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carternd 25-01-10 07:28 PM

Stupid accidents
 
Have just committed a crime of massive stupidity. Warmed SV up with disc-lock on so I could put tools into shed, rode away 1 foot and CRASH. £$%@!!! Smashed indicator, tip off clutch lever and bent bar-end. Fortunately nothing serious.

What stupid mishaps/accidents etc. have others had? (I surely cannot be alone...):smt075

fastdruid 25-01-10 07:34 PM

Re: Stupid accidents
 
I once ran over some broken glass, pulled up & checked over the tyre. Foolishly though I was on a slight slope and the bike rolled forwards and fell over.

That's where the scar on the alternator cover came from as it landed on the kerb.
http://www.fastdruid.co.uk/albums/SV...80DSC02135.JPG

Then one time I was on the VFR, navigated a gravelly car park, pulled up and got my lace stuck on the footpeg, I slowly toppled over finally getting free when the bike was at about ~45degrees and dived off rather than try and save it[1].

Druid

[1] You can do some serious damage trying to catch 250kg of bike.

pookie 25-01-10 07:34 PM

Re: Stupid accidents
 
dont worry ..done the same in the middle of comet carpark on a summers day

kwak zzr 25-01-10 07:38 PM

Re: Stupid accidents
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by carternd (Post 2160980)
Have just committed a crime of massive stupidity. Warmed SV up with disc-lock on so I could put tools into shed, rode away 1 foot and CRASH. £$%@!!! Smashed indicator, tip off clutch lever and bent bar-end. Fortunately nothing serious.

What stupid mishaps/accidents etc. have others had? (I surely cannot be alone...):smt075

this is the reason i dont use disk locks :confused: i'm so clumsy id do the same.

TazDaz 25-01-10 07:43 PM

Re: Stupid accidents
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kwak zzr (Post 2160990)
this is the reason i dont use disk locks :confused: i'm so clumsy id do the same.

This usually make good friends! :)

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...der_Orange.jpg

kwak zzr 25-01-10 07:44 PM

Re: Stupid accidents
 
sumfin else to carry tho :( i'll just use me steering lock :)

BBadger 25-01-10 08:07 PM

Re: Stupid accidents
 
Simplest thing is a bit of ribbon or somthing on wrist...take off and put over bars or lever, and i always notice it just before i roll off so it all helps.

speedplay 25-01-10 08:09 PM

Re: Stupid accidents
 
I know someone who ran over their own foot...:rolleyes:

BBadger 25-01-10 08:12 PM

Re: Stupid accidents
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by speedplay (Post 2161043)
I know someone who ran over their own foot...:rolleyes:

on a bike?

how did he manage that?

speedplay 25-01-10 08:34 PM

Re: Stupid accidents
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BBadger (Post 2161049)
on a bike?

how did he manage that?


Don't know.

You'll have to ask Plowsie ;)


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