A$$hat backed into my parked bike today..
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From: Weymouth MA
I'd have the dealer do the quote, and then shop around for the paint and parts. Especially the painting. Take the bag to a good painter, as they might be able to repair it at a much lower cost - depends on how damaged the bags are? Fiberglass is easy to repair, in the right hands.
Glad there was a witness. **** happens, but I would've been steaming if the chickenshit didn't leave a note.
Glad there was a witness. **** happens, but I would've been steaming if the chickenshit didn't leave a note.
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From: Weymouth MA
Here is your tank for $250 they gave me 700 to fix mine and it was just scuffed by tow truck
http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/2834342432.html
http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/2834342432.html
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No matter what happens it can always get worse. Be thankful it wasn't.
That is the reason I do not park my bike with the cars. I'll park it on the sidewalk if there is room or in the back of the lot, not with the cars. Some places have designated motorcycle parking. Talk to your school and see if they can setup a safe area for motorcycles.
That is the reason I do not park my bike with the cars. I'll park it on the sidewalk if there is room or in the back of the lot, not with the cars. Some places have designated motorcycle parking. Talk to your school and see if they can setup a safe area for motorcycles.
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Sorry to hear about this. Seems there's lots of a$$holes out there like the one you encountered who take no responsibility for their actions. I hope they get you up & running fast because I know what it's like to have a bike down. My bikes been at the dealer for almost 4 weeks now awaiting on a bottom end rebuild when my bikes crank scissored & I just heard from them I'm suppose to get it this Friday. Friday will be 4 weeks to the day & it seems like it's been 4 months & the weather here hasn't even been really good. Hoping for the best!
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I had my bike fixed after an accident a few weeks ago. They told me I could wait for the painted fender to come from H-D and it would take a minimum of 30 days or they could find it at a dealership somewhere and pay the shipping to get my bike back faster. I paid the $70 overnight shipping charge and my bike was fixed and back to me in less than 2 weeks.
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From: Columbia, SC
Thanks for all the ideas everyone. Got a call from the dealer yesterday with the estimate. $5,100 and change. I am definitely gonna roll with the dealer for now until I have a check in my hand from the insurance. They won't be starting on my bike until I give the go ahead anyways. I found out that the other guy had State Farm. They did hook me up with a rental car, which is awesome since the bike was my only transportation and I wasn't wanting to have to take my wife to work every day and leave her without a car.
Once I get a check, I'll sit down with some places and figure out price-wise where I can save the most money. It's either between repainting or replacing with new. I'm not caring to go on ebay or craigslist unless it is brand new, never been used type stuff. I would think repainting would be less expensive so I can have a little $$ left over. Hoping to have enough extra for a new slip-on and a set of PYO bagger bars. We shall see.
Once I get a check, I'll sit down with some places and figure out price-wise where I can save the most money. It's either between repainting or replacing with new. I'm not caring to go on ebay or craigslist unless it is brand new, never been used type stuff. I would think repainting would be less expensive so I can have a little $$ left over. Hoping to have enough extra for a new slip-on and a set of PYO bagger bars. We shall see.
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From: Atlanta, GA
Thanks for all the ideas everyone. Got a call from the dealer yesterday with the estimate. $5,100 and change. I am definitely gonna roll with the dealer for now until I have a check in my hand from the insurance. They won't be starting on my bike until I give the go ahead anyways. I found out that the other guy had State Farm. They did hook me up with a rental car, which is awesome since the bike was my only transportation and I wasn't wanting to have to take my wife to work every day and leave her without a car.
Once I get a check, I'll sit down with some places and figure out price-wise where I can save the most money. It's either between repainting or replacing with new. I'm not caring to go on ebay or craigslist unless it is brand new, never been used type stuff. I would think repainting would be less expensive so I can have a little $$ left over. Hoping to have enough extra for a new slip-on and a set of PYO bagger bars. We shall see.
Once I get a check, I'll sit down with some places and figure out price-wise where I can save the most money. It's either between repainting or replacing with new. I'm not caring to go on ebay or craigslist unless it is brand new, never been used type stuff. I would think repainting would be less expensive so I can have a little $$ left over. Hoping to have enough extra for a new slip-on and a set of PYO bagger bars. We shall see.
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dam, just saw your post
Iam pissed just reading what and how it happened. Just goes to show you there are scumbags and decent people everywhere. Sounds like your on your way to a complete recovery for your ride. Here's hoping everything works out for you, your scoot will be in better shape than before and you make a few $$$ for your troubles.
Best of luck
Iam pissed just reading what and how it happened. Just goes to show you there are scumbags and decent people everywhere. Sounds like your on your way to a complete recovery for your ride. Here's hoping everything works out for you, your scoot will be in better shape than before and you make a few $$$ for your troubles.
Best of luck
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From: Kalamazoo MI.
Thanks for all the ideas everyone. Got a call from the dealer yesterday with the estimate. $5,100 and change. I am definitely gonna roll with the dealer for now until I have a check in my hand from the insurance. They won't be starting on my bike until I give the go ahead anyways. I found out that the other guy had State Farm. They did hook me up with a rental car, which is awesome since the bike was my only transportation and I wasn't wanting to have to take my wife to work every day and leave her without a car.
Once I get a check, I'll sit down with some places and figure out price-wise where I can save the most money. It's either between repainting or replacing with new. I'm not caring to go on ebay or craigslist unless it is brand new, never been used type stuff. I would think repainting would be less expensive so I can have a little $$ left over. Hoping to have enough extra for a new slip-on and a set of PYO bagger bars. We shall see.
Once I get a check, I'll sit down with some places and figure out price-wise where I can save the most money. It's either between repainting or replacing with new. I'm not caring to go on ebay or craigslist unless it is brand new, never been used type stuff. I would think repainting would be less expensive so I can have a little $$ left over. Hoping to have enough extra for a new slip-on and a set of PYO bagger bars. We shall see.
Heck you never no this could be a blessing in disguise except for the downtime,get the stuff on your bike that you always wanted but couldn't afford at the time.