Stig

Ah bugger.

I used to panic if going over man covers in the wet. But I have since learnt, that although the wheels my slide somewhat, it is only for an instant before traction in regained and it may have put me off line by a couple of feet. So now I go over them and just expect the little slide and react straight afterwards to get back on line.

They are more dangerous when you go over them in a straight line on the brakes. Almost guaranteed to come off. I don't have any pointy bits to give you as I have taste. But hope you get it all sorted soon. I'm sure a man such as yourself will have that bike back on the road in a flash. Best of luck.