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Posted by kw-retrorider
- December 02, 2017, 09:49:24 AMTroll: Thank you for your thoughtful and reasoned approach. I normally react that way, but was a little dazed at the time...and did not even have the wherewithal to yell at her as she apologized thru her tears.
I was out of it for a bit I'm told.....but did not see the white light or "Mr. Jordan".......
Again, not my time I suppose....will let the lawyers sort it out....should have the machine back in my garage soon.
Posted by Troll
- December 02, 2017, 07:16:20 AMClearly, you have much more patience than I would have in a similar situation. I would have dragged the little sht out through the drivers window and beat the c*ap out of her....probably on a damn cell phone!
Posted by kw-retrorider
- December 02, 2017, 04:20:20 AMthanks all.
I do have most spares to replace the broken bits....floorboards, brake pedal, handlebars and fork tubes....all from 2000 blacked out bikes. Have one of Guido's aftermarket black engine guards too.
Spots look like they survived, although one bucket is rashed. Will have to see if the light bar is repairable. Looks like the only things I have to find are some black turn signals, a headlight bucket and a front fender.
My assumption is that frame, engine and wheels are serviceable....we'll see.
Working with the law firm described above....after initial consult, was the most expedient way for me to not have to do everything myself.
So, looks like it was not my time, or the bike's....we'll be back....perhaps with a more bruised, road warrior persona....
Posted by greenbarn
- December 01, 2017, 20:33:20 PMWow, sorry to hear such sad news, but I'm really thankful it was not worse for you. The bike can be repaired or replaced -- glad you are not any worse off than you are. Hope you heal up fast and 100%. As for the bike, looks repairable.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 01, 2017, 12:45:46 PMKW when you are ready please provide a list of the parts you have and if I have any I will be really happy to give you what I can. Right now the only thing I might have are a set of 99 Handlebars, black of course......lol.....not sure what else I have laying around.
Posted by mittico68
- December 01, 2017, 08:09:08 AMMan! Sure it's been a hard knock out! 
You need a good lawyer, or else your bike won't get enough money back... 
Posted by kw-retrorider
- December 01, 2017, 03:22:13 AMattachment failed the first time
Posted by kw-retrorider
- December 01, 2017, 03:19:26 AMWent to see the bike yesterday. Found it on the side stand and not leaking.
- Frame and wheels look good
- Fire and Steel light bar and spots as well as engine guard are toast
- Front fender broken up and right fork tube damaged
- Handlebars bent up
From the engine back looks good, including the roadhouse, which is intact. This little run was to prove install of new front down pipe nuts on exhaust. Looks like it was good I was thrown off the machine.
So here it is...a great parts bike that I will be able to buy back, while I'm looking for another 800...or repair this one as bruised warrior.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 30, 2017, 14:11:58 PMKW at your younger age you will heal with time and really glad it was not worse what would this forum be without your insight.
not sure how the laws work down south but if you can buy your Drifter back and repair it awesome. Please let us know the results.
They have lawyers in Italy?
Posted by mittico68
- November 30, 2017, 12:46:23 PMToo bad... because of your injury and your bike damaged. 
I agree with Chief: don't call for a lawyer yet; take your time and just let the companies do their job.
WAIT A MINUTE! I am a lawyer...
Posted by chief
- November 30, 2017, 12:10:55 PMSorry to hear. Don't jump on a lawyer yet. Let the insurance companies do their thing. If you don't agree, then think about a lawyer.
Posted by The Bride
- November 30, 2017, 08:18:33 AMFirst off, glad you're up and moving. Shoulder injury is a painful thing, takes longer to heal than the scrapes. Hate to hear you're injured and, of course, really sad to hear about the damage to the Drifter.
Don't have injury lawyer experience. We'll wait to see what others post about that.
Prayers for healing sent your way!
Posted by kw-retrorider
- November 30, 2017, 07:22:25 AMWell boys, it was bound to happen sooner or later...
- got knocked off my 800 by a 17 yr old girl driving a pick-up
- came in from the right....not sure she saw me behind car in front of me
- daylight, good road conditions; sped about 40 mph....car in front and behind me
- only warning was the truck, which was stationary....suddenly moving....and I was there
- no time for me to react at all
- bike went down on the left engine guard....I was thrown clear....and pulled to the curb by a guy in a Harley tee shirt (promise to be nice to those guys from now on)
- skinned knee and some separation of shoulder/clavicle....scratches on the helmet
- could have been worse....did not see fluids in the road, but broken parts and left engine guard bent up.....my guess...totaled.
For you guys: Never had an accident with injury (I'm 61)...other party has a no name insurance
Anyone have experience with "the motorcycle lawyer.com".....thinking about a consult before things go too far. Appreciate any insights.
Will go see the bike today...figure I will buy it back the get another...hope the roadhouse is intact
kw