Got "tapped" today
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RE: Got tapped today
ORIGINAL: TexasRedneck
Bear in mind that even if you do the work yourself, you STILL deserve the labor they'd pay a shop to do it! \\;\\\\\\;
Bear in mind that even if you do the work yourself, you STILL deserve the labor they'd pay a shop to do it! \\;\\\\\\;
Profit, I guess you could call it.
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Before going the report route, I would talk to the other guy, and see if he is willing to pay for the damages out of HIS pocket. \\; You might have to be reasonable about it tho (don't try to screw him for labor charges that YOU won't be paying, etc). \\; He might be willing to buy your parts, if it saves him taking a hit on his insurance and paying a fine.
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From: back home in Michigan
RE: Got "tapped" today
Careful pushing the dimple out so you do not crack the paint.It will allow water to get under it and screw the rest of the paint up.I'd get an estimate,get the parts yourself,make him pay you for them plus a case of beer as labor.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Grays Creek, NC
RE: Got "tapped" today
There's a lotta bad luck at those gates, just ask the guards. \\; Just my .02 (and I do my own work on the bike), If you don't want to involve the insurance companies, I'd have the dealer do an inspection/estimate and have the guy pay that including the cost of the estimate. \\; Personaly, I would involve the insurance companies mainly because of dented fender. \\; ASSuming USAA/progressive, they will send an adjuster TO YOU at your convenience, print out a detailed repair order on the spot and if you agree cut you a check within a few days. \\; No down time.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Jax FL
RE: Got "\\;tapped"\\; today
i got "tapped" on a rear brake light on a softail
the fender strut was bent. it was $150 for a new strut, light \\; &\\; housing put it to $200.
buddy got me a deal, all of it for $150
the fender strut was bent. it was $150 for a new strut, light \\; &\\; housing put it to $200.
buddy got me a deal, all of it for $150
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Joined: Mar 2007
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RE: Got "tapped" today
I wouldn't shaft the guy,but I'd want the bike to look as good as
it did before he hit you,at no expence to you.
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it did before he hit you,at no expence to you.
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