Greetings from Ukraine.

[Ishrub]

Can't pinpoint the reason.

I've experienced wobbling before, but that time I was sure speed was the reason. Riding 240+ km/h on H-rated tyres (not to mention one was radial, and another one was bias) was an idiotic idea. Strangely enough, I was able to stabilise the bike just by the book. Hands relaxed, open throttle. Almost soiled myself though.

This time the tyres were new. Avon Cobra WW. OEM sized. V speed rating.

Right after I've fitted these tyres I've been experiencing front wheel wobbling at low speeds - 50-60 km/h even though both wheels were balanced. I suspect that the front tyre was faulty. Changed front hub bearings just to make sure the weren't the reason. Front axle was perfectly seated. Hoped the rubber will break in. Took a 2000+ km trip to Romania with my wife. Didn't help. Had no problems on speeds over 60 though.

I don't thing it was just the tyre. The road looked perfect, yet I remember three sequential smooth bumps, almost unnoticeable, and a longitudinal crack after them. I haven't noticed that crack when I was riding. Saw it later on when watching records from on-bike cams.

I guess it was all together - tyre, road conditions and speed. Thank you all for sympathy. Makes the pain less harsh.

Is that the 'Good' or 'Bad' side?

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Sorry about your "off", glad you are not banged up to badly. Heal quickly ! Bike likely just has cosmetic damage. Pay special attention where the floorboard rails bolt to the engine. Sometimes they break chunks out of the engine.

 

[barbagris]

Man - I think I would count myself luck after a 180kph off. Ouch.

 

[BigNorm]

Sorry about the bike but am glad you are going to be ok.

 

[Jvheli]

Welcome from Wisconsin USA. And fellow PADI , divemaster, assistant instructor!

 

[AnthonyD]

Wow, sorry to hear about your accident! But glad you're OK. At that speed it could have been disastrous........

 

[dr.P.O.N.]

Is that the 'Good' or 'Bad' side?

Um... What exactly? Didn't get you.

 

[Fingers]

You only showed pictures of one side of your bike.

 

[dr.P.O.N.]

Once again, thank you all for kind wishes. Skin's growing back pretty fast. And I do realize how lucky I am to be still alive after an accident like that, not to mention zero broken bones.

Bike got banged up badly. I've made a quick list of parts for replacement. Just the needs, no wants included. If I go for everything new I'm looking at five grand plus US. That's without paintwork. Ouch. And it isn't like there are too many offers for pre-owned stuff.

I am really thinking of buying a whole bike for parts...

 

[dr.P.O.N.]

You only showed pictures of one side of your bike.

Oh, I see. Was thinking about sides metaphorically, not physically.

I'd say that's the picture of average damage. Will take more pics when I'll be seeing my bike at workshop.