Straighten Bent handle bars, change clutch and brake levers

[@quiltingtrucker]

I bought my first bike when I was 18. It was a 400 something thingie, biggest bike at that time which would be a scooter by today’s bikes. Until now, thank you Jesus, that was my first hurt on a bike and I hope it is my last. Over the last 50 years I have seen a lot of bad wrecks and lost a few friends. I’ve done some stupid stuff on bikes like my last bike, the road liner- 100 plus popped up on my speedometer a time or two or three. When I am sitting in my recliner and arm chair riding I think I must be crazy but when we mount up all that goes away and I am 18 again and it’s the greatest feeling in the world. Hey that would make a good commercial, 66 to 18 with a swing of a leg. Not ready to give it up,so thank you to all the well wishes and support. Love you guys-Brad has the best friends-subscribers ever.

[@bctruck]

Thursday,,,,,, WE RIDE!!!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

We love you, too, Charly. You're an inspiration to a lot of us to keep on trying, whatever that trying may be. Hummingbird feeders, flower beds, burning brush, petting hens and even revving up a bike. God Bless, dear lady.

[@Jimwill01]

She does much better than I would! About 40 years ago I was riding a trail bike about 30 MPH when I ran out of gas, reached down to turn on the reserve and squeezed the front brake! Yep, laid the bike down at 30 MPH and got a case of road rash on my left arm! But, live and learn!

[@bctruck]

Live and learn for sure!

[@HARMARSCH2]

BCtruck, I wondered if Mrs. BCtruck could reach the levers okay. That was hard to watch her go down, it could’ve been a lot worse. Good thing it was at home on the grass. I like the look of the new levers. Our Honda Dealership had a flat black Fury. I was with my friend who dropped his Shadow off to be worked on. I was looking at the Fury, the Salesman told me sit on it. It was perfect but my arms were stretched out and the levers felt too far. I am going to checkout the new Honda Rebel 1100 when it comes to Canada.

[@bctruck]

The rebel is a great looking bike!

[@darla3021]

So glad Charlie is mending....I noticed how you sped up to get to her when she went down.....touched my heart. Those new levers are great - seems like they are a good addition (with the adjustability factor) for any bike that may have multiple riders - would it be practicable to put on your bike as well? At any rate, I'm glad you're good at customizing both of your bikes for your individual needs. You both take care! 🥰🤗

[@bctruck]

Thanks! I’ve ordered something that will move the handle bars closer to her. Between that and the new levers, it should make for a shorter reach.

[@xzkt]

You are living on the edge poking fun at your wife about her spill! lol. Glad she wasn’t hurt badly. I hope she doesn’t hold a grudge. Phil

[@bctruck]

Humor is the best medicine!! Unless it happened to me. Then, I expect lots of sympathy and coddling.

[@NormanMcGregor]

Debbie dumped her bike this year in the driveway while trying to dismount and her coat tail hooked in the seat as she stepped off. Bang... both on the ground and so glad she was wearing her helmet.

[@bctruck]

They say 90% of all accidents happen in close proximity to your home. I guess there is some truth to that.

[@davidwyatt4845]

Glad she is OK. A few years ago, I took my new VTX1300R over to a friend’s house, and as I was leaving, my front tire hit some loose gravel, and down I went, with my friend and his wife watching. It happens. I’ve been hauled to the hospital a couple of times. If you ride enough, it’s bound to happen.

[@bctruck]

Sand and gravel,,,,,, and leaves,,, and grass being cut and blown onto the road,,,, the hazards never end.

[@ceedub6233]

Good too hear she only got some bumps and bruises. As she said she could have gone thru the fence. Blessings to you and your family

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@HilltownCT]

As a rider, that was very difficult to watch. I once heard that it's not if you'll go down, but when it will happen. Pride heals and I'm glad she was okay.

[@bctruck]

It was very difficult to watch while I was watching it. I was in more shock than she was.

[@sueoneal2249]

Glad you're ok Charly. I know you'll walk it off you're strong. Much admiration to you.

