Damn! Chuck Dodd is a frequent customer at Motorsports and he is definitely in our thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery!!

 

is that the same thing that happened to the other member on our board?
if i was somebody with the 05-06 1000, i would take it in and have it changed

 

It looks as though there may have been an issue with the front hub / rim assembly.
The guy riding next to him watched it happen.
He said the front tire start to wobble real bad.
However, the bars where not wobbling.
Within an instant the bike endo'd over and burst into flames.
We still do not know the root cause... The front wheel was not recovered and it is making it harder to understand what went wrong.

I just got back from the hospital... he looks rough.
He'll live, but it will take some time for his wounds to heal.
Road Rash sucks... note to self: don't be cheap on gear.

 

i would pay really close attention to that part of the brake system, the part that faild on the other members bike,

glad to hear he will pull through,
i got lucky in my cause, i only got rash on the top of my foot, and my knee,(right side) never got the chance to see what my left side looked like

 

It is always sad to hear stories like this. I hope he gets better soon. What type of gear was he wearing? Stories like this always make me wear all gear all the time no matter how hot out it is.

 

I don't think it's just the 05-06 1000s, the front brakes on my 04 750 just did the same thing to me too like three hours ago, I was only doing like 20-30mph though, I was easing onto the brakes coming up to a red light and all of a sudden the front wheel just locked up on me, sent the bike to the right and me into traffic, luckily I only got a few scrapes and bruises but my hand hurts like a bitch! I just don't understand why it did that though, thak god for frame sliders too! Anyways hope he's back on the streets soon, best of luck!

 

i had a 05 600, never happened to me, or anybody i knew with a 600. anyways i would check it out, and see if there is a recall, or service campain, on any break parts

 

wait a minute here i have an 06 gsxr1k looks like i'll be going to the dealership tomm. for this shit cause i often ride my 7yr old son around my neibourghhood yet i drive no more than 20mph and he does wear a helmet i still would not want anything to happen to him I will go call them now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope chuck has a speedy recovery and i will have him in my prayers.

 

The front wheel was recovered.
The hub assembly appears to be ok.
One of the three spokes on the rim broke.
Not sure if this was the cause, or the effect.

 

jeez sorry to hear about that crash