Don't Mess with the Transformer

Mjj · July 12th, 2014, 03:44 PM

Crazy accident today. Waiting at a red light to make a right turn, this mini-SUV creeps up on me rides right up my back wheel. I couldn't believe he didn't stop. Just kept going and going and going. I didn't get knocked off the bike or anything. The bike got wedged under the bumper and wasn't even dropped on its side. The license plate fender eliminator and LED turn signals are DOA, but no other real damage. Looks like the insurance company is sporting me a new HotBodies Undertail. BTW the car bumper is totaled. A real mess.

NevadaWolf · July 12th, 2014, 03:52 PM

That's why I never sit at a light in neutral. Anytime I see someone coming up behind me, I'm ready to move off into a safe zone away from them if they don't slow down/stop.

Glad you weren't hurt and the insurance is covering it.

subxero · July 12th, 2014, 05:40 PM

so the real question is, is that you in the yellow shirt, shorts and ? boat shoes? And if so tell me thats what you were riding in FTW!

LNasty · July 12th, 2014, 06:29 PM

If that is you in the squid wear them toy ate damn lucky you didn't get knocked off. Hopefully this is a sign that you should wear some gear

Mjj · July 12th, 2014, 06:52 PM

LOL... Yeah, that's me taking the selfie from 10 feet away. Actually the "Squid" is the driver of the car that did the impacting. Nice guy, no malice at all.

If you look in the last picture, that would be my helmet and jacket parked waiting for the police to do their thing. I was riding in full gear folks. Geez!! lol.

I was very fortunate this was a slow speed crash. No one is walking away with a game changing event. Hopefully we are all a little smarter, but destiny has not been altered.

Mjj · July 12th, 2014, 07:33 PM

BTW, I can't emphasize enough how lucky I was. This could have been so much worse. I'd like to think this is a learning experience for all involved.

There is no upside to an accident. FWIW, the police responders could not have been better. Super professional. I am very impressed.

LNasty · July 13th, 2014, 02:10 AM

Sorry, we just take atgatt very seriously around here. Glad you are OK and it didn't end up worse

Finesse · July 14th, 2014, 08:16 AM

Smh... people.. maybe check a time or two in your mirrors as you're sitting at a light

Glad you and your bike are ok. Nice clean bike btw!

Mjj · July 14th, 2014, 09:41 AM

Thanks for the comments all. Good info.

What I didn't say in the op is that I was at the light for all of 5 seconds or so. I was literally checking the traffic lane to see if I could do my right-on-red turn. Shooting out into the lane to avoid the guy behind was not an option as I hadn't completed the traffic check. Ah well...

"Clean Bike": Wouldn't you know I just shined it up. That'll teach me.

Worldtraveller · July 14th, 2014, 01:17 PM

Given the weight of those vehicles. I would take the bike to a local shop and have the rear rim and swingarm inspected for damage and to be sure the alignment didn't get messed up.

Sounds like that driver was 'stopped', and maybe got lazy sitting at the light...the automatic transmission was over coming the lazy brake pedal. Did you by chance get to see if he was on the phone/texting as he was creeping up behind you?

Glad you're ok. Good on ya for wearing your gear.

Aggrotech · July 14th, 2014, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worldtraveller

light...the automatic transmission was over coming the lazy brake pedal. Did you my chance get to see if he was on the phone/texting as he was creeping up behind you?

lol'd.

but yeah, what was that poor ****s excuse? hurrdurr i didnt realize you were completely STOPPED.

July 12th, 2014, 03:52 PM	#2
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July 12th, 2014, 05:40 PM	#3
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	so the real question is, is that you in the yellow shirt, shorts and ? boat shoes? And if so tell me thats what you were riding in FTW! __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

July 13th, 2014, 02:10 AM	#7
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	Sorry, we just take atgatt very seriously around here. Glad you are OK and it didn't end up worse
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July 14th, 2014, 01:17 PM	#10
Worldtraveller ninjette.org sage Name: Lane Location: Medford, OR Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 (trackbike), CBR600RR, GS500F Posts: 588	Given the weight of those vehicles. I would take the bike to a local shop and have the rear rim and swingarm inspected for damage and to be sure the alignment didn't get messed up. Sounds like that driver was 'stopped', and maybe got lazy sitting at the light...the automatic transmission was over coming the lazy brake pedal. Did you by chance get to see if he was on the phone/texting as he was creeping up behind you? Glad you're ok. Good on ya for wearing your gear. Last futzed with by Worldtraveller; July 14th, 2014 at 02:55 PM. Reason: typo

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July 12th, 2014, 06:29 PM	#4
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	If that is you in the squid wear them toy ate damn lucky you didn't get knocked off. Hopefully this is a sign that you should wear some gear

July 12th, 2014, 06:52 PM	#5
Mjj ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 43	LOL... Yeah, that's me taking the selfie from 10 feet away. Actually the "Squid" is the driver of the car that did the impacting. Nice guy, no malice at all. If you look in the last picture, that would be my helmet and jacket parked waiting for the police to do their thing. I was riding in full gear folks. Geez!! lol. I was very fortunate this was a slow speed crash. No one is walking away with a game changing event. Hopefully we are all a little smarter, but destiny has not been altered.

July 12th, 2014, 07:33 PM	#6
Mjj ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 43	BTW, I can't emphasize enough how lucky I was. This could have been so much worse. I'd like to think this is a learning experience for all involved. There is no upside to an accident. FWIW, the police responders could not have been better. Super professional. I am very impressed.

July 14th, 2014, 08:16 AM	#8
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	Smh... people.. maybe check a time or two in your mirrors as you're sitting at a light Glad you and your bike are ok. Nice clean bike btw!

July 14th, 2014, 09:41 AM	#9
Mjj ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 43	Thanks for the comments all. Good info. What I didn't say in the op is that I was at the light for all of 5 seconds or so. I was literally checking the traffic lane to see if I could do my right-on-red turn. Shooting out into the lane to avoid the guy behind was not an option as I hadn't completed the traffic check. Ah well... "Clean Bike": Wouldn't you know I just shined it up. That'll teach me.