Just been knocked off. - SV650.org

31-01-07, 01:48 PM

This time at least it wasn't my fault.

Waiting at a sliproad type give way junction coming out of Tescos in Trowbridge. I'm stationary at the front of the queue. Woman behind in an Mx5 drove into the back of me. Luckily at very slow speed, but I still dropped the bike. I then jumped up and waved my arms about in an angry Mediterranean fashion accompanied by swearing.

No new damage as far as I can see, as it went down on the left hand side that has the scars from my incident before christmas.

Also fortunate as I had a chorizo sausage and a large jar of pickled chilli peppers stuffed down the front of my jacket, but both survived intact.

31-01-07, 02:02 PM

Glad to hear you're ok.

Did you politely suggest she get some glasses?

_Stretchie_ · 31-01-07, 02:21 PM

Jesus Mac

Try and keep it upright...

Kidding, glad you are ok and that you have received no damage to your sausage and peppers. See you at the Roo tomorrow?

31-01-07, 02:25 PM

How the hell did she manage that; on the phone by any chance

31-01-07, 02:31 PM

Surely what you mean is:

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac99

ALL new damage as far as I can see, as it went down on the left hand side that had NO scars at all because I've never dropped the bike before.

So I assume you pointed out all the 'damage' she caused and relieved her of a substantial wad of cash?

Or was she fit?

_Stretchie_ · 31-01-07, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRCSixtyThree

So I assume you pointed out all the 'damage' she caused and relieved her of a substantial wad of cash?

Or was she fit?

Ha haa... I can see him now...

"Well love that would cost about £850 to put right........"

leans in and puts hand on her shoulder....

"Or we could.. er.... Settle out of court

"

31-01-07, 03:31 PM

I don't think she was on the phone, just a lapse of concentration. What she said was 'my foot slipped' , but the impact didn't feel big enough to be due to dumping the clutch without stalling. I reckon that she was edging forward to close the gap and just didn't stop at the right place. Probably looking over her right shoulder at the oncoming traffic.

Once I'd taken the 15 seconds or so to calm down, I was hardly bothered about even getting her details. Funny reaction I suppose, but I just wasn't interested in forcing through an insurance claim just because I could. I did take down her details of course, and I'll have a better look over the bike when I have time.

And no, I wasn't dazzled by her charms or anything. She was late middle aged, A bit too old for me, more in stretchie's territory.

_Stretchie_ · 31-01-07, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac99

And no, I wasn't dazzled by her charms or anything. She was late middle aged, A bit too old for me, more in stretchie's territory.

Number?? Did she look like she would though?

THAT'S the question..

31-01-07, 04:07 PM

Sorry to hear about this Mac, at least your OK, that's the most important thing.

Take it easy mate.

31-01-07, 06:35 PM

Sorry to hear you have ended up on youre **** again,
Please give her number to stretchie as he is like a dog on heat. I am sure he would settle for a bump up the rear

linky proof

Glad to hear you are ok.

31-01-07, 01:48 PM	#1
mac99 Guest Posts: n/a	Just been knocked off. This time at least it wasn't my fault. Waiting at a sliproad type give way junction coming out of Tescos in Trowbridge. I'm stationary at the front of the queue. Woman behind in an Mx5 drove into the back of me. Luckily at very slow speed, but I still dropped the bike. I then jumped up and waved my arms about in an angry Mediterranean fashion accompanied by swearing. No new damage as far as I can see, as it went down on the left hand side that has the scars from my incident before christmas. Also fortunate as I had a chorizo sausage and a large jar of pickled chilli peppers stuffed down the front of my jacket, but both survived intact.

31-01-07, 02:21 PM	#3
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Jesus Mac Try and keep it upright... Kidding, glad you are ok and that you have received no damage to your sausage and peppers. See you at the Roo tomorrow? __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

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31-01-07, 02:02 PM	#2
Law Guest Posts: n/a	Glad to hear you're ok. Did you politely suggest she get some glasses?

31-01-07, 02:25 PM	#4
OldBoy Guest Posts: n/a	How the hell did she manage that; on the phone by any chance

31-01-07, 03:31 PM	#7
mac99 Guest Posts: n/a	I don't think she was on the phone, just a lapse of concentration. What she said was 'my foot slipped' , but the impact didn't feel big enough to be due to dumping the clutch without stalling. I reckon that she was edging forward to close the gap and just didn't stop at the right place. Probably looking over her right shoulder at the oncoming traffic. Once I'd taken the 15 seconds or so to calm down, I was hardly bothered about even getting her details. Funny reaction I suppose, but I just wasn't interested in forcing through an insurance claim just because I could. I did take down her details of course, and I'll have a better look over the bike when I have time. And no, I wasn't dazzled by her charms or anything. She was late middle aged, A bit too old for me, more in stretchie's territory.

31-01-07, 04:07 PM	#9
Beenz Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry to hear about this Mac, at least your OK, that's the most important thing. Take it easy mate.

31-01-07, 06:35 PM	#10
Viper Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry to hear you have ended up on youre **** again, Please give her number to stretchie as he is like a dog on heat. I am sure he would settle for a bump up the rear linky proof Glad to hear you are ok.