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CAUTION: PLEASE READ, I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE!

BallsR-Not4Sale

06-26-2002, 08:15 PM

O.K. I am a motorcycle mechanic, and I always check my stuff and keep a close eye on the bike. Last weekend we were tearing around pulling standups. We end up going down the interstate. I'm rolling about 75-80 mph.....drop it into second......stand-up and twist the throttle at the same time.....the bike comes up.....next thing I know the footpeg on the left side falls off(bolt vibrated out?)as my ass hits the seat I close the throttle and bring it down to a small tankslapper. Keep it under control.....thank you Lord! WTF? What just happened? I'm going home! That was a close call! Oh, and another thing.....I tried a no footed, one-handed endo. Didn't work out so well. Next thing I know my chest is up on the windshield, but at least I didn't drop the bike. Just be careful guys.....I want to meet some of you guys someday! LATERS.....:cool:

WETPAVEMENT

06-26-2002, 09:35 PM

how much do you wiegh??? I've found that if I don't replace those bolts every six months or so, they will bend then snap. I've had the left snap while in a wheelie and the right snap in an endo......... it is scary but I've saved em, each time..........

R1RIDER

06-26-2002, 09:39 PM

wetpavement how much do you weigh?

BallsR-Not4Sale

06-27-2002, 01:38 AM

WET, I weigh more than you...(i'm not tellin':lol )....but I think the bolt vibrated out because right before that my shifter was acting up. I did not relate the two until afterwards, thinking about it. But I will guarantee you I will check them from now on. Many friends have been telling me how glad they were that I saved it. Just thought everbody might want to check them. Later

Swedie

06-27-2002, 01:51 AM

lucky bastard. I saw some video of something like that .. if I see it..I'll post it.

r1emperor

06-27-2002, 01:52 AM

What happens is that the bolt vibrates out a little and then your weight bends the bolt until it snaps. Had this happen to couple of friends.

EarlThePearl

06-27-2002, 10:02 AM

Geez, never would have thought. I'll be sure to check mine. Many thanks for the heads up everyone.

FireFighter

06-29-2002, 09:28 AM

Ever heard of LocTite? :lol

BallsR-Not4Sale

06-29-2002, 09:51 AM

Uhhmmmm, yeah. I use it everyday. It was loctite'd from the factory. Loctite is no guarantee that it will stay tight. But thanks for asking!:lol

Y2KRedR1

06-30-2002, 10:40 AM

Hey folks, this is a common problem for stunters. It's happened to me & I've witnessed it happening to other stunters. If you do stoppies, wheelies, etc., it will likely happen to you too, eventually. Before every ride, I check the following things: Tire pressure Chain tension Rear tire position Foot peg bolts (all of 'em, whether stock or aftermarket rearsets) Clip-on bolts Tripletree bearing slack These checks take only a few seconds & could mean the difference between a fun ride or a hospital visit. Ride safe...


R1-Forum.Com > Technique, Racing and Stunt Discussion > Stunters Corner > CAUTION: PLEASE READ, I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE! PDA CAUTION: PLEASE READ, I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE! BallsR-Not4Sale 06-26-2002, 08:15 PM O.K. I am a motorcycle mechanic, and I always check my stuff and keep a close eye on the bike. Last weekend we were tearing around pulling standups. We end up going down the interstate. I'm rolling about 75-80 mph.....drop it into second......stand-up and twist the throttle at the same time.....the bike comes up.....next thing I know the footpeg on the left side falls off(bolt vibrated out?)as my ass hits the seat I close the throttle and bring it down to a small tankslapper. Keep it under control.....thank you Lord! WTF? What just happened? I'm going home! That was a close call! Oh, and another thing.....I tried a no footed, one-handed endo. Didn't work out so well. Next thing I know my chest is up on the windshield, but at least I didn't drop the bike. Just be careful guys.....I want to meet some of you guys someday! LATERS.....:cool: WETPAVEMENT 06-26-2002, 09:35 PM how much do you wiegh??? I've found that if I don't replace those bolts every six months or so, they will bend then snap. I've had the left snap while in a wheelie and the right snap in an endo......... it is scary but I've saved em, each time.......... R1RIDER 06-26-2002, 09:39 PM wetpavement how much do you weigh? BallsR-Not4Sale 06-27-2002, 01:38 AM WET, I weigh more than you...(i'm not tellin':lol )....but I think the bolt vibrated out because right before that my shifter was acting up. I did not relate the two until afterwards, thinking about it. But I will guarantee you I will check them from now on. Many friends have been telling me how glad they were that I saved it. Just thought everbody might want to check them. Later Swedie 06-27-2002, 01:51 AM lucky bastard. I saw some video of something like that .. if I see it..I'll post it. r1emperor 06-27-2002, 01:52 AM What happens is that the bolt vibrates out a little and then your weight bends the bolt until it snaps. Had this happen to couple of friends. EarlThePearl 06-27-2002, 10:02 AM Geez, never would have thought. I'll be sure to check mine. Many thanks for the heads up everyone. FireFighter 06-29-2002, 09:28 AM Ever heard of LocTite? :lol BallsR-Not4Sale 06-29-2002, 09:51 AM Uhhmmmm, yeah. I use it everyday. It was loctite'd from the factory. Loctite is no guarantee that it will stay tight. But thanks for asking!:lol Y2KRedR1 06-30-2002, 10:40 AM Hey folks, this is a common problem for stunters. It's happened to me & I've witnessed it happening to other stunters. If you do stoppies, wheelies, etc., it will likely happen to you too, eventually. Before every ride, I check the following things: Tire pressure Chain tension Rear tire position Foot peg bolts (all of 'em, whether stock or aftermarket rearsets) Clip-on bolts Tripletree bearing slack These checks take only a few seconds & could mean the difference between a fun ride or a hospital visit. Ride safe...