Ow

[Scooty]

Had my first off this morning on the way to work. Riding at a very sensible speed around a roundabout (20mph or so), when I see cars waiting at a red light ahead of me. Ease off of the throttle, and start applying a little front brake.

Then the front end just seems to lose all grip, and down I go. Slide along the road into the back of the car ahead of me, and then the bike joins me. Lying there very winded, loads of drivers get out and check that I'm ok Ambulance and police turn up a couple of minutes later, and I get carted off on a spinal board. All very exciting stuff. Nothing was wrong with me, textiles saved from any road rash. Right knee hurts a lot from the impact with the road, but it could have been a lot worse.

Still not sure what could have caused the front end to go like that? Low speed, not turning, light brake application. The road was greasy, but no more so than usual.

Anyway, here are some pictures of the once beautiful VFR, and the obligatory Paint diagram. Thanks to the Paramedics for getting me off of the road
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Current Bike: 2018 Honda CRF250L
Ex-Bikes: 2002 Honda CG125, 1998 Honda VFR800, 2011 Honda CBR600F, 2013 Triumph Sprint GT SE, 2015 Kawasaki ZX10R

[locked]

shit happens, glad your alright
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[fbmbmx]

glad your okay mate, seem lucky to get sorted as quick as you did . What have your insurance said?
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[pinkyfloyd]

[Scooty]

[Nai]

Aww you broke her

Good to hear your OK though!

[multijoy]

[Scooty]

[Scooty]

Now that insurance company knows, and bike has been recovered, any ideas what I am supposed to do now?
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Current Bike: 2018 Honda CRF250L
Ex-Bikes: 2002 Honda CG125, 1998 Honda VFR800, 2011 Honda CBR600F, 2013 Triumph Sprint GT SE, 2015 Kawasaki ZX10R

[Inkognito]

Ouch unlucky. Good to see you're ok though.

Get the wheelie practise in before you fix it up

[Martay]

Unlucky mate.

Any damage to the car? If not then surly they cant claim for anything?
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[L-Jam]

Gutted mate, I hate stuff like this how you cannot really put your finger on it, gives you a sense of unease. There isn't really an obvious point to turn around and say 'I won't do this again'.

P.S. Nice username, change your avatar to Fry on it hahaha
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[jimspeed]

you should not have to pay anything mate to get your bike fixed the car drivers insurance should pay for it all..
glad you are ok thats the main bit tho
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[c-m]

[iooi]

[c-m]

[Scooty]

It was recovered to the pound. Coming back to my house asap. £200 ouch!
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Ex-Bikes: 2002 Honda CG125, 1998 Honda VFR800, 2011 Honda CBR600F, 2013 Triumph Sprint GT SE, 2015 Kawasaki ZX10R

[yuri2085]

I don't understand why you now have a fault claim on your record?
You have a 'hit slippery road surface and damaged own bike, no claim'.

[m0l0t0v]

[jimspeed]

[m0l0t0v]

[colin1]

Back brake is handy for braking at low speeds, front brake for braking at higher speeds. It took me two drops to learn this.
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[G1_]

[L-Jam]

To be honest G1, short of slamming your foot down there isn't A lot you can do to lose the front end, but yes advanced training will help your confidence and improve your riding.
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