Rear tyre near legal limit = bike not turning at slow speed?

[Buzz]

Tyres now at 33/40 and it's handling like a new bike!!  Can't believe the difference it's made.


BUT..


I went out for a quick ride in North London, heading towards Ali Pali, and stopped at lights a good 6 ft behind a van with a metro on the back.  Suddenly it van reverses to make way for some pedestrians and [glow=red,2,300]crunch[/glow], no time to even hit the horn!  The back of the loader went straight over the front wheel, pushed me back about a foot and split the front fender into about 3 pieces...fookin' ell!!  The wheel looks fine, no rim marks but I still might get it checked out.


Anyone know if all Fenders fit all FZS 600s, I see user sd1 is breaking a '98, would this fit an '03? 


68 miles of riding and an accident already..it's not going particularly well. :b

[Dave48]

Know your enemy part 1..... Vans(often white,but not always),taxicabs esp PH drivers,pedestrians on fone/ipod/whatever. Really sorry youve had a "baptism of fire" but it could have been worse! :eek  I speak as an ex-large van/small truck driver & I promise you they have blind spots. Road positioning is so important...having said that you didnt expect him to reverse back into you. My Dad said years ago.. Always drive/ride as if theyre out to get you--he hasnt been proved wrong yet!
A sneaky traffic cop bike followed me some distance in my Sprinter van & deliberately positioned himself in my blind spot-Id already clocked him approaching. When he eventually overtook I gave him the nod/wave. I did have a "Think Bike" sticker on the back. Good luck with the front mudguard thingy..maybe get your wheel & forks checked?

[Buzz]

Yeah, looking back at what happened I was pretty daft sitting dead center.  A valuable lesson learned, always make sure you can see the idiot driver in the mirrors.


13 years cycling to work in London and not a single accident.  15 mins on a motorcycle and crunch.


Still can't find out if any fender will fit my '02 though...b*gger all spares about it seems.

[Dave48]

Post a new message..Wanted...it will be seen by more people hopefully. :rolleyes

[dolau]

The tyre forecourt air line nozzle thing- if you look on ebay or go to your local friendly bike shop they sell screw on right angle valve caps that you just use to get air in ans then take off again so as not to affect the wheel babalnce- I think they cost about £3 and you can then use any air line