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
OOPs Beerman don't want to make little of this but your ok and the bike will fix, and if there was one to use for this to happen to you then the Vespa is the one you would choose I think All ok but lesson learnt I hope - feckin jog to the gym. anymore training advice needed then please ask
You go to the gym and ride a Vespa ???? You'll start talking about the bouquet of your wine next !!!. Only kidding pal, sorry to here about your off.
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 Glad your OK. Tucker
As am I. Mind you, I was temporarily discombobulated by the thread title. Thoughts I has accidentally logged into my ‘other’ website
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.
"FOOKIN' 'OW MUCH?" he cried, emulating every Yorkshireman that ever existed! Glad you're okay though, Beerman.
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... Beerman
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
Though it's a bit late now, always remember, if nobody saw it, it didn't happen. Glad to hear you're okay.