Like a noob I didn't allow enough scrub time for my new PR4. Done about 150miles on em which is usually enough for me but they gave way and the Blade spat me off. Wasn't even trying to go particulary fast, left turn, apply throttle than wham on the deck doing synchronised pirouettes on the tarmac. I went through the same corner yesterday faster in the wet Lesson learnt, at least I got my knee down! If anyone can help with the following it would be much appreciated Broken Stuff Left RG Aero Bung - sorted 22/11 FOC by R&G!! Left RG Paddock Bung - sorted 22/11 FOC by R&G!! Left rider Peg - sorted 22/11 ebay Right Mirror Bar Weights The following I might just replace with a full set from China but if anyone has some hanging around for a 09 HRC would be interested to know Nose Cone Tail Cowl Left Mid Fairing View attachment 27646 Mainly cosmetic, fairing broken/scruffed, mirrors hanging off, pegs snapped undies stained. View attachment 27647 View attachment 27648 View attachment 27649 View attachment 27650
Gutted for you man. Hope you get the bike sorted.... Like you, I've scrubbed those tyres in way less miles, maybe a combination of tyre, road temp, winter shite etc. either way, sorry to hear ya bad news buddy
The roads are damp and no heat in them ,you have to take it easy ,if any consolation I done the same one February low sun cold road cosmetic also about 600 quid at time that was ten years ago so a lot more now .its painful slick not the injury looking at the bike but you,ll laugh back at it in years to come,but give you a valuable lesson take it easy in these conditions there's a wink for ya your alive that's the main thing it's only a bike I will send me gixer down for ya to play on if ya want Bloody hell jimbo beat me to quote God you have to be quick on here,jumbos spot on
as jimbo says,suspect it's more down to the road temp,greasy etc rather than tyre not scrubbed.at least not too much damage.
Spot on comment. The roads are very greasy and cold. Diesel or fuel contamination? Hope there's no injuries other than to pride and wallet matey.
Those tyres have still got the little rubber strand bits on them sticking out. Mixture of bad road surface and tyres that weren't fully scrubbed in is what I'd say caused this. Hope you're ok !
Glad your ok, hate this time of year, everyday the same road can be a very different road to ride, it happens to the best of us, dont beat yourself up about it just notch it down as experience and get back out there
Treacle right we all crash I have many many times esp when competing in enduros u don't feel the pain when the adrenalin kicks in many broken ribs but carried on love it ,the bit I hate is the bill u pick up ooch
Glad your OK fella, doesn't look like the crash bungs were much use, I was gonna fit some to my bike think I'll give em a swerve now!
Glad you're OK matey! Those tyres don't looked scrubbed at all on the sides or any where near, just a bit in the center. It's not the mileage that scrubs em in but using a gradual measured amount of steeper lean angle. You can ride for 300 miles on a Motorway/Main A road and never lean over more than 30 degrees. If you then tip on to a country lane switchback type of road and then tip in to the first bend at 40 degrees+ you'll be straight off as this part of the tyre is still virgin. Not critisising just saying like!
Thanks all spam yer all with likes and luvin'.Funny thing is every rider that passed offered help (20+) none of the multitude of drivers ( Ok bar 1 or 2) offered anything but rubber necking! Wouldn't blame them if I had been riding like a nob the second before but in this case I was riding quite courteously. Yes pride is dented but only myself to blame - can't wait to tell the Mrs the news. Always got out suited and booted so only have a sore ankle but apart from that all good. Helmet did clatter pretty hard so I think it may be time to change my 7 year old Swantz Arai! Anyway all is checked and 'fixed' a few battle scars but they are like biker wings right! All cracks gaffered up, replaced the rear set peg with the pillion peg, forks and wheels realigned. Even took a belt sander out on the tyre walls! Cosmetic stuff will have to wait until X-mas is paid for but will need to source some left rears pegs and right mirror. and sorry in advance all my photos are ozzie View attachment 27654 View attachment 27655
