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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1251251220 Message started by Oldfeller on 08/25/09 at 18:46:59 |
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Title: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Oldfeller on 08/25/09 at 18:46:59 Bike was stationary, just sitting peacefully on it's side stand when a careless cager decided the parking space was empty and violently whipped their cage around the big truck next to me and smacked into my license plate holder and drove it straight into the rear tire, vaulted the entire bike forward off the side stand so hard it knocked the bike over, slid it across the pavement and jammed it into the facing curb. license plate holder license plate itself sheet metal bracket that is part of the fender assembly is twisted/torn/bent kickstand is sprung, won't stay extended reliably any more LH mirror LH handgrip LH turn signals front & back LH footpeg snapped off LH saddle bag scrubbed and abraded triple tree is twisted / front tire orientation off axis rear tire is strongly cocked on axle (bent rim/bent axle -- dunno yet) Cager arsehole got out, put the bike back upright in approximately the same location then skedaddled without leaving any notification or information. A parking lot hit and run, in other words. Cops classify it as a "parking lot fender bender" on their paperwork, but the damage to the bike was significant, especially if alignment/triple tree/frame has been affected. Now here is the last part of the pisser -- I had a minor spill getting it home because the license bracket wouldn't stay pulled out away from the tire and when I stopped to pull it back out the side stand folded up while I was trying to get off the bike to fix it. I went down to the left side and banged up my left knee (my bad knee) again. Gimp again. sheeeit .... My Savage is up on the lift, dangling in the air until my knee gets better. Who has a stock Suzuki main rider foot peg sitting around drawing dust? Mine is toast. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by clueless on 08/25/09 at 18:52:44 Man, I'm sorry about that BS. Even when I screw up, I at least own up to it. Got rear ended in my van a few years back by a real cutie. Cop on a bike told me NOT to call my insurance company, that I could sue in small claims. She had no insurance. I told him that I never met a lawyer on a cop bike. Write faster, I'm missing my tee time. I knew the cop's boss ( a ham radio friend) and raised much sh!t over that. Hang in there OF. The whole world ain't rotten. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by thumperclone on 08/25/09 at 19:10:40 sorry bout the bad luck!! cause of the idiots i share the road with even tho my 06 is paid off i still carry fc insurance |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/25/09 at 19:32:15 Go to the store & look around. See if theres a camera pointed that way. Maybe? |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by verslagen1 on 08/25/09 at 19:54:01 I got stuff left over from the wreck I bought. But if you want pretty... look elsewhere cause it ain't. let me know what you can't find. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by cursal on 08/25/09 at 19:58:41 5C4345425F5869596951434F04360 wrote:
That thar is a great idea Justin. Very sorry to hear about your knee and your bike Oldfeller. That is seriously messed up. I hope there is some evidence that can get you some compensation for your ride. Even better if they pay up for a newer knee. Wishing you the best. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Dj12midnit on 08/25/09 at 20:00:50 Man that is rough sorry to hear it. That is why I never park in a spot, it is just not safe. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by runwyrlph on 08/25/09 at 20:02:20 i always worry about that when in a parking space. hope the knee heals quickly, glad you weren't on your savage when the goof ran into it ! |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Midnightrider on 08/25/09 at 20:56:40 I wish you and your Savage a speedy recovery. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/25/09 at 21:02:42 Savages arent sposed to GET Savaged, they're sposed to DO the Savagin.. Hope the knee feels good quick. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by gerald.hughes on 08/25/09 at 21:34:17 Oldfeller, I have a set of foot pegs that I replaced on my bike. They are just sitting on the shelf. If you want them, I will send them to you for the cost of postage. (Send me an email with you mailing information.) Sorry about the accident. I had the same thing happen to one of my bikes, only it was parked in the space in front of my condo at the time. Jerry |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by LANCER on 08/25/09 at 21:59:14 sorry to hear of the Savage carnage, that is a bummer; and smackin your knee to boot ... where is dirty harry when you need him ? The 44 magnum may not be the most powerful hand gun in the world any more, but it would probably do the job anyway....shootin his wheels right off the car that is ... ya know its a dude doing the driving on this cause no girl is going to pick the bike up and reposition it like that. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by verslagen1 on 08/25/09 at 22:45:59 Remember fellas, always park to the rear of the spot if you have to use one. It's like ridin', if they can't see you, their run you over before they know it. park so they can see your tail light, inline with the rest of the dinosaurs. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Gary On A Savage on 08/25/09 at 22:52:06 Oldfeller, So sorry for your troubles. That really sucks. Some people have absolutely no personal integrity. I could never do such a thing. You've done much for this forum and I for one would like to return the favor. I have a bunch of stock parts from my rebuild. Post what you need and anything I can provide I'll ship to you free of charge. Gary Edit: Just checked and I have stock footpegs, stock mirror, and stock turn signals. They are in good, but not mint condition. Your welcome to any of it. Just let me know. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by BurnPgh on 08/25/09 at 23:27:46 if your rear wheel (as opposed to bent axle) is messed up I've got a spare. Has a good tire ( dunlop 401 I think. Maybe 404.) on it but its very near replacement time. Unfortunate as your situation is, and I do sympathize as far as Im able, I can't let it go for nothing. $40 and shipping. No brake hub. Does include the pulley if you need it. And as a bonus, although I cant really afford to let it go for nothing, I tend to lose checks ( ask diamond jim. Sold him a rear shock, lost the check and he got it for free all said and done) ...anyway... |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Toymaker on 08/26/09 at 02:24:54 I don't have much in the way of spares, but let me know. However, I am fresh out of spare knees. :) |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Skid Mark on 08/26/09 at 08:58:37 That really sucks Oldfeller. Hope you have a speedy knee recovery. I also hope you can track that SOB down and at least get paid for the bike repairs. