First Off

[Darylw27]

Had to happen eventually I guess!

Coming to West Street in Glasgow on my daily commute taking the corner at about 25mph in the pissing rain and before I know it I'm sliding along on my arse. Left astounded by the chap in a BMW 4x4 that nearly ran over me to get past and continue on his way.

Had a look at the road and no signs of Diesel or gravel, Look again 10 minutes later and almost the whole corner is a rainbow.

Lovely chap and women at the snack van outside the subway were more than helpful, explained a lot of Diesel was spilled there this morning and I guess he jinxed me by telling his wife " That's a bikers worst nightmare that corner " before I came round.

Luckily damage to me is just minor stiff neck and back, slightly sore head and my gear doesn't even look crashed, still good as new.
No kittens were harmed in the accident either.

Bike had crash bungs fitted about 3 weeks ago thankfully, they done their job. Minor scratches to left fairing shroud and grab rail, bung and bar end are scratched to feck.

Any advice for cornering in these situations, I swear 80% of corners between Glasgow and my home had diesel all over them. Just as I was getting confident cornering!

[metalangel]

Jings! Glad you're okay.
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Previous: 2002 Honda CB500 (sold), 2007 Suzuki SV650SK6 (crashed), 2005 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer (sold). Currently bikeless
"A faired bike will get you 10x more clunge than a unfaired one." -Marlboro Matt

[Walloper]

So bottom line is... Diesel Spills are good as when you come off, you will slide on your arse easier which saves ruining yer gear.
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W-ireless A-rtificial L-ifeform L-imited to O-bservation P-eacekeeping and E-fficient R-epair

[EazyDuz]

Didnt they offer a free snack?
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To shreds you say? Tss tss tss

[Darylw27]

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[daemonoid]