... will have to try and source a generator cover which will definitely be the hard part
Quote from: nick crisp on 03 August 2013, 02:31:10 pmWonder if you might get a claim out of whoever's responsible for road maintenance where it happened? After all, they don't need to know you were distracted at the time?!If forks just need realignment, then probably as you said - loosen off, or just give it a judicious wrench through the front wheel, realign. But if they're actually bent, they'll need proper re-straightening, which should be ok as long as it's not so bad that they've creased. Take a good look where they go into the yokes, common place for this to happen.Cam cap holed? Did it lose any oil?I could try, I suppose. The road (a back road) has been marked for repair, but hasn't been done yet. I don't want a long legal battle for a relatively small repair job. As for the cam cap, it's the round, aluminium cap that makes the rocker cover look prettier - nothing structural. Doesn't look creased anywhere, but looks like both are leaning right slightly, so praying it isn't the headstock.
Wonder if you might get a claim out of whoever's responsible for road maintenance where it happened? After all, they don't need to know you were distracted at the time?!If forks just need realignment, then probably as you said - loosen off, or just give it a judicious wrench through the front wheel, realign. But if they're actually bent, they'll need proper re-straightening, which should be ok as long as it's not so bad that they've creased. Take a good look where they go into the yokes, common place for this to happen.Cam cap holed? Did it lose any oil?
Thanks bozboz, appreciate it!The only thing I think I'm concerned about is the central bracket that holds the front fairing. It was twisted quite badly so I'm uncertain as to how much damage has been caused to it until I manage to rip off the current fairing and inspect. Luckily I have some spare front forks and a new front fairing already, will have to try and source a generator cover which will definitely be the hard part
Glad you're all ok. You'd never have kept up with us anyway
ANOTHER CRASH TODAY !!! Arthur dropped his bike but was ok to continue the ride. Top man. Quite an eventful ride today. Stopped by police again for a free bikesafe burger. 25 min held up. Then 15 min later dimitris got stopped for dirty number plate. Anuvver 10min wasted and then 20 min later arthur dropped his bike on a very tricky corner. So we didnt make it to royston.....BUT.... As the royston mob had waited long unuff they started on there way to finchinfield and passed us on the royston/saffren walden road when we were tryin to sort arturs bike after his drop. Waves and foccer salutes were echanged and guess what? THEY DIDNT STOP!!!! Just carried on with their ride and after us drivin up there to meet them. WTF!! Very unfoccerly behaviour. Shame on u. But they did pull up at high beech just after u guys left so dont worry lofo's as they were duly told off. Bad foccer juju eddie. Neenaaaneeenaaneeenaaa
I swear you guys plan these for weekends when I'm busy Anyone up for a ride out today/tomorrow/this week?
As for the cam cap, it's the round, aluminium cap that makes the rocker cover look prettier - nothing structural.
Went out for a bit with Mr Exupnut this afternoon, quick run up to Safron Waldon then swapped bikes for the way back. Nice roads, not much traffic and good weather so it was a good run Quote from: ChristoT on 03 August 2013, 02:38:12 pmAs for the cam cap, it's the round, aluminium cap that makes the rocker cover look prettier - nothing structural. I've got some of these if you need any, they'd need painting though.
Missed all of this as been offline ages due to moving house! Bloody hell hope you're all alright! If you still need a generator cover Deadeye pm me as I have a spare.
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