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by serenity3743 on 08/26/09 at 09:01:59 Sorry about your bike and your knee, OF. I don't have any stuff you need but I'll send some good vibes your way. ;) |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by sakara on 08/26/09 at 09:12:37 If your frame is bent, I got one for ya for free. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Phelonius on 08/26/09 at 09:50:45 The anti motorcycle cop should not have added his obviously biased opinion of the damage. The guy who hit the bike owes you for the total value of the bike. Phelonius |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by kenshi on 08/26/09 at 10:03:10 I have license plate\rear light assembly and some other stuff. I'll just throw it all in a box. kenshi1967@yahoo.com send me an email and i'll package it up and let you know how much postage is. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Duane on 08/26/09 at 10:45:31 That just plain sucks. :( |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by prechermike on 08/26/09 at 12:05:46 Too bad for Oldfellow, but it is good to see everyone being so helpful and playing so nice. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by srinath on 08/26/09 at 13:10:56 Hey man, I got triples I aint doing nothing with since I went chopper. Rear fender etc also ... I'll take your mangled one if you dont care ... I am in charlotte, these 2 along wiht lights etc yours if you want ... and if you want it, I'll even drive em over in a week or so. Cool. Srinath. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by iMc on 08/26/09 at 14:20:10 hope your bike and your knee heal up fast oldfeller |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by drharveys on 08/26/09 at 15:06:28 Heal up quick! 'Specially the knee -- those new ones just ain't as good as a good original! (Though they can be better than a trashed natural one.) |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Oldfeller on 08/26/09 at 16:25:54 Thanks for all the offers of spare bits and pieces, guys. Right now I am still too hobbly to get out in the garage to mess with it to sort out what can be fixed and what must be switched out. I will be in touch with those that have offered their old bits when I get to the take it apart and look at it stage. Thanks again, Oldfeller |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Boule’tard on 08/26/09 at 17:33:53 6A6C75666A313E070 wrote:
Or at least deliver a serious, serious beating. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by verslagen1 on 08/26/09 at 17:45:03 keep an eye on the store, betcha he comes back. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by drharveys on 08/26/09 at 19:22:07 3A293E3F202D2B29227D4C0 wrote:
And if there's a place on your bike that picked up some of the car's paint, hang on to it -- you may need it for proof. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by matt_savage on 08/26/09 at 19:41:51 I've got a driver foot peg I'm not using you can have if yours is toast. Just shoot me an address and I'll stick in the snail mail for ya. The least I can do for all the great advice/tips I've gotten on this site in the last couple of years. -Matt |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by mpescatori on 08/27/09 at 05:12:41 404D574E4756435046220 wrote:
Or at least deliver a serious, serious beating. [/quote] Ditto that 8-) Now, where did I put my violin case... ;) |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by mpescatori on 08/27/09 at 09:27:50 Come to think of it, OldFeller, you're a lucky man ! Just imagine if you had been sitting on the bike at the time... :o :P |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Oldfeller on 08/28/09 at 07:09:55 He hit the rear wheel so hard he would have driven the sissy bar upright right into my spine (breaking me in two about midway up my spine) before spreading me out over his hood and windshield. Yeah, I already thought about that. I'd rather be gimp for a while rather than paralyzed from the waist down. =========== I got some parts coming from the folks above so I am likely good to go when they get here. Only supposition to that comes from the rear wheel and swingarm / frame -- I am making the assumption I can repair / straighten these items at this point in time. At least I am going to try to anyway as changing them out would be a WHOLE LOT of work. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by ralfyguy on 08/28/09 at 10:23:32 Got any pictures of the mess? |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Oldfeller on 09/03/09 at 07:35:08 Nope, I just went to work fixing things. I never take pictures when I am seriously working on something -- I'm busy. Got the rear fender bending damage straightened up with only one little spot that shows a crinkle in the paint. Thanks to GaryOnASavage and his USPS box of spare parts (thanks again Gary !!) I have mirrors, turn signals and footpegs again. That was a big kindness that avoided a lot of dollars sent to Bike Bandit. I fixed the crushed saddlebag with a piece of thin aluminum followed by wetting them good then and stuffing them full and letting them dry out and get stiff in the correct shape. Bags are "formed" correctly again with the epoxied aluminum piece holding the back of the bag out from the bike correctly again. My rear wheel is still slightly warped and I cannot spoke tune all of it out. It is "good enough to use" but not perfect by any means. More fiddling is needed here. The remaining puzzlement is frame and tracking related. I may start a thread up on this one as the root cause isn't clear and it results in high speed wobble which is serious enough that if I can figure out how to fix it maybe the knowledge should be preserved. Thanks again Gary !! Oldfeller |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Gary On A Savage on 09/08/09 at 08:21:02 It was a pleasure helping out. Those parts were just sitting around collecting dust and was glad they could go to a good cause. Just sorry they weren't in a prettier state. I hope you could polish them up alright. |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by kimchris1 on 09/20/09 at 06:44:53 Old Fella, so sorry to hear of the accident caused by some dim witted s.o.b. I don t have any spare parts to send yet I do have hugs and kisses and many warm wishes for your knee to heal and that your back on your bike again soon. To all of you that have helped O/F out I thank you and it brings tears to a gals eyes to see and know that many of you care so much to help him out.. Hugs and kisses to you as well..... ;) |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by Toymaker on 09/20/09 at 06:55:52 Kimchris, OF has been around here for quite a while and has done a lot of research on our Savages. Sometimes we may not agree but we still ride Zukes. T :) |
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Title: Re: Oldfeller's Savage was rear ended hard Post by tran2112 on 09/20/09 at 06:55:57 I just replaced all of my stock lenses signals and brake light to clear. Do you want these? |
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