Bike fallen over part 3 Thanks for all the help and suggestions (both to bike and girlfriend!) I'll give u an update on my situation now! Firstly the bike... Well the leak turned out to be coming from the bracket near the seat that the bolt goes through to hold the tank in place. Some araldite I was informed would be the best solution and whilst sounding a bit DIY it seems to have done the job! No more leak, so just need to clean up the frame, gear pedal, stand etc so it won't stink of petrol anymore. Also, the rubber that goes around the gear pedal came off - I don't spose anyone has a spare or are they easy to get hold of?? The clutch cover has straightened out fine so thats OK too now. I'm going to get the fairing repaired/touched up next month (when i have some money!), and may get the mirrors sprayed too. Unless anyone thinks it would be cheaper to buy a pair of painted yellow ones?? Secondly the girlfriend. I did report it to the police, then i changed my mind, went soft I guess! Feelings make u do silly things sometimes, when they said press charges I totally changed my mind. I spoke to her later on and she apologized and said she didn't mean to do so much damage. Oh well, IF I get back with her, then at least we've learnt a lesson. I'm not gonna text anyone else (I'll delete them straight away if i do ; ) and she won't push my bike over again! She didn't realize these things are so bloody expensive (and delicate). By the way, does anyone think that a tank should come apart and leak from the bike falling over? I would say it should stand more impact than that?!! |