RECENT bike spill/ im thinkin requires some expert advice?

Rocketeer4life

Built like a rock
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Pennsylvania
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2005 Rocket 3
ello der all! So yes. i finally swap in my new used engine. got er workin very fine n sounding mean again. haha n ya know figures, literally right after a sucessful fresh install of the ram air iv had around for a yr now. she was runnin pretty nice. So took er out to enjoy n maybe a half a block away from leaving after 2 right turns n a short mild coast down the street. forks lock to the right and bike flew me into sidewalk curb instantly lol. idk if that was my throttle reaction? but i recall it bein as if she was givin me attitude? So Been at it slowly all day of tearing back down to fix what can be fixed/inspect/ remove scraped parts......as im doing this is there any important aspects or procedures to take care of now after a good friggin blast into cement n im guessin a good friggin flip! lol idk i was launched n bike was in someones yard right over the sidewalk. rear rims trashed. i was told to inspect driveshaft for cracks. and im tearing exhaust back off as its clear it got knocked loose to dangle so will be inspecting all that then
 
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My son is an A&P mechanic and he says most of the time after takeoff within 2 minutes if theres a problem and it was worked on it will more than likely fall there as cause of crash. So step 1 inspect mechanics paperwork and logs and he may have to be replaced. step 2 well you probably just fired the mechanic so let a pro inspect the bike unless you see fiscars in the frame or headstock or headstock bearings or engine mount cracks then you can deduce 250 for a new frame will be needed. Knucklehead be careful that thing could have hurt you now get busy and get you a rocket running again so you can go do what rockets do. Make sure that new speed sensor is ok