Glad you're OK Darren. These little dings can be a blessing in a strange way. They help you to understand the parameters of what's safe and what isn't. My bike slid out from under me years ago. I was going too fast coming into a bend. The Tarmac on that bend was really smooth and it way dry, so I knew I could make it around fine. Until I leaned into the bend and it started to rain. It was like a sheet of rain. it came out of nowhere. The bike slid away from me and across the road. The funny thing was that there was a hospital on the other side of the road. With a slightly different trajectory, I could have slid down the entrance ramp and into the A&E department. :) As I was waking over to pick my bike up a guy in leathers, obviously another biker, came out of a side entrance to the hospital on crutches... He just stood there laughing at me. The damage wasn't too bad. Similar to yours, all down one side.
It happens to us all pal & it's the best way to learn. You'll never forget! When your tyres get old you can make them a bit grippier by squirting them with WD40. It sounds counter intuitive but they do it when you're on the rollers when having a car remapped to make sure you grip. It also helps prolong their life by preventing cracking.
Also, You can use a coarse file to remove the gloss from the tyres before you ride on them, Regularly seen in motor cycles racing paddock before going out for practice Just a light skim to remove the gloss
Hi Darren glad your ok, have you checked your Your tyre pressures could they be a little over inflated? Just a thought as it can also make the bike feel uneasy.
Bad luck, Can I suggest for the initial 50 miles, just reduce the tyre pressure by about 10%, It should give a larger contact area, and should help scuff of mold release agent, When you repair the ABS fairing, I can recommend Gorilla 2part epoxy, make sure you key the surface Also Gorilla Grab clear adhesive, gives a slightly flexible fix
Glad your ok! Yep learning curve again, it happens, bike can be repaired. I guess it wouldn’t look right with Town and Country tires on it? Lol. I built a rally car in the mid 70s and put new town and country’s on it for rallying, first drive out on main road, going round a bend under a rail bridge the car spun 360 deg, I was shocked, luckily only me on the road at the time and driving slowly, it had just started raining, like grease. We learn, they were great when they bedded in. Stay well and out of trouble.
Had as gutting an experience after finishing a rebuild of a 98 fireblade. Put it on the side stand on the drive which has a slight slope but forgot to put it in gear. Walking away when it toppled over…… feel for you mate.
Gutted but glad it's not much damage, bear in mind you need to take it steady until you have done a few miles and they have warmed up as well It's crazy how squirly my 125 scooter feels pulling out the first junction then a few miles later you can lean it right over without worrying about it. I dropped my first big bike at slow speed and smashed the brake lever..... always take your dic lock off before pulling away! 🤣
They are slippery due to a coating of release lube which is in the mould so the newly manufactured rubber tyre can get out of the mould after solidifying. First 20 miles or so be v careful, esp in the wet..
This is a myth and in your head. Tire manufacturers do not use release mold anymore. While this was true it no longer is. I've taken new tires straight on track and right to 50 plus degree lean angles.
How is it in my head and Bridgestone website says exactly the same thing? I never said anything about release molds. All new tyres must be run in and used carefully. Race tyres however are different than road tyres. But hey I will stick with the manufacturer who knows better than any of us.
@@Restorationclassics I don't use race tires on the track. Just Google are new tires slick and read the wealth of information. The release mold used to make them slick but they haven't used that in a long time. Old school thinking.
Glad you're OK Darren. These little dings can be a blessing in a strange way. They help you to understand the parameters of what's safe and what isn't.
My bike slid out from under me years ago. I was going too fast coming into a bend. The Tarmac on that bend was really smooth and it way dry, so I knew I could make it around fine. Until I leaned into the bend and it started to rain. It was like a sheet of rain. it came out of nowhere. The bike slid away from me and across the road. The funny thing was that there was a hospital on the other side of the road. With a slightly different trajectory, I could have slid down the entrance ramp and into the A&E department. :)
As I was waking over to pick my bike up a guy in leathers, obviously another biker, came out of a side entrance to the hospital on crutches... He just stood there laughing at me. The damage wasn't too bad. Similar to yours, all down one side.
Hi Darren, sorry to hear about this, main thing is that you haven’t sustained any serious injuries,
You get that fixed in no time
Kind regards Mikey
It happens to us all pal & it's the best way to learn. You'll never forget!
When your tyres get old you can make them a bit grippier by squirting them with WD40. It sounds counter intuitive but they do it when you're on the rollers when having a car remapped to make sure you grip. It also helps prolong their life by preventing cracking.
Glad you are OK Darren! That's is the main thing.. For the bike, I am sure you will sort it out.
We’ve all been there mate you would think the manufacturers would pre scrub them in. Went to the bike shed a few years ago great place
Gutted for you mate...it's great that you haven't let this put you off.
Glad you’re safe and well. The bike can be fixed buddy
Damn, Glad u ok !
Also, You can use a coarse file to remove the gloss from the tyres before you ride on them,
Regularly seen in motor cycles racing paddock before going out for practice
Just a light skim to remove the gloss
Glad your all gd mate, look into some crash mushrooms
Hi Darren glad your ok, have you checked your
Your tyre pressures could they be a little over inflated? Just a thought as it can also make the bike feel uneasy.
Bad luck,
Can I suggest for the initial 50 miles, just reduce the tyre pressure by about 10%,
It should give a larger contact area, and should help scuff of mold release agent,
When you repair the ABS fairing, I can recommend Gorilla 2part epoxy, make sure you key the surface
Also Gorilla Grab clear adhesive, gives a slightly flexible fix
Glad your ok! Yep learning curve again, it happens, bike can be repaired. I guess it wouldn’t look right with Town and Country tires on it? Lol. I built a rally car in the mid 70s and put new town and country’s on it for rallying, first drive out on main road, going round a bend under a rail bridge the car spun 360 deg, I was shocked, luckily only me on the road at the time and driving slowly, it had just started raining, like grease. We learn, they were great when they bedded in. Stay well and out of trouble.
doesn’t look like too much damage.. glad you’re okay.. thanks for the tip
Had as gutting an experience after finishing a rebuild of a 98 fireblade. Put it on the side stand on the drive which has a slight slope but forgot to put it in gear. Walking away when it toppled over…… feel for you mate.
Ah man, 🤦🏾♂️
bummer..but glad you are ok. You obviously know how to fix up a bike, too!
Gutted but glad it's not much damage, bear in mind you need to take it steady until you have done a few miles and they have warmed up as well It's crazy how squirly my 125 scooter feels pulling out the first junction then a few miles later you can lean it right over without worrying about it.
I dropped my first big bike at slow speed and smashed the brake lever..... always take your dic lock off before pulling away! 🤣
They are slippery due to a coating of release lube which is in the mould so the newly manufactured rubber tyre can get out of the mould after solidifying. First 20 miles or so be v careful, esp in the wet..
Im the guy from ace cafe with the bmw s1000r I popped in today when I saw you. Man that means your bike was crashed when I saw you today.
Yeah bro happened the day before lol
@@Restorationclassics lool I was too busy looking at how good the wheels came out
Noooooooooooooo!!!
Those tires should’ve come with a warning
This is a myth and in your head. Tire manufacturers do not use release mold anymore. While this was true it no longer is. I've taken new tires straight on track and right to 50 plus degree lean angles.
How is it in my head and Bridgestone website says exactly the same thing? I never said anything about release molds. All new tyres must be run in and used carefully. Race tyres however are different than road tyres. But hey I will stick with the manufacturer who knows better than any of us.
@@Restorationclassics I don't use race tires on the track. Just Google are new tires slick and read the wealth of information. The release mold used to make them slick but they haven't used that in a long time. Old school thinking.