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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Thanks for all the well wishes guys. Its nice to have a community to moan to

That section of the road seems oily due to trucks.

Yeah they call it a high side i hear.

Roger, yeah it is weird. My gloves, laptop bag, pants, jacket...not a scratch.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Sorry to hear this. It would seem if there was a build up of oil on the road someone should be responsible for making sure it is safe if it is a public road. sounds like another accident waiting to happen.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Sorry to hear about your bike, but at least your ok....it could have been much worse. Good to hear your Insurance is working with you. Were you riding on wet or dry roads??
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 12:19 PM
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Glad you're ok. I spilled mine when I first got it. I know the feeling, but I didn't get hurt. Heal up!
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by IRON1250
Sorry to hear this. It would seem if there was a build up of oil on the road someone should be responsible for making sure it is safe if it is a public road. sounds like another accident waiting to happen.
Thats exactly it. The road was dry but its on an uphill where trucks crawl up. I'm guessing when the engines pull hard they make the road dirty.

My wifey says she's burning the bike
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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Get well!
 
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