It's Not If - It's When

Bananaman · Post by **Bananaman** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 12:48 pm

no worries chap

its there if you need it :beer:

agentpineapple · Post by **agentpineapple** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 5:05 pm

that was a wheelie nice offer banana man....................BA BOOM TISH!!!!!!!

Mike TW9 · Post by **Mike TW9** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 5:55 pm

sh1t Carl, I haven't been on the forum for a week or 2 so have only just read your bad news, so sorry to hear it / hope to catch up soon.

Bananaman · Post by **Bananaman** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:33 pm

agentpineapple wrote:that was a wheelie nice offer banana man....................BA BOOM TISH!!!!!!!

GROAN

Diabolus · Post by **Diabolus** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:15 pm

sorry to hear this, I was in the London traffic yesterday and my filtering got a bit manic on the way home as I had had enough and wanted to get home.

StormingHonda · Post by **StormingHonda** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:43 pm

Carl if you need to have panels resprayed tank repaired I have a mate who is a professional ( he worked for Austin martin ) and will do it at really good prices mate and I mean seriously good prices, let me know.

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:08 am

Aw Pants!!
Only just saw this.

I know it's a week late and only words but sorry to hear about your off Carl. Glad the lads are helping out where they can (never expected anything less from this bunch

)
All the best with the repairs, yourself and the bike

Keep us posted

Pete.l

lumpyv · Post by **lumpyv** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:24 am

StormingHonda wrote:Carl if you need to have panels resprayed tank repaired I have a mate who is a professional ( he worked for Austin martin ) and will do it at really good prices mate and I mean seriously good prices, let me know.

stormin, did he work on the maxi db7 ?

sorry.

mattycoops43 · Post by **mattycoops43** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:50 am

Hey man, only just seen this as I haven't been around much.

Got to say your attitude is amazing! It's been a pleasure to read through this topic up to here, be proud of your outlook and stay positive.

Pm me if you don't have a headlight surround local to you, I have a headlight stuck in a surround which has been sprayed white. Can't get the headlight screws undone and I was keeping it as a swap option for my black bike, it looks quite nice on a black bike. or could be painted by masking the headlight (what I did)

Anyway, let me know if you need it. People on here have helped me loads with cheap/free bits!

Any news on the insurance/legality side of things? It is a difficult one and I don't reckon anyone could say without seeing the spot exactly and where the taxi was, the way I read it, if the taxi was right up to the kerb and you tried to squeeze through a 6" gap then your fault (not likely) but if the taxi was stopped in the main traffic lane and the passenger opened the door into the cycle lane then they are completely to blame, opening the door into a live traffic lane. Maybe you shouldn't have been there, but I don't see that changing liability as the same could have happened to a cyclist.

This is why I always pay the extra 10-15 bucks for legal cover, you know you got someone fighting for you in this sort of circumstance.

Anyway, get well soon, hope the swelling goes down.

Watty · Post by **Watty** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:56 am

lumpyv wrote:
StormingHonda wrote:Carl if you need to have panels resprayed tank repaired I have a mate who is a professional ( he worked for Austin martin ) and will do it at really good prices mate and I mean seriously good prices, let me know.

stormin, did he work on the maxi db7 ?

sorry.

Maxi was my first car

what a crock of shite

VTRDark · Post by **VTRDark** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:29 pm

Thanks Matty, I appreciate the offer of the headlight/surround. I shall get back to you in the new year if needs be. The cab was a rental cab and the owner is only too pleased to not go through insurance as it will be a big hit on his insurance premiums with being a public service vehicle. It's looking like it is going to be a knock for knock. He fixes his damage and I fix mine and we both move on. Suits me as the last thing I need is my insurance increasing.

Maxi was my first car what a crock of shite

I remember them. Allegro's and princesses as well...sh1t cars

The only decent car Austin made was the Mini and I'm not talking metro.

Put some lacquer on my fairing panel today and it re-acted with the paint

it's crazing. I shall have to let it dry fully and then rub down again before applying more lacquer. The cold damp weather didn't help.

(:-})

agentpineapple · Post by **agentpineapple** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:37 pm

shame about the paint reacting........

you ain't wrong about austins.....

me mums first car was a princess, total bag of shite.
I owned an allegro. bright orange, another bucket of shite.
I did own some pieces of crap when I was younger, I couldn't afford anything else......

mk2 capri 1.6
Hillman avenger 1.3
Austin allegro 1.3
mk1 capri 1.6
mk5 Cortina 1.6
mk3 escort 1.3
mk1 Mondeo 2.5
mk2 Mondeo 2.0
a shocking car history.....

tillyhawkrider · Post by **tillyhawkrider** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 11:03 am

Hey Carl, "When not If" is exactly correct. Reading through your post I am struck by the fact that you have a really great
crowd of guys there to give you a hand as well as a little moral support. You show a positive attitude about your circumstances, Keep It Up!

The bruising/swelling thing that's a handicap in getting things sorted out. I have some experience with that and there are some B vitamins that help speed the body in healing bruises. You may want to check this out.

The unfortunate timing of all this is covered by the infamous "Mr.Murphy" in his laws where he state "Anything that can go wrong, will usually at the most inconvenient time.

You are doing well get your scooter back together. Before you know it the old girl will be back on the road. These birds are not bullet proof by any means, but they are more durable sometime, in fact a lot of times than we are.

Good luck with recovery on both of you. I would gladly lend a hand but that's a little tough from this side of the pond.

The Dragons Tail runs through my back yard

tony.mon · Post by **tony.mon** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:19 am

Hi, Carl, just seen this. Good you're ok-ish...but healing.

Usual offer for any parts you need, but call me if there's anything I can do.

Sounds like you're pretty much sorted now, though.

I have a LH panel as a loaner if you need one, and a headlight surround as well.

Not colours that match yours though..

And of course- it's an upgrade opportunity

And the winter's the time to buy.

Chin up fella.
Down, but you got up again.

Duffy1964 · Post by **Duffy1964** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 3:42 pm

Gutted for you Carl, only just seen this as not had a proper look on forum for a while

Hope your on the mend mate, hate to see those cans in such a state as I know they were your pride and joy

will give you a bell soon fella

VTR1000.ORG

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