Author Topic: Foccer down (Read 4668 times)

HarryHornby · « **on:** 31 August 2013, 02:10:19 pm »

Oh well, it had to happen eventually I suppose.

I was coming up Detling Hill (A249) yesterday, in the slow lane, had just come over top of hill doing between 40 and 50, following traffic, national speed limit sign about 200 yards away so looking to move into fast lane to get moving, my lane still moving, checking mirrors, nice gap, life saver, all ok, move out.....FECK, the outside lane has just anchored up to a complete stop, all swerve test stuff goes out the window, grab front brake, lock up, smash into the back of a BMW.

Barrel roll over the handle bars into the still moving slow lane, lady in car is amazing and avoids me. Pick myself straight back up. Bike a total mess on the front, it MUST be a write off.

I was walking ok, right leg ached a bit and left foot ached.

I've bust 3 metatarsals in my left foot, but other than that just bruising on my right leg and left hip. Thank god the lady in the car missed me. I'm lucky!

The guys in front of the car I hit said they have no idea why everyone anchored up and they were surprised that they had missed the cars in front of them, it was just me that was unlucky.

Now I suppose the fun of how much the insurance will offer for my bike begins.

The only negative thing I would say, I'm with Bennets, they arranged recovery of the bike. At 5.30 got a text saying recovery at 1807, sweet! 1820 a phone call to say they are stuck in traffic but on way, eta another hour, couldn't tell me where the were though.

1930 the police who dealt with the accident were passing and stopped again, couldn't believe we were still there. They phoned the recovery people for me and had a big moan because we were in a potentially dangerous place, 25 mins later a tow truck arrived! time, 2010. And the best bit, the tow company....ON TIME LOL

This does of course solve the dilemma I had of do I replace the down pipes and pay for a big service, along with replace a few other bits that were getting worn, or sell it for probably not a lot and buy a newer one....decision made! LOL

Thank god I'm ok though, that's the main thing.

Punkstig · « **Reply #1 on:** 31 August 2013, 02:22:47 pm »

Machinery is irrelevant, you're ok which is what matters!

dazza · « **Reply #2 on:** 31 August 2013, 02:32:05 pm »

Sorry to hear that, glad you are ok.

noggythenog · « **Reply #3 on:** 31 August 2013, 02:33:26 pm »

Glad your ok Harry

One things for sure, any parts you flog on here will be well received as we're all crashing!!!

Keep us updated on your progress & get back in the saddle asap!

Fras

caretaker · « **Reply #4 on:** 31 August 2013, 02:41:56 pm »

my professional opinion would be to replace the downpipes.

HarryHornby · « **Reply #5 on:** 31 August 2013, 02:44:06 pm »

I doubt I will see the bike again, I suppose, as it is, I could replace the downpipes, I would just have to wheely everywhere

....the front is a mess

His Dudeness · « **Reply #6 on:** 31 August 2013, 02:45:21 pm »

Sounds like that could have been a lot worse. Well done to the woman that got around you

ChristoT · « **Reply #7 on:** 31 August 2013, 02:47:33 pm »

No wonder the 600 is a future classic - they're wiping themselves into extinction!

Bloody glad it's only the bike, and not the Foccer though, mate!

red98 · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 August 2013, 03:11:28 pm »

glad your ok matey...and well done the lady cage driver for being awake

.........going to keep my 600 in the garage as they keep falling over

JZS 600 · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 August 2013, 04:23:12 pm »

Just shows you, eh,,,,

There but for the grace of god go I

Glad you're OK

Chris · « **Reply #10 on:** 31 August 2013, 04:26:20 pm »

Glad you're ok, shame about the bike though.

Hope you get back on two wheels soon,

Chris

Dead Eye · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 August 2013, 04:27:39 pm »

Glad you're all right and everything, shame to hear of another 600 down

At least it sounds like the cager you hit was sympathetic and that the lady cager missed you!

slimwilly · « **Reply #12 on:** 31 August 2013, 05:30:56 pm »

Oh dear pal !!
hope it gets sorted and you are happy

Billy

caretaker · « **Reply #13 on:** 31 August 2013, 05:34:35 pm »

anyway, enough of the sympathy. what parts have you got to sell? i'll pass on the forks!!

HarryHornby · « **Reply #14 on:** 01 September 2013, 06:17:19 pm »

the bike was recovered by the insurance company, I doubt I will see it again!

scubamarkt · « **Reply #15 on:** 01 September 2013, 08:57:51 pm »

Glad you are ok mate

Kosmic Kartman · « **Reply #16 on:** 01 September 2013, 09:35:17 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 31 August 2013, 02:47:33 pm

No wonder the 600 is a future classic - they're wiping themselves into extinction!

Bloody glad it's only the bike, and not the Foccer though, mate!

Famous last words aye Christo.

As Punkstig says.

Glad you're okay.

Grahamm · « **Reply #17 on:** 01 September 2013, 09:42:29 pm »

Glad to hear it wasn't more serious. Hope you recover soon.

ChristoT · « **Reply #18 on:** 01 September 2013, 10:49:57 pm »

Quote from: Grahamm on 01 September 2013, 09:42:29 pm

Glad to hear it wasn't more serious. Hope you recover soon.

Was that aimed at Harry, me, or both of us, Graham?

bri h · « **Reply #19 on:** 02 September 2013, 01:10:16 am »

Glad your not to badly bashed up mate.

inditime · « **Reply #20 on:** 02 September 2013, 09:21:37 am »

Lucky scrape, good to hear youre not too badly damaged. Sorry news for the Fazer.

Grahamm · « **Reply #21 on:** 02 September 2013, 12:57:05 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 01 September 2013, 10:49:57 pm

Quote from: Grahamm on 01 September 2013, 09:42:29 pm
Glad to hear it wasn't more serious. Hope you recover soon.

Was that aimed at Harry, me, or both of us, Graham?

I'll certainly include you in it