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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: spanner on December 15, 2015, 09:45:37 PM
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Had a little incident the other day
No photos because I think I was in too much shock to take them.
No injuries to myself other than two bruised knees but the bike got a little touch up.
Came round a corner to see a 4wd towing a bloody big caravan on MY SIDE OF THE ROAD!
Dick did not even try to swerve out of. My lane as I had to swerve violently to miss him. I ended up having to straighten up and head for side of road where there was loose cut grass, gravel and other slippery things ABS does not work well with.
I was going a reasonable clip .... Nothing stupid by any measure but this action brought me to the end of terra firma as the earth disappeared and a 12 foot embankment allowed gravity to take charge.
Down I went thankfully into huge soft bed of massive grasses that cushioned my fall. The bike must have been only doing 20kph by the time she went over but she lost both mirrors and cowles and ended upside down.
I was helped out of the ditch by this amazing bloke and two other drivers.
Be careful.
Spanner.
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Bugger, glad you come out of that reasonably unscathed
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Hopefully you will be ok soon and turn you attentions to getting the bike back in one piece. Some drivers do seriously need to take a good look at their driving habits. I had a similar experience a few months back on gorge road. He even smiled and waved at me as I went bush.
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Really, really, glad you're OK Spanner. I had a lump in my throat and a chill up my spine when I read "4WD".
Sorry to hear the bike got hurt. Hope it isn't too prohibitive to fix.
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Thanks for sharing mate, I hope you and the bike are able to get back on the road soon.
I also hope that idiot driver gets what's coming to him soon.
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Sorry to hear about your mishap.....be thankful you walked away from it.
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So glad you're able to tell the tale. Hope the bike doesn't take too much fixing. Did the idiot stop?
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glad you're ok...scary how quickly things can change and on a bike you always come off second best. Good luck getting the bike up and running...does insurance help in this situation?
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Amazing you came off so light. Hope you heal completely soon.
Surely insurance will kick in on the bike. Two mirrors and two cowls is a write-off for some insurers.
Upside-down doesn't augur well for the handlebar alignment.
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Spanner,
I'm sorry to read about your off, and I'm pleased you're OK. Did the wayward 4WD stop?
I trust that the bike is OK and repairable.
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I'm glad you are OK Spanner, you have to be so careful while out riding
There are so many idiots out on the roads today
I hope you can get the bike repaired and back on the road shortly
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hey spanner... great to hear that you didn't get badly hurt... did the caravan mongrels that ran you off the road, stop to help or leave details?... here's hoping that your STeed repairs (and/or/maybe replacement) go well and that the insurance company is kind to you. All the Best, John & Kate.
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Spanner
Glad to hear that you're OK. And I was just about to PM you about NR2016!! Keep us up to date with progress and the reminder that we have to ride/drive for every other vehicle on the road. Cheers DB
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Thanks all. For your words and thoughts
In answer to the questions
No they did not stop...... They kept going
If I had been in a car I would have been doing pretty much the same speed and I would most likely be much more injured than I was and the car(s) would have been very badly damaged
I am fine and healthy.... No injuries to report
Apart from the mirrors and the slight steering issues with very small bend in bar no real probs
Haven't checked out insurance claim ability yet
Cheers all!
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Glad ur ok Spanner :wink1 Funny this post only appeared in my feed two days after it was posted. - It must have gone via WA :o
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Glad your intact Dave..... :thumbsup
Home the ST lives to ride again :runyay
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Excellent outcome for you, physically.
Do try to resuscitate the ST. They're a threatened species!
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ok .... I have finally been able to access wifi again...... and a regular computer so I can actually read the words.
I am now looking out for two mirror/indicator housings and 1 left hand mirror for my blue ST1100 - 1999 model
any iras where I should look for these??
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Glad to hear that you are OK, Dave.
Lots of luck with finding mirror housings, I am missing the left one after an argument with an emu on the way to the Balranald overnighter meet.
Have not yet been able to source a replacement for my 98 1100
Cheers, Kev
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Glad to hear you are alright.
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I am now looking out for two mirror/indicator housings and 1 left hand mirror for my blue ST1100 - 1999 model
Give these guys a call. http://www.japanesemotorcycles.com.au/ (http://www.japanesemotorcycles.com.au/) I seem to recall that they had an ST1100 that they were wrecking.
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Glad to hear that you are OK, Dave.
Lots of luck with finding mirror housings, I am missing the left one after an argument with an emu on the way to the Balranald overnighter meet.
Have not yet been able to source a replacement for my 98 1100
Cheers, Kev
You might have to buy a new one - after checking local price (about $170) it's still cheaper to buy from the UK - Part number 88121MT3003ZK (98 red) About $100 plus postage
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ok .... I have finally been able to access wifi again...... and a regular computer so I can actually read the words.
I am now looking out for two mirror/indicator housings and 1 left hand mirror for my blue ST1100 - 1999 model
any iras where I should look for these??
You might have to buy new as well -
Local price RH cover - 88111-MT3-003ZS - $122 UK Price - $92.50
LH Cover - 88121-MT3-003ZS - $123 UK Price - $92.50
LH Mirror - 88120-MAJ-R01 - $159 UK Price - $102.26
Even with postage added it should still be cheaper than local.
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Glad your intact Dave..... :thumbsup
Home the ST lives to ride again :runyay
that sounds too scary, glad you are ok :clap
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Alan,
Who did you use to get these prices?
ok .... I have finally been able to access wifi again...... and a regular computer so I can actually read the words.
I am now looking out for two mirror/indicator housings and 1 left hand mirror for my blue ST1100 - 1999 model
any iras where I should look for these??
You might have to buy new as well -
Local price RH cover - 88111-MT3-003ZS - $122 UK Price - $92.50
LH Cover - 88121-MT3-003ZS - $123 UK Price - $92.50
LH Mirror - 88120-MAJ-R01 - $159 UK Price - $102.26
Even with postage added it should still be cheaper than local.
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For the local prices I used http://bluecitymotorcycles.com.au/home (http://bluecitymotorcycles.com.au/home) Looks like they're updating their website but part search was still working
UK prices from http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/ (http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/) and converted to $AUD at todays (6th) rates
I didn't bother with the US as they never got our blue