Test Drive Goes Bad
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 237
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From: Newport Beach, CA
RE: Test Drive Goes Bad
ORIGINAL: CSI Topeka
Did you do the damage assessment, or did ya have a HD Tech do it? I ask, as If the rear wheel was also hit (which more than likely it was), there could very well be damage to the swing arm, frame, etc etc
Did you do the damage assessment, or did ya have a HD Tech do it? I ask, as If the rear wheel was also hit (which more than likely it was), there could very well be damage to the swing arm, frame, etc etc
CSI has a point though. Do not let an insurance appraiser do the damage assessment. take it to the HD Dealership and have the HD techs pull your bike apart and give her insurance what it is going to accurately cost. Appraisers will undervalue the damage every time. And you may have a bent frame, etc... Good Luck
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 163
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From: West Greenwich, RI
RE: Test Drive Goes Bad
Glad you are OK. I had a similar accident several years ago on I-95. I was riding to work on a Dyna Wide Glide with leather saddlebags over the rear fender when traffic ahead of me stopped. I had to brake hard to not hit the car in front of me. Unfortunately I could stop in a shorter distance than the car behind me. He realized he wouldn't stop in time and swerved to the grassy median on the left, hitting my rear end and the left saddlebag. I was able to keep the bike upright. After coming to a stop in the median, the driver got out very upset. At first I thought he was mad at me; but he saw the saddlebag fly up and thought he had torn off my leg.
The dealer will be able to get your bike like new. Just be glad you didn't have any injuries. Bikes are easier and less painful to repair than bodies.
The dealer will be able to get your bike like new. Just be glad you didn't have any injuries. Bikes are easier and less painful to repair than bodies.
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: TX
RE: Test Drive Goes Bad
That sux.... Sorry to hear it. Fortunately you're OK.
Hope you're back o the road soon & they do a great job on your bike.
Hope you're back o the road soon & they do a great job on your bike.
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