157 miles on her and some idiot with bad brakes runs into me.

[jqram35]

Or you could just cowboy up, like you seem to be doing.  We don't all have to contribute to the slide of decency and integrity.

I tend to agree but I would have been a bit more PC in my comment  I'm sure there is a time and place for lawsuits, just don't think this is one of those occasions...Now if it turns out his insurance was bogus then it will be on like Donkey Kong!

[misterd]

There I was just got my FIRST tank of gas 157 miles on the odometer, stopped at a red light. I hear squealing tires look down in the mirror to see red and bam to the ground me and the new bike go.....GRRR. Could have been worse and I am only bruised but dang brand new bike. He says my brakes arent working very well, I say no DUH ( not in those words...

sorry you had that happen but yes it could have been worse but it stills sucks. peoples brains just dont seem to register bikes.

[maxtog]

There I was just got my FIRST tank of gas 157 miles on the odometer, stopped at a red light. I hear squealing tires look down in the mirror to see red and bam to the ground me and the new bike go.....GRRR. Could have been worse and I am only bruised but dang brand new bike. He says my brakes arent working very well, I say no DUH ( not in those words...

OMG, I am so sorry to hear about that and I am glad you are OK.  It could so easily be SO much worse.  That REALLY SUCKS to only have the bike for such a short time and wham. 

When sitting at lights, I am always scared someone will rear end me, so I watch for someone coming, then trigger my brake lights so they are more visible (or I let go and then press again so they will flash).  In any case, the very first improvement I make to a bike is more and larger brake lights.

[ninjawarrior1400]

Install the Whelen Police LED strobe lights in red lens next to your tag..and almost eliminate this problem from ever happening again.....they are in constant flashing motion and you can see them a half a mile away....

ninja

[SonnyC]

I feel your pain man!  I am surprised at the amount of your restraint after the accident.  I hope the insurance will take care of your bike but importantly, you are in one piece.

[ZG]

Make sure to use some of that insurance $ to paint her black after the plastic repair, she'll be even faster... 

[Son of Pappy]

Make sure to use some of that insurance $ to paint her black after the plastic repair, she'll be even faster... 

Well, if ya want really fast ride what the Lone Ranger rode, "Hi yo Silver, away!"

[jqram35]

Have hyperlites on my FJR and will probably put some on this bike too...and i love the maroon color.

[maxtog]

Install the Whelen Police LED strobe lights in red lens next to your tag..and almost eliminate this problem from ever happening again.....they are in constant flashing motion and you can see them a half a mile away....

Or something perhaps a little less annoying but perhaps as effective

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2505

[jqram35]

Don't think Hyperlites are annoying, the Whelen on the other hand is likely illegal is several states and may be annoying. I really don't concern myself too much with annoying after being run over ....Hyperlites are cheaper and are better looking the Admore light bar IMHO.

[Flathead]

+1 On the Hyperlights... If I'm annoying them then they are seeing me!!!

[Tim]

I got tapped on the Bazooka about 3 blocks from the shop after getting new PR2’s installed. I got scooted about 2 feet and didn't have any cars in front of me. I wasn’t hurt, bike didn’t fall over but the soccer mom in her Dodge van had wide open eyes.  I think she got more damage than I did as her front bumper was scratched, my Bazooka wasn’t. I was more worried about the header pipes but no damage there either. I was stopped at a stop light and on level ground. I don't remember if I was on a brake or not. I don't think it would have made a difference in this case.

I'm glad you are alright and hope the cops wrote the other driver a ticket.  Oh and red is the fastest color.....   

[ZG]

I'm glad you are alright and hope the cops wrote the other driver a ticket.  Oh and red is the fastest color.....

[Son of Pappy]

So, thats why stop lights and brake lights are red

[Tim]

I don’t remember black, silver or blue Mustangs and Camaros getting stopped as much as the red ones for being a little fast…..   

[KawiG]

Glad you're O.K. and only received minor damage to your ride!  Maybe a new term  for the Bazooka could be the Bumphler, I like the Dark Cherry !

[maxtog]

I don’t remember black, silver or blue Mustangs and Camaros getting stopped as much as the red ones for being a little fast…..   

Not faster... just more VISIBLE, making them a good target   

[Z71]

I would check that exhaust system really carefully - the pipe sticks out behind the license plate and it was evidently hit by that car's bumper.  Which means the whole exhaust could be bent.

[ZG]

I would check that exhaust system really carefully - the pipe sticks out behind the license plate and it was evidently hit by that car's bumper.  Which means the whole exhaust could be bent.

Mashed potato??

[Tim]

Mashed potato??

No, it's smashed potato!!