Author Topic: 157 miles on her and some idiot with bad brakes runs into me. (Read 25565 times)

jqram35 · « **Reply #80 on:** February 02, 2012, 06:36:10 AM »

The muffler bracket is bent I dont see any other damage. Bolts on the head look good see no cracks. But it will go to the dealer for inspection. Sux cause new pipe is here and I cant install...

KawiG · « **Reply #81 on:** February 02, 2012, 03:16:11 PM »

That is Bad A$$

jqram35 · « **Reply #82 on:** February 02, 2012, 03:22:28 PM »

Black series will look good on my blacked out machine..I think.

Scaffolder · « **Reply #83 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:34:39 PM »

Very sharp looking.

ZG · « **Reply #84 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:37:52 PM »

Quote from: jqram35 on February 02, 2012, 03:22:28 PM

Black series will look good on my blacked out machine..I think.

You can't go wrong with black IMO!

KawiG · « **Reply #85 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:47:26 PM »

Once you go black you're at the back of the pack.

or something like that.

ZG · « **Reply #86 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:55:41 PM »

Quote from: KawiG on February 02, 2012, 07:47:26 PM

Once you go black you're at the back of the pack. or something like that.

Oh no you didn't!

KawiG · « **Reply #87 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:00:28 PM »

Be there in a minute guys I gotta wash my bike first

KawiG · « **Reply #88 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:13:21 PM »

In ALL SERIOUSNESS this post really makes me consider the rear view camera with a small monitor, I know the bike has mirrors, but keeping your eyes in the center of your field of vision has it's advantages! Here in south fl i see many of snowbirds who can barely see over the wheel of their Mercedes...when i'm sitting at a red light it would be an advantage...on a fast road pushin your buddies I do agree it could be a distraction..but i usually didn't worry about them until they were beside me.

jqram35 · « **Reply #89 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:22:37 PM »

Well you can do lots of things and still get hit. I will put on some hyperlites and call it a day. I can tell you from riding behind another bike that has them they do get your attention and I never had any close calls on my FJR with them installed in 33K miles. Sometimes stuff just happens. I still think even if I had seen this coming I would have had no real good options.

Sea Level · « **Reply #90 on:** February 03, 2012, 06:27:47 PM »

Quote from: jqram35 on February 02, 2012, 09:22:37 PM

I still think even if I had seen this coming I would have had no real good options.

That's why I quit staring at the rear-views at stop signs and traffic lights. You really can't tell if the guy behind you is going to stop in time or not, unless he is truly barreling-ass at you, and by then it's probably too late. Not to mention that the guy behind him may be the one to start the chain. All you can do is leave plenty of room between you and the car in front of you, stay to one side of it, and keep your normal scan going.

The one place where I pay more attention to my six is at merges to rotary's and on-ramps. This is where the guy behind you is always looking to his left while moving forward. If I can help it, I do not stop at these places at all, but just do my best to keep rolling. By the same token, when I am stopped behind someone at these intersections, I always wait until I SEE the guy in front of me has merged into the main traffic. It may cost me an opportunity to get out, but it's better to be sure it's clear in front of me before I hit the gas.

lt1 · « **Reply #91 on:** February 03, 2012, 08:00:52 PM »

Having been hit from behind 2 1/2 times (the half was when the lady decided she REALLY didn't want to hit me, jumped the curb and landed on the sidewalk. Thank you, Ma'am), I would offer that there are some things we can do to help.

In the car, I stopped quickly for a yellow light, and a small pickup was hoping to make the yellow, and didn't have either the brakes or the reactions to stop in time. Lesson: always check the mirrors as part of the stopping process, especially on the bike.

On the bike, I was hit just as the light turned green. I didn't even know I had been hit, but the pickup's under-bumper plastic got caught up on the rear tire. I stopped to see why the bike wasn't accelerating properly, and found I had a truck attached. Lesson: watch my six. I could have easily flashed the brake lights and/or scooted up a bit to avoid the collision. If stopped in traffic, I stop towards the edge of the lane so I can split the cars if needed. I watch the mirrors and flash the brake lights a couple of times as the next vehicle approaches the braking zone.

You can't prepare for or prevent every possibility, but there are a lot of things you can to to improve your odds.

jqram35 · « **Reply #92 on:** February 17, 2012, 04:14:17 PM »

Quick update: $3800 estimate to fix bike. The offenders insurance is unable to contacted the insured party to confirm the driver, who was not listed on the insurance, had consent to drive the car.....The owner of the car is sounding more and more like an illegal alien. What a bunch of crap. They say if they are unable to contact the vehicle owner they may not pay the claim, as he may have sold the vehicle or it was stolen or god knows what. Maddening it is! Mean while my bike is still not fixed.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #93 on:** February 17, 2012, 05:01:17 PM »

That sucks.

lt1 · « **Reply #94 on:** February 17, 2012, 05:26:14 PM »

It has been a long time since I worked for an insurance company, but IIRC, the coverage in on the vehicle, but priced on the driver. Contact your insurance company to verify. This really s/n/b an issue.

jqram35 · « **Reply #95 on:** February 17, 2012, 05:28:08 PM »

I am told not all insurance policies are created equal and also varies by state. Even so they would need to speak to the policy holder I am told.

jjsC6 · « **Reply #96 on:** February 17, 2012, 07:26:30 PM »

Quote from: jqram35 on February 17, 2012, 04:14:17 PM

Quick update: $3800 estimate to fix bike. The offenders insurance is unable to contacted the insured party to confirm the driver, who was not listed on the insurance, had consent to drive the car.....The owner of the car is sounding more and more like an illegal alien. What a bunch of crap. They say if they are unable to contact the vehicle owner they may not pay the claim, as he may have sold the vehicle or it was stolen or god knows what. Maddening it is! Mean while my bike is still not fixed.

Wow, that does not sound right at all. I'll remember that if I ever hit someone. I'll just quit answering the phone when my caller ID says it's my insurance company so they don't have to pay the claim. I'd inform the insurance company that they can pay the claim with or without attorneys and lawsuits involved, their call and they have one week to pay the claim or the next call will be from an attorney representing you.

jqram35 · « **Reply #97 on:** February 17, 2012, 07:35:43 PM »

I have my own insurance for this reason. They can earn their money and sue them folks. They have attorneys well versed in this arena I'm sure.

maxtog · « **Reply #98 on:** February 17, 2012, 07:43:23 PM »

Quote from: jqram35 on February 17, 2012, 07:35:43 PM

I have my own insurance for this reason. They can earn their money and sue them folks. They have attorneys well versed in this arena I'm sure.

Exactly. I am pretty sure if I were in an accident and the other insurance company was not timely, my State Farm would pay and then go after the offender and/or insurance company. You should not have to wait weeks for a resolution so that repairs can start. I am not sure what is "reasonable", but to me, anything more than maybe 10 days is crazy.

jqram35 · « **Reply #99 on:** February 17, 2012, 07:54:41 PM »

Going to call Geico Monday and pass them the ball.

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Author Topic: 157 miles on her and some idiot with bad brakes runs into me. (Read 25565 times)