Resend my activation email : Register : Log in 
BCF: Bike Chat Forums


Just came off my bike :(

Reply to topic
Bike Chat Forums Index -> General Bike Chat
View previous topic : View next topic  
Author Message

Ste
Not Work Safe



Joined: 01 Sep 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:20 - 27 Nov 2002    Post subject: Just came off my bike :( Reply with quote

Heyo,

Just riding home from practising U turns, and in a single track country lane, about 25mph ish, very very slight left turn, front goes out from under me Sad

Im going to go back in the morning and see what it is on the road there Evil or Very Mad

Damage to bike: Indicators right side, both fecked
Right front fairing, upper and lower scuffed
number plate bit needs putting back on

Im ok, was wearing my new leathers. helmet didnt touch the ground which is good Very Happy

Well, im off to replace the indicators. Will have some photos later.

And im fine Wink
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

Robby
Dirty Old Man



Joined: 16 May 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:27 - 27 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

as long as your bikes fine for your test. give it a ride to make sure the forks are straight.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

craigT19
Jolly Green Giant



Joined: 09 Feb 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:37 - 27 Nov 2002    Post subject: .... Reply with quote

Sad its that time of year again...........

whos next then?
____________________
Bikes owned :- 2001 nsr125, 1999 zx6r, 2006 yzf-r1, 2009 xmax 250, 2012 yzf-r1, 2015 MT-07
Current bike : - 2016 MT-10
Crying or Very sad BCF member pops. sadly missed Crying or Very sad 1945-2003
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Robby
Dirty Old Man



Joined: 16 May 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:41 - 27 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

well my clutch cable went today so i rode most of the way home (10 miles) in second. at 30. then i had to stop at a junction and i never got it started, after a lot of kicking my mum turned up to tow it home.

never try and tow a bike behind a car, it was only a mile but it was scarier than going on the back if zimms bike.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Ste
Not Work Safe



Joined: 01 Sep 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:46 - 27 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

robby wrote:
as long as your bikes fine for your test. give it a ride to make sure the forks are straight.


Had to ride it home. Only about 3 mins from home Sad
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

JimboJ
Manc Pikey



Joined: 23 Aug 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 22:11 - 27 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

sorry to hear that stephen, i have a right indicator that isnt broken completely i think if you want it.....not a clue if it works tho. dont want to risk turning it on incase it explodes. i suggest that you go and get some oil tip it on the road take a picture and then ring the police and get em to come and clean it up, that way you have an incident number and perhaps can get some money. ask keith if you can
____________________
[00:42] <NSR-Andy> which one's the missionary position
[00:42] <NSR-Andy> i've heard it's good
[9:42pm] <Shaun> you came first mike | <Shaun> yes gav, because I really want to fuck you
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Ste
Not Work Safe



Joined: 01 Sep 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 22:32 - 27 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, i have put my old brick indicators back on for the moment. The work fine, and they dont blip faster as i rev. The exhaust you can barely notice is scuffed, and i will touch up the paint with a paint pen.

The road i went back to look at with my dad. looking at it, I lost traction on mud/leaves in the centre, and then slid to the left, into a rut made by a tractor/ lorry/ car, and then the front came out of that, and then just dropped to the right. the bike then dropped, slid about 25 feet, and came to a halt Confused

I cant be bothered about putting oil on the road etc etc. im just going to put it down to experience. My knee is aching, and my back in twinging every so often when i bend it Confused
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

Phoenix
Twisted Firestarter



Joined: 01 Aug 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 22:42 - 27 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it was a country lane, it was probably mud or gravel, how'd it fall to the right on a left turn?

nevermind that ^^ , you answered it had post open too long...
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Kris
World Chat Champion



Joined: 03 Feb 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 22:50 - 27 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unlucky Stephen Sad Best put it down to experience.....you're not a biker 'til you've decked it Very Happy

oh, and Craig.....too true mate Sad
/me prays
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Ste
Not Work Safe



Joined: 01 Sep 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 22:55 - 27 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

someone said the first time I was at box hill, that if you make it 3 months you are a good rider, i was 4 days off that Sad lol, oh well.
/me prods stupid body for hurting. stupid knee Evil or Very Mad
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

bikes4life
Nitrous Nuisance



Joined: 02 Nov 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 23:39 - 27 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

unlucky stephen Sad.

craig you are spot on, infact it was nearly me two nights ago, i was coming home from playing snooker wit my mate on the back of the moped. i went to turn right at the traffic lights and my front wheel was going from underneath me, luckily i wasnt going too fast and got my foot down and held the bike up.....looked at the road the next day on the way to college, they had been doing road works on the other side of the road and there was gravel all over the road & because it was dark and raining i couldnt see the gravel!
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Anthony
Nitrous Nuisance



