Came Off Today...

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by Beerman, Jan 18, 2019.

  1. Beerman

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    Not the Speedmaster, my Vespa.

    At the gym this morning, early, slow in the car park - I didn't see the sheet of black ice. Before I knew it, the back wheel went out and down we went. No damage to me; a bust mirror, bit of chrome damage and scuffing.

    I post this just as a reminder that you always have to think. I should have known that ground was prone to black ice forming - I've seen it before, and navigated it - but just wasn't thinking.

    Cheers,

    Beerman
     
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    OOPs Beerman don't want to make little of this but your ok and the bike will fix, :D and if there was one to use for this to happen to you then the Vespa is the one you would choose I think :confused::cool: All ok but lesson learnt I hope - feckin jog to the gym. :D:D anymore training advice needed then please ask :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  3. MrOrange

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    You go to the gym and ride a Vespa ???? You'll start talking about the bouquet of your wine next !!!:eek:. :laughing::joy::sob:

    Only kidding pal, sorry to here about your off. :D
     
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    Well let that be a lesson beerman just goes to show going to the gym can be dangerous.
    Thanks for the head's up I won't be going to the gym to watch until spring :cool:: unamused::joy:
    Glad your OK.
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    As am I. Mind you, I was temporarily discombobulated by the thread title. Thoughts I has accidentally logged into my ‘other’ website
     
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    Glad it was a low speed off with little damage to you and it. The joys of winter riding ;);)
     
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    The main thing is you got up with nothing but your pride hurt!!

    Vehicles can always be fixed up and it is a reminder given the weather is cooling this week:( even down here.
     
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    Glad you’re ok mate :)
    Even more that it wasn’t your Speedmaster :eek:
     
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    Been there*. Done that.

    *Disclaimer - not the gymn part.
     
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    Thanks for the heads up, glad you are ok!
     
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    glad to read the only damage will be to your wallet.
     
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    "FOOKIN' 'OW MUCH?" he cried, emulating every Yorkshireman that ever existed!:eek::scream:

    Glad you're okay though, Beerman.:):relieved:
     
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  14. Beerman

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    Yes, I agree. Thing is, this was my first ever 'off'' in over 30 years of riding, It's a reminder!


    And, I accept, gym, Vespa, all sounds a bit pretentious...but bear in mind I live in Wolverhampton. Having a Cappuccino is still not quite right round here...

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    Black Ice = BAD!!! Had an experience crossing the Sierra mountains (California) several years ago. Instant down and sliding for about 100 feet!!! (No injury thanks to riding gear)

    Glad you're OK
     
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    Though it's a bit late now, always remember, if nobody saw it, it didn't happen. Glad to hear you're okay.
     
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    Glad you’re not hurt mate, still a pisser!
     
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    Bad Billy.
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