Laid it down - Twice!

[Ishrub]

The other possibility is a common engine splutter / stumble at very low throttle which can be caused by a number of issues including vacuum hoses, throttle adjustment, tune etc. This can cause a 'stumble' in inertia that can unbalance the bike when turning at low speed especially on a slope or heavy camber falling away from road center-line.

 

[phar2slo]

I have put mine on its side twice both parking.

Once when I touched the kerb and stepped Over the bike as it hit the ground. Second one on the distinguished gentleman's ride last year in the carpark on full lock guy in front of me who was fourth person into the carpark decided to stop dead in front of me instead of riding into the park in front of him. No damages at all

 

[Jvheli]

I just took the basic riders course MSF (great class) and they trained to NOT use the front brake while doing slow (read parking lot) speed, esp when the front wheel is turned. I’d been doing it that way forever and getting away with it.

 

[Jallen3.14]

At low speeds, front brake is a no-no. Throttle, clutch, and rear brake only. At low speeds, using the front brake with the bars turned will send you down in the direction of the bars.

 

[FE_rex]

And I'll third this <10-20 mph. No front brake OR front brake when forks pointed straight only

I also find on my Rocket and Harley Touring bikes, need to make sure you look straight ahead and have the bike absolutely vertical when coming to stop. I'm 6'4 and know I would have dropped the Rocket multiple times when I first got it if I was not tall enough to flat foot the bike.

 

[TinCanNavy]

No. What do you mean by locked up on me? Was your wheel turned rather than straight?

I was turning left into the parking spot both times. I've never had this happen before.

 

[TinCanNavy]

Here ya go Bobby...

I can flat foot it, but I would look rather stylish in those.

 

[GPMAZ]

I can flat foot it, but I would look rather stylish in those.

Oops, my comment was directed to Boog and his shoelace problem. But yeah, most of us could use an upgrade to our footwear. Although those platforms may prove to be a challenge when shifting.

 

[TinCanNavy]

The other possibility is a common engine splutter / stumble at very low throttle which can be caused by a number of issues including vacuum hoses, throttle adjustment, tune etc. This can cause a 'stumble' in inertia that can unbalance the bike when turning at low speed especially on a slope or heavy camber falling away from road center-line.

It runs smooth as silk low or high speed. Coming up to a stop light, or when the vehicles ahead are just starting to go, from a red light, I can balance this bike like it was on a high-wire in the circus. Almost dead stop and still upright. Many years of riding and 2 rider courses, (35 years apart), later mind you. I took my 2nd rider course in the pouring rain. You learn how to REALLY trust the bike in a downpour.

 

[mexican]

Here ya go Bobby...

My daughter rides with boots like that, she is too short for the BMW