Just crashed for the first time

HondaCG125 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

Doing about 25 round a bend when the back wheel went and down I went. Bike took a few cosmetc scratches and bumps as did I. Confused

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

As long as you are alright mate everything is fixable. It's all part of the learning process. Wink

GSXReater · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

Sorry to hear and glad your ok. Be careful everyone!

HondaCG125 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

It was kinda a strange crash too, i put it down to slippery surface and crap tyres.

What sort of tyres do people recommend for a honda CG?

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Scotsman37 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Karma :

You can buy Continental, etc. , just about any of the good brand names that give you better grip for cornering. You do have to take it easy at first with newly fitted tyres because you have to get the shine off them before you really can corner with them.... Twisted Evil

Continental tyres for example;

Honda CG 125 >'84 CG 125
Front

2.75 - 18 ContiCity CC 1 48 P TT

Rear

3.00 - 17 ContiCity CC 1 50 P TT 1.70 / 2.10 C18 / D17

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Honda CG 125 '85> JC 18 / JC 27

Front

2.75 - 18 ContiCity CC 1 48 P TT

Rear

3.00 - 18 ContiCity CC 1 52 P TT 1.70 / 2.10 C18 / D18

BlueNinja · Trackday Trickster Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Karma :

arghhh 25mph is fast for a crash Sad

glad your alright... I have seen people come off much worse then that at 15mph.

Hope your alright, get checked over if in doubt! Smile

HondaCG125 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

I have a good record of surviving silliy accidents, as I have never (touch wood) broken, strained or sprained anything ever. And when you consider im a snowboard/skier and now a biker thats good going Razz

El_Bandido · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

I was following him. It was really bizarre. he was taking it real easy around a sharpish corner and the back tyre just went out from under him.

We had a look at where he came off and it was dry, no diesel or anything and the rear wheel was still turning when he stopped so it wasnt as if the rear tyre locked up Shocked

I have added a picture of the comedy 70's tyres Embarassed

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Unlucky mate, these things happen as long as you and bike are alright. Thumbs Up

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GSXReater · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

Not only tyres types to look at but throttle and clutch control and heat in the tyres is needed in slippery conditions.

El_Bandido · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

I think his clutch and throttle control were fine but the tyres would have been stone cold though.

NY_Sniper · Trackday Trickster Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Karma :

lol ul sucks falling off i did it doing 40 i was fine the bike well the less said the better, it hit a lamppost and i hit it lol was quite funny after i calmed down and stopped kicking the cr@p out ot the bike lol
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