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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Went down Friday.
Got hit in the front wheel by a car. The driver had his head down setting his clock. I knew he was going to hit me and all I could see inside his car was the top of his head and his hand on the steering wheel. Was not hurt at all but a couple of thousand in cosmetic damage. Bummer
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Damn that sucks bro. Good thing nothing serious. Now while your working out those PT sessions, start shopping for upgrades... paid for by your new favorite cager!

 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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He's lucky his face wasn't the site of a couple thousand in cosmetic damage!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Sorry to hear about the damage but glad to hear you made it out alright.

Welcome to the Collision Club brother. You paid your dues and hopefully got it out of the way.

Here's hoping for a quick repair and settlement.

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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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At least you are good to go. Bikes can be fixed.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Glad you are OK. This is DEFINATELY upgrade time!! Chrome that front end! lower it too! if the inner fairing is boogered up.. get the painted one to match. Grips?? Look at everything damaged, and get out the accessory catalog to see what can be changed out. It's also a good time to get some "free labor" too. Maybe a part isn't damaged, but you want to replace it later on. If they have to R&R it to fix the damaged part, why not upgrade.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Sorry to hear it man, like the others said, it's just broken plastic and bent metal, At least you came out of it ok.
Good luck to ya viejo.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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Sorry to hear that but, at least you are ok, and thats whats important
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Glad you're ok. It sucks your ride is crunched. Hope at least the cops give the driver a little bonus for being an idiot!

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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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