Frame bent due to skidding at 30 km/h? KTM Duke 125?
Hey, I skidded due to leaning too far at about 30 km/h. The fairing didn't touch anything, the footrest folded and scraped, the footbrake lever bent slightly, and the handbrake lever scratched slightly. The handlebars didn't touch anything, nor did the rear end, the fairing, or the tank. The fork and swingarm didn't touch the ground either. Is it possible that a frame is already bent after such a minor accident? Measuring it costs a fair bit.
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That’s unlikely. In order to move the frame, very neat forces are required and if practically only the various levers were scratched, such forces should not have occurred at all. The low speed also speaks against the occurrence of great forces.
Is it possible that the foot brake lever which is bent a bit or the foot latch which has ground has transferred the corresponding forces to the rocker?
Everything is possible, but think it is highly unlikely. They would rather break if the forces become too large as they transfer enough force to the frame to bend it.