Good point well made.
Glad you're not badly damaged Big Nick.
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Good point well made.
Glad you're not badly damaged Big Nick.
Buz
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Looking at the Helmet brings it home just how protective they really are....Hate to think the damage that would be caused without it
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Speedy recovery to you
Was the jacket cut off you or torn across the chest like that in the accident?
Was the jacket cut off you or torn across the chest like that in the accident?
Yep I agree, i've recently taken to riding with the chin piece up, i think i'll shut it again now
woss a chin piece?
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Og;
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Speedy recovery to you
Was the jacket cut off you or torn across the chest like that in the accident?
Cheers everyone
The jacket was worn/ripped around the shoulder but also had to be cut by the paramedics
I've salvaged most farkles that are worth saving, the HIDS don't come on and owing to the mangling of the front end would be a bitch to get off. The oil cooler grill is wrecked and bent so not worth salvage
Yep, glad your ok, the bike can always be replaced for sure. Yes, you do wonder about other bikers, I was coming home the other day and a car in front was doing 25mph, I overtook him and some idiot biker behind, then went past me at the same time I was overtaking. The long and short of it, always expect the unexpected!
Dahoum
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well i suppose if your gonna run into a bike a tractor is the best thing to do it on poor lad must have shit himself when he seen you coming
You think he saw him coming then do you
i would think there would have been that split second of sphincter loosening just before impact
Quick Update, the repair bill for the bike (08 GSA with premium pack) is £9100 
Methinks a write-off is on the cards but still awaiting official verdict from my insurer.
Now should I go Magnesium Matt again or Magma Red this time??...............
Methinks a write-off is on the cards but still awaiting official verdict from my insurer.
Now should I go Magnesium Matt again or Magma Red this time??...............
Unless you've gap insurance, you'll now have the pleasure of receiving the insurance company's silly offer for your bike. Whatever they offer - tell 'em to poke their first offer. Good luck.
good thinking!
At the risk of stating the totally bleedin' obvious, also keep records of all losses for the claim against t'other rider. Clothing, taxis, car/bike hire, medications, etc. all adds up. Anything uninsured, including your excess on insurance for your own bike repairs/replacement and your own injuries, loss of use/enjoyment of bike (loss of earnings if self employed), is claimable. This is NOT suggesting you put the boot in - just that it's easy to overlook the extent of hassle and loss this kind of thing can cause. You're legally obliged to mitigate your losses. Check out legal expenses insurance you may have and get some proper advice.
Most importantly - mend quick, chap.
bbbvito
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You will be quite suprised what they will repair !
I was out with a few bikers when the lead man left the road flipped over a fence travelled about 30 meters down a bank and landed in a small stream.
When the recovery van got it out and got it on the back of the recovery vehicle he stood it up to get the tie down straps and the bike rolled over and dropped off the back of the flat bed , just missing a little spitfire (car
) We all thought it was wrote off after the first crash but deffo after it fell from the van
It was back on the road a month later!!!!!!
Mind he didnt keep it long after that!..
pathfinder
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There does seem to be more bike to bike accidents these days,I try to avoid the power rangers meeting places at weekends,anyway hope ya get over this soon,Ian
mr badger
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The replacement 59 reg GSA arrived today.......let the farkling commence!!
Good news. How you doing?
Good do. Hope yer shoulder's up to riding it.
So, Big Nick - did you get a full payout from the other side or did you have to fight them for it?!
Shoulder is still recovering albeit the physio is very pleased with my progress, I've got around 75% flexibility in it but so far so good with it on the bike.
I got a decent payout without too much haggling and after much shopping around actually secured a brand new bike without having to add money to it which I was well chuffed about
The police/insurance investigations are still ongoing but from what I've heard I don't think I've owt to worry about re blame
Got a few farkles on the bike now and tried to get a quick photo but the battery on my camera was flat
Just glad to be a GS owning biker again
I got a decent payout without too much haggling and after much shopping around actually secured a brand new bike without having to add money to it which I was well chuffed about
The police/insurance investigations are still ongoing but from what I've heard I don't think I've owt to worry about re blame
Got a few farkles on the bike now and tried to get a quick photo but the battery on my camera was flat
Just glad to be a GS owning biker again
Good for you. I'm just going through a claim where someone backed into my parked bike and did £1,500 worth of damage. He admitted liability, and there was never any question anyway. There were also loads of witnesses.
However, his insurers are a bunch of twats. I'm just filling in the Small Claims paperwork to sue him for full settlement. That will focus his and his insurers minds!
However, his insurers are a bunch of twats. I'm just filling in the Small Claims paperwork to sue him for full settlement. That will focus his and his insurers minds!
SJPB1982
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Glad it worked out for you. Speedy recovery and all that.
