[Unkle Krusty]

If it landed on the RHS, check the plastic / nylon part under the grip. That bit can break easily. Check the forks for alignment. They may have twisted a bit. Also check the bars to see if they bent a little. The brake or clutch lever may be bent a little, same with the shifter or brake lever.

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[Unkle Krusty]

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I'll check for additional damage on the RHS per UK. Thanks again. :thumbsup:

My XS400 Yamaha got knocked over at the ferry dock. So I have been through the routine. About $250 worth of bits.

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[Unkle Krusty]

They will check the stuff I mentioned. Toss up between looking at the forks first, or the bars. I usually checked the forks first.
A cover will have more drag for the wind. With the bike on the side stand, you could block the other side. This is how we do it on the ferries. And leave it in gear, and block the wheels, and keep an eye on it if it is really rough.
With the waves beam on, bikes on the Coho ferry get tied against the inside of the ship. Similar plans can work for you.

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[Unkle Krusty]

My opinion.
If the forks are twisted it needs fixing.
If the forks are straight, it does not need fixing, but the bars and other things should still be checked.
I had many guys trading in bikes that had never been dropped. But if there are minor scratches on several parts, and the forks have a slight twist, then what caused that. Bikers lie worse than fisherman.
What could possibly go wrong with having the bike checked.
You can eyeball the forks yourself. They need to be perfectly parallel.

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[Unkle Krusty]

Someone please explain to me why it is not a good idea to eyeball the forks.
It takes less than a minute and is free. Forks do twist from a simple drop.

Maybe some folks never learned what parallel is, and or how to eyeball the forks.

Ride four older different bikes that appear to be straight. One of them will feel funny at first, but you get used to it. If the bike is a bit twisted, you might not notice it when riding, and if you do, you will get used to it.

I am glad some of you never got to line up any of my bikes for the track. And super pleased you are nowhere near my side car.

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[Unkle Krusty]

Whatever you ride, if the wind does not blow it over, Gregory John Chisholm will knock it over with his 001 Chev Caval. Happened to Noddy today. Cost of the body panels may be worth more than the bike, so the insurance company might right it off. I am waiting to find out.

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