keith_d checks out the icy tarmac up close
 

Yep, it's my turn for a slide down the road today after meeting a patch of black ice. I'm fine, but the VFR wouldn't start. Though, it worked fine when the AA man jump started it. Maybe time for a new battery.

Damage was minor, shared between the pannier rack, the engine housing and the faring. Lots more scrapes on the faring so I'll be saving up for a paint job.

While I was waiting for Mr AA, two cars decided the hedge was much nicer than the road, and two more decided to meet with a crunch.

Final Score: Black Ice-5, Injuries-0.

Keith.

Re: keith_d checks out the icy tarmac up close
 

least you're ok Keith fella.
Chin up on the damamge, maybe head back to the spot with a cam-corder and try get a couple of £250 payouts from you've been framed with folk crashing / falling on thier bum bums.

Re: keith_d checks out the icy tarmac up close
 

Bad luck Keith, good news that you are OK and the bike is just cosmetic.

Re: keith_d checks out the icy tarmac up close
 

back luck mate!

Re: keith_d checks out the icy tarmac up close
 

Bad luck. It's very slippery out there today, so be careful everybody.

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:(

Re: keith_d checks out the icy tarmac up close
 

hugs darling xxx take it easy ok xxxxxxx

Re: keith_d checks out the icy tarmac up close
 

Awww, hope that the bruises fade quickly and the bike can be cleaned up nice again very soon. Hugs

Re: keith_d checks out the icy tarmac up close
 

I had that experience yesterday, but my superior bike handling skills:D saved the day and the bike stayed upright. Just as well as I was in a fairly remote lane with nobody else around, there was a deep ditch full of icy water, and I didn't have my mobile with me. Horrible feeling when the bike suddenly starts sliding around. Glad you're OK.

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:(:(:(