Loose switchgear causes crash?

[sbyatt]

Has anybody else had a problem with switchgear coming loose on the handlebar, causing loss of control of the bike?

The switchgear on my bike came loose and the throttle cable got caught behind the brake lever. Hence, no brakes. Hence, big crash.

Comments?

[cazzo]

Sorry to hear that hope everything is ok.

The nearest thing to that happening to me was (many years ago) on a bike with drum/cable brakes, the front brake cable snapping as I was pulling up to a red light - just ploughed on through all the oncoming traffic, fortunately no injuries but needed a change of underwear afterwards!

[hertsbiker]

yep, switch gear eventually loosens. Should be spotted at a service & done up. If it's a new bike, under warrenty, you may make a good case for compensation.

TO be fair, the manual you get with most new bikes does state the EVERY ride you check EVERY thing. Tyre pressure, chain tension, FASTENINGS. But a compenent failure that is caused by poor manufacture is their responsibility.

[dennisthemenace]

The throttle and switch gear on the zx are separate the zzr though had the throttle cable in the switch gear housing and jammed once thank god for kill switches

[sbyatt]

Currently investigating whether manufacturer can be held responsible. It was a fairly new bike (5 months old). Insurers are being a pig about releasing the engineers report though. I might have to get another one done, which will be paid for by the legal expenses insurance anyway! Manufacturer could end up paying out for all uninsured losses, including time off sick (I'm self-employed) and injuries.

[dennisthemenace]

Any hints as to the make of the bike ??

[sbyatt]

That would be naming and shaming, and I can't do that until Yamaha admit liability.

[hertsbiker]

:laughsoutloud:

[dennisthemenace]