IAM Glasgow North

C'mon Philbo spill the beans

Home stretch of the ride, ready to leave the B.P. station on the A82 at Dumbarton. First observer rides off on to a clear road. I'm next, I could see the road was clear when the first guy went, but I take another look. Because this is more a slip road than a junction, and i'm crouched over on my bike I don't get my head round far enough to see what, if anything, is coming. I decide to bimble up to the white line, put my foot down and take a proper look. The second observer, who's alot further back sitting upright on his Honda, (no more details than that since he's done everything right since the incedent!), can see that there is nothing coming and drives in to the back of little old stationary me, just as I put my foot down to take a proper look!

This bike is officially cursed! Had nothing but hassle from the day I put my deposit down. Wrong insurance details, delays fitting alarms, my work sending me to Ireland when I want to pick my bike up. Having to come early from Ireland to drop off my trade in before the tax expires. Still don't have my new bike because of delays with the alarm...again. When I do get the bike the alarm goes off ALL the time, two recalls, etc, etc, fell off in December, did I mention the alarm which has seen more of the dealer than me? Now this! It's only 9 months old FFS!

I want my SV back!

lol classic

get another sv mate

Not so good mate...get some holy water from the church and wash the curse out of it like an excorcism

well to steal philbo's thunder,i was out with glasgow north last week and my observer(a t a guess about 22st)dropped his bike (with him still on /under it)at queens view car park we stopped for a debrief about what i was doing ,and ended up rolling about on the grass with a big bmw boxer ,,i was ****ing myself ,not only did he drop it in a comedy fashion ,he couldnt get back up (webbles woblle but this one did fall down) quality ,,picture it ,a qualified iam observer whos bike control /general riding ability is btr than most people ,stops, side stand down(obviously not right down) leans bike over towards stand and doesnt stop till its touching the grass verge im not doubting the guys riding ability ,but his gen mobility leaves a lot to b desired , and being an easter egg with legs doesnt help ,,watched him getting ready to go again and he was struggling to get his leg up high enough put it this way ,,i wouldnt like to bet on him in the gymnastics

lol my first night out with an associate after passing my test, I dropped my bike too. poor boy I was out with never came back. obviously threatened that I managed to pick up my bike by myself

Hey Jim you obviously need a good feed.....lay off the bigger boned among us

That's cheered me up no end! Cheers Jimmy!

Ment to say earlier! Hi to Independantphoto and Quodos! Nice meeting you guys!

Anyone want to buy a Sprint ST? Free lucky white heather included...

Originally Posted by Philbo

Meant to say earlier! Hi to Independentphoto and Quodos! Nice meeting you guys!

Likewise Phil. Hope you appreciated the advice despite the incident. I had quite a good night and managed a constant run (no stops) from start to finish.

Originally Posted by Philbo

Anyone want to buy a Sprint ST? Free lucky white heather included...

Don't tempt either of us mate, especially Q - her bike count is already at three for the moment AND I pointed out to her that the Sprint has upright bars! She'll be offering you a part swap on a silver curvy if you don't watch out.

Garry

Originally Posted by independentphoto

Likewise Phil. Hope you appreciated the advice despite the incident. I had quite a good night and managed a constant run (no stops) from start to finish.



Don't tempt either of us mate, especially Q - her bike count is already at three for the moment AND I pointed out to her that the Sprint has upright bars! She'll be offering you a part swap on a silver curvy if you don't watch out.

Garry