So I got dumped by a convertible sticker beetle
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From: Jayhawk Country
Kinda looks like a "Hey look at me I'm on a Harley and can park anywhere" non marked parking space. Good luck with the claim. I'm thinking you are screwed and should take these pics down soon
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Music City, USA
Man that hurts to see a nice bike like that in that position. Probably a good thing you didn't see it happen as first instinct would be to crush the bug! I hope everything turns out for the best.
Road Warrior
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From: ORYGON
the fact that it appears you are in a no parking zone dosent help,,,,parking where you shouldn't not with a bike that is hard to see is not the best idea...if i was in my truck your bike would be below my sight line and i would only know it was there cause of the beeping....i try not to rely on other people for the safety of my ****.... just sayin
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Roma Alberta
if the info she provided was indeed fake, calling the police would be the next course of action one would assume.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: St. Augustine, FL
Out hiking with my wife in a state park here in Indiana, and while we were gone, a women backed into my 2010 Road King. She backed 45 feet across a nearly empty parking lot to dump my bike. Her bumper contacted the left saddle bag and dumped it over onto the non kickstand side. All the damages seem to be superficial and easy to fix. Amazingly, it did not crack or break the saddle bag, just left a black mark. Some dings etc on the opposite saddle bag and elsewhere. She has insurance and did leave a note. A good Samaritan fishing nearby heard the crash and came over and took these pics. He and his buddy also put it back up on the kickstand as it was leaking gasoline. We got back a couple hours after it happened. Had to twist a highway peg out from under the brake pedal to get it in riding order, but no problems riding it home at all.
My question, are there any potential hidden damages that I should look for. Don't want to get it repaired and then find additional or bigger problems. Thanks.
My question, are there any potential hidden damages that I should look for. Don't want to get it repaired and then find additional or bigger problems. Thanks.
Good luck with the repairs and be glad you weren't on it when she hit it.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: SE Michigan
Call the police, make a report, forget about the use of pictures. I agree looks like you're in a no park zone.
Tell the police the woman left her information because you were out hiking.
They will contact the woman to verify the info.
Then go to a dealer and have them assess damage, a small scratch you can see is nothing compared to the dent/bend you don't...and maybe don't notice for some time.
Others are right, don't park where you shouldn't. That's not saying this wouldn't have happened, but you'd be 100% in the right if it did...as for now, you're on a shaky leg.
Tell the police the woman left her information because you were out hiking.
They will contact the woman to verify the info.
Then go to a dealer and have them assess damage, a small scratch you can see is nothing compared to the dent/bend you don't...and maybe don't notice for some time.
Others are right, don't park where you shouldn't. That's not saying this wouldn't have happened, but you'd be 100% in the right if it did...as for now, you're on a shaky leg.
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Indiana
Thanks all for the great feedback, it really helps. I was not in a no park zone. That sign is 40 feet across the parking lot right beside her vehicle near a walking entry gate. I was across the lot in a wide open (albeit unmarked) spot. There was vast amounts of space that wouldn't be quite long enough for a vehicle, but no problem with a parallel parked bike, or car for that matter. Her insurance has already started a claim and as soon as I am ready to give 'er up for winter, I'll have it fixed. She knew it was her fault, no question. Thanks again!
edited to add pic.
Last edited by dakotared; Oct 11, 2016 at 07:58 PM.
