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Alexaaaa! So cool to see that you ride now AND that you got this channel. Just subscribed. This is Adriano btw. I worked with you at Bertucci's. Haha. Let's ride sometime!

Hope you shake it off! Most importantly you weren't hurt, and fortunately they were cool about it, so try to see it as a good lesson cheaply bought. Thank you for sharing your journey with us with such exuberance and humility, it's a always a pleasure

I've dropped mine twice. The first time was probably my first or second time on the bike. I was in my friend's neighborhood in Walpole learning how to turn at slow speeds. I started to take a right and a minivan materialised out of thin air. I squeezed the front brake while I was in the turn and the bike went straight down haha. That's when I learned that the Dyna has some sort of thing where if you drop it you have to turn it on and off a bunch in order for the bike to start again. I thought I broke the bike. The second drop was a few months later. I rode from Braintree to my aunt's house in Marshfield. Her driveway was on a bogus corner that people whiz around. I started to aim for her driveway on the left just as a car booked it around the corner. I twisted the throttle, hit a pile of soft sand, and vigorously dumped the bike right in front of all my relatives. It was sooooo embarrassing. I had a perfect late afternoon ride home all the way to Braintree, but all I could think about was the bike drop. That was years ago but I remember it like it was yesterday haha. Oh well.

The truth is you were nearly stopped and you applied the front brake with the bars turned. The bike instantly was to much for you to hold up. If you stopped with the bars straight that would not have happened. It will happen again if you stop with the front tire turned. You were stopping.

I'm new to this whole motorcycle thing and just recently bought my first bike, a 1997 Yamaha Virago, and within 24 hours of owning it dropped it because I didn't realize that the kickstand was not fully down. I learned 2 things that day, 1- accidents happen, that's why they're called accidents and 2- always make sure the kickstand is locked in before trying to put the full weight of the bike on it

Almost dropped mine about 3 times. Only brute force and luck that I haven’t yet 😅 Feel for you ❤ Cool that you’re not shy to share the good with the bad. All part of riding bikes 😊🤘

Hopefully this makes you feel better..... a little! 1981, Daytona beach, riding my KZ650 with Koni shocks etc. I went to pick up this girl I met, got to her place, the shoulder is SAND... period! I popped the clutch in 2nd gear throwing sand everywhere (Showing off) and the back tire caught the blacktop and I high sided violently throwing my right arm into the pavement at about 15 miles an hour. I am 69 and my elbow will still open a can of peaches. No matter how badly you feel you didn't do anything that could have been prevented with your knowledge at the moment. I have MANY more injuries than you will probably ever incur. You both do a great job considering the experience level you operate with. Congrats on the minimal bike damage. In my day you'd be paying... twice! Thank you both for looking out for each other and staying real about it! Nice job!

I'm glad you're okay. It looks like the bike absolutely needs an engine guard. Mirrors, Bar Ends, and cover plates are all easy to fix. Hopefully, they have business insurance to cover it.

We have ALL done it - so don't feel bad!! When I was 16, I had to drive my brand new Saturn out of the dealership showroom. The only problem? I had no idea how to drive stick. I bucked and stalled at least a dozen times. I could see the ENTIRE dealership doubled over in laughter in the rearview as I finally navigated my way out. I was mortified - but it makes for a great story! You will learn from this and not make the same mistake again. I no longer ride, but love seeing your adventures. Dust off and get back in that saddle!

2 kinds of riders Those that's dropped a bike & Liars

I've been riding for years but I still dropped my bike the same way as you at a gas station in front of a dozen people. It was embarrassing for sure. Things happen. I'm glad you are alright.

