speed bump damage

[Ridefree]

Has anyone had an issue with hitting the bottom of their engine such as speed bumps or anything else. I recently had this happen and now I have a leaking sump plate at the rear pipe plug.I've had this happen a couple other times on different obstaclesbut never this kind of damage. The steel angle iron along the top of the speed bump to guide the gate wheel really dida number on the sump.This is no ordinary speed bump.

 

[scot in exile]

Stevie Wonder could not miss seeing that speed bump, what speed were you going? I would go over that at about 1mph

 

[Ridefree]

I was at a dead stop right in front of it waiting for the gate to open after punching in the code , so I was just starting to role

 

[sonny]

I was going to come back with a smart ass comment but after seeing the pics I feel for you.

 

[mr hunt]

Been there done that....I was going so slow the front forks didn't compress going over the hump but that was still too fast apparently. I have to get my weight off the bike now whenever I go over that one

 

[1olbull]

Is your motor lowered?
Are your fork seals or rear shockies puked?
Very sorry for your damage. File a damage claim with the owner.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

I was at a dead stop right in front of it waiting for the gate to open after punching in the code , so I was just starting to role

HEY they are dangerous BUT how can you not see it and slow down ton a crawl

 

[cusso ken]

Sometimes if you can ride over speed bumps at an angle rather than at 90degrees so the front wheel is still on the bump as the sump passes over helps, not always practical but worth a try

 

[waynedarcie]

I've something similar I have to contend with. I usually have to put both my feet on the ground and lift all my weight off the bike otherwise the engine bottoms out.
Bummer about the damage mate.hope it's not to costly to sort out.
Wayne

 

[Wannbe]

Speed bump wheelie next time!! Sorry for your damage.