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CYLax · 06-08-2007, 10:50 PM

I had to run down to the auto parts store to grab some high temp grease and a couple other small things so I decided to jump on the bike...figured the would be a good time to scrub my BRAND NEW 2CT's in a little and cycle the BRAND NEW oil I just had run through a little...plus it was a gorgeous evening.

Well... I make it to the parts store, run to target, and I'm on my way home...accelerate the bike up to right around 45mph...all of a sudden from the rear end I hear <squeek, squeek, squeek, CLANK!> , the rear tire locks up, bike shuts off and I'm all of a sudden in a 45mph skid. Thanks to plenty of experience (and honestly time on a mountain bike), I was able to keep my balance and hold the bike steady until I got it stopped. Talk about Mr. Toad's wild ride. Well, I'm now in the middle of my lane, the rear wheel is completely frozen the bike is immobile and there's traffic en route. I solicited some help from a couple passersby of the moment and had them hold the handle bars steady while I lifted the rear end and we got the bike over to the side of the road where I could start diagnosing.

Long story short, I ended up having to call a tow truck to get the bike back to the garage and start diagnosing the problem. As of right now I'm 99% sure I have a frozen wheel bearing. (psst...kevinwilly, you have a PM).

I spose since I had a pucker moment, SBN law requires me to give some level of advice. There's not substitute for time and experience on a motorcycle. This didn't happen because I ride a litre bike, and I didn't save myself from a wreck because I'm a MotoGP racer (which I'm very much not). I kept my bike up and myself and others around me safe because I properly learned how to ride a motorcycle, I took a lot of time learning and understand how my bike works, and I continue to practice the fundamentals of riding every opportunity I have. I repeat my previous statement...regardless of what you ride, there is no substitute for time and experience on a motorcycle.

...now that all that is off my chest, I'm gonna go back to being pissed off and drinking myself stupid all the while trying to figure out how to get a frozen wheel bearing off.

On that note, I apologize for poor grammar and misspelling, I'm half crocked (thanks Stealthy1) and still in a bad mood.

06-08-2007, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
CYLax Venomous Duck Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 2,751 Casino Cash: $44157 Sportbike: 2002 Triumph Daytona 955i CE, 2001 GSXR 600 (track) Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Tonight's Pucker Moment I had to run down to the auto parts store to grab some high temp grease and a couple other small things so I decided to jump on the bike...figured the would be a good time to scrub my BRAND NEW 2CT's in a little and cycle the BRAND NEW oil I just had run through a little...plus it was a gorgeous evening. Well... I make it to the parts store, run to target, and I'm on my way home...accelerate the bike up to right around 45mph...all of a sudden from the rear end I hear <squeek, squeek, squeek, CLANK!> , the rear tire locks up, bike shuts off and I'm all of a sudden in a 45mph skid. Thanks to plenty of experience (and honestly time on a mountain bike), I was able to keep my balance and hold the bike steady until I got it stopped. Talk about Mr. Toad's wild ride. Well, I'm now in the middle of my lane, the rear wheel is completely frozen the bike is immobile and there's traffic en route. I solicited some help from a couple passersby of the moment and had them hold the handle bars steady while I lifted the rear end and we got the bike over to the side of the road where I could start diagnosing. Long story short, I ended up having to call a tow truck to get the bike back to the garage and start diagnosing the problem. As of right now I'm 99% sure I have a frozen wheel bearing. (psst...kevinwilly, you have a PM). I spose since I had a pucker moment, SBN law requires me to give some level of advice. There's not substitute for time and experience on a motorcycle. This didn't happen because I ride a litre bike, and I didn't save myself from a wreck because I'm a MotoGP racer (which I'm very much not). I kept my bike up and myself and others around me safe because I properly learned how to ride a motorcycle, I took a lot of time learning and understand how my bike works, and I continue to practice the fundamentals of riding every opportunity I have. I repeat my previous statement...regardless of what you ride, there is no substitute for time and experience on a motorcycle. ...now that all that is off my chest, I'm gonna go back to being pissed off and drinking myself stupid all the while trying to figure out how to get a frozen wheel bearing off. On that note, I apologize for poor grammar and misspelling, I'm half crocked (thanks Stealthy1) and still in a bad mood. __________________ NESBA I #724 CRA #724 "If you can't fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem" "It all goes back together the way it came apart, unless it came apart at redline"