got shunted off.... - Page 2 - SV650.org

12-11-09, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedonal

I just keep one of theses up there-

Hehe ......... you're still buzzing from your near miss yesterday .......

12-11-09, 08:21 PM

Glad your ok my hubby was shunted from the 2nd lane to the 3rd on the motorway on our way back from the bulldog bash by a coach, i was riding behind him so had to hanker up, saw the coach just go into his lane no indication naff all. Luckily the motorway near to where we live wasnt that bad at the time so no damage done, but Lissa is right those buses / coaches are huge up close.
And the goverment want us to use the bus lanes

12-11-09, 10:31 PM

Scary Stuff........ glad you`re not badly hurt and hope there`s not too much damage to the bike when you have a good look.

13-11-09, 08:43 PM

had a look at the bike today... damage i can see :

badly bent brake lever and foot peg.
exhaust scratched (minor)
crashbung damaged
scratches on fairing - lower right side...

the only major issue i worried about is the back brake lever... cant reach it without having to twist my foot around

hopefully i wont have any issues off the bus company and they gonna pay for the repairs..

taking bike in tomorrow to have it checked over..

the joys of commuting!!! ........ endless

maviczap · 13-11-09, 08:47 PM

Single decker or double decker?

I fought a single decker and lost, although I'm still here to prove it. Happened when I was 13

So there's at least 2 bus fighters on the Org

Glad you're ok

Swin · 13-11-09, 09:28 PM

I had an open topped London sightseeing bus roll over the toe of my boot a few months back - decided he wanted to move into my space without checking to see if I had vacated it first!

Does that count as a bus fighter?

13-11-09, 10:02 PM

Lame...at least you're all good though. Enough worries in front of us, let alone having to worry about stupid things like shunts!!

Ratty · 13-11-09, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuZuKiBaBe

hopefully i wont have any issues off the bus company and they gonna pay for the repairs..

taking bike in tomorrow to have it checked over..

Are you taking it to Road & Racing in Hyde ? Think they charge about £25 for a full check.

Where did it happen ?

Ratty

13-11-09, 10:21 PM

Don't forget to get a new helmet out of the bus company if you fell over - not worth the risk!!!.

A colleague at work had to lay his bike down yesterday when a car pulled out without looking. Luckily on a bit of damage to bike and torn clothing. Loads of witnesses and driver apologised/took responsibility.

I had to remind him about the helmet, which apparently hit the deck.

Glad you are ok

14-11-09, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratty

Are you taking it to Road & Racing in Hyde ? Think they charge about £25 for a full check.

Where did it happen ?

Ratty

yeah that would be the one..

happened at the crossroads outside piccadilly station.

thanks for the headsup bout the helmet andywilson

12-11-09, 08:21 PM	#12
suzijax Guest Posts: n/a	Re: got shunted off.... Glad your ok my hubby was shunted from the 2nd lane to the 3rd on the motorway on our way back from the bulldog bash by a coach, i was riding behind him so had to hanker up, saw the coach just go into his lane no indication naff all. Luckily the motorway near to where we live wasnt that bad at the time so no damage done, but Lissa is right those buses / coaches are huge up close. And the goverment want us to use the bus lanes Last edited by suzijax; 12-11-09 at 08:22 PM.

12-11-09, 10:31 PM	#13
Speedy Claire Guest Posts: n/a	Re: got shunted off.... Scary Stuff........ glad you`re not badly hurt and hope there`s not too much damage to the bike when you have a good look.

13-11-09, 08:43 PM	#14
SuzukiNess Guest Posts: n/a	Re: got shunted off.... had a look at the bike today... damage i can see : badly bent brake lever and foot peg. exhaust scratched (minor) crashbung damaged scratches on fairing - lower right side... the only major issue i worried about is the back brake lever... cant reach it without having to twist my foot around hopefully i wont have any issues off the bus company and they gonna pay for the repairs.. taking bike in tomorrow to have it checked over.. the joys of commuting!!! ........ endless

13-11-09, 08:47 PM	#15
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: got shunted off.... Single decker or double decker? I fought a single decker and lost, although I'm still here to prove it. Happened when I was 13 So there's at least 2 bus fighters on the Org Glad you're ok __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

13-11-09, 09:28 PM	#16
Swin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 454	Re: got shunted off.... I had an open topped London sightseeing bus roll over the toe of my boot a few months back - decided he wanted to move into my space without checking to see if I had vacated it first! Does that count as a bus fighter?

13-11-09, 10:02 PM	#17
thulfi Guest Posts: n/a	Re: got shunted off.... Lame...at least you're all good though. Enough worries in front of us, let alone having to worry about stupid things like shunts!!

13-11-09, 10:21 PM	#19
andywilson460 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: got shunted off.... Don't forget to get a new helmet out of the bus company if you fell over - not worth the risk!!!. A colleague at work had to lay his bike down yesterday when a car pulled out without looking. Luckily on a bit of damage to bike and torn clothing. Loads of witnesses and driver apologised/took responsibility. I had to remind him about the helmet, which apparently hit the deck. Glad you are ok