thanks for the replies.........so far i have used super glue and epoxy, haha. but i'm either gonna a) use zip ties or b) make a metal bracket for it and screw it in. either way i'm gonna be putting more holes in it. (for zip ties or for the metal bracket) i went and got oil and a filter today........gonna change teh oil tomorrow if it don't rain. it's been pouring for the past few hours here.

 

also this helps with my option of getting it painted over the winter........that is if i don't wanna upgrade. i can get it fixed a lot better if i actually do go through with a paint job in winter. it just sucks having a perfect bike, then this. anywho, i'm gonna ride tomorrow or tuesday if it doesn't rain, cause i have to ride it to the notary to get the title transferred

 

wayne.........this jet kit would work, wouldn't it? it's stages 1 and 3 just as most all i've seen.......only 30 bucks http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=81-9138

 

as long as thats the kit for your bike it will work fine. the dynojet kit also comes with the stage 1 and stage 3.

 

yea i just figured 30 bucks > 80 bucks. i will prob order an air filter and that jetkit off k and n.

 

Well that sucks, I can't believe the damage caused! I have to ask though, have you taken the MSF yet? The reason I ask, is cause the 500 is not a difficult bike to manouver around. Once you have your clutch and throttle control down it is a simple matter of practicing slow speed stuff. Things like having someone walk beside you while you ride in a straight line at their pace. Practicing serpentines, circles and figure eights - in order to do these - you have to have the clutch, throttle and rear brake figured out. It does you no good to be able to ride quickly (or even just at the speed limit) on the roads if you can't pull into a parking lot and slow everything down.

Your bike is definately repairable, and I'm sure with slow speed practice, you'll gain confidence quickly in handling your bike. Take her to a parking lot and practice, practice, practice - you'll get the hang of it. And believe it or not, the 500 is not cumbersome and difficult to move around, and it will turn in a pretty tight circle quite easily.

Cheer up! Its a learning process, and well worth it in the end! Keep us posted on your repairs and progress!

 

Well said!
Your bound to take a couple of spills while learning just suck it up, fix it and get out there for some more. Not sure if you took the MSF yet but you should. It will give you the basics and then it is all about gaining experience with seat time.

Not sure if you were trying to make a slow turn that would have required some counter balance like evil said, you will also learn this at the MSF, or a faster turn where you just needed to push harder on the bars but one way or another you have learned something, right, put that knowledge to good use and you will be fine.

Here is a link to a good plastic welder that I have heard other people swear by, I too would not like to be riding a Frankenstein.

Ride safe and do not forget that every one is here for you and are willing to help, so ask questions especially the stupid sounding ones.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SYNTH...39644866QQrdZ1

 

well said guys.... everyone has gone down at some point..... even after taking the MSF cousre, your still learning and you may still go down.... i know how it feels when you only had the bike for a few days and then you drop it.... but hey, learn from it...... we all have, and thatswhat makes you a better rider....

 

thanks for the advice everyone, it's basically sealed pretty good, now i just gotta wait for the rain to stop (supposed to rain for the next week) so i can make some finishing touches to it and change the oil and ride.

 

im trying to find some black tape to cover the scratches, was thinking electrical but pretty sure it would come right off when wet. also checking out tapeworks, maybe make a design or something to cover it. DAMN RAINNNNN. radio today was saying we myswell be called seattle cause of all of it.