First crash - lowside

**Armi** · 16th August 2011, 19:56

Today I had my first crash.

Going from A to C, I slipped at about B.

Roundabout was wet. Very little damage to myself, maybe a bruise, not sure. Gear is fine. Bike went down on the same side the last owner crashed it on. I only lost my right mirror.

I was looking for new tyres to fit my FXR because it still has the original ones. 10 years old.

**crystalball** · 16th August 2011, 20:09

year the roads are real slippery at the moment. I feel like im riding like a real slowcoach around roundabouts and at intersection turns. Also have felt my rear wheel slide a little sometimes latley. Good that you came out o.k and bike was not damaged much. Take it easy and have fun on your bike ( good size for motorway lane splitting =] )

**FJRider** · 16th August 2011, 20:12

Was it snowing ... ???

**YellowDog** · 16th August 2011, 20:13

Congrats on surviving your first low side.

10 year old tyres are unsafe and need binning regardless.

Good luck..........

**blackdog** · 16th August 2011, 20:16

So you'll be paying a visit to a tyre shop tomorrow won't you.

**Armi** · 16th August 2011, 20:23

Originally Posted by blackdog

So you'll be paying a visit to a tyre shop tomorrow won't you.

Hopefully. It's difficult to find tyres in a 80/90R17 front and 100/90R17 rear.

**maggot** · 16th August 2011, 20:37

Call cycletreads and ask about Continental ContiGos to fit an FXR. Reasonably priced and do the job quite well. Had a pair on my FXR while I had it and they performed admirably!

I had my first lowside in a similar situation as yours, they're a PITA, but they happen. Good to hear the damage is minor!

**ducatilover** · 16th August 2011, 21:00

That's got to be irritating!

**Blinkwing** · 16th August 2011, 21:06

That sucks man. At least there isn't any damage to yourself and hopefully you remember to go a bit slower when the weather isn't that great.

I rode my bike today for the first time in a week and when I was going around a corner, the rear wheel started fishtailing a bit. Nothing like a scare to remind you of careful riding ...

**Mom** · 16th August 2011, 21:12

Originally Posted by Armi

Today I had my first crash.

I was looking for new tyres to fit my FXR because it still has the original ones. 10 years old.

Tyres before riding again.

Some training on slow manouvering would not go a miss either www.rscom.co.nz

I just paid for some, best investment I have ever made!

Crashing is one thing, dropping your bike due to lack of momentum is another altogether, get some learning and new tyres

**DrunkenMistake** · 16th August 2011, 21:43

Shit, I know the feeling about roundabouts, I managed it on a dry day,
Except I found the dreaded mid round about man hole cover..

Funny feeling though right?
Get this sudden urge of,
"Oh fuck yeah, gonna hit this bitch like a $2 hooker.."

To a Sudden
"Oh shit, this bitch has herpies"

Glad your ok.

**Armi** · 16th August 2011, 22:17

Originally Posted by DrunkenMistake

Shit, I know the feeling about roundabouts, I managed it on a dry day,
Except I found the dreaded mid round about man hole cover..

Funny feeling though right?
Get this sudden urge of,
"Oh fuck yeah, gonna hit this bitch like a $2 hooker.."

To a Sudden
"Oh shit, this bitch has herpies"

Glad your ok.

I wasn't even going quickly. I was nicely taking my time when BANG I'm sliding on the road

**tigertim20** · 17th August 2011, 01:40

Originally Posted by Armi

I wasn't even going quickly. I was nicely taking my time when BANG I'm sliding on the road

with shit tyres you dont have to be going fast.
few thoughts...

in winter months, the sun can trick you into thinking there is more grip than there is

ten year oldtyres suck ass

avoid steel manhole covers/ steel road grates etc

avoid painted lines

avoid tar snakes if possible.

You live you learn, new tyres, crub them in, then go rape that roundabout!!!