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Sandman · 11-19-2007, 12:53 PM

So there I was Friday night rush hour on my commute home at a light with cars stopped all around me, when I hear the one directly behind me rev up a little bit. Before I could even finish the thought “that can’t be good,” BANG!

The force jolted me forward, but I didn’t drop it or hit the car in front of me. It took me a few seconds before I thought to hit the flashers, shut it off and get off & look. Buy the time I did and looked at the damage, the light had turned green, I look back and there is this person still sitting behind the wheel staring at me as if to say, “hey bud the light’s green, lets go!” I pointed directly at him and then with the same hand gave him my best Keanu Reeves “Matrix” motion to “come here.” He got out slowly and came around front asking if there was any damage? I must have scared the crap out of him, he was a just a young kid that didn’t know what to do, and here I am dressed in full gear all black with reflective piping, yelling instructions through my helmet (didn’t think to lift the visor). Upon his question, a host of smart ass responses filled my head, but in my anger all I could muster was, f.*** yeah! I instructed him to follow me to the parking lot next to the intersection and we’d take it from there, - cops, reports, etc…

Found out from the claims adjuster today that he was looking at the two lanes next to us that were left turn only and when they started moving, so did he. Anyway, visible damage is to the fender, fender support and a scratch to the brake light. The fender support or rather the bolts for the light unit are less than a half inch from the tire, and probably an eighth or less when I’m sitting on it. I rode it home slowly and didn’t feel anything rubbing, but I’m going to see if I can get the tire replaced anyway, for safety’s sake, of course.

Just thankful that it wasn’t worse…

-Andy

**Clint** · 11-19-2007, 01:36 PM

Well, dang! Glad no injuries.

Rockhead · 11-19-2007, 01:47 PM

Shame on you frightening children…. Too funny the only word you were able to murmur was the big F’er.

Glad to here your ok, sucks about the bike though.

LCA_koolaid37 · 11-19-2007, 01:48 PM

All real motorcyclists skin other motorists with a switchblade then wear their skin as a robe.

jgreth · 11-19-2007, 02:41 PM

Glad to hear you weren't hurt man! The bike can be repaired a lot easier than you.

I can relate w/ 'the word' being uttered... I think I would have the same reaction.

bm50Chapin · 11-19-2007, 03:45 PM

Love how you scared the crap out of him.. I can just see that whole thing played out in my head.. In that kind of situation I would use the 'Scary Motorcyclist' sterotype to my advantage. Just stay on the bike, light up the tire and spin it around 180 and face him with it before ya got off hehe......

ChicsterMG · 11-19-2007, 03:51 PM

Crap, that's broke! Good you weren't hurt.

At least he didn't bolt. Usually, when they are scared is when they bolt.

Sandman · 11-19-2007, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicsterMG

Crap, that's broke! Good you weren't hurt.

At least he didn't bolt. Usually, when they are scared is when they bolt.

There was really no where for him to go, slow heavy traffic & all. Plus if he did I'd really have him, first thing I did was memorize his plate #.

"All real motorcyclists skin other motorists with a switchblade then wear their skin as a robe. " LCA - I think if I made any threatening motions he would have jumped clean out of his skin.

-Andy

Gixxerman · 11-19-2007, 04:58 PM

Did anyone say Bender

Scribbles · 11-19-2007, 08:10 PM

Glad you were not hurt--could have been worse!

SNAFU · 11-20-2007, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scribbles

Glad you were not hurt--could have been worse!

Good excuse to to Mod.

Sandman · 11-20-2007, 08:08 AM

I talked to his insurance company yesterday and had to ask for a replacement vehicle for the duration of the repairs. I said I preferred a bike, but he said that there weren't any places around that did that, at least in the area I live in. I ended up with a Mazda 3.

Anyway, I know you can rent Harley's, but are there any places in the US that will rent bikes as part of an insurance claim?

