The screws holding my right footpeg and brake SNAPPED! Glad it happened on a straight at the start of a ride. I was at a track this monday, imagine if it had happened when I was in the middle of a turn. I know the previous owner laid it down once on the right side, so the screws were probably damaged then.
Couldn't ride home, so had to call a tow truck. Took almost 2 hours for them to show up. Haven't looked at it properly. I hope I can get the screws out without having to remove the exhaust.
Just wanted to share the story :)
Haha yeah I have a Sportster myself - don't think I'm some well-versed motorcycle enthusiast! I have spent a lot of time working on mine and making some upgrades so I am learning more about it every day! It's a great bike. My proudest upgrade was when I changed the rear pulley and sprocket out to make mine ride better on the highway and essentially give my bike a "6th gear." I keep hearing stories about people who buy bigger bikes and wish they had never sold their Sportsters. So I'll never sell mine! It's in fantastic condition so why not keep it and enjoy it? I plan on making so many fun changes to it in the future. Maybe a Hammer kit in the future? Maybe switch speedos? The sky is the limit with this bike.