Liveware Problem Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 So this is me this morning, I've wrapped my scooter around a lamp post: Somehow I think that's a write-off! Quote
Mickly Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Ouch!!Hope you’re not too beaten upHow did you manage to do that? Quote
Liveware Problem Posted May 24, 2019 Author Posted May 24, 2019 I'm fine thanks, the gear did its job! Lost grip on a roundabout. I wasn't trying to get a knee down or anything, but there you go. But I'm not sure how to proceed as I can't move it and only have 3rd party fire and theft.. boy does that seem a stupid choice right now! Quote
smallfrowne Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Nice work. Looks like the shockers have been snapped. It might be salvagable with a new pair You got far to get it home? Quote
Liveware Problem Posted May 24, 2019 Author Posted May 24, 2019 Nice work. Looks like the shockers have been snapped. It might be salvagable with a new pair You got far to get it home? Not far no, about 11 miles, waiting for the AA at the moment. You reckon that can be fixed up then? Quote
geofferz Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 I'm fine thanks, the gear did its job! Lost grip on a roundabout. I wasn't trying to get a knee down or anything, but there you go. But I'm not sure how to proceed as I can't move it and only have 3rd party fire and theft.. boy does that seem a stupid choice right now! Set it on fire then. Quote
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Definitely an ops moment, glad you are ok and it's just the bike mate Quote
Stu Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Nice work. Looks like the shockers have been snapped. It might be salvagable with a new pair You got far to get it home? Not far no, about 11 miles, waiting for the AA at the moment. You reckon that can be fixed up then? I've seen worse go back on the road! Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Blimey, glad you're ok. Will the AA get you home after an accident? Didn't someone on here say if it wasn't a breakdown they were reluctant to transport the bike? Quote
dynax Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Make sure your next bike is made from the same stuff as the lamp post, not a mark on that Quote
Liveware Problem Posted May 24, 2019 Author Posted May 24, 2019 Blimey, glad you're ok. Will the AA get you home after an accident? Didn't someone on here say if it wasn't a breakdown they were reluctant to transport the bike? Thanks They seemed fine, looks like it will be an extra charge for that service over and above my membership fee, but I was expecting that. Quote
BIKERDAD Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Ruddy heck glad your ok . Wow look at the gear .how fast was you going ... As for burning it that was my 1st thought . 2an was pick the bike up and chuck it at a car and say he ran in to the back of you and forced you in to the lamppost lol . Joking honest..... I mean where would you get the petrol from lol .. Quote
fastbob Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Glad you're ok . It makes a refreshing change to see a scooter rider wearing decent gear so well done there . Quote
learningtofly Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Damn - hopefully it's salvageable. And yes, it was me who raised the issue about additional costs for recovery. Clearly the RAC and the AA are as one on this particular subject! Quote
Hoggs Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 ....you spoonbut seriously glad you're ok. You should send RST an email with that image thanking them for saving your skin see if they'll give you a discount on the replacements Quote
winston smith Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Crikey, glad the bike hit the post,not youHope you can get it fixed. Quote
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 That gear definitely looks like it did you a job, I'm glad it wasn't your skin taking that kind of damage that would have given you life changing wounds!!!! And as Bob said you look like you have broken the mantra of scooter riders wearing inappropriate clothing so I'll 2nd good on you Hopefully the bike is repairable too Quote
JustaTwist Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Bloody hell, how fast where you going to cause that much damage to your clothes? I thought they would have stood up better to a short slide Quote
Mack01 Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 That'll buff out Glad you're ok, those clothes certainly did what they were supposed to. I'll have to remember that brand when I next go shopping for gear. Quote
JRH Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Glad your OK.Some duck tape on the RST gear and it’ll be fine. Quote
rennie Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Glad you're ok!That does seem to be slightly bent! Quote
Liveware Problem Posted May 27, 2019 Author Posted May 27, 2019 ....you spoonbut seriously glad you're ok. You should send RST an email with that image thanking them for saving your skin see if they'll give you a discount on the replacements Haha, I might! Although I'd have to hope they don't notice that the trousers are actually Alpinestars Quote
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