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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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It finally happened. An old guy cut across a concrete median making an illegal u turn and smaked my bike. I came away with 33 stitches in my thumb and just a lot of soreness. Really bad news is they are saying 10 weeks to get the bike fixed. Boy that sucks missing the nicest Florida riding weather!!! Both front forks are bent and some other minor stuff. Now the fun of dealing with insurance companies. Oh joy!!

You never know from whence cometh the idiots!!!

Drive safely all, keep the head on a swivel.

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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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Sorry to hear that,but at least you are ok,you can replace your bike,but not your life,hang in there you will be ridin before long[sm=biker2.gif]
 
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Cagers, shoot them all!
 
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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Sorry to here about your accident. We have had several posts like this lately. Stupid cagers seems to be reacj=hing an epedemic.[>:] Heal quickly! Glad your going to be fine.[&:]
 
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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Cagers, shoot them all!
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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Bugger!

Good to hear you're still kicking. Good luck with the insurance company.
 
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Glad you will be ok. Really sorrry about your bike. Life may seem to suck, but you still have one.
 
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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Be nice if the insurance company paid for a rental. A Harley rental that is.[sm=happybounce.gif]
 
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Be nice if the insurance company paid for a rental. A Harley rental that is.[sm=happybounce.gif]
I would insist on it! They pay for rental cages in the same situation.
 
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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If your forks are bent side way's you better check you frame. If that thing is bent, start picking out your new bike. Oh yea also glad to hear you are fine. This is why I think every US citizen should be able to carry a gun, and use it.

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