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Message started by creekhound on 05/05/11 at 13:05:59

Title: Totaled my s40
Post by creekhound on 05/05/11 at 13:05:59

First off i am ok!Second i want to thank all here who have helped me with my ?s.My bobber will not be getting finshed now.I had a guy turn left in front of me while going 45 on a major rod this morning said he never saw me.Totaled my bike and leathers but i walked away.He had no insurance so mine is now on the case so we will se what happens with that.So the bike has the front forks ripped off header pipe and flang busted and bent pegs and controlls on right side.Looks like the frame bent and all controls and mirriors are destroyed.So not real sure why i am writing this but be carful every one to many other people not paying attention! :'(

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by LostArtist on 05/05/11 at 13:11:26

glad you are okay, sorry about the no insurance, that sucks, hope you get everything worked out.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by weracerc on 05/05/11 at 13:16:43

hate that happened - my son called me today and told me had now officially laid his R6 down - going 20 car stopped short and hit the brake and dropped it - was wearing the gear and walked away skinned the bike up but still rideable.......hate to hear anyone has a mis-hap of anykind on a bike - makes me wonder why I got one.

be safe everyone.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by BC-Savage on 05/05/11 at 13:26:12

Glad to know you are OK, Sorry about your Savage.
Good luck with the insurance

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by arteacher on 05/05/11 at 13:51:41

Sorry to hear about your mishap, and glad you walked away- you can always get another bike. I have an uninsured motorist rider on both the car and the bike insurance. Hope things work out to your benefit.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by LostArtist on 05/05/11 at 14:13:51

if the frame isn't too bent up, could you get a RYCA kit for it? assuming the engine is usable too

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by KristenAnn on 05/05/11 at 14:44:25

I am glad that you are fine. I would still get checked out just in case. I carry uninsured motorist on both my bike and car for this reason.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by creekhound on 05/05/11 at 14:59:33

I spent 3 hours in ER this morning just very sore and very lucky.I have unisured also on everthing this is why.Thanks to all for your nice words guess i just needed to vent to other riders.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by buttgoat1 on 05/05/11 at 15:44:44

Glad you are ok.

worst case you have some usable parts for sale best case reason to do some mods

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by Boofer on 05/05/11 at 16:11:14

You got the high percentage wreck and made it! Not much defense unless you can pull an ET and fly. Get up early enought to soak in warm water tomorrow if you can even get up for work. Glad it turned out as good as it did.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by topgunz1 on 05/05/11 at 17:42:08

3A2D3E2B2D2A2D3E214C0 wrote:

worst case you have some usable parts for sale best case reason to do some mods

This, I'll probably need some engine parts soon, just saying! Glad your still with us bro.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by creekhound on 05/05/11 at 18:01:54

We will have to see how much it will cost to buy it back from insurance company bike was a 05 like new with 1800 miles on it.Who knows what will happen.But it would be a great one for parts.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by kimchris1 on 05/05/11 at 18:02:26

Glad to hear your ok. Sorry to hear your
bike isn't. Maybe insurance will kick in for
a new one?
Main thing is your ok. Your proof ATGATT
works. :-* :-* :-* kim

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by creekhound on 05/05/11 at 18:25:22

ATGATT?I dont get it?

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by Starlifter on 05/05/11 at 18:39:44

All The Gear - All The Time

Words to live by.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by Serowbot on 05/05/11 at 19:15:40

A toast!,... to walking away from it... ;)...

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by WD on 05/05/11 at 22:43:27

Baptism by fire is never fun, glad you walked away from it. I went down on my Vulcan in 2/08, 20 mph in a corner, ice or "traction" sand washed the rear end out from under me. Bike needed handlebar, mirror and a couple turn signals. I was the less than thrilled recipient of a stainless steel plate and a bunch of screws to put my shattered shoulder back together. Be glad you were on a small bike, you'd have gotten pretty beat up on something heavier.

If the cylinder and/or cases got damaged, let the insurance company keep it. If the frame is for real bent, same thing. If the forks got obliterated the steering head is junk.

ATGATT just makes it easier for first responders to clean up the mess.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by babyhog on 05/06/11 at 05:47:18

Glad you walked away. Keep us posted as things move along. Best of luck with the insurance and healing.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by JohnBoy on 05/06/11 at 08:05:04

I'm glad to hear that you dodged the bullet man!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your ride. But take what you have learned and make the next one even better...and paint it day-glow orange!

I want say here to everyone that rides, pay the extra and get the uninsured and under-insured motorist insurance.
It is sad to say but if you ride long enough, you will be hit, and they will not have insurance. Your first night in the ICU is going to cost more than your house. So, Please Please Please cover your Arse!
Someone who knows.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by Yonuh Adisi FSO on 05/06/11 at 08:21:19

3A2C3B263E2B263D490 wrote:

A toast!,... to walking away from it... ;)...

I agree, a toast...To walking away. http://www.annemccaffreyfans.org/forum/images/smilies/beer.gif

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by Russ130 on 05/06/11 at 19:34:56

Yes definately bottoms up to walking away. That totally sucks about the insurance though. I'd talk to a lawyer they love to eat these guys with no insurance at fault alive.

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by MMRanch on 05/06/11 at 20:25:28

How offtern do you get a chance to buy a "Know-to-be-good motor" for a coulple hundred bucks ? and thats not counting the wheel and other parts.

Where are ya on the map ?

or part it on ebay .

I seen bikes with --- reconstructed --- titles , they sell cheep ! so they must have been bought cheep .

Glad you walked away and good luck with the parts !

Title: Re: Totaled my s40
Post by Skid Mark on 05/08/11 at 08:03:14

Good to hear you are ok. Insurance can't replace your health but insurance should take care of the bike replacement. Hears to a satisfactory settlement!