I dropped my bike a few months ago, a 99 suzuki marauder 800....I got lucky and only broke a mirror mount. Dropping a bike is no big deal, just dust yourself off and get back riding. Safe Riding

It's great that you were able to see your actions and know how to not do it again. That's super important, and be grateful that it happened at a low speed. Do what I do and call it your "one" because when you ride motorcycles, it's going to happen at least once. My one was back in 2009. 1973 CB750 that I just couldn't get running correctly (carbs.. ugh.) I was out on a test ride, after a long, humid, still kind of drizzling day, and in Texas, that means slick roads. I think it's pretty obvious what happened. I was doing around 40mph probably, and I slid for a good little bit, and the bike went further. Broken bars, lever, and brake pedal, but that was it. The worst part of it, I was still in uniform. And because I was in uniform, I had to call and tell my section SGT. I wasn't in trouble, but my NCO's made sure I felt stupid for months after.

You need a medium sized dresser, windshield n bags for your gear.

You tried the Rebel 500, probably under powered. Try the 1100, might be a fit

No worries, drops happen, glad you were ok. Aside from the drop, what did you think of the bike!!?

I was gonna go to moms today. They were doing a Triumph demo day. But I had a horrible tooth ache for the past few days and ended up having to go get it taken care of (root canal ooof). And I can't go tomorrow either because my wife and I are going to visit our daughter in college this weekend. I really wanted to ride that Rocket..

I’ve been riding for nearly 6 years and I’ve absolutely dropped my bike. One time was while doing slow speed maneuvers and stopping incorrectly (like what you experienced), I’ve also low-sided twice around 25mph. One was when my rear wheel hit gravel on a back road going around a turn up a hill and slid out from under me, the other when trying to pull off and emergency stop into a parking lot I didn’t notice was full of potholes. 🤦🏼‍♀️ It sucks, and it’s VERY humbling. If you can learn a good lesson from it, though, I find it easier to bounce back from. Glad you’re OK, and good luck with the inspection! 🩷

I dropped my first bike (brand new) the very first time I went to ride it to work. Sand in a curve with too much lean. It was out of commission for a couple months. Glad you didn't get hurt or damage anything badly.

Slow speed turn and front brake will drop you 99% of the time. that being said I totaled a pick up truck on a test drive.

Moms rocks for not being dicks about your misadventure. I have actually started looking at their inventory for a new toy😊 because of your vids.

I spent an entire winter building the 78 Sporty and had convinced myself the only true way to start the bike for the first time was via kick -- I lost my balancr and dumped it so hard into the garage wall that I dented the oil bag and chipped the front fender ☠️

Sorry about the drop. Glad you weren't hurt. I think the XSR900 is a too much of a sports bike. Those type of bikes encourage you to go fast to have any fun on them. (Plus the seating position isn't that comfortable.) You should stick with the Triumphs, Harleys or Indians and the more "cruiser-type" machines, where you still can do the speed limit and still have fun (but they are still powerful enough to do the highways too.)

Poor little Bugzy 🌞I felt bad for you. I thought maybe you grabbed the front brake with the wheel turned. Please Please 🙏 no sport type bikes it’s not you. I detest sport bikes they are for 20 something’s and adrenaline junkies. Your back would be hurting on any long rides. 8:42 good 👍 thing you were not going to fast. Justin was seeing $$$ signs 😂Justin”You just bought this bike.” Bugzy “ But I don’t want this bike.” 😎Dave H

Stuff does happen ‼️ Did the same thing on my new bike shortly after purchasing (🙀) That evening I ordered crash/highway bar 😎

Bike drops do suck, but I view them as somewhat inevitable. I’ve been riding 40 years and had one last year coming to a stop on a dirt road. Oh well, Glad you’re OK and I look forward to you riding an R12 now.

It happens, don't beat yourself up. Love the channel and the positive vibes, I live in MA and MOM's is a great spot with good people. I ride a Triumph Bobber and it has a super low seat height and super fun power, might be worth checking out. Keep up the great vids guys! 👍🏻

So far, of all the bikes I've seen you ride, there is one that really suits you the best. Size, looks, power, style, coolness, versatility, all that....the XS650 hands down! PS.....stay away from digital dash....so uncool.

