balls. first off... :(

Gazza M · Crazy Courier Joined: 19 Nov 2010 Karma :

so i was merrily pootling my way to work, turned the front at a right junction... and the bike kept going in a straight line.

cue me thinking 'bollocks' and ending up on the floor.

luckily it was only a slow one (~5-10mph) so the only real damage to me is my dignity as it was in front of a 6th form college! the bike - one snapped indicator, one missing the filter, and possibly bent forks.

oh, and i have my mot monday. perfect.

DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

Paxovasa · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Karma :

Was it due to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rog8ou-ZepE
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Gazza M · Crazy Courier Joined: 19 Nov 2010 Karma :

not a clue. had a look back at the road after, couldn't see anything. might've hit the white line, who knows. just slightly hacked off about the forks - could be expensive i'm thinking. Evil or Very Mad

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

I'd be surprised if you bent the forks at that speed without hitting anything.

Remember to add to the Spill Counter.

Gazza M · Crazy Courier Joined: 19 Nov 2010 Karma :

will do joe. hopefully just twisted them then.

and yes paxo, a white rapper jumped out in front of me. bladdy 90s. Rolling Eyes

DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

Paxovasa · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Karma :

Gazza M · Crazy Courier Joined: 19 Nov 2010 Karma :

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Well done DonnyBrago Thumbs Up

I guess Gazza M, hit his head harder than I thought. Wink

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i got that one first time round Razz

...honest.

ncrn · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2006 Karma :

Try loosening the forks at the top and see if you can rotate the wheel back round straight again. Though to be safe I'd take the forks off entirely and inspect them to see if they are bent or not.
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Gazza M · Crazy Courier Joined: 19 Nov 2010 Karma :

it's at the garage now, i rang the bloke and he's gonna replace a few parts before doing the mot...

so the full lowdown:

back mudguard broken where indicator goes in so new one needed

new lens on front right indicator

slightly twisted forks

bent bracket the clocks go on

slight gouge outta my ankle

big dent in my dignity/pocket

not bad for a days work

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Acemastr · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Karma :

Twisted forks aren't bent forks, twisted forks can be sorted simples.

Could have been worse mate, at least you're ok
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