You know that lovely red K5 of mine...... - SV650.org

23-03-06, 10:12 PM

I dumped it down the A312 this evening

Really strange, but the throttle seemed to stick, the traffic ahead had stopped, and while I was trying to brake the front locked and the bike went down with a bang. Amazingly the wide renthals seemed to have protected the rad, but the front is a mess, as I hit the back of a VW Golf.

Rob Berrington Smith came out and picked up the bike and took it back to his workshop (he's a great bloke!). The headlamp, clocks and plastics are shot, the loom is damaged, and the forks won't turn to the left.

I'll know more when I look at it tomorrow. I'm OK, landed on my backside and rolled over onto my right shoulder (which is now stiffening up) but I'm not hurt, even my jacket is fine, but my old leather pants have just about had it know, thats 3 tumbles they've been in.

I'll up date you all when I get more news tomorrow.

Time for bed me thinks......

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mattSV · 23-03-06, 10:18 PM

**** Steve

Good to hear that you are ok.

Hope you get things sorted as quickly and cheaply as possible.

23-03-06, 10:30 PM

Steve I can't believe it! Really sorry to hear this mate, so glad you're okay. Anything I can do just call...

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23-03-06, 10:45 PM

OMG...

Glad you're ok though.

rictus01 · 23-03-06, 11:38 PM

throttle sticking

unfortunatly been there frayed throttle cable when I first got the triple, lets just say an "emotional" moment.

Glad you didn't come to any great harm though, sounds like it's a few bobs worth of damage, still at the end of the day it's only metal.

Oh, and Steve, little tip, you don't bounce well as the years advance

Cheers Mark.

24-03-06, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

throttle sticking

unfortunatly been there frayed throttle cable when I first got the triple, lets just say an "emotional" moment.

Glad you didn't come to any great harm though, sounds like it's a few bobs worth of damage, still at the end of the day it's only metal.

Oh, and Steve, little tip, you don't bounce well as the years advance

Cheers Mark.

Actually mate, I seem to be bouncing better, must be the "safety belt" ariund my waist

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rictus01 · 24-03-06, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelster

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

throttle sticking

unfortunatly been there frayed throttle cable when I first got the triple, lets just say an "emotional" moment.

Glad you didn't come to any great harm though, sounds like it's a few bobs worth of damage, still at the end of the day it's only metal.

Oh, and Steve, little tip, you don't bounce well as the years advance

Cheers Mark.

Actually mate, I seem to be bouncing better, must be the "safety belt" ariund my waist

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Practice

Biker Biggles · 24-03-06, 12:32 AM

That is bad news.I hope the bike can be repaired and you are OK.

24-03-06, 08:15 AM

Oops, sorry to hear this

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Glad you're in one piece, and hopefully the bike can be put back to it previous condition without too much trouble - it was looking really good in those pics

Viney · 24-03-06, 08:18 AM

Ooops.

23-03-06, 10:12 PM	#1
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	You know that lovely red K5 of mine...... I dumped it down the A312 this evening Really strange, but the throttle seemed to stick, the traffic ahead had stopped, and while I was trying to brake the front locked and the bike went down with a bang. Amazingly the wide renthals seemed to have protected the rad, but the front is a mess, as I hit the back of a VW Golf. Rob Berrington Smith came out and picked up the bike and took it back to his workshop (he's a great bloke!). The headlamp, clocks and plastics are shot, the loom is damaged, and the forks won't turn to the left. I'll know more when I look at it tomorrow. I'm OK, landed on my backside and rolled over onto my right shoulder (which is now stiffening up) but I'm not hurt, even my jacket is fine, but my old leather pants have just about had it know, thats 3 tumbles they've been in. I'll up date you all when I get more news tomorrow. Time for bed me thinks...... .

23-03-06, 10:18 PM	#2
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	** Steve Good to hear that you are ok. Hope you get things sorted as quickly and cheaply as possible. __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S**

23-03-06, 11:38 PM	#5
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	throttle sticking unfortunatly been there frayed throttle cable when I first got the triple, lets just say an "emotional" moment. Glad you didn't come to any great harm though, sounds like it's a few bobs worth of damage, still at the end of the day it's only metal. Oh, and Steve, little tip, you don't bounce well as the years advance Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

24-03-06, 12:32 AM	#8
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	That is bad news.I hope the bike can be repaired and you are OK. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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23-03-06, 10:30 PM	#3
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Steve I can't believe it! Really sorry to hear this mate, so glad you're okay. Anything I can do just call... .

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Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	Oops, sorry to hear this . Glad you're in one piece, and hopefully the bike can be put back to it previous condition without too much trouble - it was looking really good in those pics

24-03-06, 08:18 AM	#10
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