I though I’d share my latest experience with greenlaneing and get a bit of advice on some damage I did … So on Saturday I decided to head out onto my local byways for a bit of fun, been doing it quite a bit and have been getting into it especially on the drier days where the SM tyres cope better and I can have great fun on the tarmac in between as well.
Had done a few and came to this hill (for those that are interested it was the one at 1.06 on this vid but at a point just before the one lewis caught me struggling on that muddy day) :D. I was going for it a bit as I had got a bit enthusiastic cocky and didn’t see the rock that had formed in the ground (or rather didn’t realise how big it was) and ended up going flying… The end result was this damage done to my front wheel (plucky KTM made it through relatively intact - R&G protectors did their bit)
My questions:
I’m assuming I shouldn’t ride it until it gets fixed - is this correct or am I being over cautious?
I know hagon wheels do this sort of repair but as they’re a bit far is there anyone closer to me (surrey) that can do it?
Is the rear wheel warranting repair… Not sure if the photo is clear enough but if there is damage to the rim, it’s tiny
The other photo I’ve uploaded is the point of impact on me… I can confirm that even mud/ gravel hurts when you land on your head! But luckily got away with a mild headache and my neck muscles are a bit stiff… like as if I’ve had a big workout!
Oh yeah also after two offs and two drops, I think it’s time I retired that helmet!
Don’t think I’m going to be around this weekend much but if the offer still stands and you’re around/free maybe the one after? I’m not in any great hurry as this is my second bike
Ok now the serious questions have been answered… you can all commence the mocking!
A stout bit of wood on the straight (straightish) side and a bit of thin ply on the spread side and just “gently” tighten. Use the screw thread of the clamp on the bent thin ply side. You might have to have a few goes alternating sides to get it right.