Touratech Crash Test

[tcbezza]

After nearly 2 years I managed to drop my Tiger today doing about 15 mph entering a big roundabout. It had been raining hard but everything up to that point had been good grip with plenty of feel. For some reason, probably oil on the road as soon as I started to lean into the corner the front end just washed out and we both slide 20 yards down the road into the curb.

The Touratech engine bars definitely earned their keep, the upright on the right hand bar has some heavy scruffs in it  and the bar end is lightly marked but the real surprise is the amount of metal ground off the end of the right hand fork below the axle. Most of the shaping has gone and it now has a chamfered finished to it. I think it will clean up to at least look smooth.

Anyway my question relates to the rear brake level which seems to be slightly bent. Does anybody know if I stand a chance of straightening this out or will it break as soon as I put pressure on it???

Trevor

[Bruincounselor]

Anyway my question relates to the rear brake level which seems to be slightly bent. Does anybody know if I stand a chance of straightening this out or will it break as soon as I put pressure on it???

Trevor

When I got my Girly the brake pedal mounting bolt was bent. I think it was less than $10 to replace.

[iansoady]

As BC says the pivot bolt will probably have bent - mine did in a 0mph drop. It's worth checking as if it is bent it can hold the back brake on slightly causing overheating etc.

The bolt is made out of very soft material.

[tcbezza]

Thanks for the responses.

You are correct, as soon as you start to unscrew the pivot bolt your can see the rear brake level moving in and out as the bolt turns. I have one on order to collect Saturday.

Trevor

[blacktiger]

Thanks for the responses.

You are correct, as soon as you start to unscrew the pivot bolt your can see the rear brake level moving in and out as the bolt turns.
Trevor

You're lucky. When I crashed that side the bolt snapped off. Meaning I had no rear brake for the rest of the ride. Which was, in fact, over 1000 miles.
In answer to your original question. Yes, you can straighten the pedal using a little heat. Tip....take the rubber toe thing off first.