Well that's it totally bucked now.

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Sorry to say that I've only gone and written off my beloved Thundercat.
Out with Daz, Atholl and H (not from Steps)

Heading to Ullapool and got 12 miles north of Spean Bridge when it happened.
Diesel spills kill (thankfully only the bike after it hit the Armco post) 12 miles north of Spean bridge right hander doing 50-60 in the wet.
Daz in front made it and thankfully Atholl behind made it without hitting me.
Felt it starting to go and by the time I'd swore I was sliding down the road. Didn't think I was braking or accelerating just enough to maintain speed.
Thankfully I escaped with just getting muddy and ripping my waterproofs.
Had that bike 12 and a half years (Spain, Alps, Germany, All over the UK and Ireland, track days) .....Gutted :(

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Its expected of me Rob. He would think me unwell if I didn't post up something, its just my way of saying I'm fine.

Glad you are and I know what ya saying.

Ya never know, insurance company most likely won't want it, so it'll be stuck in his garage waiting for the day to be resurrected by some means and way.

At least you're OK mate.

I drove up that way on Sunday afternoon, on the way to Ullapool myself (don't eat at The Caledonian Hotel, it's honkin. The Arch Inn is the place to eat.).
There was a skip lorry dropping diesel all over the shop just short of Laggan, I could even smell it through the vents in the car....I wonder if that was the guilty b*stard who did for you. :/


p.s. If it's a write off, could the rear shock have 'fallen off' in transit? (I have a rolling advisory on my own shock)

Oooop,s Rosco, glad to hear you are ok

Plenty more cat,s out there...

PS: I think there may be spares in a garage in Inverkip

Davie...

That was the spot Allan.
Just shy of Laggan.

Bastardo skip lorry.

Atholl managed to do an run and then slide 6ft in his boots where I came off.

I've no idea how both he and Daz managed to stay on.
Could have been even worse.

You've finally killed it!

I'm with DBD mate, it's painful but sometimes it's kinder to say goodbye.

Glad you're OK mate, hope all goes well with the insurance.

I don,t know. You young lads. Racing around, youll have to join the dads army

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'E won't like it up 'im Mr Richardson

Glad your ok Ross, but is it right to kill off the site mascot, would be down to maybe 1 thundercat per rideout !!!!!,,

Hi Ross,

Just picked up the devastating news! I thought that 'cat was going to live forever. It just never stopped despite.... I'm not going to mention that, or that, or the time..., or that, or..
You, I hope, are OK? Give it a few days to see how you really feel. It'll take longer than that to come to terms with the loss of your beloved Thundercat. My advice, having moved on, is to contemplate something new. But, as ever, your decision. Look forward to finding out what you decide. Til then take care and make sure you are Ok. How long should we place the site into official mourning?

Black Flag time ?????

Perhaps we should have a spares 'wip around' to rebuild the old girl!

Not sure about the Thundercat though

Ross, only just seen this. What a mare - gutted for you, but so glad you're OK.

any news on the cat front Ross?

Hope the insurance, are good to you...

Davie...

Not yet Davie.

I double checked and it is actually very nearly 14 years I'd had her.

Hopefully I'll get 4 figures for her. Or enough to keep her and build a "Rosco bike Dave"

Cheers
Rosco

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Start with the top bike as that looks cleaner.

It's time that's the important thing, have you got lots to spare? Maybe a winter project?

Engine swap, suspension fetle and throw a new exhaust in there. Build Stevecat's as the project.

Is it viable?
If you go down that route it would be wise to do all the obvious stuff like headstock bearings, swing arm bearings, suspension rebuild, it won't be a cheap fix unfortunately.

robertcains wrote: . . . , it won't be a cheap fix unfortunately.

I think we all realise that with the age of the Cat, such a rebuild is going to be more a labour of love and affection, rather than a financial exercise

Well I've got some spare bits knocking about so if you do decide to rebuild, post up a list of parts you need and I'll see what I can donate to the cause :-)

Ross if they let you keep the bike, why not part it out and make some cash, then start afresh with a newer bike,

Has Dave not got a red bike for sale

Davie...

furball wrote:Ross if they let you keep the bike, why not part it out and make some cash, then start afresh with a newer bike,

Has Dave not got a red bike for sale

Davie...

Aye but he's waay to tight to pay that kind of money!!!

Possible new site mascot coming this way........Boscat1

Dirt Bike Dave wrote:........Boscat1

Sounds terrifying

I'll have a rummage to see what 'cat bits I have (cluttering up the place) and offload them can bring what I can up to BM

so glad to hear your ok Rosco is the bike damaged ? can,t see note wrong with it looks the same as usual from a distance & if you squint get a new 1 dude

Dirt Bike Dave wrote:

furball wrote:Ross if they let you keep the bike, why not part it out and make some cash, then start afresh with a newer bike,

Has Dave not got a red bike for sale

Davie...

Aye but he's waay to tight to pay that kind of money!!!

Possible new site mascot coming this way........Boscat1

Is this going to be a joint venture?

Don't forget the pics

Davie...

furball wrote:

Dirt Bike Dave wrote:

furball wrote:Ross if they let you keep the bike, why not part it out and make some cash, then start afresh with a newer bike,

Has Dave not got a red bike for sale

Davie...

Aye but he's waay to tight to pay that kind of money!!!

Possible new site mascot coming this way........Boscat1

Is this going to be a joint venture?

Don't forget the pics

Davie...

Yep, plenty of cable ties, duck tape & late night screaming... Normal service then