Traffic Light Catastrophe

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by Andrew Richardson, Oct 17, 2017.

  1. Andrew Richardson

    Andrew Richardson Member

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    #1 Andrew Richardson, Oct 17, 2017
    Halfway through a great ride out on Sunday with two mates, I pulled up at a set of traffic lights at Carlisle on our way to Lloyds Honda. After a little tomfoolery trying to hit each others kill switch I pulled a little to hard to the right........let's just say the next 5 seconds was a mix of huffing and puffing followed by a crunch and lots of swearing........I had just dropped my price and joy a 63 plate Speed Triple in white

    So now I need the following parts to get my baby back to her pristine condition

    Mirror
    Indicator
    Bottom fairing

    Antony from Lloyd Honda gave me a replacement brake lever

    So let's just say no more tomfoolery at whilst stationary

    Anyone got any of the above parts available can you please get in touch

    Thanks, a very sad biker
     
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  2. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    #2 TEZ 217, Oct 17, 2017
    Sorry to hear this Andy, as you say lesson learned I reckon, it happens to the best of us hope you get sorted,:cool:
     
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  3. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #3 Wessa, Oct 17, 2017
    Yep playing around on bikes usually does end in grief.... Hope you get sorted quickly.
    Wessa
     
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  4. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #4 Tigcraft, Oct 17, 2017
    Oh I think we've all done that one.
     
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  5. Col_C

    Col_C I can't re...Member

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    #5 Col_C, Oct 18, 2017
    Yep, all been there one way or another. Once dropped SWMBO's bike in the garage when I was 3mtrs away with my back to it......
    Just heard the sickening crash,..... as you say followed by lots of swearing..... (side stand wasn't fully kicked out).
    SWMBO wasn't too pleased either! :confounded:.....told her "wasn't me, I was no where near it" :laughing:
     
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  6. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #6 steve lovatt, Oct 18, 2017
    Ouch! Managed to drop the Tiger once without the Tomfoolery!:mad::mad:
     
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  7. Andrew Richardson

    Andrew Richardson Member

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    #7 Andrew Richardson, Oct 22, 2017
    Hi, probably just keep an eye out on evilbay for replacement parts, if all else fails a nice new sticker to cover the injury....:(
     
  8. Andrew Richardson

    Andrew Richardson Member

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    #8 Andrew Richardson, Oct 22, 2017
    Couldn't believe it, been riding for over 30 years and never happened before, dented pride and so frustrated....:confused:
     
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