Not if, but when and how bad
Stellar HDF Member
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From: KMHT KFMY
RE: Not if, but when and how bad
screw the bike being fixable... get her insurance company to buy you a new bike... I'm serious.
the necks on these bikes tweak at the slightest of front impacts.
BTW glad to see you are in one peice, try not to laugh or cough for the next 2 months or so
the necks on these bikes tweak at the slightest of front impacts.
BTW glad to see you are in one peice, try not to laugh or cough for the next 2 months or so
Road Captain
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From: In Wisconsin somewhere south of Wausau.
RE: Not if, but when and how bad
Wow, talk about ruining a weekend. Hopefully those old bones of yours will heal quickly. Now get out and sue the crap out of the bitch that caused you all this pain and suffering...
Road Master
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From: Bellingham, WA
RE: Not if, but when and how bad
Glad you're all together, take all the meds you want but keep moving so you don't freeze up. I'm with Neggy, it doesn't take much to tweak the frames. You'll be getting a lot more new stuff than you think.
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From: Rio Grande Valley-Texas
RE: Not if, but when and how bad
Same happened to me about 18 years ago but I was able to slow down and didn't fly over the car. THe lady had the nerve to start yelling at me for hitting her! You beleive that crap. Luckly for me an off-duty LEO was witness to the accident so she paid. Well anyway good to hear you survived to ride again.
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RE: Not if, but when and how bad
Jim, glad to hear you'll ride another day. I had mine about 20 yrs ago, hit in the rear by a car going about 30mph over my speed - went into his windshield,over the car and landed on my back. Still love riding but I have to say I always plan on that car in front of me pulling out,looking in my mirrors while stopped in traffic, flanking cars through intersections when I can, etc. Trying to look at the positives, I've alwayshoped it made me a more aware or cautious rider in traffic.
Get well soon.
Get well soon.
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From: Fairfax County, Va.
RE: Not if, but when and how bad
Hate to hear about any scooter accident....glad you survived to ride another day.
Wishing you a speedy recovery & get back on 2 wheels as soon as ya can.
Wishing you a speedy recovery & get back on 2 wheels as soon as ya can.