couldn't say for sure, if I think back, it could possibly be letting off the throttle a bit mid corner unsettling the bike.coxylaad wrote:this is an awesome picture!
do you know what happened? obviously the front tucked but why?
low siding the trx at snetterton :(
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Re: low sliding the trx at snetterton :(
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Re: low siding the trx at snetterton :(
got any up to date pics of the bike?
preferably pre-crash ones
preferably pre-crash ones
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Re: low siding the trx at snetterton :(
There are some pre crash on the members ride section under 'cafe inspired trx'coxylaad wrote:got any up to date pics of the bike?
preferably pre-crash ones
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Re: low siding the trx at snetterton :(
It looks as if you were exiting Montreal and maybe getting on the gas? the front can wash or go light and tuck under for a couple of reasons usually to soft rear end so the bike squats under acceleration taking weight off the front and while still leaning over causing it to tuck. Body position can also play a big part in this sitting further forward may also help.
I'm no expert just an observation from an ex racer who by the way is well on the way with another TRX cafe racer
I'm no expert just an observation from an ex racer who by the way is well on the way with another TRX cafe racer
TRX850 Cafe Racer, Ducati 749 Hybrid, Aprilia SXV550, KTM525EXC, new cafe racer project watch this space!
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Re: low siding the trx at snetterton :(
Kev44 wrote:It looks as if you were exiting Montreal and maybe getting on the gas? the front can wash or go light and tuck under for a couple of reasons usually to soft rear end so the bike squats under acceleration taking weight off the front and while still leaning over causing it to tuck. Body position can also play a big part in this sitting further forward may also help.
I'm no expert just an observation from an ex racer who by the way is well on the way with another TRX cafe racer
cheers for the insight kev, will bear it all in mind for next time and keep it rubber side up.
look forward to seeing some photos of your cafe build, do you have a thread with your bike on here?
cheers
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Re: low siding the trx at snetterton :(
Sorry been busy on the project, yep theres a thread under TRX CAFE RACER PROJECT been enjoying riding it and playing with suspension. Started breaking it down last night for paint job just an odd bracket to weld on and a few to cut off still unsure what colour to paint engine though
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Re: low siding the trx at snetterton :(
What crash bungs do you have? Nice looking TRX by the way.
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Re: low siding the trx at snetterton :(
they were R&G, did a good job and saved the casings, replaced them with some generic ones from ebay that seem equally as good.slinky wrote:What crash bungs do you have? Nice looking TRX by the way.
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Re: low siding the trx at snetterton :(
Done the lowside thing at Blyton last time out at the fast left hander. Pretty much all repaired now and going to cadwell for an evening next monday. Give it all a shakedown.
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2018 BMW G310GS
1988 Honda XBR500(converting to GB500 spec)
SZR660 road and track project