Aww Bugzyy!! That sucks, and 100% why I'm terrified to test ride any bikes haha. Glad you're okay. I dropped my own bike the day I bought it, but thankfully it was on grass. It was rainy and the grass was wet and it was my first time riding a proper road motorcycle (moving from dirtbikes) so I wasn't used to the center of balance and plopped it right on the ground. Definitely bruised my ego on that one haha. I've almost dropped it 2 more times but have miraculously kept it up!

Might increase your preparation: better gloves and rain gear…

Just found your channel.. i'm up closer to Boston, i took my MSF course in Brockton about 15 years ago. Always down to give riding suggestions in mass or new england. Oh and im veg too, which is really tough since i rarely ride in the city, i prefer going out to the great riding roads. Plant based stuff isnt huge outside of cities. I'll keep watching and ride safe!

Yay for Bugzy and Scott! :) The duo we didn't even know we needed. Love this video so much. Nashville is so green and bright in it!

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love you guys! come ride in W.V!

You did great on the highway! Maybe in the future do a road trip! Your metaphysical insights totally align with mine. I mean, yeah we are all connected but that's scary. I think about that all the time. lol Keep up the good work and absolutely look forward to your next installment.

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Not Brockton...very rural

Ha, ha! Your Aunty is awesome 😁 Said, “be careful” so many times 😂❤

Fun & genteel moto content… me thinks :)

1200 sportster is way better for you. No not all Sportsters clutches are hard. Newer is better.

that carb is messed up. Thats not normal.

A newer sportster is way better and reliable.

I know you have ridden the 883 harley, have you tried a older model 1200 yet?

Using your videos as research and inspiration as a rider to be; keep going ! :)

Great video! What bridge did you cross going to the coffee shop? I thought it was the woodland st bridge but I didn’t recognize those buildings. Wow, been a long time since I’ve been downtown. lol. I’ll ride highways but interstates around Nashville, no way. Hwy 100, 96, 70 and cruise the backroads is fine for me. I see a Triumph in your future. Ride safe! Edit: oops…that was the Korean’s Veteran bridge. Still, I don’t recognize those buildings. lol.

You did awesome on the highway! Not my favorite place to ride. I’ve had Harleys forever, I own 3 but lately I’ve been drawn to Triumph. I went and sat on a Bonneville Speedmaster and fell in love. At 72 I will be riding that next. Keep making these great videos

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Looks like you are loving the motorcycle culture.

Bugzy, that was good stuff! I agree motorcyclist have some great people! I've ridden with the CT Rockers since 2009. All motorcycle types in the bunch, but mostly Triumphs, BMW' and European bikes. When I got deathly ill in 2014, and was in the ICU for 3 weeks, with a open heart surgery, for a new heart valve, new pacemaker, lost sight in my right eye and 50 pounds, due to a freak infection, my motorcycle friends stepped up! I was between jobs, with no insurance, or paycheck. We had to sell our Mini Cooper for money to live on, and file for Bankruptcy after $250,000 of hospital bills. The CT Rockers turned their annual Reunion Party into a benefit for me and my wife. They raised thousands of dollars for us. A group of them also collected materials, and came over to patch our leaking roof. I eventually received SS Disability. I'm okay now, and still ride with them when I can. What an amazing group of people! You and Justin would fit right in. Enjoy the ride, and be safe!

Looks like you did great on the highway! The only advice I'll pass along is to plan for off-ramps well. If you're velocitized you may think you've slowed down enough but actually be going faster than you think. Also, scan those on/off ramps for stuff in the road. I had a friend total his bike after hitting a lost license plate that was laying in an on ramp. I almost hit a flattened pizza box while I was hard over into a turn from 24 into West Bridgewater. It had been hit by a bazillion cars and was as dirty as the road, so it was hard to see. Last bit of highway advice is to assume any vehicle that passes you may be hauling a trailer. I had a buddy try to tuck in behind a van and as he did his final look he realised he was counting the rivets in the trailer he didn't see! He didn't crash but it taught him a lesson he always tells new riders. Anyway, those Triumphs look like a blast! Keep up the good work!!!