Wobble and crash

kaiten · L Plate Warrior Joined: 09 Jan 2018 Karma :

This happened while riding in Georgia, between Mestia and Ushguli in the Caucasus mountains.

The wobble appeared due to worn steering bearings. As soon as I changed the bearings the symptoms disappeared.

No damage other than some scratches and a broken pannier latch. Considering the road I'd say this was very lucky.

What do you think caused it? anythig I could have done better?

https://youtu.be/UHznNiuwYZI

Full video here - https://motorcycling.to/georgia/on-the-other-side-of-the-sea
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Kawasaki Jimbo · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Oct 2015 Karma :

Momentarily lost the front on a dusty bend, grabbed front brake, went down. It's a classic. Sympathies, but I don't think worn steering head bearings were the cause.

kaiten · L Plate Warrior Joined: 09 Jan 2018 Karma :

Hey - in the screenshot you shared the brake leaver was not pulled, not even for a bit. Also, when the handlebar started moving the brake lever was not even covered, let alone braking
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weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

Two-Up too fast.

Suspension is not able to react to the road conditions.

Shit road surface.

https://youtu.be/fvsDIq3WwVA
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Musketeer · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jun 2011 Karma :

Honest reply...
You fked up, don't blame the bike.
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Bozzy. · Scooby Slapper Joined: 07 Aug 2017 Karma :

In before poor road positioning and look where you want to go.

Glad you were both ok though fella. That could have easily ended in tragedy looking at that drop.
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Clear panic when it got sketchy on the front as you are heading for a big drop, your instinct was to brake, we can all see that from here. The braking and target fixation of the big hole is probably your problem.