[Thomas12477]

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[Six8five]

You need a brake pedal some crash bars and hand guards, the rest will be fine it’s just a KLR.
Now go have fun and don’t worry about nothing.

 

[Johntheskier]

I am trying to understand what you mean by exhaust copper washer. Other than that maybe some zip tie stitches on the lower part of your fairing to keep the crack from spreading. Take this "opportunity" to get your self some all metal foot pegs. Crash bars will be nice for the next time.

 

[banditcilik]

I am trying to understand what you mean by exhaust copper washer. Other than that maybe some zip tie stitches on the lower part of your fairing to keep the crack from spreading. Take this "opportunity" to get your self some all metal foot pegs. Crash bars will be nice for the next time.

Sounds like he was working on exhaust gasket that's not 100% related to the accident.

 

[Johntheskier]

Sounds like he was working on exhaust gasket that's not 100% related to the accident.

That make sense.

 

[a4twenty]

The paint lines can also get slick when wet, bet to try to avoid running on them during a turn, also.

add to that anything metal like manhole covers or those large steel plates they use to temporarily cover road works. they're fine with something stable and 4 wheels but to much throttle or brakes from a 2 wheeled vehicle in the rain and it's like being on ice.

 

[pdwestman]

I am trying to understand what you mean by exhaust copper washer.

The copper crush gasket in the exhaust header port. His bike probably lost Both exhaust stud Nuts & the retainer flange was just rattling around the head pipe.

 

[Thomas12477]

add to that anything metal like manhole covers or those large steel plates they use to temporarily cover road works. they're fine with something stable and 4 wheels but to much throttle or brakes from a 2 wheeled vehicle in the rain and it's like being on ice.

"Temporary pavement " allot of that around here along with cracks and bumps. Oh yea and gravel, my areas real big on sport fishing, as a result allot of boat trailers cutting corners kicking gravel into the road. One corner is real nice for the bike but there's a thick line of gravel right in the middle of the pavement. some days I felt like gunning it and staying in the clean area, but that's a horrible idea doing 60, and I have to remind myself that.

 

[Thomas12477]

The copper crush gasket in the exhaust header port. His bike probably lost Both exhaust stud Nuts & the retainer flange was just rattling around the head pipe.

Nuts are there , just pipes loose. Not the first time I've heard that.

 

[MN Willie]

Two kinds of riders: Those who have dropped their bikes, and those who will. Some of us have to do it every few years to re-learn.

I always thought is was just because Gravity SUCKS!

Disabled Joke there.... yup, I'm Broken and fall more than the average person!

Willie

 

[MN Willie]

Once you get over 50 you start thinking about if it’s really worth doing the dumber stuff you used to do, because it hurts more/longer if you aren’t “as good as you once was”😉🤣 See photos below from 1989. Me and my best friend since 1981, @charlieellis19631 doing questionable things🥴🤣 View attachment 40609
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NICE my Brother! Brings back memories.....

SEE.... not everyone needs a Plane to FLY!

Willie

 

[MN Willie]

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For what it's worth, your L.H. Plastic is NOT way worse than my, 2022 I TIPPED over with the Bars Locked (learned about the lock THEN) as I went to leave the Barber Shop parked IN FRONT OF THE WINDOW on MAIN STREET! I had less than 200 miles on it and no mods yet! FRESH & FRESHLY BROKEN!

I'm running my BROKEN Plastic on my 2022 KLR with less than 500 miles on it right now! I've got many Scars, my Bike can have one too! Stainless Steel Wire "Stitches" are COOL!

I'm VERY GLAD to hear you didn't get hurt worse! I watched a Friend go down in front of me as a young rider. He was inexperienced and did a curve wrong at less than 30mph. He ate a Sign Post and got a Compound-Fracture of his Arm. His Dad was a Pastor and NOT a Fan of Motorcycles or those that typically rode them. It was NOT FUN AT ALL when you are 18-19 years old!

I wish you all the best my Brother!

Willie

PS

One of the guys mentioned Counter steer. Here's a quick video if ya want.... Counter Steering EXPLAINED 3 Levels Of Difficulty

 

[ymracing]

Two kinds of riders: Those who have dropped their bikes, and those who will. Some of us have to do it every few years to re-learn.

EUPHEMISMS FOR CRASHING..
I'll start:

I had to lay'er down,
Took an agricultural excursion,

 

[Johntheskier]

Unanticipated rapid dismount

 

[MN Willie]

EUPHEMISMS FOR CRASHING..
I'll start:

I had to lay'er down,
Took an agricultural excursion,

Let me start by, SORRY!


Taking Worm Inventory!
Extreme Exfoliation!
Makin' unexpected payments on my Dr.'s Lake Home!
That Smarts, gonna need new parts!
Riders Ed for the Blind!
Testin' Parts for the Factory!
Testin' Parts for the Team!
Doin' it so YOU have a CHANCE!
Hey.... it ain't gonna Till itself!
Your parts pile or mine?
My Tires went WOKE, and my Traction went BROKE! 😢
Putting a Pinstripe on the BVD's
Ventilating the Riding Gear!
Lining up that new Riding Gear for next year!


Willie

 

[Thomas12477]

I seem to have found the problem. Apparently my nuts where hand tight..Along with the 3ed bolt on the other end .

 

[Thomas12477]

The copper crush gasket in the exhaust header port. His bike probably lost Both exhaust stud Nuts & the retainer flange was just rattling around the head pipe.

Yes I did.. you called it I put s new crush washer in, is there a replacement nut at my local hardware store or am I looking online ?

 

[banditcilik]

I seem to have found the problem. Apparently my nuts where hand tight.. by the last time I checked them. Along with the 3ed bolt on the other end .

Obviously. They are set up to withstand vibration for thousand miles, there's really small chance they were removed by the crash.
You can probably find the replacement at hardware store. I think it's called acorn nut or blind cap nut.

 

[Thomas12477]

Obviously. They are set up to withstand vibration for thousand miles, there's really small chance they were removed by the crash.
You can probably find the replacement at hardware store. I think it's called acorn nut or blind cap nut.

Yea last time I checked them, last year when I was having poping they where on there good.

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[Johntheskier]

Yea last time I checked them, last year when I was having poping they where on there good. ...

Those cap nuts as well as the exhaust clamp nut/bolt are places that using a torque wrench is a pretty good idea. Anti-seize is also a good idea.