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Foccer down - HarryHornby - 31-08-13
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.
Re: Foccer down - Punkstig - 31-08-13
Machinery is irrelevant, you're ok which is what matters!
Re: Foccer down - dazza - 31-08-13
Sorry to hear that, glad you are ok.
Re: Foccer down - noggythenog - 31-08-13
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 8)
Re: Foccer down - caretaker - 31-08-13
my professional opinion would be to replace the downpipes.
Re: Foccer down - HarryHornby - 31-08-13
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 :b ....the front is a mess
Re: Foccer down - His Dudeness - 31-08-13
Sounds like that could have been a lot worse. Well done to the woman that got around you
Re: Foccer down - ChristoT - 31-08-13
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!
Re: Foccer down - red98 - 31-08-13
glad your ok matey...and well done the lady cage driver for being awake :rolleyes .........going to keep my 600 in the garage as they keep falling over :lol
Re: Foccer down - JZS 600 - 31-08-13
Just shows you, eh,,,,
There but for the grace of god go I
Glad you're OK
Re: Foccer down - Chris - 31-08-13
Glad you're ok, shame about the bike though.
Hope you get back on two wheels soon,
Chris
Re: Foccer down - Dead Eye - 31-08-13
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!
Re: Foccer down - slimwilly - 31-08-13
Oh dear pal !!
hope it gets sorted and you are happy
Billy
Re: Foccer down - caretaker - 31-08-13
anyway, enough of the sympathy. what parts have you got to sell? i'll pass on the forks!!
Re: Foccer down - HarryHornby - 01-09-13
the bike was recovered by the insurance company, I doubt I will see it again! :o
Re: Foccer down - scubamarkt - 01-09-13
Glad you are ok mate
Re: Foccer down - Kosmic Kartman - 01-09-13
(31-08-13, 02:47 PM)ChristoT link Wrote: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.
Re: Foccer down - Grahamm - 01-09-13
Glad to hear it wasn't more serious. Hope you recover soon.
Re: Foccer down - ChristoT - 01-09-13
(01-09-13, 09:42 PM)Grahamm link Wrote:Glad to hear it wasn't more serious. Hope you recover soon.
Was that aimed at Harry, me, or both of us, Graham? :'(
Re: Foccer down - bri h - 02-09-13
Glad your not to badly bashed up mate.