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.

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Doh :(

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eek, glad you are ok.

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

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

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

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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 :rolleyes:

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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.

I think this bike might be a little cursed.

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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.

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Unlucky grinchy, at least you are Ok.

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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.