Dan is down.... - SV650.org

17-09-07, 10:54 AM

Had an off today. On my way into work and filtering past stationary traffic when a driver decides to pull out of the queue without looking for whatever reason (there were no junctions for him to go so it was either impatience or a U turn). I did a pretty good Superman impression and landed on my head. Luckily the Arai lid did it's job and apart from a headache and a sore chest I'm okay. Not sure about the Bike. Broken front brake lever, twisted radiator, twisted forks and slightly bent handlebars. Was rideable once I'd fixed the brake lever but the forks are certainly twisted. Also when I got home I noticed the right disc was very hot while the left was not. Any suggestions, offers of mechanical help welcome!

17-09-07, 10:59 AM

Not sure I can help with the mechanics of it all, but sorry to hear you had an off.

Hope you got all the insurance details of the other party, and you get it sorted ASAP.

Billy.

17-09-07, 11:01 AM

****.

SoulKiss · 17-09-07, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HooliganDan

Had an off today. On my way into work and filtering past stationary traffic when a driver decides to pull out of the queue without looking for whatever reason (there were no junctions for him to go so it was either impatience or a U turn). I did a pretty good Superman impression and landed on my head. Luckily the Arai lid did it's job and apart from a headache and a sore chest I'm okay. Not sure about the Bike. Broken front brake lever, twisted radiator, twisted forks and slightly bent handlebars. Was rideable once I'd fixed the brake lever but the forks are certainly twisted. Also when I got home I noticed the right disc was very hot while the left was not. Any suggestions, offers of mechanical help welcome!

Sorry to hear about this - which bike was it?

17-09-07, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Sorry to hear about this - which bike was it?

The Hornet. Every cloud......

17-09-07, 11:17 AM

$hit Dan! Hope you're not too sore

Have a search on here for LynW's letter re: her filtering accident. Just in case there are any insurance "issues"

If you need a hand with tools or anything then drop me a PM and we'll see what can be sorted out.

17-09-07, 11:18 AM

OK, so I searched and found it:

This letter

17-09-07, 11:37 AM

Oh Dan bad luck! Glad you are not too bad, and hope you get a nice fat payout from the numptyc ar driver. They did stop didn't they?

17-09-07, 11:56 AM

Thanks for the letter link, that could be very handy should I get issues. The driver was friendly enough and said 'sorry' so I'm hoping he admist lability so it can go smoothly. We'll see what happens I guess.

Stu · 17-09-07, 12:01 PM

Riders Support 020 8246 4900.
Real sorry to hear.

So the right disc is binding - don't ride too far (but it sounds like you know that)

You will go and get it resprayed!

tempting fate.

17-09-07, 10:54 AM	#1
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	Dan is down.... Had an off today. On my way into work and filtering past stationary traffic when a driver decides to pull out of the queue without looking for whatever reason (there were no junctions for him to go so it was either impatience or a U turn). I did a pretty good Superman impression and landed on my head. Luckily the Arai lid did it's job and apart from a headache and a sore chest I'm okay. Not sure about the Bike. Broken front brake lever, twisted radiator, twisted forks and slightly bent handlebars. Was rideable once I'd fixed the brake lever but the forks are certainly twisted. Also when I got home I noticed the right disc was very hot while the left was not. Any suggestions, offers of mechanical help welcome!

17-09-07, 10:59 AM	#2
Biker_Billy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dan is down.... Not sure I can help with the mechanics of it all, but sorry to hear you had an off. Hope you got all the insurance details of the other party, and you get it sorted ASAP. Billy.

17-09-07, 11:01 AM	#3
sarah Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dan is down.... ****.

17-09-07, 11:17 AM	#6
rigor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dan is down.... $hit Dan! Hope you're not too sore Have a search on here for LynW's letter re: her filtering accident. Just in case there are any insurance "issues" If you need a hand with tools or anything then drop me a PM and we'll see what can be sorted out.

17-09-07, 11:18 AM	#7
rigor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dan is down.... OK, so I searched and found it: This letter

17-09-07, 11:37 AM	#8
Warthog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dan is down.... Oh Dan bad luck! Glad you are not too bad, and hope you get a nice fat payout from the numptyc ar driver. They did stop didn't they?

17-09-07, 11:56 AM	#9
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dan is down.... Thanks for the letter link, that could be very handy should I get issues. The driver was friendly enough and said 'sorry' so I'm hoping he admist lability so it can go smoothly. We'll see what happens I guess.

17-09-07, 12:01 PM	#10
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: Dan is down.... Riders Support 020 8246 4900. Real sorry to hear. So the right disc is binding - don't ride too far (but it sounds like you know that) You will go and get it resprayed! tempting fate.