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Posted by kw-retrorider
- December 29, 2017, 07:06:30 AMThanks DC....yeah, could have been worse. Best to not think on these things too hard.
Started physical therapy; have been out on my W650 before this cold snap, so back in the saddle without mental blocks. Even found a very nice straight 800 with low miles and pristine that simply could not pass up given the more than square deal I got from progressive. Figured it was the easiest way to get riding once the weather turns.
Progressive considered the 2002 repairable, maxed me out on my accessories because I had that rider and provided documentation on what the accessories were worth if you can find them....title stayed clean; bike is with me as a future project.
Medical settlement still pends. Again, appreciate your thoughts.
Posted by DC
- December 28, 2017, 19:23:32 PMkw, sorry to hear about your accident. The bike can be repaired/replaced. Glad you will eventually mend from this. Be thankful it was not a lot worse. Friend of mine locally had a pretty bad wipeout in September. Broke a bunch of ribs, vertebrae damage, had to have plates installed, other injuries too. He's still committed to riding. He expects it's going to take a full year to recover, and get back in the saddle.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 03, 2017, 20:03:48 PMWOW Failure to yield a criminal act, so half the driving population would be considered criminals because I am sure that everyone including everyone on this forum has at some time failed to yield....
Posted by greenbarn
- December 03, 2017, 18:25:47 PMRight of way? Like as in, failure to yield???
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 03, 2017, 15:31:24 PM 
ok what is a ROW violation?
Posted by mittico68
- December 03, 2017, 11:52:50 AMTroll, I think you should consider how it happened.
I mean, probably she didn't mean to hurt anyone and the crash has been due just to poor attention.
This doesn't excuse her, but you should know that driving is a Dangerous thing by itself...
Just my 2 cents.
Posted by Troll
- December 03, 2017, 05:02:33 AMQuote from: 49Reo on December 02, 2017, 19:12:18 PMTakes a real man to hit a woman. You must be proud.
Hitting a woman is one thing, hitting a perp. is quite another. If I get attacked, then sex, color or anything else is not a factor in deciding on retribution. Sorry if that offends you, but a criminal act is just what it is, and the gender of the person committing that act has no bearing on the outcome. I consider any ROW violation a criminal act, and the punishment should be the same for anyone who is responsible...
Posted by 49Reo
- December 02, 2017, 20:00:45 PMOr stuck a broom handle through his spokes as he rode away.....you know, tough guy stuff....
Posted by greenbarn
- December 02, 2017, 19:54:51 PMWow, probably broke the paper boy's legs for riding his bicycle across the lawn, too, LOL...
Posted by 49Reo
- December 02, 2017, 19:12:18 PMTakes a real man to hit a woman. You must be proud.
Posted by Troll
- December 02, 2017, 14:43:52 PMI had a guy t-bone me while I was driving my '78 Olds Holiday. I dragged him out the driver's window of his pick-up and smacked him between the eyes. I had a woman left turn me on my '49 Pan...As soon as I got out from under it, I smashed her one in the face....my stuff is MY STUFF...thou shalt NOT touch my stuff! There is NO reasoning with morons who run into you. They are committing acts of assault with a deadly weapon...sorry if that's a bit much, but when I get attacked, I strike back. I won't start a fight, but I will damn sure finish it. Like I said, you must have more patience than I do.....
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.