Topic: End of year wreck--Darn !!! (Read 5836 times)

pado · « **on:** December 31, 2008, 02:21:26 PM »

While waiting to go to work yesterday I decided to take advantage of the 70 degree weather and just warm up the bike. Only went about 10 miles and was almost home when a cage hit me broadside on the right. She said she didn't see me. Thank goodness I'm not hurt and I never dropped the bike. The front right crash bar and lower bent into the tank. The right rear saddlebag guard was bent snapping off the right rear bag. Other than that I'm OK thank the Lord.

Need some input on tricks to get this repaired ASAP with the least amount of hassel. Her fault and her ins. co. will pay.

SBB · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2008, 02:25:12 PM »

Glad your ok Frank!

Is your dealer close?

Let them fix it.

Again, glad your ok!

ccr · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2008, 02:25:33 PM »

Frank, this is horrible. So glad you are OK, and you kept the bike up. Get-R-Fixed soon and forget it.

LRebel · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2008, 02:25:50 PM »

Dude... sorry about the accident. Glad you were not injured. You are a lucky man.

I would just tell her insurance company that you are taking it to the HD dealer of your choice and they will order and install all new HD parts. That's really about the only option if you want to put the bike back original.

miker · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2008, 02:30:28 PM »

Glad to hear you are ok...is it rideable..look it over real good...Get everything done..

Harley Guy · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2008, 02:32:35 PM »

I would NOT do the repairs yourself.

Take it to your local HD dealer and tell them you want EVERYTHING, AND I MEAN EVERYTHING fixed like it was new!

Glad you are OK - was a cell phone involved?

miker · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2008, 02:34:12 PM »

That slick copper may be a bear to match from the factory too, be patient.

Fired00d · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2008, 02:39:55 PM »

Frank,
Man this sucks so sorry to hear.

Like others have said take it to dealer of your choice order factory painted parts and let them put it back together like new for you. Also have them check for other then cosmetic damage too. Good luck on whatever you decide.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Screamin · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2008, 02:47:18 PM »

Boy that sux but glad you're not hurt (are you sure???)

There are soooo many little and big parts that can get nicked up and are easily overlooked. Get as many eyes checking it out as you can. Then have a dealer you trust do all of the repairs.

Best of luck.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2008, 03:00:11 PM »

Got as far as "a cage hit me broadside" and had images of swaddling covering everything but two fingers slowly tapping on a keyboard. You got hit by a car and are ok. That's all that matters.

The other's insurance company is going to pay out on a motorcycle wreck that doesn't involve personal injury. They're going to be jumping for joy. Getting the bike fixed however you want won't be a debate they're interested in. The dealer has to order the painted parts anyway. Sounds like it's all bolt on. Let them get the parts and bolt the stuff back together.

Janine · « **Reply #10 on:** December 31, 2008, 03:12:26 PM »

Pado, so sorry to hear of your accident. That really rots, but thank goodness you're uninjured! I assume that she wasn't going very fast (but fast enough). The main thing is that you're OK. Take your bike to the dealers and have them fix it up for you so that you can get back out there as soon as possible.

Wishing you a very happy and safe New Year!

Janine & Al

Buy early · « **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2008, 03:28:22 PM »

Sucks to bend metal but better that than broken bones. Bike can be fixed, glad you are not hurt and did not go down! Time to lobby for a second bike while this one is getting repaired!

BayouBiker · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2008, 03:29:27 PM »

Sorry to hear....

I went down in Sept and the painted parts have just arrived last week for my '07 Jester.
the front fairing, left lower, left saddle bag & lid + gas tank took over 12 weeks to get.

From the way I understand it, HD only paints the SE parts in batches when they get enough orders to make it worthwhile

Good Luck & make 'em pay....

sadunbar · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2008, 03:52:38 PM »

Pado,

Sorry to learn of your accident but glad you were not injured... God Bless...

greglyon · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2008, 04:04:33 PM »

Really glad your ok
Painted parts take the longest to get in. Order them NOW even if you have to pay a deposit to get the ball rolling. They can take 4-6 weeks. Have the dealer handle the repairs as you never know what else needs fixing once they get into it.

