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Posted: 19:55 - 18 Mar 2024 Post subject: Hit a car, steering issue, front impact caused problem |
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I've just been unfortunate enough to hit a car, totally not my fault, I was wiped out by a driver who pulled out to U-turn or turn right. Driver was apologetic, cosmetic damage only to my bike (a scooter) no injuries, so (and mainly for my own reasons) we'll "Likely" avoid the insurance route. The only problem I have now, which I can't live with, until repaired is that I noticed a wobble from the front end when you take your weight off the bars, theres some fore/aft movement of the front forks by maybe 1/4" at the bottom when you pull on them when the bike is on the centre stand.
The solution to this is obviously to take it to the bike shop, get them to visually inspect it, to test ride the bike etc
however, from anyone's experience, can a front impact 'Loosen' the head, which needs nipping up again, or it's possible to attempt to tighten it up, and it not successful, then disassemble and rebuild as required ?
Just wondered if anyone has experienced this, found that it was an easy fix or not ?
as ever, I've probably answered my own question, but I appreciate it if anyone have dealt with something similar
thanks |
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Well, the bike is a Chinese Super Soco CPX Electric, if I'm honest, it's not a bad thing (if you like off stuff) I just have strange taste. I've ridden all sorts over the years, but these days prefer small capacity stuff these days for local riding.
I've just got too many vehicles on separate policies, I would just prefer not to have the non-fault "been involved in an accident" * on my record when my bike doesn't have a great deal of value left, and may be a straightforward repair. If it's not a straightforward repair, I'll know within days, and will just be honest with the insurance company as to what's happened
* I have a friend in motor insurance, who's agreed, and can see my point, but I have 3 vans, 2 cars, 2 bikes, and a motorhome, on mostly separate policies. I'd rather save myself the trouble and see if my headstock is just in need of some TLC |
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Posted: 17:59 - 19 Mar 2024 Post subject: Re: Hit a car, steering issue, front impact caused problem |
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Paul2129 wrote: | I've just been unfortunate enough to hit a car, totally not my fault, I was wiped out by a driver who pulled out to U-turn or turn right. Driver was apologetic, cosmetic damage only to my bike (a scooter) no injuries, so (and mainly for my own reasons) we'll "Likely" avoid the insurance route. The only problem I have now, which I can't live with, until repaired is that I noticed a wobble from the front end when you take your weight off the bars, theres some fore/aft movement of the front forks by maybe 1/4" at the bottom when you pull on them when the bike is on the centre stand.
The solution to this is obviously to take it to the bike shop, get them to visually inspect it, to test ride the bike etc
however, from anyone's experience, can a front impact 'Loosen' the head, which needs nipping up again, or it's possible to attempt to tighten it up, and it not successful, then disassemble and rebuild as required ?
Just wondered if anyone has experienced this, found that it was an easy fix or not ?
as ever, I've probably answered my own question, but I appreciate it if anyone have dealt with something similar
thanks |
Forks are bent.
That throws the Geometry of the frame out. Changes the castor angle of the front wheel. So you get wobble at low speed. Tank slapper at higher speed.
You need to check the frame alignment and centres.
It may even have a crack that will fail when you don't expect it to fail. Which means anytime.
Bike Garage or buy new forks and fit yourself. ____________________ Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN. |
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Posted: 20:52 - 24 Mar 2024 Post subject: |
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thanks for your reply, agreed, I thought it was the right thing. not found a rim yet though |
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