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[pado]

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]

Glad your ok Frank!

Is your dealer close?

Let them fix it.

Again, glad your ok!

 

[ccr]

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

[LRebel]

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]

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

[Harley Guy]

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]

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

[Fired00d]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Pado,

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

[greglyon]

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.