[@bctruck]

Thanks Sue!

[@abeldeleon3094]

Glad she is ok.

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@moviemakerwannabe]

I pray for both of you that God will watch over you and keep you safe. I think He does. God bless you both.

[@bctruck]

Before I turned the camera on , I had just aid our pre trip prayer. I think if it had to happen, it couldn’t have happened in a better place.

[@chrisrobinson2112]

So glad the Mrs is ok and you are able to fix and do the modifications so she will be safe!!

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@Wrenchesandrods]

I'm glad she's ok! I hope she gets back on the iron horse! Everyone gets bucked off from time to time. You just gotta get back on!

[@bctruck]

Thanks! We will be riding Thursday!

[@diecastgarageisgone...9531]

Glad Charlie only has minor injuries. New gloves and the short throw levers will hopefully cure the problem. Looking forward to some riding videos. Take care you two. Cheers from The Great White North 👍 .

[@bctruck]

Thanks! We are gonna ride Thursday. We will know if the levers make a difference.

[@chacebryan1559]

Glad she didn’t end up going into the fence. Those stock levers do look like a hell of a reach. Happy holidays, hope she gets back on the saddle soon!

[@bctruck]

Thanks! Yep, in the grass was way better than through the fence.

[@WillowsGarden]

Dang Charly, glad your alright. You’ve got to get back on and ride again, I can’t see that metal getting the best of you, not as tough as you are. Nice fix BC, take care both of you and stay safe!!

[@bctruck]

We will be riding Thursday. Thanks!

[@plainboxer1]

We are so happy Charly is okay! Could have been 1000 times worse. Tell her to keep on, keepin' on!

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@TNbubba1]

Glad you got the controls adjusted to fit her better. Breezy was guarding her well in the doorway.

[@ChiefAUS]

Good to get back up and ride again. Glad she is OK. Thanks for the video.

[@bctruck]

We may ride a little this afternoon.

[@Tardisius]

After watching my brother in a MotoCross I was leaving on my 1976 Honda 500 going slightly uphill on gravel into a 90degree left turn and spun out...very little damage with no injuries but that was my 1st crash =)

[@bctruck]

Gravel and sand have introduced many a motorcycle to horizontal!!

[@bobdailey9735]

LA Choppers make a handlebar pull back extention available in 1" or 2" length, black or chrome. It's called a riser extention and it's a real clean looking install.

[@bctruck]

Ordered some last night. Thanks!

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

I'm glad your wife is ok. I never knew those things existed. Stay safe!

[@bctruck]

Thanks! We will take a short ride tomorrow and see if she is over the jitters.

[@jeannies7476]

Glad you're okay, Charli. Hope the bruising goes away quickly.

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@dragonslayer19695]

Just so glad she is ok.

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

Never mind pride, IS C OKAY?? Golly! Would it help to find-buy/bend handlebars that give her a shorter reach? I know falling/crashing is a horrible scary feeling, believe me, I know. I have to be careful to not hook my sleeve over my joystick...my "bike" has taken off and driven me into countertops several times cuz my sleeve drags my joystick forward. Thank the Father youre okay, C.

[@bctruck]

She is fine now. I ordered some handle bar risers that move her bars up and back a couple inches. I think those will make a huge difference. If that doesn’t work, I’ll have some custom bars made.

[@mikehall2409]

Nothing to be ashamed of. It happens almost same thing happened to me. Just glad your ok. Brad be nice to that beautiful woman and her pretty elegant petite hands 😂😀

[@bctruck]

Doll hands!

[@ALWhiteAuthor]

Mechanix Wear makes some nice gloves sized for women's tiny doll hands with impact protection on the knuckles with a real leather palm. I got a set for my shop assistant and she loves them. I know a LOT of people that use them for riding gloves and really like them.

[@bctruck]

Thanks, I’ll look for those!

