Guess It Was My Turn - went off today (crashed)!

[stingray]

How about sanding it really smooth and then wrapping it. That wrap looks factory and appears more durable than the paint. I've been thinking about doing the shroud and front fender supports.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

I find that the default mindset when something like that happens is along the lines of what you just said (i.e. 'hard to accept').
I'm pretty sure I would feel the same. Thoughts like that can eat into you, so not good.
What am I try to get at here?......well I think i'm trying to say that you're not alone.
It's maddening to hit the deck and spoil the pride and joy.....Can be maddening, for sure.
But the main thing is you're here to tell the tale, which we are all very pleased to know.

In fact your post could well have even saved someone's life already.....making us all think a bit more about 'things'.

By the way, I had my radiator cowl panted in gloss black last spring, as part of my 'winter project' tweaks. At first I thought I had been a bit hasty with this particular tweak as I wasn't intending to change the bike too much...... however, as the year went on, the more I got used to the look and now I have to say that i'm really pleased with how the bike looks. For my eyes, it really improves the look of the bike.
Worth considering.

I really like the red and black. My favorite colors on a bike. The only thing you need now are some bright Red tire stem caps. I have them and and it really does show on the black rims. And it's cheap.

 

[Jagster]

Looks sweet- better in my opinion.

Thanks. I have kept the radiator cap in silver to give it a bit of brightness/sharpness and it matches in with the fuel cap and oil cap.
Not far off stock, but just that little bit slicker than stock, I like to think.

 

[Jagster]

Not perfect, but on the other hand, not expensive, so I thought i'd post the link.....

2020 TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 TFC LHF Left Lower Crankcase Protector p.no T1161195 | eBay

 

[Jagster]

This could look very smart on the side of a gloss black radiator trim cover.......

TRIUMPH Sticker CHROME 42x37mm Decal brushed alu. badge Aufkleber 3D tank logo | eBay


These are the ones I fitted to my rad trim....

Domed Resin Gel Stickers - UNION JACK X 2 - Black on Chrome 29mm x 19mm | eBay

 

[Tal]

When i had my 2020 GT i had the radiator cowl and the fender brackets painted phantom black like the tank..it really made the bike look better in my opinion...

 

[Dr.D]

After I dropped my Challenger, let it roll forward off the stand on an incline, I left the marks on the bags as a reminder of my fallibility.

 

[Kevin frazier]

Out of curiosity what were your air pressures that morning?

 

[Journeyman]

Out of curiosity what were your air pressures that morning?

42 and 42 - those are the recommended settings on the 2.5s (makes it easy to remember).

 

[Journeyman]

@Kevin frazier - I'm putting that video you sent me here. I think it would also be of interest to others. Thanks for that....

I continue to review my crash in my head. Every dark spot in the road is now suspect and they are everywhere!

My video, even moving frame by frame, doesn't reveal much.

I've since gone to full leathers. I have a summer (perforated) and winter set. There are great deals on eBay, etc. if you're patient.

Temps were in the low to mid 40s F and there was dew on the ground. The curve was in a shady north facing section. Lots of trucks take this route. dripping oil. After the crash I slid my foot across the pavement and it was slick. A couple of hours later when I returned to get the bike it was not. So, a bad combination of low temp, moisture and oil.

I can't be certain, but I think the front tire washed out before the rear. There was no split second indication I was starting to slide- I was just down.

In the video I lost "molecular adhesion." I like that term

Oh, wrong video .... but you should probably watch that one too