Guest Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Guy walked out onto a crossing (crossing just before a sharp right turn) on RED (his red, green for me) so I didnt want to slam my brakes on as Id skid and probably hit him, so i went far left, missing him walking in the middle of the road, came out the corner fine, then my back tyre just ran wide and I fell off at 20mph in a mess, landed on the other lane, bike was turned wrong way... Anyway, I got off with just grazes...Damage to bikeScratches to exhaust and fuel tank..Little part of the exhaust broke off..Foot brake lever is bent right up 2 inches above normal sitting hight, but its NOT bent... It must have shifted in its hold?? Damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 PS the indicators are working fine now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 as lnog you are ok that good dose bike still work ok mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Ye its working fine mate, just the brake pedal is 2 inches higher than it should be and the brake light is constantly on... Ill have a look tomorrow its too dark now and I didnt get a chance today as I was at a gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabcrosshook Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Did you not go mad at him? I'd have probably lost it and gone mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 No sir he just waled off... I guess its partly my fault for not being a great rider, I think most of you experienced riders would have handled the corner fine and not come off... Practise makes perfect I guess!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabcrosshook Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Oooh I got called sir, and your older than me mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 oh dear Luke---ffs how did back wheel go out ??-- no point saying owt just good job you are ok and plank is fine--seems bike some cosmetic damage but goes still----sorry to hear this but don't let it put you off---learn from it--watch everything and everyone at all times that's all I'll say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I dont know, its the second time the back wheel has done that... I think it may be coz the back wheel is 130, its got a big wheel and not enough weight to keep its grip like a big cruiser would have. So it aquaplanes easy...New tyre might do the trick, tread is ok but its a race style tyre.. very smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 here is your new pillion Lukeshe'll put a little more weight on the back---oh! and look she even got somewhere to put the beer---nice http://th133.photobucket.com/albums/q79/BABE0807/th_1524018949_l.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 uhh!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorbandit Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Sorry to hear mate but if ya can walk away its a good un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3989/dsc00019cg7.jpghttp://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3989/dsc00019cg7.1899e7f51e.jpghttp://img371.imageshack.us/img371/883/dsc00020dr2.jpghttp://img371.imageshack.us/img371/883/dsc00020dr2.d12c032bca.jpghttp://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7627/dsc00022jy4.jpghttp://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7627/dsc00022jy4.02ffd135ad.jpgThe lever should not be up that high, way too high, but its not been bent... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 s there a nut at rear of footpeg? loosen it and spin it back round, might help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Have you checked your headstock and front end ect. They can be tempromental in falls.And yeah, if you're loosing grip on the back tyre, i'd get the best road tyre you can, lets face it, a 125 cruisers not gna be gaining my benefit from slicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 If it was me, I'd get a scaffolding bar or something similar and use it to bend the peg back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks Bill.... What tyre should I order??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks Bill.... What tyre should I order??? I don't know, i've haven't needed a new one yet.Go to your local tyre shop place that does bikes, and just say you want one with better grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdini Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hey no matter, your lights work now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 sorry to hear about your off , the bike will fix , great news about the flashers though glad your ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 By the way when you were sliding what happened precisely? Did you apply power and the back end went and you held the throttle or did it just lose all traction. I've had a similar problem loads of times because I always use the back brake on wet days to avoid losing the front end because if that goes no matter how good you are, you are going down. The back end should of snapped back in place unless you were winding the throttle on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philk Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I dont know, its the second time the back wheel has done that... I think it may be coz the back wheel is 130, its got a big wheel and not enough weight to keep its grip like a big cruiser would have. So it aquaplanes easy...New tyre might do the trick, tread is ok but its a race style tyre.. very smooth Glad your ok Luke. Sorry about the bike, it'll mend though. Check your tyre pressures mate, your rear shouldn't be doing that. Tyre pressure is a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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