Twisted on the tree?

[Zepfan]

Got in a accident last night.
Car pulled in front of me making a right across my lane.
Dam near brought it to a stop but not to be.
Hit at about 5mph??
The bars are slightly tilted to the left (towards me). Right grip is away. View of throttle cable on spedo now.
I sight checked everything and all looks straight and plum.
Is there a chance the TT allowed forks to twist / shift? Looks plum ! ??
Not my fault. Of course I'll get my front Excel Woody'e Wheel rim straightened from the mexico trip on there dime. >
Stayed rubber side down w/ minor damage leading edge passanger side door ( almost unnoticeable ), Broad side hit to the car.
Rode her home 60 miles and she seemed to dive ok. On acceleration in 1 & 2 the bike wants to come up. Assuming it's just the take off w/ uneven bars.
WE ARE INVISIBLE!

 

[Don in Lodi]

Just a quicky; put the wheel/tire along side a door jam an push the bars. There is a correct way to do this, but this will get you straight again.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Glad it wasn't any worse!

^^Loosen the upper TT pinch bolts and straighten the forks. If it still isn't right, you'll have to check the tubes and insure they aren't tweaked.

Good luck.

--G

 

[Swagger]

Glad to hear that you're OK! If it's gonna be a claim on their insurance I'd drop it into a specialist to get it checked for correct alignment. Peace of mind if nothing else.

 

[Zepfan]

Pretty easy fix to re align bars.
Thanks Don. Just like I use to do for my bicycles after crashing!
Now I got to tweak it back when the adjuster shows!
Forks are strong!
Hope they will allow the rim to be straightened. That was from a monster pot hole on the Gulf roads in Mex. on the way to Belize.