Seems that dropping the bike is quite a common occurrence

, part of the clan as well , I now have a scratch on the hand guard and a chip on the crash-bar , when I purchased the bike it had the same on the right hand side , my damage is to the left . The damage to the guards is nothing to write home about , but the chips on the crash-bar is a niggle . What have you done with your minor damage ? Yes it can be re-powder coated , but expensive , I have toyed with wrapping the bar with some tape , Mite not look to bad , or hill billy, Friend always said a scratch adds character and says you ride the bike , its not just a show piece, so leaving it be also a option , but ...