Lowsider...

Snorty · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Karma :

So I had a lowsider...

Don't know what caused it... maybe my lean angle was too steep.

Just felt the thing slip from under me, it's only a TZR with 100/90s on the back (cougar economy tyres too). Chain was off when I picked myself up, not sure if this was before or after though.

Won't be leaning like that again!!!

Only damage to bike is scrape on handlebars and gear selector, though I've got a bit of a scrape on my knee... last time I wear jeans lol, even if I'm only nipping to the shop (as I was).

Snorty · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Karma :

Not really much of an injury but pics of knee:

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

If the chain was off chances are it was far too slack, it may have jumped off and caused the crash did it go from the front or the back, normally lowsides you lose the front first. Don't buy shit tyres, especially if you want to try to ride the bike fast. The best money you can spend to improve performance on your bike is a decent set of rubber.
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What do you meen its " only " a Tzr , their legendery Sad

Snorty · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Karma :

Yeah the chain had just started (that day) rattling against the swingarm, which is when I usually tighten it, but didn't have my tools with me.

Think I'll just take it easy around the corners from now on... the money spent on some new tyres will be better spent on my DAS, I reckon.

Not sure which tyre went first, I was doing about 25 (corner is quite sharp) and I just remember feeling like I'm leant quite far, then it just went.

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Snorty · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Karma :

By a fatter rear tyre I was meaning a bigger bike (once I can afford my DAS!) for now I'll just leave it as is and ride it slower. I saw a TZR with a 110 on the back and the chain was chewing it up, I wouldn't fancy that!

I wanted a set of Pirellis (like it had when I bought it) but they didn't do a matching pair for the 90/90 16 front and 100/90 18 back.

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Acemastr · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Karma :

I'm assuming you had trackies/jeans on? I also assume you've have gear on next time?

Sounds like poor (read: Shit) bike maintenence caused you to crash, take care of it!
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Moo. · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jan 2009 Karma :

Dried blood goes brown sometimes, i'd definatley get better tyres, if a bike i buy have rubbish nylons on it, i always buy better Very Happy

if your bikes a shitter (like mine) atleast make sure the tyres arnt Wink

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lihp · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

You don't need markers to tighten chain, ensure you tighten each side equal amounts and alignment won't change.