Author Topic: Disaster, sadness, tears. (Read 17450 times)

Marcus · « **Reply #25 on:** July 30, 2014, 12:32:25 PM »

Quote from: STeveo on July 29, 2014, 04:29:29 PM

and my beard singed

There's always a positive in these things

Greencan · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2014, 07:41:33 PM »

Now that ST1100 really is farkled isn't it

Shalom, the can :-(

Poppy Dave · « **Reply #27 on:** July 30, 2014, 09:35:21 PM »

Sad news

but at least it had a 'Vikings Funeral' and went out in a 'Blaze of Glory' rather than ending up clapped-out or worse still a twisted wreck at the side of the road.

I'm sure if you could ask bikes how they would want to go to the next world, they'd prefer a cremation.

Glad you're ok and hope it was insured.

Poppy Dave

alchemist · « **Reply #28 on:** July 30, 2014, 11:02:05 PM »

Dayam... that is absolutely crap. Really sorry to hear mate but I'm glad your OK.

Shiney · « **Reply #29 on:** July 31, 2014, 08:52:37 PM »

That is some very sad news and something I would never have expected.
As the guys before have said, I'm glad you managed to get clear of the fire and I wish you all the best.
Cheers
Shiney

Nigel · « **Reply #30 on:** July 31, 2014, 09:53:42 PM »

Quote from: Poppy Dave on July 30, 2014, 09:35:21 PM

Sad news but at least it had a 'Vikings Funeral' and went out in a 'Blaze of Glory' rather than ending up clapped-out or worse still a twisted wreck at the side of the road.

I'm sure if you could ask bikes how they would want to go to the next world, they'd prefer a cremation.

Poppy Dave

I think that there is a lot of people here that share your pain but you will bounce back.....

STeveo · « **Reply #31 on:** August 01, 2014, 09:17:38 AM »

Thank you all for the heart felt replies.
The final sad part came yesterday as she was unceramonialy flat dragged onto a tilt tray truck. Face has now returned to normal colour, just feels a little sunburnt. Now waiting on the insurance assessors.

Biggles · « **Reply #32 on:** August 01, 2014, 09:28:44 AM »

Quote from: STeveo on August 01, 2014, 09:17:38 AM

The final sad part came yesterday as she was unceramonialy flat dragged onto a tilt tray truck. Face has now returned to normal colour, just feels a little sunburnt. Now waiting on the insurance assessors.

Shouldn't be too difficult to make an assessment.
"Statutory write-off" I think would cover it.

ST.George · « **Reply #33 on:** August 01, 2014, 10:09:39 AM »

Commiserations STeveo - what a bummer m8!

B4 the Ballarat trip I was servicing the air filter on my ST1300 and the fuel hose ruptured emptying half a tank on the carport concrete. As I had just completed an oil change by running Wyvern until he was hot b4 draining the oil, I was worried that the hot engine vapours might ignite the fuel vapours and I was wondering how fast I could get into the house to retrieve the fire extinguisher.

Your situation went to that worst case scenario and as the others have implored I m so glad u were not injured.
Hope u find a gr8 replacement ASAP.

Biggles · « **Reply #34 on:** August 01, 2014, 10:31:45 AM »

Hey Gregory. Do you store all your tools in salt water?

zevk · « **Reply #35 on:** August 01, 2014, 11:38:17 AM »

So after reading and looking at the photos of Stevos tradgedy AND seeing St. Georges photos......

I have just purchased the fuel joint rubber pipe, the best insurance spent and only $10.99 incl free postage.

http://www.bluecitymotorcycles.com.au/honda_search.php

Part Number # 17545-MCS-G00 TUBE, FUEL JOINT, (HONDA-OEM)

learning from others very unfortunate misfortunes....

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #36 on:** August 01, 2014, 02:27:52 PM »

STeveo so sad to see your ST so char coaled.

but glad to hear your ok, look forward to seeing your replacement and meeting up on a future RTE.
If there's any help I can offer you dont hesitate to ask.

