Rear end slideout Q

keokai · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Karma :

HI Guys,

As my riding has improved (and my confidence for that matter Very Happy

) I decided to open up my RS 125 and find out what It can do. However as I got into the red (in 5th) the back end felt as if it wanted to slide out : . I know that it was a bit windy yesterday (and with the experience of my rear sliding out from under me I definately contributed to the wind if ya know what I mean Wink

), but nothing that I would constribute to that.

I would like to hear your comments/advice on the matter and not on what type of bycycle clips and rubber pants I should get in case it happens again Laughing

Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

You mean round corners etc or on straights?

On straights then its either the wind, or something unnervingly mechancially screwy. Especially when overtaking things/building/hedges/shelter wind can come from funny angles for very short times.

On corners maybe your tyres need replacing, maybe the road is a bit slippy/wet, maybe you just opened it up a little too much?
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Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

sounds like u need to fit a powerband
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keokai · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Karma :

It was windy Ilike I said and occured on a long corner for that matter, and there was a hedgeline. I never thought that could effect the handling. I don't think its the tyes as there fairly new (Bridgestone's)

keokai · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Karma :

I already have a powerband Sad

do you mean I should have it check out or replaced

garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Checked your tyre pressures recently?
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Sephiroth · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

Oh I think it was, Joe!

0ddball · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

I'd definately get it checked out. Sounds like a torn powerband to me too.

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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

You should never repair a powerband - always replace it. When they go they go with a bang.

keokai · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Karma :

Sorry for my ignorance guys, but as I've indicated, I'm new to bikes and have a long way to go as I am sure you've all been there. So could you please explaine the 'powerband' matter as I really dont understand ..... sorry Sad

keokai · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Karma :

Thanks for the explaination Joe, the lights just come on Laughing

Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

The old ones are always the best Very Happy

I have actually been told in the past, in all seriousness, by a lad on a motocrosser that he had "bolted a new powerband on the side" Very Happy

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h00dwink · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 May 2006 Karma :

a lot of factors can affect sliding whilst going round a corner/bend-
*broken/breaking power band
*leaning over too far for the amount of throttle you're putting on
*going in too fast
*trail breaking too hard
*wet/moist ground
*painted surface (white lines etc...)
*drain cover
*loose gravel
*wind
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I reckon you might be leaking something over the back tyre, or your clutch is slipping and you *think* the back end is spinning.

I don't know many big bikes that can spin up the rear in fifth, let alone a 125...
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