Mr LPH down - SV650.org

Littlepeahead · 08-04-10, 07:31 PM

Only a week after buying his XJR Stu got knocked off today at the notorious Army and Navy roundabout. A van driver entered in the right hand lane then promptly took the next exit to the left. He cut across 2 lanes taking Stu out on the way. Stu's head smashed his passenger window, which shows he didn't check his mirror. He told the police Stu had hit gravel and slid into him, which was complete rubbish. Fair bit of damage to the bike, luckily Stu had all the gear on so a cut knee, sore shoulder and a broken heart.

keith_d · 08-04-10, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Littlepeahead

Only a week after buying his XJR Stu got knocked off today at the notorious Army and Navy roundabout. A van driver entered in the right hand lane then promptly took the next exit to the left. He cut across 2 lanes taking Stu out on the way. Stu's head smashed his passenger window, which shows he didn't check his mirror. He told the police Stu had hit gravel and slid into him, which was complete rubbish. Fair bit of damage to the bike, luckily Stu had all the gear on so a cut knee, sore shoulder and a broken heart.

Glad Stu is mostly OK and you won't be getting his-n-hers titanium elbow sliders.

I hope there were plenty of witnesses and some of them bothered to stop.

Wideboy · 08-04-10, 07:39 PM

what **** luck!

GWS

08-04-10, 07:40 PM

Oh gutted mate xx

Hope this has a happy ending in the sense that it won't cost him the time and money to repair it?

Littlepeahead · 08-04-10, 07:42 PM

There was a witness. A policeman. He said it was 50 50 but then he didn't see the van driver enter the roundabout already in the wrong lane.

Geodude · 08-04-10, 07:47 PM

Glad hes ok

sorry about his new bike

maviczap · 08-04-10, 07:59 PM

The 2 of you aren't hgaving the best of luck

At least he's not badly hurt, which is the main thing. Unless you wanted a pair of matching elbows

GWS, both of you

08-04-10, 08:08 PM

ouch, not good. hope Stu's ok, sending warm vibes.

I remember my first driving lesson (in September 1985!) - I asked my instructor not to make me go round the A&N. And on my second lesson, it wasn't until he directed me off the slip road at Sandon that I realised where I was heading... Those were the days before the stupid 'timeshare' flyover and the A12 bypass.

Sid Squid · 08-04-10, 08:50 PM

Bummer

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08-04-10, 08:53 PM

a week ,he took his time it took me 20 mins to kill the wifes new bike
must try harder

08-04-10, 07:31 PM	#1
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Mr LPH down Only a week after buying his XJR Stu got knocked off today at the notorious Army and Navy roundabout. A van driver entered in the right hand lane then promptly took the next exit to the left. He cut across 2 lanes taking Stu out on the way. Stu's head smashed his passenger window, which shows he didn't check his mirror. He told the police Stu had hit gravel and slid into him, which was complete rubbish. Fair bit of damage to the bike, luckily Stu had all the gear on so a cut knee, sore shoulder and a broken heart. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

08-04-10, 07:39 PM	#3
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: Mr LPH down what ** luck! GWS __________________ 05 DRZ400E** RIP hovis

08-04-10, 07:40 PM	#4
Amanda Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mr LPH down Oh gutted mate xx Hope this has a happy ending in the sense that it won't cost him the time and money to repair it?

08-04-10, 07:42 PM	#5
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Mr LPH down There was a witness. A policeman. He said it was 50 50 but then he didn't see the van driver enter the roundabout already in the wrong lane. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

08-04-10, 07:47 PM	#6
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: Mr LPH down Glad hes ok sorry about his new bike __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

08-04-10, 07:59 PM	#7
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Mr LPH down The 2 of you aren't hgaving the best of luck At least he's not badly hurt, which is the main thing. Unless you wanted a pair of matching elbows GWS, both of you __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

08-04-10, 08:08 PM	#8
CoolGirl Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mr LPH down ouch, not good. hope Stu's ok, sending warm vibes. I remember my first driving lesson (in September 1985!) - I asked my instructor not to make me go round the A&N. And on my second lesson, it wasn't until he directed me off the slip road at Sandon that I realised where I was heading... Those were the days before the stupid 'timeshare' flyover and the A12 bypass.

08-04-10, 08:50 PM	#9
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Mr LPH down Bummer . __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

08-04-10, 08:53 PM	#10
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mr LPH down a week ,he took his time it took me 20 mins to kill the wifes new bike must try harder