Jock · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2008, 04:06:03 PM »

Frank,

Sorry to read of this event however the good news you are in good condition. A bike can always be repaired or replaced but not always the riders.

JR · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2008, 04:11:18 PM »

Wow! Pado, you may need to go to the "Any Miracles Out There" thread I started and tell your story! How do you get broadsided by a cage... and not go down???

:huepfenlol2:I believe that would qualify for a miracle!

praise God your OK! Look at it this way, at least it happened during the winter and should be ready to go before spring. Glad your OK, God Bless!

Admiral · « **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2008, 05:11:27 PM »

Glad you were not hurt, thats a miracle in itself.

Her insurance should also provide for rental of alternate transportation until your ride is fixed.

JasonDeezy · « **Reply #18 on:** December 31, 2008, 05:21:11 PM »

Pick the shop of YOUR choice and have her insurance company take care of the rest. The End...

Rooster · « **Reply #19 on:** December 31, 2008, 05:42:43 PM »

Glad to hear you are ok. Lucky you were able to keep the bike upright.

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #20 on:** December 31, 2008, 05:59:18 PM »

Quote from: pado on December 31, 2008, 02:21:26 PM

While waiting to go to work yesterday I decided to take advantage of the 70 degree weather and just warm up the bike. Only went about 10 miles and was almost home when a cage hit me broadside on the right. She said she didn't see me. Thank goodness I'm not hurt and I never dropped the bike. The front right crash bar and lower bent into the tank. The right rear saddlebag guard was bent snapping off the right rear bag. Other than that I'm OK thank the Lord.

Need some input on tricks to get this repaired ASAP with the least amount of hassel. Her fault and her ins. co. will pay.

Wow!

Glad youre OK pado!!

The miracle is in being hit and not going down, and not having any injury to your right leg!

Count your blessings... SOMEONE was watching over you.

I'll agree to let the dealer do the estimate... engine guard damage that severe may also mean damage to the frame at the mounting point. If they say to replace the frame then hell, its someone else's dime.

BLM777 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 31, 2008, 06:08:13 PM »

Quote from: 2009_FLTRSEI3 on December 31, 2008, 05:59:18 PM

Wow!

Glad youre OK pado!!

The miracle is in being hit and not going down, and not having any injury to your right leg!

Count your blessings... SOMEONE was watching over you.

I'll agree to let the dealer do the estimate... engine guard damage that severe may also mean damage to the frame at the mounting point. If they say to replace the frame then hell, its someone else's dime.

Absolutely agree with the frame inspection. I'm personally aware of several instances where a bike just being dropped on the engine guard, either off the jiffy stand or just dropped...dropped caused some degree of frame damage. You'll want the dealer, or someone qualified to do so, mic the frame angles and dimensions on the downtubes as well as checking the neck bearing for binding.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #22 on:** December 31, 2008, 06:09:58 PM »

Quote from: BLM777 on December 31, 2008, 06:08:13 PM

Absolutely agree with the frame inspection. I'm personally aware of several instances where a bike just being dropped on the engine guard, either off the jiffy stand or just dropped...dropped caused some degree of frame damage. You'll want the dealer, or someone qualified to do so, mic the frame angles and dimensions on the downtubes as well as checking the neck bearing for binding.

Yes, but you were drinking at the time though so you had an excuse

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Gettinold · « **Reply #23 on:** December 31, 2008, 06:15:26 PM »

Frank I just found this thread and glad to hear you were not hurt. I hope you bike is repaired to better than new condition.
Did you go to work that night or did you hit the clam juice.

I suppose the Pinnacle will come in handy tonite. Happy New Year !!!
See you in The Big Bend soon.

