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RedGsxr
03-02-2005, 05:09 PM
I park my bike at a sandwich place and I park it shallow (like always) so cars can see it sticking out of the space. I put my helmet on the tank (which I never do) because I will be watching my goods the whole time through the window.

SO I'm standing inside a sandwich shop waiting for my order and I turn to see this old man backing up his 90's lexus straight into the back of my GSXR. He backs up nice and slow (like he sees the bike), but still runs straight into it. I have never run so fast. I open his car door and start going off...Then I head to my baby laying on its side and search for my Arai which is about 25 feet away. The guy helps me lift the bike up and the tell tale scrapes are on all the right places. The mirror, clutch, pegs, side panneling is somewhat saved by the sliders, but I can see damage. I'm pissed, but trying to calm down. I get his insurance info and phone # in case we can settle off the record. We'll see what happens, but at least I'm not injured. Bikes can be fixed, but mother Fu@kers who can't see shouldn't drive! Damn it!
afrothunder
03-02-2005, 05:17 PM
awwww mang!
sorry to hear that.
yeah i had a less fortunate accident with someone driving nice and slow and me thinking they saw me.
Fornstar
03-02-2005, 05:17 PM
At leats you werent on the bike. I had someone, which will remain nameless, rearend my bike. It was at a stop sign and I was sitting on it. I didnt get pissed cause it was a good buddy and sh!t happens.
RedGsxr
03-02-2005, 05:20 PM
I am counting my blessings, but also counting the damage in dollars. Suggestions for my 4 month old Arai?
Fornstar
03-02-2005, 05:23 PM
Make him replace everything damaged or go through insurance.
teamgreenzx7r
03-02-2005, 05:26 PM
Damn, the worst is probably seeing what's happening or going to happen. But at least you weren't on the bike..
RedGsxr
03-02-2005, 05:26 PM
I only have liability ins. Bike is used (98), and only worth $3500, but parts are so expensive.
RedGsxr
03-02-2005, 05:27 PM
I know, watching my bike go over was like slow motion...i could almost reach out and save it...
RedGsxr
03-02-2005, 05:51 PM
ANyone know where I can go to get a quote for the damage?
cbrsmurf
03-02-2005, 05:58 PM
buymoto (in miramar) can get you a quote if you bring the bike in.
Hof-Rock
03-02-2005, 06:10 PM
Damn dude that sucks, good job keeping your cool though.
MatrixChick04
03-02-2005, 06:31 PM
dang once i become a cop... if that happens. i will make sure to pull over lots of old people and get their licenses taken away. sorry for your mishap.
r1brip
03-02-2005, 07:34 PM
I know the feeling, my roomate hit my bike!
r1brip
03-02-2005, 07:36 PM
At leats you werent on the bike. I had someone, which will remain nameless, rearend my bike. It was at a stop sign and I was sitting on it. I didnt get pissed cause it was a good buddy and sh!t happens.


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daMartian
03-02-2005, 07:39 PM
just go through his insurance - so you wouldnt have to worry about anything... like finding quotes, receipts, etc... his insurance will do that for you...
cbrsmurf
03-03-2005, 12:39 AM
you get that stuff taken care of at buymoto jeff?