gunslinger_006
Well-Known Member
Attempted a tight standing uturn on a twisting section of hill. The road was an annoying combo of loose round gravel over extremely dry hardpack. When i crested the rut in the middle of the track, my bike dipped downhill and i knew i wasnt going to be able to dab save it, its not a yz250.
Let the bike roll over (as if i had a choice), clearing my inside foot out of instinct. I rolled off the bike. The lean switch killed the motor.
I have a 225lb deadlift (which sucks compared to where i used to be) and lifting this bike was super easy. I tested that when i got the bike but that was years ago.
No damage! Just a little scrape on the corner of my pannier.
On the ride home i noticed my forks were twisted, which was absolutely my fault for lifting the bike like it was the goddamn crossfit games.
When i got home i loosened the top triples, cranked the bars back and forth and re torqued it all back to spec. Rides straight as an arrow again.
Sorry for no pics, i was embarrassed and just tried to get the bike back rolling as soon as possible.
Tldr: Givi crash bars did their job and took zero damage or deformation. Oem panniers are pretty damn tough!
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Let the bike roll over (as if i had a choice), clearing my inside foot out of instinct. I rolled off the bike. The lean switch killed the motor.
I have a 225lb deadlift (which sucks compared to where i used to be) and lifting this bike was super easy. I tested that when i got the bike but that was years ago.
No damage! Just a little scrape on the corner of my pannier.
On the ride home i noticed my forks were twisted, which was absolutely my fault for lifting the bike like it was the goddamn crossfit games.
When i got home i loosened the top triples, cranked the bars back and forth and re torqued it all back to spec. Rides straight as an arrow again.
Sorry for no pics, i was embarrassed and just tried to get the bike back rolling as soon as possible.
Tldr: Givi crash bars did their job and took zero damage or deformation. Oem panniers are pretty damn tough!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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