Gadget · « **Reply #37 on:** August 01, 2014, 07:03:05 PM »

Wouldn't wish that on anyone. Glad to hear you're OK.

taffmak · « **Reply #38 on:** August 01, 2014, 07:42:59 PM »

Bugger - glad you're ok - don't know if that's lucky or unlucky/
Second thoughts you're still here - so quick go get a lottery ticket ;)

ST.George · « **Reply #39 on:** August 01, 2014, 08:57:42 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on August 01, 2014, 10:31:45 AM

Hey Gregory. Do you store all your tools in salt water?

Good 1 Bill! That pair of pliers I use all the time, however it has no protective coating at all and was left out in the rain just once and it rusted almost instantly. 2moro I will give it some CRC spray and a good work over - promise!

HunterTodd · « **Reply #40 on:** August 01, 2014, 09:20:39 PM »

Those pliers look like my good ones after my kids have finished using them out in the paddock.

ST.George · « **Reply #41 on:** August 01, 2014, 10:33:13 PM »

Doesn't pay to mistreat your tools in this joint does it!

WendyL · « **Reply #42 on:** August 03, 2014, 08:19:57 PM »

Carsten · « **Reply #43 on:** August 04, 2014, 10:05:04 AM »

Wow, sorry to see. It must have been quick.

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #44 on:** August 04, 2014, 11:06:10 AM »

Glad your OK Steve.The bike can be replaced,you can't !
May i suggest you call the next STeed Phoenix - or some other town in Arizona

gaz · « **Reply #45 on:** August 16, 2014, 10:08:02 AM »

STRay (Roo Killer) · « **Reply #46 on:** August 16, 2014, 03:37:35 PM »

Pulled my 1100 down last weekend to try and replace the nuetral switch. Pulled the tank out, but my left hand felt cold, took a whiff and my hand had that petroleum smell to it!!

The fuel return hoses that come from the rear of the carby banks had deteriorated and split, from there the fuel drains straight onto the alternator ( BOOM ).

Looks like I was very lucky, could have been a copy cat incident.

Yorkie · « **Reply #47 on:** August 16, 2014, 09:11:20 PM »

Quote from: STRay (Roo Killer) on August 16, 2014, 03:37:35 PM

Pulled my 1100 down last weekend to try and replace the nuetral switch. Pulled the tank out, but my left hand felt cold, took a whiff and my hand had that petroleum smell to it!!

The fuel return hoses that come from the rear of the carby banks had deteriorated and split, from there the fuel drains straight onto the alternator ( BOOM ).

Looks like I was very lucky, could have been a copy cat incident.

This looks like a possible explanation for the cause, I will have to check mine.

Thanks Ray

STeveo · « **Reply #48 on:** August 18, 2014, 05:31:45 PM »

The insurance money came through today. Have decided to sit on it and save up for a while and will probably look for a '05 on 1300 (red would be nice).

Still be riding my Honda 650 Dominator so will park around the corner at the next RTE.

Yorkie · « **Reply #49 on:** August 21, 2014, 08:57:41 PM »

Quote from: STRay (Roo Killer) on August 16, 2014, 03:37:35 PM

Pulled my 1100 down last weekend to try and replace the nuetral switch. Pulled the tank out, but my left hand felt cold, took a whiff and my hand had that petroleum smell to it!!

The fuel return hoses that come from the rear of the carby banks had deteriorated and split, from there the fuel drains straight onto the alternator ( BOOM ).

Looks like I was very lucky, could have been a copy cat incident.

Had a chat with service manager at Honda Shop today about this, his opinion is that we are probably correct in assuming this is the cause.

The parts manager has never sold these hoses, he is now getting 5 sets from Japan for stock, I will be taking 1 set as insurance.

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Author Topic: Disaster, sadness, tears. (Read 17450 times)