-Andy

11-19-2007, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sandman Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 06' C50 (Blue/Gray) Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 297	Fender Bender So there I was Friday night rush hour on my commute home at a light with cars stopped all around me, when I hear the one directly behind me rev up a little bit. Before I could even finish the thought “that can’t be good,” BANG! The force jolted me forward, but I didn’t drop it or hit the car in front of me. It took me a few seconds before I thought to hit the flashers, shut it off and get off & look. Buy the time I did and looked at the damage, the light had turned green, I look back and there is this person still sitting behind the wheel staring at me as if to say, “hey bud the light’s green, lets go!” I pointed directly at him and then with the same hand gave him my best Keanu Reeves “Matrix” motion to “come here.” He got out slowly and came around front asking if there was any damage? I must have scared the crap out of him, he was a just a young kid that didn’t know what to do, and here I am dressed in full gear all black with reflective piping, yelling instructions through my helmet (didn’t think to lift the visor). Upon his question, a host of smart ass responses filled my head, but in my anger all I could muster was, f.*** yeah! I instructed him to follow me to the parking lot next to the intersection and we’d take it from there, - cops, reports, etc… Found out from the claims adjuster today that he was looking at the two lanes next to us that were left turn only and when they started moving, so did he. Anyway, visible damage is to the fender, fender support and a scratch to the brake light. The fender support or rather the bolts for the light unit are less than a half inch from the tire, and probably an eighth or less when I’m sitting on it. I rode it home slowly and didn’t feel anything rubbing, but I’m going to see if I can get the tire replaced anyway, for safety’s sake, of course. Just thankful that it wasn’t worse… -Andy Attached Thumbnails

11-19-2007, 01:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	Shame on you frightening children…. Too funny the only word you were able to murmur was the big F’er. Glad to here your ok, sucks about the bike though. __________________ Greg Biffle #16

11-19-2007, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
LCA_koolaid37 Eternal Vigilante Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 2001 VZ800 Location: MO Posts: 1,279	All real motorcyclists skin other motorists with a switchblade then wear their skin as a robe. __________________

11-19-2007, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
jgreth Mr. Threadjack Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki GS500F Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,078	Glad to hear you weren't hurt man! The bike can be repaired a lot easier than you. I can relate w/ 'the word' being uttered... I think I would have the same reaction. __________________ What the hell am I looking at? When does this happen in the movie? You're looking at now, sir. Everything that happens now is happening now. What happened to then? We passed then. When? Just now. We're at now now. Go back to then. When? Now! Now? Now! I can't. Why? We missed it. When? Just now. When will then be now? Soon.

11-19-2007, 03:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
bm50Chapin Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: Suzuki 05' Boulevard M50 Black Location: Carthage, Missouri. Posts: 172	Love how you scared the crap out of him.. I can just see that whole thing played out in my head.. In that kind of situation I would use the 'Scary Motorcyclist' sterotype to my advantage. Just stay on the bike, light up the tire and spin it around 180 and face him with it before ya got off hehe...... __________________ You must consider everything, before you can consider anything.

11-19-2007, 03:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,508	Crap, that's broke! Good you weren't hurt. At least he didn't bolt. Usually, when they are scared is when they bolt. __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

11-19-2007, 08:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scribbles Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Looking for a new experience! (last bike--Lt. Blue 2005 S50) Location: The Heart of it All Posts: 742	Glad you were not hurt--could have been worse! __________________ -- Scribbles Internet scribblings of a random nature... iPodities

11-20-2007, 08:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sandman Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 06' C50 (Blue/Gray) Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 297	I talked to his insurance company yesterday and had to ask for a replacement vehicle for the duration of the repairs. I said I preferred a bike, but he said that there weren't any places around that did that, at least in the area I live in. I ended up with a Mazda 3. Anyway, I know you can rent Harley's, but are there any places in the US that will rent bikes as part of an insurance claim? -Andy

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