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Post  terry lees Sun Jul 10 2011, 16:02

First topic message reminder :

Just had a fairly big off, between Hawes and Bainbidge on the A684 It happened on a very tight blind S bend, some very kind individual has dumped a huge amount of oil right across the road, the bike was down before I new what had happened with me following it. Badly damaged all down the left side, panals mirror bar end and worst of all the silencer (the'er £650 for starters) so its going to be an expensive repair. Police were fairly quick on the scene, and the officer was really helpfull, once he'd made sure I was OK he took off down the road to see if he could find the culprit, however he returned empty handed, but has promised to make more enquiry's. Its almost a criminal act, you dont drop that amount of oil, without knowing it, and more importantly doing something about it. So hopefully the barsteward can be found and I can claim against him/her (probably a farmer) otherwise its byby ncb. Anyway managed to ride it home slowly, footpeg smashed so difficult changing gear, just hope I can get it into some kind of shape fot BM
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Post  SteveCat Mon Jul 11 2011, 10:00

Oh dear Terry, so sorry to hear this. I do hope you are OK and its only the thumb. Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the best on getting the bike sorted.

Think I need to invest in some crash bungs, they do seem to be engine savers.

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Post  zedhead Mon Jul 11 2011, 13:13

Shit, not good to hear. As the gent higher up said there've been a few ''offs'' this year.

I'm just about getting around after three months. Ankle still swollen like all buggery and I can move my hands/wrists around without too much pain.

Split oil/diesel/hydraulic oil/coolant whatever .. it's just not fair.

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Post  0ldcat Mon Jul 11 2011, 16:40

Sorry to hear of the off Tez.
As others have said, itz but a matter of parts and funds to put the bike back in order. Body parts are not so easily repaired. Take care.
Hope you recover well and soon.

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Post  Dirt Bike Dave Mon Jul 11 2011, 17:21

Tes, is there anything we can do to help get the bike sorted??
Try to assist you in sourcing parts etc?? If so make a list of what you need and post it up.
You gotta get youreslf and the old girl fighting fit for BM, won't be the same without ya!!

Sorry to hear you and bea canny make it either Tel..Hopefully catch up soon mate. Did enjoy our birdwatching session during BC... whistle

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Post  MevsyD Mon Jul 11 2011, 17:49

Nightmare Terry. One of those unavoidable things on your part but the bugger that dropped all the oil probably knew about it as you say. Glad you're not too bashed up, you are a tough un anyway!

Hope you make it to BM, would let you jump on the back of mine but you would get bored with the pace!

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Post  terry lees Mon Jul 11 2011, 18:03

Thanks again for all the good wishes, but bad news for Big Mac I,m afraid, got the bike to my local dealers today, but on more detailed inspection he decided that the job was just to big for him to tackle. Its gone down to an approved repairer in Altricham, and to be quite honest I doubt Ill see it again. I'm pretty sure it will be written off. What a bummer!
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Post  SteveCat Mon Jul 11 2011, 19:22

Oh dear Tes, sorry to hear that
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Post  0ldcat Mon Jul 11 2011, 19:32

terry lees wrote: . . . . to be quite honest I doubt Ill see it again. I'm pretty sure it will be written off. What a bummer!"
Aww mate, that is a bummer grumpy
And queue fight with in-sewer-ants over payout fuming

If it is written off . . . . you gonna go for another FJR ? Question
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Post  terry lees Mon Jul 11 2011, 19:36

A lot depends on how much I get from the insurance, got a fairly open mind just now.
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Post  Dirt Bike Dave Mon Jul 11 2011, 20:06

No way , that is sh!te news Tes...
Go on treat yourself to a spanking new multistrada...you know ya want to!!

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Post  terry lees Mon Jul 11 2011, 20:12

To tall for tel, and coud'nt afford the far too regular valve clearances check.
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Post  Radar Mon Jul 11 2011, 20:26

Sorry to hear this, didn't sound like there was much you could do.

Hope you get a reasonable pay-out.

Could you get a loan bike off the insurance?

A friend of mine has just had his XJR1300 flattened by a errant police car (!) and he is running around on a 1250 Bandit from his insurer.

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Post  Krusty Mon Jul 11 2011, 20:36

Aww sorry to hear that tel, still you're ok.

Any chance you could blag some wheels from somewhere For
bm?
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Post  Panzerbuilder Mon Jul 11 2011, 22:26

Glad youre okay Tel.

Shame about the bike. Hopefully you'll get two wheels ready for BM. Other wise just use the A7.
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Post  furball Tue Jul 12 2011, 14:13

Nightmare Terry hope it all gets sorted out sooner rather than later

Can you not blag a certain KTM of a Mr Eddie for the BM?



PS: Don't think you'r feet would touch the ground Smile
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Post  terry lees Wed Jul 13 2011, 08:20

Do'nt think Mr Eddie would take too kindly to that as he's intending to attend said event on said KTM. No joy with a courtesy bike, and a hire bike would cost nearly 6 hundred quid for the week.
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Post  Eddie990 Wed Jul 13 2011, 15:02

You could always go as a pillion Terry..... affraid

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Post  furball Wed Jul 13 2011, 15:44

Eddie990 wrote:You could always go as a pillion Terry..... affraid

Cracking idea that Chris..

LOL: Don't know what made me think Chris was not attending.

ps: Terry has one of you'r mate's not got a BMW and an FJR?

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Post  terry lees Wed Jul 13 2011, 17:24

Yeh, Two of them have Davie, but They'd have to offer, and besides there's the insurance problem.
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Post  MevsyD Wed Jul 13 2011, 17:27

terry lees wrote:Yeh, Two of them have Davie, but They'd have to offer, and besides there's the insurance problem.

Plus you do have a habit of falling off... whistle
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Post  terry lees Wed Jul 13 2011, 19:25

WHAT! last time I came off, I was knocked off, and that was a long time ago....I think, unless you know something I don't
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Post  SteveCat Wed Jul 13 2011, 19:48

terry lees wrote: besides there's the insurance problem.

It is a tricky one, your policy may allow you to ride a bike which is not yours 3rdParty basis.

It's a pity we're far apart, have a Thundercat which might be available.
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Post  Dirt Bike Dave Wed Jul 13 2011, 20:43

Well seeing as Bravepill Euan can't make it. Rosco has a spare pillion seat!! Unfortunately I have only one seat so canny offer!!
Cmon Tes get some wheels sorted and get your @ss up here!!

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Post  MevsyD Wed Jul 13 2011, 23:40

Just playing Terry, but if you really wanted to come you can go pillion for some of it, I'll give you mine to ride for a good few miles and I'll jump on the back of someone etc etc... Sure a few people would offer the same?

terry lees wrote:WHAT! last time I came off, I was knocked off, and that was a long time ago....I think, unless you know something I don't
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Post  kwakkat Thu Jul 14 2011, 19:31

any news terry on the bike front
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Post  JAM Thu Jul 14 2011, 23:25

Just glad you're ok.

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