Dave

SBB · « **Reply #24 on:** December 31, 2008, 06:16:19 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on December 31, 2008, 06:09:58 PM

Yes, but you were drinking at the time though so you had an excuse .

An excuse YES, just not a good one!

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #25 on:** December 31, 2008, 06:19:58 PM »

Quote from: BLM777 on December 31, 2008, 06:08:13 PM

Absolutely agree with the frame inspection. I'm personally aware of several instances where a bike just being dropped on the engine guard, either off the jiffy stand or just dropped...dropped caused some degree of frame damage. You'll want the dealer, or someone qualified to do so, mic the frame angles and dimensions on the downtubes as well as checking the neck bearing for binding.

I would think that a wreck of that magnitude would result in new neck bearings along with upper and lower trees, etc.

BLM777 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 31, 2008, 06:26:17 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on December 31, 2008, 06:09:58 PM

Yes, but you were drinking at the time though so you had an excuse .

Not on the baggers I was thinking of, but have indeed had a couple of beer joint drops in the old days ... never without a crowd of spectators though ....

Twolanerider · « **Reply #27 on:** December 31, 2008, 06:33:24 PM »

Quote from: BLM777 on December 31, 2008, 06:26:17 PM

Not on the baggers I was thinking of, but have indeed had a couple of beer joint drops in the old days ... never without a crowd of spectators though ....

If it's not worth doing in front of people it's not worth doing!!

HogBreath · « **Reply #28 on:** December 31, 2008, 06:48:48 PM »

Frank. I hated to hear you bike got damaged. I was VERY glad to hear you're not hurt. Happy new years Brother.

REGGAB · « **Reply #29 on:** December 31, 2008, 08:06:48 PM »

I hate reading this section, but of all the chitty friggin' luck! The great stuff is you report that you're OK...........just be sure you are before you sign a release. Screw the bike. It can be fixed or replaced. You're the important part of this situation.

Best Blessings to ya, Frank!

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #30 on:** December 31, 2008, 08:28:51 PM »

Pado,
Wow, glad to hear you're ok. Let the dealer deal with it and by tomorrow you can say "hey this happen last year". When is fixed get on it and ride, ride , ride. Let's Roll

MIKEYTEE · « **Reply #31 on:** December 31, 2008, 08:46:58 PM »

Frank,
I'm sorry to read that you got hit. Glad you are okay! I don't now how you didn't drop the bike, had to be help from above.
The good Lord had to be watching over you. Take the bike to the HD dealer of your choice and tell them to go through it with a fine tooth comb and check everything out, the let the insurance co do the worrying. Don't sign anything until you are completely satisfied that all is well. God bless and have a Happy New Year!
Mike

JoMo · « **Reply #32 on:** December 31, 2008, 10:03:15 PM »

Pado sorry to hear about your bike but thank God that your OK, like every one says let the dealer of your choice check every thing on the bike.And let her insurance worry about it. Once again thank God you will be able to celebrate the new year.
To you and yours Frank Happy New Year.

Jo Mo NYC

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #33 on:** December 31, 2008, 10:07:20 PM »

That sucks! What a way to ruin a great day. Awesome that you're unhurt. 3 pages of good advise here. Let us know how it turns out and toast one to the guardian angel tonight at midnight!

hard10 · « **Reply #34 on:** December 31, 2008, 10:09:18 PM »

Quote from: pado on December 31, 2008, 02:21:26 PM

While waiting to go to work yesterday I decided to take advantage of the 70 degree weather and just warm up the bike. Only went about 10 miles and was almost home when a cage hit me broadside on the right. She said she didn't see me. Thank goodness I'm not hurt and I never dropped the bike. The front right crash bar and lower bent into the tank. The right rear saddlebag guard was bent snapping off the right rear bag. Other than that I'm OK thank the Lord.

Need some input on tricks to get this repaired ASAP with the least amount of hassel. Her fault and her ins. co. will pay.

