Fear of being T-boned is ruining riding - Page 6 - SV650.org

dyzio · 11-08-11, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Geodude

Yay just won a new copy off evilbay for 6 quid, cheers for the pointer

Seen any more of them on the bay?

Geodude · 11-08-11, 07:32 PM

That was the only one and it only had 30mins to go when i spotted it, thanks to the advice i got here or i'd have missed it. only 9.99 off the link maxinc put on.

TSM · 11-08-11, 08:18 PM

there is a button on the left controls called the horn, use it thats what its there for, im not talking about pressing it for a long time like a twit but just chirps, helps a load and its free and legal

30-09-11, 02:35 PM

Sorry to rake this up.

This is exactly what I mean. A friend of a friend, in Lincoln yesterday.

http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/...ail/story.html

Sid Squid · 30-09-11, 02:52 PM

Sorry to hear that Ed.

Balky001 · 30-09-11, 03:03 PM

Sorry to see this Ed. You can't eradicate the danger totally and it's a personal choice what is acceptable risk. Condolences mates

Geodude · 30-09-11, 03:07 PM

Sad news Ed

30-09-11, 03:52 PM

I didn't know the poor sod personally, he was a friend of a friend. What the hell do you do when you come round a slight bend (as here - see pics in link) and a car pulls out. You can see he swerved, I guess it's a risk we all take.

yorkie_chris · 30-09-11, 03:53 PM

Sorry to read this. Looks like a pointy, one of our lot directly?

30-09-11, 04:05 PM

A few of you have made a comment about getting a hi-vis to inspire confidence - I did just that and it helped me. I don't feel too silly wearing it, because it's sleeveless you actually end up looking a bit like a copper, especially if your jacket is black.

Mine incorporates the Hit-Air system too - an airbag system that activates by a pull cord (takes 20KG of force to activate, so not likely to go off if you forget to unclip). The canisters only cost £15 if you do set it off.

Here's a link...
http://www.twowheel.co.uk/hit-air-ve...=Google%2BBase

Alex.

11-08-11, 07:32 PM	#52
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: Fear of being T-boned is ruining riding That was the only one and it only had 30mins to go when i spotted it, thanks to the advice i got here or i'd have missed it. only 9.99 off the link maxinc put on. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

11-08-11, 08:18 PM	#53
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Fear of being T-boned is ruining riding there is a button on the left controls called the horn, use it thats what its there for, im not talking about pressing it for a long time like a twit but just chirps, helps a load and its free and legal __________________ 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

30-09-11, 02:35 PM	#54
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fear of being T-boned is ruining riding Sorry to rake this up. This is exactly what I mean. A friend of a friend, in Lincoln yesterday. http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/...ail/story.html

30-09-11, 02:52 PM	#55
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Fear of being T-boned is ruining riding Sorry to hear that Ed. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

30-09-11, 03:03 PM	#56
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Fear of being T-boned is ruining riding Sorry to see this Ed. You can't eradicate the danger totally and it's a personal choice what is acceptable risk. Condolences mates __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

30-09-11, 03:07 PM	#57
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: Fear of being T-boned is ruining riding Sad news Ed __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

30-09-11, 03:52 PM	#58
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fear of being T-boned is ruining riding I didn't know the poor sod personally, he was a friend of a friend. What the hell do you do when you come round a slight bend (as here - see pics in link) and a car pulls out. You can see he swerved, I guess it's a risk we all take.

30-09-11, 03:53 PM	#59
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Fear of being T-boned is ruining riding Sorry to read this. Looks like a pointy, one of our lot directly? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

30-09-11, 04:05 PM	#60
lx_online Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fear of being T-boned is ruining riding A few of you have made a comment about getting a hi-vis to inspire confidence - I did just that and it helped me. I don't feel too silly wearing it, because it's sleeveless you actually end up looking a bit like a copper, especially if your jacket is black. Mine incorporates the Hit-Air system too - an airbag system that activates by a pull cord (takes 20KG of force to activate, so not likely to go off if you forget to unclip). The canisters only cost £15 if you do set it off. Here's a link... http://www.twowheel.co.uk/hit-air-ve...=Google%2BBase Alex.

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