Thread: Bent both wheels from hitting a pot hole

Figured I post a quick update, the bike is back on the road with new wheels and tires but when I took to the shop, the guy took the bike for a quick drive and mentioned that one of the forks may be slightly bent, he also said that it's not that bad because the bike is not pulling to either side. Is it necessary to go out and buy new forks? The bikes excellent and it's barely noticeable, forks are going to be about $500 for the both tubes.

Originally Posted by BicepKaz

Figured I post a quick update, the bike is back on the road with new wheels and tires but when I took to the shop, the guy took the bike for a quick drive and mentioned that one of the forks may be slightly bent, he also said that it's not that bad because the bike is not pulling to either side. Is it necessary to go out and buy new forks? The bikes excellent and it's barely noticeable, forks are going to be about $500 for the both tubes.

if it affects your ability to ride, fix it. if you can't tell the difference, I wouldn't bother. I'm assuming this is your street bike and you don't track it or really push it's cornering ability all that often, so it's not going to be dangerous to ride it daily

As long as your fork seals are holding up and as stated before they dont effect the way it rides you should be fine, NEVER ride with blown fork seals, the possability of fork oil getting onto your brakes and front tire is a pretty good one and that can cause a nasty accident

Originally Posted by BicepKaz

Not only did I get some air but I crushed my testicles (they hit the gas tank) So should I have them straighten out or just put on the new OEM wheels?

You hit that hard! Did you seek medical attention? You may want to find a physician that specializes in Testicle Therapy

Originally Posted by akiruno

You hit that hard! Did you seek medical attention? You may want to find a physician that specializes in Testicle Therapy

LOL! yes it was pretty bad. Thankfully I am on the road to recovery and things are looking splendid.

Originally Posted by boostedM

if it affects your ability to ride, fix it. if you can't tell the difference, I wouldn't bother. I'm assuming this is your street bike and you don't track it or really push it's cornering ability all that often, so it's not going to be dangerous to ride it daily

It's my street bike that I push aggressively sometimes but not really on corners, still trying to master the bike. Is that your white Duc 848 in your avatar?

For plenty of moment I have obligation for the bike, should i change my protection to comprehensive and then file a claim? Tutorial learned for when, 1. Dont trip in NY 2. Get full dental protection plans.

I hit a pothole in Michigan and when i called MDOT they said that it was a private company. I called them and threatend to sue them and they told me to pick out any rims and tires i wanted so clearly i went with the best wheels/tire combo i could find.