Initiation to the Crash Club

[2006FJR]

Glad you are ok Keith. Bike is replaceable.

+1

I know after reading this I am going to check my insurance coverage.

 

[Dan23]

Bad as your muffler looks, try usung a small fine file and progressively finer abrasives, then metal polish.

 

[05fjrBluedevil]

SOrry about your FJR Keith, but glad you seem to be okay...

hope it works out for your and the bike is okay with repairs...

 

[OrangevaleFJR]

Sorry man..

 

[fossilrider]

Sorry about the fall. This fellow on ebay has several body parts that look like from an 03 including the nose.

https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-03-fjr...1QQcmdZViewItem

john

 

[BugR]

You know you should plan this for the end of the riding season not the beginning.

Glad to see you are okay.

Chris

 

[bmwhd]

Sorry to read this. Glad you're OK.

Situations like you described are one of the reasons I always ride with my GPS. A quick glance before a pass can help spot those surprise curves.

 

[EXPDSGT]

Sorry about the fall. This fellow on ebay has several body parts that look like from an 03 including the nose.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-03-fjr...1QQcmdZViewItem

john

Yea he has a lot of "FEARING" parts .(LOL)

 

[Hot Wheels]

Sorry about the accident - gald you are ok.

 

[rogdeb]

SOrry about your FJR Keith, but glad you seem to be okay...

hope it works out for your and the bike is okay with repairs...

+ 1 ----------- BTDT and it does suck.

 

[Sherman]

If it costs 5k to fix and you could only get 8k if you sell it, maybe just part it out and buy another one.

But you gotta do the cost analysis, and figure how much is your time worth...

Then what is it worth after fixed? Will the title be salvage?

Just thinking out loud.

Glad your OK, good luck.

Bruce

 

[slapnpop]

From what I can see, you definitely need new front and rear subframes.

How can you tell in the photo that the rear is bent? I couldn't tell if it was the subframe too, or just the exhaust/bracket.

 

[skyway]

From what I can see, you definitely need new front and rear subframes.

How can you tell in the photo that the rear is bent? I couldn't tell if it was the subframe too, or just the exhaust/bracket.

Looking at where the rear fender is in relation to the rear wheel, I think the subframe looks tweaked at least an inch to the right. Could be the camera angle also?

 

[keithaba]

It is shifted about an inch over from the impact on the can. I dropped it off at my mechanic today to check the frame, engine mounts, and pull all the plastic to see what else it's going to need. Looking at it quickly, he said he could probably straighten the rear back. I still don't know if even that needs to be replaced immediately. I rode it on the highway today to get it to the mechanic and gradually worked up the speed to see how stable the ride was. Up to 70 mph, and no wobble, no pulling to one direction, all and all, it felt about the same, other than the fact that there was no windheild. Felt like I was back on the 919 for a little.

Once he gets an idea of what needs to be done mechanically to make the bike at least safe I will then start to evaluate if it will be worth it to fix or not.

I think if it is going to cost over 4000, I'm not even going to bother. I'd rather put that towards a downpayment on a used or new but discounted 06 (although I like cerulean silver much better, and no I don't want an AE).

If it checks out mechanically and I can just repair the front end, I might keep it. If not, I most likely will part it out. It just seems crazy to part it out if it runs fine the way it is (although it's hella ugly!).

Should have the verdict back on Monday.

Thanks for all the concerns and advice. This incident will not end my riding career, but I certainly did learn a few lessons.

 

[git-r-dan]

It's so great you're OK and hope the delayed reaction soreness hasn't crept up too bad. Man, those pics of the damage are sure tough to look at. Good luck on the rebuild and hope your fjr locals pitch in some help.

 

[SkooterG]

From what I can see, you definitely need new front and rear subframes.

How can you tell in the photo that the rear is bent? I couldn't tell if it was the subframe too, or just the exhaust/bracket.

Looking at where the rear fender is in relation to the rear wheel, I think the subframe looks tweaked at least an inch to the right. Could be the camera angle also?

+1

The fender/tire relative position tells all. That ain't camera angle. Also, you can see that the left exhaust is too close, and the right one too far. Unfortunately, I am much too well versed in looking for this ****.

I have a problem with my current repairs. On the right side, the swingarm is hitting the exhaust. Obviously something is bent, but I have not yet definitely isolated the part(s) that need replacing. It might be the hanger - the aluminum piece that the peg, exhuast, and saddlebag attach to. What I am afraid of is that it si the tab on the rear subframe where that hanger piece mounts that is actually bent. Everything else about the rear subframe looks fine.

 

[slapnpop]

What I am afraid of is that it si the tab on the rear subframe where that hanger piece mounts that is actually bent. Everything else about the rear subframe looks fine.

That's the case, but you can *carefully* bend it back using the bracket if you remove the exhaust.

Don't ask me how I know this...

I had originally chalked the picture of the rear up to camera angle, but looking at the swingarm puts things into perspective.

 

[TruWrecks]

With the rear angle in that shot I'd want to make sure the swing arm is straight. The rear axle should be parallel to the crank shaft. It's a tough bugger, but it can still be bent if it gets hit just right.

 

[keithaba]

With the rear angle in that shot I'd want to make sure the swing arm is straight. The rear axle should be parallel to the crank shaft. It's a tough bugger, but it can still be bent if it gets hit just right.

If the swing arm was bent wouldn't it ride kinda funny?

 

[roadrash]

Man thats got to hurt. Bummer