NO CHIT Frank! I just saw this. Glad to hear you're alright. Just tell Precious to take "good" care of ya.

Really glad you're ok.

hdhog1 · « **Reply #35 on:** December 31, 2008, 10:23:19 PM »

Someone was watchin out for ya bro. The bike is secondary. I remember my accident, so I know that is not how you feel. But mechanical can be fixed. You cannot. Make sure you get checked out real good. My problems did not present for 10 years. Although I did a header and came off my ride. Just think now you have an excuse for some new stuff. Best of luck Randy

xjackx · « **Reply #36 on:** December 31, 2008, 11:51:00 PM »

Frank, glad you are OK!!! Sounds like you were very lucky to come out of the wreck unharmed.
So lucky, you should buy some lottery tickets. All joking aside, I'm glad your OK.
Have a Happy and Safe New Year, Jack

porthole · « **Reply #37 on:** December 31, 2008, 11:58:26 PM »

Frank

For you and glad to hear you made it without any injuries

RickC · « **Reply #38 on:** January 01, 2009, 12:10:27 PM »

Pado,

Take the bike to your dealer of choice. Don't walk... run!

Have the dealer do an estimate of repairs to present to her insurance company. DON"T let her insurance company's adjuster handle this. Your dealer will work with you to make sure everything is done right. This might take a little longer, but your bike will be as good as new when you're done.

My wife and I have both had crashes in the last two years and the dealership is the only way to go. There are just too many things that need to be checked for anyone else to do it.

Just my $0.02 worth.

1Joker · « **Reply #39 on:** January 01, 2009, 01:15:54 PM »

Frank, Sorry to hear about the wreck. But I am glad you are okay, hope to ride with you soon

nashalynn · « **Reply #40 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:16:53 PM »

Frank,

Sorry to hear about the wreck - Glad YOU are okay!

Renee

Muley · « **Reply #41 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:46:36 PM »

Frank,
Sorry to read about your accident. Give thanks that you were not injured. They'll be making new bikes and new parts right after the holidays. It's a lot easier to fix a Ultra than a Frank.

Joel

Hoist! · « **Reply #42 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:52:16 PM »

Damn! That sux Frank! Glad YOU came out of it OK. They've said it all here about the bike. But nuthin beats walkin away from it! Happy New Year to you and Phyllis!

Hoist!

elvislee · « **Reply #43 on:** January 01, 2009, 06:34:51 PM »

Pado...Scary chit man and HAPPY your still here to ride again

Can't say anything that ain't already been said about your bike; best to ya and Happy New Year to you and your family...Blaine

PR3VS56 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 01, 2009, 07:05:17 PM »

Boy oh boy are you lucky!! Blessed is more like it. Like you say, thank the Lord you are alright.

I'll 2nd the posts that say take it to a dealer to make everything like new, and have them provide a loaner while repairs are being made. The ins co should be delighted to do this given the potential for bodily damage.

Again, thank God for your New Year's gift of life.

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #45 on:** January 02, 2009, 11:53:15 AM »

Quote from: pado on December 31, 2008, 02:21:26 PM

While waiting to go to work yesterday I decided to take advantage of the 70 degree weather and just warm up the bike. Only went about 10 miles and was almost home when a cage hit me broadside on the right. She said she didn't see me. Thank goodness I'm not hurt and I never dropped the bike. The front right crash bar and lower bent into the tank. The right rear saddlebag guard was bent snapping off the right rear bag. Other than that I'm OK thank the Lord.

Need some input on tricks to get this repaired ASAP with the least amount of hassel. Her fault and her ins. co. will pay.

Mi amigo Frank....thanks to God you are ok!!.......bike can be repaired but the important is that you are ok......take care mi amigo and see you soon!!!

AZSSE · « **Reply #46 on:** January 02, 2009, 03:48:26 PM »

Glad you're ok - sorry to hear about this though.

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