Binned my scooter

Laura · Playboy Bunny Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

Again I have managed to throw my scooter down the road. It slipped on a island. Another two new fairings and a new mirror!
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Ant · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

Ouch, as long as your ok i wouldn't worry too much about your blue meanie
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John · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Karma :

You don't seem to be that bothered.

As long as you're ok is the main thing Smile

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Laura · Playboy Bunny Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

Now make that three new fairings new mirror and a brake lever.
I am a bit botherd but I want my bike now and this scooter has to last me a few more months yet!
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

ouch...

sorry to hear that, hope you didnt hurt yourself.. Confused

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Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Muppet.

I hope you ain't intending to throw your bike down the road as much when you get it. Confused

So how did you manage it this time?
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manic · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 23 Oct 2003 Karma :

Sorry to hear that. Sad

But as is said above, at least YOU are OK, thats got to be the main thing.
I had a similar "moment" on an island this morning but I got away with it. The front end let go when I hit a wet manhole cover which I couldn't see because of the glare of the sun on the wet road. Fortunately it gripped again when the front tyre reached the road again. Phew!
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Do you actually need new fairings?
Gaffa tape does a great job Wink

.... you can always get new fairings when you come to sell it.
It may not be pretty, but it's a lot cheaper, especially if you crash it again Confused

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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Awww no! Poor you. Crying or Very sad

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Yamaha_4_Life · Derestricted Danger Joined: 16 Oct 2003 Karma :

I almost dumped my FZR yesterday too, comin home and i pulled up to this light that is 2 lanes, but JUST after the light it merges to the left lane...

I was in a rush, and not concerned about the thought of other drivers, so i pulled up to this slammed s-10 (in the right lane)... he looked over and revved his engine... i just looked back and shook my head.

Needless to say he started edging up on the light before it turned green, in honor, and abiding by the unwritten rules of street racing, i held my ground and just gave the motor a constant estimated 5,000rpm rev...

Light turned green and i just slipped out the clutch fast, got thr front wheel up and right as i pulled in front of the tire spinning truck (only about half way through the light) i cut into the left lane, hitting a bump and sending my front tire into a uncontrolled wiggling rage, i took one persons advice and loosened up my grip on the clipons, and let the bike regain control of itself. This was the best desicion i ever made, the bike quickly smoothed out itself... it was just as smooth as doing donuts in a 79 Cadallac on a snowy day....

Anyway, that s-10 tried to ride my ass... which he also failed horribly at (i say TRIED, because everytime i let off the gas he would slowly pull up behind me) and since i didnt feel like gettin rear ended i waiting for the right moment and passed the car in front of me, never seeing the s-10 again

Laura · Playboy Bunny Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

Well after doing some work I have managed to block up the hole in the indicator with some silicone. As for the fairings i have managed to paint two of them with some car paint its a little bit darker blue but as it is on the bottom you can't really tell. The brake lever was ground down and have just stuck some paint on it same again with the mirror after I had straightened it. Whilst doing all te painting i also noticed I had cracked the exsaust cover have gled that and painted it so hopefully now it looks a bit better when I come to get rid (hopefully soon) I may look at replacing the panels.

And what happend is I hit a draincover going round a island slipped lost it and then my scooter nearly got run over by some nova boys. Who pointed and laughed whilst I was lying on the floor!
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Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

hi
your getting an unfared bike right? how exactly did you come off? you passed your full test yet?

Luke
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Laura · Playboy Bunny Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

No faired bike!

What happened was as I came off a dual carriage way and came to a island I has slowed right down I started round the island went over a drain cover lost the scooter it went flying one way I went the other that is basically it.
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Mrs_Hippy · The Pink Lady Joined: 07 Jul 2002 Karma :

Binned your scooter - how did you fit it in a still manage to put the lid on Boom boom!

Seriously thhough glad it didnt hurt!

Deano · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Karma :

Oh no laura, thats some crappy news at least your OK and not to shaken. Are you using the ped for a run around or do you intend to sell it if you don't sell it don't let it bother you.
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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Unlucky Boobies.
Are you sure you really want a faired bike though? If you're having trouble keeping a scooter rubber-side-down a real bike's gonna get costly
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Laura · Playboy Bunny Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

I do want a faired bike this was just unlucky really we all learn from mistakes!
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andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Yeah bad luck, remember, don't lean while going over metal drains in the wet or in bad conditions, it will 9 times out of 10 end in tears. If you're prone to crashing a faired bike is a bad idea Razz

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M1ke · Ped Boi Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Karma :

Bad luck laura Rolling Eyes

as said above its best not to push too hard in the wet especially on a light scooter with tiny crappy tyres.

When I had my scooter I found it was very nasty riding in the wet as the tyres slid so easily. Once on a bigger bike with decent tyres I found it much better.

Don't spend a fortune fixing it up by the way, some scuffs arent going to effect its value that much.

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

Oh no, oh well at least your ok!

Try to totally avoid drain covers in the wet, getting a faired bike may be an expensive mistake if you bin it though, look at the RS I never repaired it because its so damn expensive to do so!

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Scotty · Scooter Boi Joined: 31 Jul 2002 Karma :

I found that the difference from just a 50cc scooter to the NSR the grip on the NSR was far far greater.
And that was with Pirelli MT's on.

And we all know how well they preform in the wet Wink

Just with the 400cc bike your going for i would watch out for the engine breaking and how more responsive the engine will be!

But you crash more than me Wink

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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Awwwww honey! Not great luck.

Ah well, at least it was just the scooter and not the bike!.
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