[@bobdailey9735]

Even the most experienced riders have mishaps. Low speed crashes are the most common type. The slower your going, the harder it is to maintain balance. Ride on

[@bctruck]

Yep. My only times dumping the bike were stopped at stop lights. Once, I got my shoelace hung up on the peg and could lower my foot to the ground. Another time , I was so high, I forgot to put my feet down at a stop light.(It was the 70’s) another time I stopped sideways on a hill that was so steep that my leg wouldn’t reach the ground.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Praise our Lord, Charly, that you didn't break any bones, hit the pavement or that fence. Truly glad that you're OK and that your bike is on the mend, as well. Godspeed on all your travels.

[@bctruck]

Thanks Lee. I had just said our pre trip prayer and then turned the camera on. I think if this would have happened anywhere but in our yard and on the grass, she would have been hurt badly.

[@HNXMedia]

Not sure who "Ben" is, but I bet he's glad you straightened the bars. Yep, today I am "that guy." I think the anticipation of Mrs BC crashing was worse than the crash. I wasn't sure if I wanted to see that or not. Just glad she is ok.

[@bctruck]

The printer ran out of T,s

[@davidgriffin14]

Once upon a time....... I remember when Charli would never let you film her. Btw, I laughed so hard at the tooth brush joke. Told it to my wife and she laughed too!

[@bctruck]

She has warmed up to being on KZbin a little.

[@espears6606]

Thank god your ok, 👍nice fast fix BC,im sure that was hard for you to watch her go down

[@bctruck]

It was like watching a horror show!

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

Glad she is ok..

[@bctruck]

Thanks.

[@loubzac3]

Glad she is ok

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@jeannemiller306]

I'm happy you are doing well 😊

[@cavtroopermunoz]

Don't feel like the Lone Ranger, I've dropped a bike or two myself. Still have all my teeth though I did bite my tongue almost in half one time. Looks like Brad got you fixed up quick.

[@bctruck]

Good lord! How do you get a half bitten tongue to heal???

[@cavtroopermunoz]

@@bctruck A good wife ;)

[@jamescarter7752]

I hope she changes gloves. Enjoyed the video.

[@bctruck]

Oh yeah. Leather.

[@saltyshellback]

Just glad nothing on her broke 😁

[@bctruck]

Me too!! Could have been a hip!

[@akfredward3863]

Ya teethbrush. Glad Charlie is doing good. I am surprised that the bend came out without major issues

[@bctruck]

Me too! I can’t believe how soft the handle bars are.

[@melanielyn3152]

How long has she been riding? I’ve only been riding a year and I have did the same thing last week and my clutch leaver is bent. Any tips on bending it back?

[@bctruck]

Slip a pipe over the clutch lever and bend it back. If it didn’t break when it bent the first time, it likely won’t break under a controlled bending situation. Plus , clutch levers a cheap and very easy to replace if it does break.

[@GarryFishermusic]

Glad your wife is not hurt to bad, not that you asked but what about highway bars . Your so right who would believe your wife got hurt on a big cc motorcycle , right sure fella

[@bctruck]

I don’t know what highway bars are.

[@GarryFishermusic]

@@bctruck They stick out like wings to prevent the bike from crushing you if you need to lay the bike down . Again happy your wife is ok that’s the most important thing.

[@bctruck]

@@GarryFishermusic Ohhh! Ive heard them called crash bars. They wont work on her bike because it has forward controls.

[@WaveAction777]

How is your wife liking the new levers? Being a shorter throw, is it a bit harder to pull? I was recommending a set to a female friend of mine. Same issue, small hands ...

[@bctruck]

She likes them much better. No noticeable difference in the effort needed to pull the clutch.

[@WaveAction777]

So glad things were minor with your wife. It happens to the best of us, at least you studied it and know why it happened.

[@bctruck]

I’m just glad it happened in the grass instead of the driveway.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

Ive done worse from the same thing at a stop light with a girl on the back and younger ! crap happens Hun !

[@davidjones1393]

NO JUMPINNG 50 BUSES

[@bctruck]

She is gonna keep it at just 5 buses.

[@davidjones1393]

HI