Early Morning Drop

grant3779 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Karma :

Well technically I didn't drop the bike - stuck it on the sidestand as I do every morning at the petrol station (Tesco one), but this time it seems to roll forward after a few seconds and falls into the side of the fuel pumps, damging the metal casing of the pumps.

Snapped of one of my mirors and cosmetic damage to parts of the fairing. Don't think there is much else wrong as I rode it 60miles after that to get to work.

Left my contact details with the workers there.

Any idea if they will hound me for the bill to repair the pump casing, should I be contacting my insurance company, or just sit and wait to see if anything comes of it? Never really been in the situation before where I have damaged property with my bike!

Cheers

JoeDougieDoug... · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Karma :

When I put my bike on the side stand, I always give it a kick to make sure it isn't going anywhere. Also, turn the bars towards the side stand, it will shift all the weight to that side. Smile

No need to contact your insurance company I don't think...

Sorry to hear about the bike, these things happen unfortunately.

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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Curious as to why you even said anything... I would have just kept shut. Neutral

Leave your bike in 1st and put your stand down... it wont roll anywhere.

grant3779 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Karma :

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

But you gave them your details Doh!

What bike was it? Why couldn't you pick it up Laughing

Ah well, live and learn. Don't admit to it, they are forcing big petrol prices... do some damage Wink

iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

I bet they are more worried about YOU claiming from THEM as your bike clearly slipped on ALL THE SPLIT FUEL Wink

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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

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

It'll all be on the forecourt CCTV anyway, including your number plate and description, bear that in mind if you attempt to blame them.

As for what to do, nothing. Hope they don't try and claim on your insurance but if they do, suck it up and chalk it down to experience. Your fault and you won't do it again, feel free to make it difficult for them though, I hate Tesco.

I'd be quite surprised if they did attempt to claim from you tbh.

sepher · Nova Slayer Joined: 23 May 2011 Karma :

Not all of us have rear grab rails, but whenever the bike is on the stand I give the rear grab rail a tug backwards to make sure the stand is secure. I'm forever paranoid that it's going to go forward and tip Shocked

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Is these one of these filling stations that wants you to get off the bike and put it on the stand so that you don't drop it? Confused

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