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10-01-11, 09:59 AM
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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. |
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10-01-11, 10:05 AM
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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. |
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10-01-11, 10:05 AM
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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.
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10-01-11, 10:14 AM
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Re: keith_d checks out the icy tarmac up close
back luck mate!
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10-01-11, 10:40 AM
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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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10-01-11, 10:45 AM
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10-01-11, 10:57 AM
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hugs darling xxx take it easy ok xxxxxxx
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10-01-11, 12:18 PM
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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
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10-01-11, 02:19 PM
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Re: keith_d checks out the icy tarmac up close
I had that experience yesterday, but my superior bike handling skills
 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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10-01-11, 02:21 PM
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