Engine oil... me off. - SV650.org

21-10-09, 08:21 AM

There was what looked like a oil spill from a bus on Brixton Hill Road this morning, but I didn't see it as I was watching the traffic in front of me stop and went to move lanes. Touched the brake and threw the bike down the road for a full 180 turn...
Another biker and 5 cyclist did the same while I was there waiting on the police and fire brigade to come and sort it all. Spent most of the time there waving other bikers and cyclist over to avoid the oil and saw some guy narrowly avoid hitting a bus when his brakes failed to stop him.
Bike still runs as it got me to work once the police turned up, though I've got a shoulder and leg that are stiffening up.

21-10-09, 08:31 AM

Doh

21-10-09, 09:07 AM

eek, glad you are ok.

timwilky · 21-10-09, 09:11 AM

sods, I take it you would be the first to report the spill, so no liability.

21-10-09, 10:05 AM

I was waiting for your regular "I've fallen off" thread.

Bad luck G. Hope nuffinks bust up too bad. You and the bike.

maviczap · 21-10-09, 10:54 AM

Not good, at least you and the bike are Ok ish

Nice hot bath to ease those aches and pains....... which reminds me I'm off to the Osteopath this afternoon

21-10-09, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timwilky

sods, I take it you would be the first to report the spill, so no liability.

Yep the police and fire brigade where there before I left, plus I made sure before they got there that people where moving out of the lane.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoobs

I was waiting for your regular "I've fallen off" thread.

Bad luck G. Hope nuffinks bust up too bad. You and the bike.

I think this bike might be a little cursed.

Spiderman · 21-10-09, 11:29 AM

Aw mate, how unlucky is that. I nearly came off on a huge deisel spill in Kinds Langley the other day, if it wasn't for the old fella walking in the road (as old fellas who live in the country tend to do for no good reason at all) and me giving him a wide berth i'd have been down.

If you need a hand with anything..other than rubbing ointment in, then give me a shout wont you.

21-10-09, 11:41 AM

Unlucky grinchy, at least you are Ok.

21-10-09, 12:22 PM

So what happens to the damage on the bike? Is it covered no questions asked by the insurance or does it have to come out of your pocket?

Either way glad to hear its nothing serious.

21-10-09, 08:21 AM	#1
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Engine oil... me off. There was what looked like a oil spill from a bus on Brixton Hill Road this morning, but I didn't see it as I was watching the traffic in front of me stop and went to move lanes. Touched the brake and threw the bike down the road for a full 180 turn... Another biker and 5 cyclist did the same while I was there waiting on the police and fire brigade to come and sort it all. Spent most of the time there waving other bikers and cyclist over to avoid the oil and saw some guy narrowly avoid hitting a bus when his brakes failed to stop him. Bike still runs as it got me to work once the police turned up, though I've got a shoulder and leg that are stiffening up.

21-10-09, 08:31 AM	#2
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine oil... me off. Doh

21-10-09, 09:07 AM	#3
Lucas Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine oil... me off. eek, glad you are ok.

21-10-09, 09:11 AM	#4
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Engine oil... me off. sods, I take it you would be the first to report the spill, so no liability. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

21-10-09, 10:05 AM	#5
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine oil... me off. I was waiting for your regular "I've fallen off" thread. Bad luck G. Hope nuffinks bust up too bad. You and the bike.

21-10-09, 10:54 AM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Engine oil... me off. Not good, at least you and the bike are Ok ish Nice hot bath to ease those aches and pains....... which reminds me I'm off to the Osteopath this afternoon __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

21-10-09, 11:29 AM	#8
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	Re: Engine oil... me off. Aw mate, how unlucky is that. I nearly came off on a huge deisel spill in Kinds Langley the other day, if it wasn't for the old fella walking in the road (as old fellas who live in the country tend to do for no good reason at all) and me giving him a wide berth i'd have been down. If you need a hand with anything..other than rubbing ointment in, then give me a shout wont you. __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

21-10-09, 11:41 AM	#9
Raf Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine oil... me off. Unlucky grinchy, at least you are Ok.

21-10-09, 12:22 PM	#10
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine oil... me off. So what happens to the damage on the bike? Is it covered no questions asked by the insurance or does it have to come out of your pocket? Either way glad to hear its nothing serious.

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