Just had my 1st off !!!!! - SV650.org

SIII · 22-04-11, 07:37 PM

Just had my first accident on the bike. Following a toyota 4x4 and doing about 40, sun behind. Came over a crest to find the motor slowing rapidly, couldn't see brake lights as sun was behind me? Junction on the right, didn't know if they were going to turn or just stopping , car swerved as tho' going to turn right up side road then swerved back,
I tried to stop but put the back wheel 3 foot in the air and kissed the back bumper of car with my front tyre - that's when the bike went down on RH side.

Picked bike up and pushed to side, woman came out and said she stopped because she didn't know if i was going to pass her so she didn't turn right! There was no bloody indicator at any time!

Her husband turns up and want to phone cops and being all aggresive, managed to calm him down. I knew it was my fault because as the following vehicle should always be able to stop, never mind any signals.

We came to an agreement and he has just brought me £250 to pay for the damage to the bike. Damage limited to cosmetic as I was stopped when the bike went down. Same as if I had dropped it. Crash bung from Chewy's took the brunt.

Have posted in wanted for top fairing, RH side fairing and a RH mirror. Will have to get a brake pedal from dealer tonmorrow and will replace front indicator at some point, mild scuffing.

Knew I would fall off sometime, just glad it was a small off and my pride is more damaged than anything else.

Dave20046 · 22-04-11, 07:41 PM

He paid?!
Result.

glad to hear your safe too.

22-04-11, 07:43 PM

Sorry to hear of your off mate, never nice to see your pride and joy damaged.

How come the husband gave you £250 if it was your fault for not stopping?

Geodude · 22-04-11, 07:44 PM

Glad you safe and sound.

Bluepete · 22-04-11, 07:47 PM

Sounds like she wasn't insured to me?

Good result!

Pete

22-04-11, 07:48 PM

congrats your now a biker

22-04-11, 07:55 PM

You've won a watch there mate! Sounds like you were 100% liable in insurance terms so if he's paid up you've done well!

Glad you're ok, which is the main thing.

maviczap · 22-04-11, 07:58 PM

Blimey glad to see you're ok

22-04-11, 08:01 PM

Best kind of off, one you can walk away from. glad you're okay.

22-04-11, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluepete

Sounds like she wasn't insured to me?

Good result!

Pete

Yeah good point, hadn't thought of that, pay off to avoid anybody finding out?

You should join the police Pete, you've got a suspicious mind

22-04-11, 07:37 PM	#1
SIII Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 1,319	Just had my 1st off !!!!! Just had my first accident on the bike. Following a toyota 4x4 and doing about 40, sun behind. Came over a crest to find the motor slowing rapidly, couldn't see brake lights as sun was behind me? Junction on the right, didn't know if they were going to turn or just stopping , car swerved as tho' going to turn right up side road then swerved back, I tried to stop but put the back wheel 3 foot in the air and kissed the back bumper of car with my front tyre - that's when the bike went down on RH side. Picked bike up and pushed to side, woman came out and said she stopped because she didn't know if i was going to pass her so she didn't turn right! There was no bloody indicator at any time! Her husband turns up and want to phone cops and being all aggresive, managed to calm him down. I knew it was my fault because as the following vehicle should always be able to stop, never mind any signals. We came to an agreement and he has just brought me £250 to pay for the damage to the bike. Damage limited to cosmetic as I was stopped when the bike went down. Same as if I had dropped it. Crash bung from Chewy's took the brunt. Have posted in wanted for top fairing, RH side fairing and a RH mirror. Will have to get a brake pedal from dealer tonmorrow and will replace front indicator at some point, mild scuffing. Knew I would fall off sometime, just glad it was a small off and my pride is more damaged than anything else. __________________ "You know, Scotland has its own martial arts. Yeah, it's called Fuk-U. It's mostly just head butting and then kicking people when they're on the ground" The Stoppy King

22-04-11, 07:41 PM	#2
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Just had my 1st off !!!!! He paid?! Result. glad to hear your safe too. __________________

22-04-11, 07:43 PM	#3
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just had my 1st off !!!!! Sorry to hear of your off mate, never nice to see your pride and joy damaged. How come the husband gave you £250 if it was your fault for not stopping?

22-04-11, 07:44 PM	#4
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: Just had my 1st off !!!!! Glad you safe and sound. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

22-04-11, 07:47 PM	#5
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: Just had my 1st off !!!!! Sounds like she wasn't insured to me? Good result! Pete

22-04-11, 07:48 PM	#6
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just had my 1st off !!!!! congrats your now a biker

22-04-11, 07:55 PM	#7
WeegieBlue Guest Posts: n/a	You've won a watch there mate! Sounds like you were 100% liable in insurance terms so if he's paid up you've done well! Glad you're ok, which is the main thing.

22-04-11, 07:58 PM	#8
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Just had my 1st off !!!!! Blimey glad to see you're ok __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

22-04-11, 08:01 PM	#9
Fruity-ya-ya Guest Posts: n/a	Best kind of off, one you can walk away from. glad you're okay.