Taken out by a white van this morning - ouch ! - SV650.org

28-04-06, 10:07 AM

Yep, been back on the road for a couple of weeks, and a white van took me out on the way to work this morning - b*stard didn't even stop

He pulled out of a petrol station on the other side of the road, I braked and swerved, but he sideswiped me and sent me off

I hit the kerb & then clocked up some flying time, but there were no roadsigns, so I had a nice gentle landing this time

My leather jacket has a few more scuffs, and someone seems to have left the imprint of a back protector on it

Bike is a bit of a mess, but not as bad as it could have been

Who's been adjusting my mirrors !

Radiator is sprung - coolant leaked out, but the R&G did its job this time

Going to need a new wheel as well I guess - I hope the forks aren't damaged

I have a witness who was following me, and I've already spoken to the garage about getting hold of the CCTV tapes, so Mr Plod might be able to catch the swine

I'm just off to the local A&E to get my ribs checked as they're a bit painful

see you shortly

ps - don't tell Mrs Toad or she won't let me out to play any more

Viney · 28-04-06, 10:09 AM

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Not good Si. Anything i can do let me know

28-04-06, 10:10 AM

Good luck with this one. Hope you get 'im bang to rights mate.

Garry

TSM · 28-04-06, 10:12 AM

Hit & Run, deffo the garage should have CCTV of the van.

What a bummer.

Suzuki should realy not make the rad so wide, a little shorter and a tad taller would save the rad in most spills.

28-04-06, 10:14 AM

Looked at the first pic, thought it looked rather good!

Sorry to hear of your off. Hope the plod get the *******.

28-04-06, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thor

Hope the plod get the b*stard.

Ditto

28-04-06, 10:21 AM

So sorry to hear the news, glad you're ok - if you need any help give me a shout...

28-04-06, 10:22 AM

After seeing this, I think it's time me got some R&G's!
Least it's bent the bolt that's attached to the adaptor, not the engine

Least your 'ok', well, see what hopsital says about your ribs.. Good luck.

2 Quick questions if I may though, Noticed you havd R&G's on the front spindle did/do they help much on a prang?
Is that steering damper standard on a thou or aftermarket??

Hope you catch the tw*t that caused this ....

rictus01 · 28-04-06, 10:25 AM

you alright Toady? just what you wanted.

Hope you get the bike sorted in short order and nothing is so badly brusied you can't explain it away at home.

so it's "the bikes got a problem had to leave it at work" excuss time then

hope to see you tonight, but take it easy none the less.

Cheers Mark.

Biker Biggles · 28-04-06, 10:25 AM

Did anyone get the van's number?What a bummer.

28-04-06, 10:07 AM	#1
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	Taken out by a white van this morning - ouch ! Yep, been back on the road for a couple of weeks, and a white van took me out on the way to work this morning - b*stard didn't even stop He pulled out of a petrol station on the other side of the road, I braked and swerved, but he sideswiped me and sent me off I hit the kerb & then clocked up some flying time, but there were no roadsigns, so I had a nice gentle landing this time My leather jacket has a few more scuffs, and someone seems to have left the imprint of a back protector on it Bike is a bit of a mess, but not as bad as it could have been Who's been adjusting my mirrors ! Radiator is sprung - coolant leaked out, but the R&G did its job this time Going to need a new wheel as well I guess - I hope the forks aren't damaged I have a witness who was following me, and I've already spoken to the garage about getting hold of the CCTV tapes, so Mr Plod might be able to catch the swine I'm just off to the local A&E to get my ribs checked as they're a bit painful see you shortly ps - don't tell Mrs Toad or she won't let me out to play any more

28-04-06, 10:12 AM	#4
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Hit & Run, deffo the garage should have CCTV of the van. What a bummer. Suzuki should realy not make the rad so wide, a little shorter and a tad taller would save the rad in most spills. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

28-04-06, 10:25 AM	#9
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	you alright Toady? just what you wanted. Hope you get the bike sorted in short order and nothing is so badly brusied you can't explain it away at home. so it's "the bikes got a problem had to leave it at work" excuss time then hope to see you tonight, but take it easy none the less. 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!

28-04-06, 10:25 AM	#10
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Did anyone get the van's number?What a bummer. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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28-04-06, 10:09 AM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Not good Si. Anything i can do let me know

28-04-06, 10:10 AM	#3
independentphoto Guest Posts: n/a	Good luck with this one. Hope you get 'im bang to rights mate. Garry

28-04-06, 10:14 AM	#5
thor Guest Posts: n/a	Looked at the first pic, thought it looked rather good! Sorry to hear of your off. Hope the plod get the *******.

28-04-06, 10:21 AM	#7
Sarj Guest Posts: n/a	So sorry to hear the news, glad you're ok - if you need any help give me a shout...

28-04-06, 10:22 AM	#8
kciN Guest Posts: n/a	After seeing this, I think it's time me got some R&G's! Least it's bent the bolt that's attached to the adaptor, not the engine Least your 'ok', well, see what hopsital says about your ribs.. Good luck. 2 Quick questions if I may though, Noticed you havd R&G's on the front spindle did/do they help much on a prang? Is that steering damper standard on a thou or aftermarket?? Hope you catch the tw*t that caused this ....