First Spill!

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Scuttler down! ask bendy

Managed to come off my bike this morning, had to happen some time I suppose.

I was coming down a little country lane and was approaching a junction, I braked as I would on a normal Sunday morning, as I had done for the last half a year or so at this particular junction. The next thing I know i am sliding down the road on my back (/ me hugs back protector) with the bike on top of me, digging into my ankle.

I got up to try and work out what happened, and instantly fell back over on my arse, this particular bit of the road turned out to be sheet ice, lovely. A car went past and stopped when they saw me lying in the road, then carried on when they saw me finally manage to pick myself up and push the bike to the side of the road, fair enough. There was also a police car about 30 metres up the road investigating a dumped car by the looks of it, and I was about 100 metres from the hospital, so if things were worse, it looked like I would have been in good hands!

The only damage to the bike that I can see is a snapped off mirror, nothing a bit of welding can't fix.

The back of my jacket is grazed and my trousers have a rip down them that the foot peg decided to make, my boots are just scratched where they slid down the road. Had I not been wearing boots my ankle would be in a very bad state!

Damage to myself, just a sore arse, but I guess if I want to get on in the Navy that's something I'm just going to have to get used to.
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MotorMAD · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Karma :

Unluky mate time to get that bike fixed must of been painfull, what you going to do about your levers now.
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Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

At least your not injured then!

My first crash was something like that except it was in my first week of riding. I wasn't wearing protection though Rolling Eyes

Lucky it was only low speed. Can't believe the car carried on and left you though, whether you got up or not you could've still been injured.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

John · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Karma :

Ouch.

Glad you and bike are fine-ish. Smile

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Boo · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 05 Dec 2003 Karma :

Glad to hear your not hurt, I think youve learnt something today thou.

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Thanks guys Smile

I'm lucky I got off lightly with my first spill - other people have not been so lucky Confused

Mirror is now welded back on, it's all back to normal!
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The BeefMeister · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Good to hear all is well now. As most people have said, you have learn't something from that. Good to hear your ok too. Smile

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Syfoon · TRUCK!!! Joined: 29 Apr 2003 Karma :

Blimey carvell.

Good to hear you're OK.

These Anglian roads are a right pain this time of the year.

Yesterday my rear wheel was sliding about like crazy, bit iffy when you ride past the local plodshop with the rear stepping out at a 45 degree angle Razz

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carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Doh

Least the damage ain't too bad, and you didn't injure yourself. Least you can now have your "The Curse Got Me" award Razz

rickyfazer · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Karma :

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Nice one mate,welcome to the club. You are now officially a real biker. Your first off is a real good introduction into biking,it teaches you respect,as you must now realise how much it would hurt if youd been riding like an arse.
Believe me, this will make you a better rider. Thumbs Up

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Phil. · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Sorry to hear about your spill, but most will sooner or later, by the sounds you have come off pretty lightly.

I have come off twice, Once goin too fast in the wet an the front end went down faster than chrisano ronaldo in the box.. Second time i were racin with a guy on a 6 gixer, after a few sumer salts i ended up in a privit arse first, bike wasnt so lucky though.

Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

Welcome to the club Carvell. Smile

At least you and your bike are ok, is your lid damaged?

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Good timing eh, crash in the morning and get an award for it in the afternoon!

No I don't think my lid is damaged, luckily! I don't remember by head hitting the ground and I took a good look at it and all seems fine, which is good because I've already had to shell out on a lid after having the bike drop on one * Rolling Eyes

*I turned the ignition on one day and the neutral light was on, the lid was on the ground next to the bike, I wasn't sitting on the bike, I pressed the starter button and the bike lurched forward and the foot peg dropped on the lid, denting it somewhat. That was back in my learner days, I now hold the clutch in when starting the bike and make sure I am sitting on it when I start it!
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