just happen!

Have a lot of fun this summer on your Ultra!

[Harley Guy]

If I had a nickel for every time I layed my bike down, I'd have...  Ok 15 cents

I also have 15 cents......on my 2009 SEUC....

I had my 2004 Heritage Classic for 5 years (39,000+ miles) and NEVER collected any nickels.