Joined: 12 Jul 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 00:18 - 28 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it is 3 months without a crash i must be shit as i only lasted 2 hours, oh well s**t happens Embarassed
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Anthony
Nitrous Nuisance



Joined: 12 Jul 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 00:24 - 28 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

Although saying that i bet enough good riders have had some kind of accident (minor or major) soon after passing, it really is just down to luck and being at a place at the wrong time.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Ste
Not Work Safe



Joined: 01 Sep 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 00:27 - 28 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

Im putting this one down to back luck/ experience. I have done that road in the day light and dry at about 70ish Its straight, and can see stuff coming. Its a nicer road in the dry!! But i was doing about 25mph in the wet/ dark and came off. Having had this crash, I will much more careful aout staying in a wheel track in the wet. learn from everyones mistakes! Dont wait for it to happen to you Wink

Indicators fixed. Number plate fixed. Just need a paint pen to fix the fairing up a bit Smile
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

JimboJ
Manc Pikey



Joined: 23 Aug 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 00:35 - 28 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeah thats what i need for my bike to be fully fixed.....a paint pen for the fairings!!!
yeah thats what i need for my bike to be fully fixed.....a paint pen for the fairings!!!
____________________
[00:42] <NSR-Andy> which one's the missionary position
[00:42] <NSR-Andy> i've heard it's good
[9:42pm] <Shaun> you came first mike | <Shaun> yes gav, because I really want to fuck you
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Phoenix
Twisted Firestarter



Joined: 01 Aug 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 02:37 - 28 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

Actually mate, I think you'd be better off getting a bike for the paint pen Laughing
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

TiN
Pocket Tin



Joined: 14 Feb 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 10:57 - 28 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad to hear that the crash wasn't too bad mate...are you gonna touch up the bike before your retest?...just Starboyz it with fur Very Happy
____________________
TiN
dotgems.net
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

Scotty
Scooter Boi



Joined: 31 Jul 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 11:03 - 28 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

lol, saying that stephen i managed to come of mine at 2 mph on wet leaves round the back of college. so it wasnt to bad no one saw me,
bike wouldnt start for a good 15 mins though. hmm strange.

I alaways seem to come off at speeds between 2mph and 5mph, once i'm past there i'm fine.. lol.

No damage to the bike, not even scuffs. it pretty much landed on the leaves... so a bit of luck as it where.
the first thing i checked though was the mini indicators i put on a few days before and thought as i was picking it up.
this is gonna be sods law, and the damn indicator is gonna be broke...

and hurray it wasnt!! Laughing

Grrr damn my low speed crashes, thats 2 i've had now. lol
____________________
Regards
Scott
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

PsychoHippy
Jammy Git



Joined: 02 Jul 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 11:18 - 28 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry to hear that Stephen. Glad that you (and your bike) are OK though.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

G1_
World Chat Champion



Joined: 27 May 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 13:12 - 28 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bad luck Sad
Things like that just seem to happen for no apparent reason...
Glad you're okay and that the bikes not damaged badly.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

retrofly
World Chat Champion



Joined: 11 Feb 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 14:14 - 28 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

hi:( soz to hear bout that, yay u were waring your leathers, talk about lucky Very Happy

I can hear it now though "Dun Dun Dun, ANother one bites the dust, dum dum dum......" Very Happy

Luke
____________________
"The food was not undelicious"
-Homer Simpson (Exceptional beast : Underachiving Human)
www.geocities.com/retrofly
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

Ste
Not Work Safe



Joined: 01 Sep 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 16:27 - 28 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeah, damage isnt too bad. Remind me never to ride in shorts! I was going about 20mph, and scuffs on leathers etc. wouldnt want that to be my knee Shocked

For repainting it, I would need to sand it down, and a small area around it, undercoat of grey, and then the actual black, maybe a second or third of black, and then laquer over the top? Im just going to do this for the two large black areas, and tocuh the silver up with a paint pen. Will this work?
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

Newbie2
Guest





PostPosted: 12:00 - 29 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

Surprised Bad luck mate Sad we are dropping like flys
 Back to top
You must be logged in to rate posts

tanner18
Traffic Copper



Joined: 13 May 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 13:51 - 29 Nov 2002    Post subject: Reply with quote

sorry to here about your crash. nice to here u got ure bike sorted.bit of a bastard scuffin ure leathers though.at least ure bike still works
____________________
inline 4's rule
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

The last post was made 23 years, 180 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful?
  Display posts from previous:   
This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bike Chat Forums Index -> General Bike Chat All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Read the Terms of Use! - Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group
 

Debug Mode: ON - Server: birks (www) - Page Generation Time: 0.11 Sec - Server Load: 1.27 - MySQL Queries: 13 - Page Size: 121.64 Kb