I've had the CBR for only a month and got into my first accident. Idiot sitting at a red light put his car into reverse instead of drive. Next thing I know his rear end is sitting on top of my tire. Only looks to be around $250 worth of damage though, part should be in next week.
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That really sucks! Hope you weren't hurt and that you're able to get the bike fixed quickly.
When at red lights I generally line myself up with the left side mirror of vehicles and leave about 5 feet of space between me and the car in front, this way I can lane split if the person behind is about to rear end me while at the same time getting the attention of the car in front of me (hopefully) with my headlight.
When at red lights I generally line myself up with the left side mirror of vehicles and leave about 5 feet of space between me and the car in front, this way I can lane split if the person behind is about to rear end me while at the same time getting the attention of the car in front of me (hopefully) with my headlight.
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Sorry about the bike. I know it suck to have anything happen to it, especially at the hands of someone else. Was there any damage other than the front fender?
I have started to line myself up with one side of the car in front of me for two reasons:
1. The driver in front of you can see you in the side mirror, and it makes it harder for them to back up into you
2. It gives the driver behind you somewhere to go to avoid hitting you from behind.
3. It makes it easier to get out of there if they are still aiming for you.
The drivers behind me seem to get the idea and line up to the side of me so they won't hit me even if someone hits them. I have tried to think of which side is best, but I can think of situations where either side would be better than the other.
I have started to line myself up with one side of the car in front of me for two reasons:
1. The driver in front of you can see you in the side mirror, and it makes it harder for them to back up into you
2. It gives the driver behind you somewhere to go to avoid hitting you from behind.
3. It makes it easier to get out of there if they are still aiming for you.
The drivers behind me seem to get the idea and line up to the side of me so they won't hit me even if someone hits them. I have tried to think of which side is best, but I can think of situations where either side would be better than the other.
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CRAP.....Hope the driver saw the whites of your eyes!!
What's with stupid drivers???? hope you're not shaken up too much. Thankfuly the bike damage is cosmetic.
What's with stupid drivers???? hope you're not shaken up too much. Thankfuly the bike damage is cosmetic.
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Yep, that sucks but at least his insurance should be paying for your repairs and hopefully for your sake, the bike does not earn a "salvage" title.
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Bang !!!!!!!!!
my CBR crashed very badly
a guy came wrong side of the rode and crashed into my bike straight
my front wheel is bend
my front mudguard is distorted
and the silver part which is bellow the steering is cracked (both sides)
the headlight is cracked
the fuel tank has a few scratches
the thing on the side on which there is a sticker of CBR is full of thick scratches (both sides)
so it was a terrible accident
my CBR crashed very badly
a guy came wrong side of the rode and crashed into my bike straight
my front wheel is bend
my front mudguard is distorted
and the silver part which is bellow the steering is cracked (both sides)
the headlight is cracked
the fuel tank has a few scratches
the thing on the side on which there is a sticker of CBR is full of thick scratches (both sides)
so it was a terrible accident
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not even a scratch on my body
but the bike is badly damaged
searching for a new tire but its dam costly
but the bike is badly damaged
searching for a new tire but its dam costly
what do you mean you're searching for a tyre...
do neither of you have insurance?
should you not be taking it to a workshop, getting a quote and sending the quote to him/his insurance company to pay for all repair?
ps. sounds like a write-off..
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congratulations, if this is your first accident. welcome to the club !
any accident you can walk away from is great ! you can always buy or repair the bike.
accidents are not an option for us. never relax at a red light, always have your "emergency escape" ready. (also while driving).stay focused !
as far as your bike... thats nothing.
post some pictures of the repairs
any accident you can walk away from is great ! you can always buy or repair the bike.
accidents are not an option for us. never relax at a red light, always have your "emergency escape" ready. (also while driving).stay focused !
as far as your bike... thats nothing.
post some pictures of the repairs
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Did the OP really pay $250 for a $40 fender? My sources say its 61100-KPP-T00ZA part number and $40.08 brand new from Honda
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+ shipping, + labor maybe ????..depends...i saw on a thread on here somewhere a ways back, a $140 direct OEM replacement gas tank turned into over a $700 estimate from a dealer
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