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After 2 years no on the road crashes (trackdays don't count ) I have had an off.

Going up Old Rydon Lane on my way to work ther was a burst watermain so the road covered in water, going through carfeully, I clear it. Get on the throttle and rear spins up on ice where a trail of water left by cars passing through has frozen over.

Bolloocks, oh well good excuse to change the look of the bike.

Off to the garage I go.

sorry to hear that Funky, you are here to tell the story that is the main thing

[censored] mate! Sorry to hear that. What an arse with you having been so careful and all.... Least you aint damaged yourself. Hope bike aint too badly damaged!

Oops... I had a similar incident this morning.

The lights were red so I went to the outside of 2 lanes of traffic, lights go green and I give it a bit of gas to get to the inside lane first...

Around came the arse end and I'm going up the road sideways aka Speedway... luckily, no highside followed...

Good [Censored] skills! Thats all I can say!

wish I was as lucky!

funky, have a word with blimey as i gave him some tips last time. if you can prove the water main was burst and no one had put any signs up etc then you can claim for your repairs off the water company

deej wrote:funky, have a word with blimey as i gave him some tips last time. if you can prove the water main was burst and no one had put any signs up etc then you can claim for your repairs off the water company

Yeah... too right. I am not a fan of the compensation world where you sue for every bloody thing BUT things like this are different. It's their job and they need to do it properly! They are quick enough to chase late bill payers! Good luck with that.

Sadly they'd put up a flood and skid sign. I also noticed the burst main last night thats why I was tip toeing through it. Just one of those things, cheers though bud.

bummer! Looks like some personalisation coming on then? Did you manage to scuff your knee sliders?

Nitemare buddy
At least your ok!

wolfy wrote:..... What an arse with you having been so careful and all....

Sorry that statement and Funky are mutually exclusive



Bad Luck funky

Unlucky matey, but as has been said, glad your ok

Cheers guys, looking at new fairings now...

Oh no!

Hope you're ok Funky, blimmin icy roads...grrrr