Roadrunner down!...

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For those of you who have not seen me in the last 24hrs, I trashed the bike yesterday… :frowning:

My baby is now in the back garden, with the front fairing completely smashed in! The good news is that I’m ok, and the bike damage is only cosmetic. And now, ever the positive person that I am, I’ve decided to streetfighter it!:w00t:

Before people start to go along the usual "riding too fast/ like a lunatic etc… It was the fault of nobody but the idiot who had spilt diesel on the road! I was riding down Bayswater Road, doing about 25-30mph (in heavy traffic). The wagon in front of me broke hard, I had plenty of room for manoeuvre and a good stopping area etc… I eased on the brakes, and the front end just tucked in! And so, I found myself skidding along the road next to my bike, and watched it slam into the back of a lorry! :pinch: Looked at the road surface a little later and noticed the little patches of diesel coming out in the rain! :angry:

The funny thing is, I vividly remember thinking to myself “Keep your head off the floor, it’s a £400 lid!” :w00t:

And so, here is the damage…

AND HERE’S WHT I HIT!..

AND THE FINAL PRODUCT…

Am currently using the other bike, which I’m buying off a friend of mine anyway :wink: So, all’s not bad! :w00t:

Lastly, many thanks to all the people who stopped to see that I was ok, and the truck driver for helping me get the bike off the road. It’s restored my faith in humanity! :wink:

See you all at the BMM, and watch this space for updates on the new project that this bike has become… :wink:

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When you told me last night at the Ace, I couldn’t believe it! I REALLY think you should lock yourself away for a month and have no contact with the outside world until this unlucky period has passed.

So very sorry to see the pics today :frowning:

If there is anything I can do, just shout :kiss:

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She aren’t that bad, just the front of her smashed.

Why not to buy a plastic of ebay or something?

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omg unlucky mate, glad to hear tho that your ok and ****. Bike dont look too bad hehehe

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Glad you’re ok mate. If I can help out, just ask.

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Oh Mate!

Bad Luck really has got you this last few days hasn’t it?:doze:

Glad you are OK, welcome to the Fighter Club;):smiley:

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Buy him a new plastic? :wink: :hehe::smiley:

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Gah !!, at least you wasnt hurt.

Agree with Pav, Ebay could be an easy option .

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Not good mate, glad you’re OK though !

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Well you were still smiling last night when we saw you at Poppins :wink:

Good luck with the project :cool::stuck_out_tongue:

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Bad luck Roadrunner. Glad you’re not hurt and the bike doesn’t look too bad. I hope it gets well soon.:slight_smile:

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glad yer alright mate. Will be looking forward to the project :smiley:

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So Bad! Ebay and you will be sorted m8 :smiley:

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at least your ok mate, good you were still out last night :smiley:

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Unlucky mate, good to see your alright.

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Sorry to hear this RR, seems like it’s not your time at the mo but at least you’re OK.

Don’t worry about the bike, it now looks like the new blade, squashed nose an all!! :smiley:

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Sorry to hear this Nathan,hopefully your overdue good luck will come with your application:Dr

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No Nayf! Don’t cross over to the blue side of the force!

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unlucky mate, cant wait to see the new beast when she’s reborn from the ashes .

see ya soon

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ouch!

someone mentioned you had dropped your biek last night.

tis just cosmetic?? you checked the forks and frame??

glad to hear your alright tho dude, like the new bike:D