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White Noise
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PostPosted: 23:43 - 19 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
a question about this pic

https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/crashbung.jpg

did the bracket bend under the strain?
seems a weak place for a crash bung to go, was it an R&G?
WN
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ratcliffe
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PostPosted: 23:46 - 19 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oops, my commiserations on binning it. Glad to hear you are OK though...
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Silver
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PostPosted: 23:48 - 19 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looking at the video again (and listening to the engine/tyres) I think it may be a case of not running wide enough. Looked like I was going to straighten up 2/3 way across the track instead of over by the rumble strip. If I'd done that the bike angle would have been shallower.

At least I'm here to learn from it Thumbs Up
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Silver
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PostPosted: 23:50 - 19 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
White Noise wrote:
did the bracket bend under the strain?
seems a weak place for a crash bung to go, was it an R&G?


The bracket has bent behind the bung. Unfortunately it's not an R&G one; it was on the bike when I got it, and although I considered replacing it, who replaces things that aren't broken? (I know, people with more foresight than me!)
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White Noise
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PostPosted: 23:54 - 19 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Silver wrote:
although I considered replacing it, who replaces things that aren't broken?


Doh! it looks from the scraps on it that the bracket bent on impact Evil or Very Mad
Hope that you are still on the mend, hows the memory coming on. have you remembered that shopping spree you promised jeanette you where going on? Laughing
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Silver
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PostPosted: 23:58 - 19 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
White Noise wrote:
Hope that you are still on the mend, hows the memory coming on. have you remembered that shopping spree you promised jeanette you where going on? Laughing


Getting more mobile, although I pulled some more muscles in my upper back today by trying to keep my lower back immobile! Rolling Eyes Still hobbling a bit, but I'm hoping to be walking (and riding!) properly for the trip to Donington for the GP on Sunday.

Shopping spree? My memory's not that bad! Wink I won £250 worth of Thomas Cook vouchers today, so that'll keep her busy for a bit...
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PostPosted: 00:03 - 20 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Silver wrote:
I won £250 worth of Thomas Cook vouchers today, so that'll keep her busy for a bit...


Was that for sending in your video to You've Been Framed? Wink
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Phoenix
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PostPosted: 00:54 - 20 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'd be a bit worried about that bung tbh. That's an engine mount point and it's bent it significantly. So what's it done to the engine where the bolt goes into it? And has the bracket smashed into the head where it's twisted.

Or is that bracket an adaptor so the bungs don't replace the engine mounting bolt?
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Silver
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PostPosted: 20:46 - 21 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Stage one of repairs complete - new gear change fitted. The bike even started!

Phoenix wrote:
I'd be a bit worried about that bung tbh. That's an engine mount point and it's bent it significantly. So what's it done to the engine where the bolt goes into it? And has the bracket smashed into the head where it's twisted.

Or is that bracket an adaptor so the bungs don't replace the engine mounting bolt?


Just removed that bung and had a look. It was actually mounted on a bracket that jutted forwards from the ideal mount. I guess this stops you needing the drill the fairing. I thought all GSXRs had the mount out in the open (and in fact, it is on the other side of the bike) but obviously not. I'll be ordering some R&G bungs and drilling the hole - I want the protection of it being mounted securely!
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PostPosted: 21:00 - 21 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Shit mate, that looked nasty. Glad you are ok(ish Wink )

That the first highside you've had?

Bike doesn't look too bad though Thumbs Up

(Mental note to self : Sort your lazy arse out and get some crash bungs)

WN, I know it's a bit late, ok? Mr. Green
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White Noise
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PostPosted: 09:42 - 22 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Joe wrote:
WN, I know it's a bit late, ok? Mr. Green


Doh! Shhh!
well you have given me the insperation to get them the day after i hopefully get my new bike Laughing
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PostPosted: 20:47 - 25 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just got the track photgrapher pictures back today, and guess what? He got some of my tumble Thumbs Up Laughing
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White Noise
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PostPosted: 21:04 - 25 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
sorry but Laughing
tuck, drop and roll!
bet you are happy to see it from another angle!
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PostPosted: 21:07 - 25 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
White Noise wrote:
bet you are happy to see it from another angle!


Just wierd seeing it, but I'm glad I have the pictures/video otherwise I'd be none the wiser! Also struggling to work out rockingham3.jpg since I actually ended up on my side, further away from the bike and facing it. I must have tried to sit up carried on rolling and the bike span away... Confused
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Dracan
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PostPosted: 22:05 - 25 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jesus mate. Glad to see that you're okay! Good job you had the crash bungs! Got mine fitted the other week Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 01:44 - 26 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
i know its no consolation, but taht last pic is quite comic. Something to look back on and chuckle at. Sorry to hear of your accident and good luck with those repairs!!
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