Rambling post is rambling
So yeah, Broke down for the first time yesterday, what fun that was...
Went to start bike Yesterday morning and it chugged a little and then started after about 5 seconds, I thought nothing of it because at 6am it was quite cold and figured it was due to that. It didn't miss a beat on the way into work (36 mile ish Luton to London) then started straight away on leaving work. Got just passed J4 on the M1 North and my ABS light came on.... I instantly thought "Oh Crap, That cannot be good" so started to pull over and as I slowed down the bike just conked out and wouldn't even turn over.
Got off took Helmet, Jacket etc off and tried it again. Dials got part way around then spazzed out a little, Neutral light went off, ABS light came on and dials fadded, Clutched it and tried to start it.....nothing. Slight click from the electrics but nothing else. Took seat off and checked all fuses and connections all was fine so off I trundled to get a bit safer and call my insurance... and here the fun began.
Oh no sir there is no record of break down cover on your policy at least not with us, Try the RAC as we do sell some policy's over to them. I couldn't even log into my account online as their website was down and the number on the front page was for blinking new policies only...oh and their helpdesk leave at 6pm
Called the RAC and nothing again, so had to pay £109 for them to come out and help me, The woman on the phone assured me that someone would be with me within 40 minutes as I was on the motorway and was therefore classed as a priority. An Hour went by and nothing, hour and 20 then I got a phone call saying the engineer was on his way and would be with me in another 20-30 minutes..... I broke down at approximately 17:20, The guy arrived at just gone 8pm. I was bloody cold and fed up at this point. He charged my battery for me and off I went.
Bloody Motorbikes, Bloody Insurance Companies.... Bloody Everything.
So yeah, Broke down for the first time yesterday, what fun that was...
Went to start bike Yesterday morning and it chugged a little and then started after about 5 seconds, I thought nothing of it because at 6am it was quite cold and figured it was due to that. It didn't miss a beat on the way into work (36 mile ish Luton to London) then started straight away on leaving work. Got just passed J4 on the M1 North and my ABS light came on.... I instantly thought "Oh Crap, That cannot be good" so started to pull over and as I slowed down the bike just conked out and wouldn't even turn over.
Got off took Helmet, Jacket etc off and tried it again. Dials got part way around then spazzed out a little, Neutral light went off, ABS light came on and dials fadded, Clutched it and tried to start it.....nothing. Slight click from the electrics but nothing else. Took seat off and checked all fuses and connections all was fine so off I trundled to get a bit safer and call my insurance... and here the fun began.
Oh no sir there is no record of break down cover on your policy at least not with us, Try the RAC as we do sell some policy's over to them. I couldn't even log into my account online as their website was down and the number on the front page was for blinking new policies only...oh and their helpdesk leave at 6pm
Called the RAC and nothing again, so had to pay £109 for them to come out and help me, The woman on the phone assured me that someone would be with me within 40 minutes as I was on the motorway and was therefore classed as a priority. An Hour went by and nothing, hour and 20 then I got a phone call saying the engineer was on his way and would be with me in another 20-30 minutes..... I broke down at approximately 17:20, The guy arrived at just gone 8pm. I was bloody cold and fed up at this point. He charged my battery for me and off I went.
Bloody Motorbikes, Bloody Insurance Companies.... Bloody Everything.
