Glad you're relatively OK.
It's always better to lowside than run wide. This advice is for IF there is a next time.
Good luck!
It's always better to lowside than run wide. This advice is for IF there is a next time.
Good luck!
Crashed my GSXR 125, Need advice.
Hi, First post here so go a tad easy on me
I recently had a crash on my 125cc GSXR 2021 model in its beautiful red and black, Ive sorted out most of the major problems, changed the forks checked the frame, checked the wiring, got a new wheel on the way and sorted out the front brake,
the issue was caused by my front brake failing me as I lost traction on a corner at around 60 MPH I slammed on both brakes but ended up head first into a tree, breaking my collarbone and few ribs, I was saved by the gear,
however to avoid cost ive been fixing the bike myself, as noted above I changed the damaged parts and have new fairings on the way, Due to me taking apart the bike while I am/still recovering I can’t remember a few things and have a few questions.
1. I had a battery cover that went under my seat, I cannot for the life of me figure out how it went on and am questioning if it’s ‘important/needed’ or just a tick box.
2.Anything else on the front I should be worrying about on the bike that could cause issues.
And lastly I’m just looking for advice / Tips regarding getting my bike back to her glory, it’s causing me pain to see her like this and would love some tips to help me re fall in love with my bike.
pretty much give me some experienced biker knowledge to digest and help spruce up my bike.
I recently had a crash on my 125cc GSXR 2021 model in its beautiful red and black, Ive sorted out most of the major problems, changed the forks checked the frame, checked the wiring, got a new wheel on the way and sorted out the front brake,
the issue was caused by my front brake failing me as I lost traction on a corner at around 60 MPH I slammed on both brakes but ended up head first into a tree, breaking my collarbone and few ribs, I was saved by the gear,
however to avoid cost ive been fixing the bike myself, as noted above I changed the damaged parts and have new fairings on the way, Due to me taking apart the bike while I am/still recovering I can’t remember a few things and have a few questions.
1. I had a battery cover that went under my seat, I cannot for the life of me figure out how it went on and am questioning if it’s ‘important/needed’ or just a tick box.
2.Anything else on the front I should be worrying about on the bike that could cause issues.
And lastly I’m just looking for advice / Tips regarding getting my bike back to her glory, it’s causing me pain to see her like this and would love some tips to help me re fall in love with my bike.
pretty much give me some experienced biker knowledge to digest and help spruce up my bike.
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Kyle, Kyle, Kyle- I'm assuming you are younger and being on a '125'. Not that there's anything wrong with that! LOL
I guess What I'm saying is- I'd/we'd like to see you live a long healthy life and be and old man like me.
Some of your statement in your OP kinda confuse an old man like me and need some clarification:
" the issue was caused by my front brake failing me as I lost traction on a corner at around 60 MPH I slammed on both brakes but ended up head first into a tree, breaking my collarbone and few ribs, I was saved by the gear, "
the issue was caused by my front brake failing me- How so? A brake should never 'fail', especially on a newer bike like yours.
as I lost traction on a corner at around 60 MPH- OK, were you loosing the front, the rear, both? Tight turn? Sweeper, large radius? the 60mph- meh, that's OK unless you were in fact going too fast to make the turn proper.
I slammed on both brakes but ended up head first into a tree, breaking my collarbone and few ribs, If you were in fact down low in a corner- slamming on the rear, and somewhat the front could put you down for sure. You can actually see yourself about to slam into a tree and make adjustment as you're coming off the bike to miss the tree. Don't ask me how I know LOL
The bones will heal, glad you're kinda OK, and will be OK.
Kudos to wearing some gear! 'Dress for the slide, not the ride' ?
I'm not trying to bust your eggs here. You're going about this as if you have some good sense.
Many people have made a mistake/crash similar to this. Don't ask me how I know.
Learn from it, continue honing your riding skills slowly, learn from it. Why do some lessons hurt so bad? LOL
You have time
I guess What I'm saying is- I'd/we'd like to see you live a long healthy life and be and old man like me.
Some of your statement in your OP kinda confuse an old man like me and need some clarification:
" the issue was caused by my front brake failing me as I lost traction on a corner at around 60 MPH I slammed on both brakes but ended up head first into a tree, breaking my collarbone and few ribs, I was saved by the gear, "
the issue was caused by my front brake failing me- How so? A brake should never 'fail', especially on a newer bike like yours.
as I lost traction on a corner at around 60 MPH- OK, were you loosing the front, the rear, both? Tight turn? Sweeper, large radius? the 60mph- meh, that's OK unless you were in fact going too fast to make the turn proper.
I slammed on both brakes but ended up head first into a tree, breaking my collarbone and few ribs, If you were in fact down low in a corner- slamming on the rear, and somewhat the front could put you down for sure. You can actually see yourself about to slam into a tree and make adjustment as you're coming off the bike to miss the tree. Don't ask me how I know LOL
The bones will heal, glad you're kinda OK, and will be OK.
Kudos to wearing some gear! 'Dress for the slide, not the ride' ?
I'm not trying to bust your eggs here. You're going about this as if you have some good sense.
Many people have made a mistake/crash similar to this. Don't ask me how I know.
Learn from it, continue honing your riding skills slowly, learn from it. Why do some lessons hurt so bad? LOL
You have time
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