The Importance of Lock-Tite

[DarkStaR]

Rim looks good enough.

Unless there is damage that the picture doesn't show, I'd just go with it.  [moto]

[mattb]

Ah, super bummer dude -- coulda always been worse -- glad you're okay.

I'm gonna do a walk-around on my bike tomorrow make nothing wiggles that shouldn't...

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[hypurone]

Another option for locktite on things using nuts & bolts is Nylock nuts. These have a captured nylon insert that prevents vibration loosening. You can even find them in stainless.  I have nothing against locktite but prefer not to use it unless I have to. I have NEVER had anything loosen up on me that had a nylock nut on it. Even when I hit the gnarliest excuse for a road repair in my lifetime going up 29 to Middletown on my Mean Streak and lost the rear license plate! Oh, the plate was still mounted to the mount, the impact just cracked and ripped the entire subfender off!! (plastic) 

I know it doesn't seem like it now but you're a lucky boy. After you've had some time to really reflect on it you'll be glad you got out of it like you did, $ and all....

[Desmostro]

Glad to help man, no prob. Lord knows you've pre-paid the favor x 10.
I'm just glad it turned out as well as it did. It was too gorgeous out to complain about standing by the side of the road.

This is the second time I've wanted to yell "watch out" under the thundering pipes, wind and distance. Not even my ear-busting horn was loud enough.

I've got some photo's from the scene if you want them.

[desmoquattro]

This is the second time I've wanted to yell "watch out" under the thundering pipes, wind and distance. Not even my ear-busting horn was loud enough.

When was the first?

I've got some photo's from the scene if you want them.

That'd be amusing 

[Juan]

Glad you are fine bro..!!! 

[ghostrider]

glad to hear your ok DQ.
its just broken metal and rubber.
thats alot better than broken bone and skin.
plus you can still ride the SS.

[BikerGoddess]

It could have been so much worse but I'm glad you're OK. Like I always say before you head out on rides, I don't want phone calls from the  or emergency room.

[desmoquattro]

It could have been so much worse but I'm glad you're OK. Like I always say before you head out on rides, I don't want phone calls from the  or emergency room.

I'm already on the automatic-bail-debit program with the Marin, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and San Bruno sherrifs' departments...so you won't get any phone calls 

[Popeye the Sailor]

Thanks to everyone for the good wishes 

The wheel is at Desmotosport. Here are a few shots of the carnage:

Hrm. Still looks better than my rim. That's almost sad.

[CharliesAngel]

Hrm. Still looks better than my rim. That's almost sad.

I love the back signal that's taped onto your bike - classic! 

[desmoquattro]

I love the back signal that's taped onto your bike - classic! 

Maybe I need to supplement the loc-tite with tape

[duckwrench13]

Quit lying. We all know that's someguy's wheel!

[Jammen]

Maybe I need to supplement the loc-tite with tape

Sad thing is his tape has held up better then your bolts.   

And the zip-tied on rear light? Thing. Of. Beauty.   

[duckwrench13]

I've found that a piece of roadside string works great too! Just ask LabbeDDS!