Author Topic: Disaster, sadness, tears. (Read 17438 times)

STeveo · « **on:** July 29, 2014, 04:29:29 PM »

Today my 1100 ended its time with me with a BBQ.
I filled the tank and rode 10Km out of town to my mates place. When I stopped I smelt petrol. I switched off the engine and got down on my knees beside it to look for the leak when WOOF. I rolled away from the flames and hobbled to the shed, unlocked the door, got the fire extingushier from the car but by the time I got back to the door it was too late. I am a little toasted in the face (lucky I still had my helmet on) and my beard singed, but other wise ok.

Lionel · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2014, 04:55:47 PM »

I hate to see an ST or any bike exit like that.
But you're OK and that's the most important thing.

Biggles · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2014, 05:00:17 PM »

Wow!! That's unlucky.
I had a leak between the tanks on the ST1300 and rode home with it from the servo expecting the remote possibility of a fire, but figuring there were no naked flames or sparks.
You obviously got a huge fright. Sorry for your loss, and hope the insurers are understanding.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2014, 05:09:13 PM »

Steveo, I'm so sorry to read about the loss of your bike, but as others have said, its a blessing that you're OK, as a ball of fire at highway speed could have been a whole different outcome. I do hope the bike was insured.

Wombattle · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2014, 05:32:13 PM »

Gut wrenching site Steveo, very sad indeed. Very glad you are OK though.

ST2UP · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2014, 05:53:28 PM »

Again Steveo really sorry to hear about this news.....but also very glad to see you in good shape even if it is physically

Tipsy · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2014, 06:09:34 PM »

py
at least you are still breathing mate.
and I am interested in the mufflers ?
Tipsy

Wombat · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2014, 06:10:56 PM »

Streak · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:10:04 PM »

Wow! Glad your in one peice mate!

HunterTodd · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:11:06 PM »

Bloody Hell!! You sure did a number on your bike! Didn't you like it or something???

I guess it is a small mercy that it didn't go boom when you were sitting on it. Other more delicate parts of your anatomy could have been singed.

Hopefully it won't be too long before you are back in the saddle. I guess on the bright side your missus can't argue that you need a new bike!!!

Nigel · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:13:42 PM »

Yep yep, all of the above......................................................................being OK is beST.........................................

Brock · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:29:19 PM »

Its not that bad, a good wash n polish and it will be just fine, Honestly it will.....

Glad you are OK, but I must tell you that we dont condone that sort of abuse, well not to an ST any way..

tj189 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:52:14 PM »

bugger, glad you are ok though

Skip · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:54:04 PM »

Wow. Sorry to hear that mate. Glad you're OK. Hope to see you one way or another at an RTE in the future.
If not, I may just have to make a trip to the Cow Music Festival and pay you a visit.

HONK · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:58:03 PM »

Glad your OK.
Your heart must be broken, I know mine is just looking at the Photos.

PC · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2014, 08:10:13 PM »

Mate our hearts goes out to you . Good to hear your still ok

Peter and Marian

Couch · « **Reply #16 on:** July 29, 2014, 08:41:41 PM »

so glad you're ok mate!

zevk · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2014, 09:25:18 PM »

OMG what luck that you got away in time!
main thing is your safe and in 1 piece!
What do you think it was that ignited the fuel?!

zevk · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2014, 09:50:26 PM »

or a slightly more acurate answer "flash point, auto ignition at 280c"

sad any way you look at it, what a disaster, hope the insurance gets you a nice shiny new bike!

Turtle · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2014, 10:08:28 PM »

Sorry to hear about your bike you are very lucky not to have it ignite while riding
Guess we will never know the cause of the fuel leak

Turtle

Abe · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2014, 06:15:30 AM »

Glad to hear your alright

Wild Rose · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2014, 06:47:12 AM »

Quote from: Tipsy on July 29, 2014, 06:09:34 PM

and I am interested in the mufflers ?
Tipsy

Tipsy.
They might be a bit hot mate

Steveo
Sorry to hear about fire

2uprider · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2014, 08:45:51 AM »

Woah, bad luck STeveo, but glad you're ok, and as has already been said, what a great excuse to go bike shopping. Always look on the bright side of life.

Biggles · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2014, 12:09:49 PM »

Quote from: 2uprider on July 30, 2014, 08:45:51 AM

Always look on the bright side of life.

Thanks very much. Now that song is stuck in my head for the day!

nate · « **Reply #24 on:** July 30, 2014, 12:13:06 PM »

He's a very naughty boy!!!!


Always Look on the Bright Side of Life - Monty Python's Life of Brian

Just for you Biggles!

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