Risk Man
Well-Known Member
Having too many bikes to keep "exercised" the past 6 months took me away from my "pre ride" inspections as I was jumping on a different bike every other day for a quick 3-10 mile ride. Getting rid of two of the 5 bikes last week forced me to be more diligent.
I was checking the oil on the Gator on Sunday and with my eyes closer to the frame than they have been recently I noticed that the main support brace for my rear fender had broken, and the fender dropped down a few inches (I don't think it was rubbing on the wheel) and the entire fender was flopping around. I had ridden the bike to 40 mph + a couple of days earlier on a short ride around the hood. I fabricated a heavier bracket and got everything tightened back up, but it reminded me of the importance of diligent pre-ride inspections EVERY time you go out.
I was checking the oil on the Gator on Sunday and with my eyes closer to the frame than they have been recently I noticed that the main support brace for my rear fender had broken, and the fender dropped down a few inches (I don't think it was rubbing on the wheel) and the entire fender was flopping around. I had ridden the bike to 40 mph + a couple of days earlier on a short ride around the hood. I fabricated a heavier bracket and got everything tightened back up, but it reminded me of the importance of diligent pre-ride inspections EVERY time you go out.