Fell into one of these on my new Street Triple...

Chilli42 · 09-19-2017, 11:52 PM

Was out for a Sunday ride and on a busy stretch of road back home I rode straight into/over a sunken manhole cover. The photo isn’t the same one but looks pretty much like it. It was probably a bit deeper but had perfectly smooth curved edges, not like a reg pothole.

I was going about 50mph and saw it too late to steer out the way so braved myself (all 150lbs) and raised my of the seat. It wasn’t as bad as I thought, definatly a hard bump/thud but was quite stable and didn’t actually feel as scary as I thought in that split second. On other bikes I would have been holding on for dear life!

I didn’t hear any bang like the suspension bottoming out (at least I.dont think so) and the wheel and tires look fine and no oil coming from the front fork.

Do you think I would need to take it in for a check over or could have possible damaged anything that I can see or feel? Or tell me if I’m being paranoid

my other bikes have been basic and l haven’t been a highly tuned machine like this.

How do you add a photo on here?

Chilli42 · 09-19-2017, 11:59 PM

Got photo to post

Bevo · 09-20-2017, 04:39 AM

I wouldn't worry about it.

bumblebee · 09-20-2017, 05:00 AM

Nothing bent?
No odd handling?
No oil leaks?

Probably fine. Pay attention for a little while to see if there's been any change and then, if everything seems ok, I wouldn't be concerned.
That's what suspension is for.

green600 · 09-20-2017, 07:39 AM

Houston streets can be a I try and ride as close to the line and far enough back to be ready for whatever fell out of the work truck or huge pot hole.

chuckjl · 09-20-2017, 08:34 PM

Check the torque among the engine cover bolts

Bevo · 09-21-2017, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckjl

Check the torque among the engine cover bolts

At least once a week

Chilli42 · 09-21-2017, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumblebee

Nothing bent?

No odd handling?

No oil leaks?

Probably fine. Pay attention for a little while to see if there's been any change and then, if everything seems ok, I wouldn't be concerned.

That's what suspension is for.

I was more worried about any fork damage. If the wheel mans tire is okay can I assume the fork is okay too?

William Wolfen · 09-21-2017, 07:14 PM

That doesn't look too bad. I've got a few near me and and rather accustomed to then. Glad the bike's ok.

09-19-2017, 11:52 PM	#1
Chilli42 Member Join Date: May 2017 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 17	Fell into one of these on my new Street Triple... Was out for a Sunday ride and on a busy stretch of road back home I rode straight into/over a sunken manhole cover. The photo isn’t the same one but looks pretty much like it. It was probably a bit deeper but had perfectly smooth curved edges, not like a reg pothole. I was going about 50mph and saw it too late to steer out the way so braved myself (all 150lbs) and raised my of the seat. It wasn’t as bad as I thought, definatly a hard bump/thud but was quite stable and didn’t actually feel as scary as I thought in that split second. On other bikes I would have been holding on for dear life! I didn’t hear any bang like the suspension bottoming out (at least I.dont think so) and the wheel and tires look fine and no oil coming from the front fork. Do you think I would need to take it in for a check over or could have possible damaged anything that I can see or feel? Or tell me if I’m being paranoid my other bikes have been basic and l haven’t been a highly tuned machine like this. How do you add a photo on here?

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09-20-2017, 07:39 AM	#5
green600 BYE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 77045 Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 20,984 Experience: 1-3 months Trackdays: 1	Houston streets can be a I try and ride as close to the line and far enough back to be ready for whatever fell out of the work truck or huge pot hole.
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09-19-2017, 11:59 PM	#2
Chilli42 Member Join Date: May 2017 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 17	Got photo to post

09-21-2017, 07:14 PM	#9
William Wolfen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 280 Experience: 2 years Trackdays: 1	That doesn't look too bad. I've got a few near me and and rather accustomed to then. Glad the bike's ok.