Please Look

Sparkz63 · October 2nd, 2012, 08:55 AM

Dear Cagers: Please look when backing up.

I was on my way to work when I saw a jeep pull a car length ahead of the white line at a red light. He came to a complete stop, so I parked directly behind the white line. 5 seconds later, his reverse lights come on and he begins to back up. I fumble for the horn, and ring it off just in time; but to no avail. He still smashes the front of my bike, and two weeks later, I'm still waiting on his insurance to pay the damages.

No injuries. The bike is fine, except that the front cowl is damaged and my headlight is no longer pointing in the right direction, which means that I can't ride my bike to work until it's fixed.

Alex · October 2nd, 2012, 09:20 AM

Ugh. That's got to be such a helpless feeling watching the car backing up toward your bike, with nothing you can do in time to get it out of the way. Glad you're OK.

Motofool · October 2nd, 2012, 09:27 AM

At least the guy didn't run.

Hope you are rolling again soon.

rabies · October 2nd, 2012, 10:05 AM

ooooh man i try to be nice but stufff like that wouldd have me pull the hatchet out of the back seat...

csmith12 · October 2nd, 2012, 10:13 AM

Bullocks!!!! that is just a dumb reason to have a bike hit. Shame on that driver.

Here is what I do. If I see the driver has blown the stop line. I give a car length in front of me and the cage. I also am on the very far left side of my lane so I can be clearly seen in the rear view and side mirror or bail into the other lane if need be.

Hindsight is always 20/20. Best of luck with quick repairs.

cuong-nutz · October 2nd, 2012, 10:15 AM

Man that sucks. What insurance did the car have? Odd it's taking so long.

Malicious Logic · October 2nd, 2012, 10:34 AM

Yeah, I'm with Chris. If they go past the line into the intersection, I usually allow room for them to backup, whether I'm in my car or on the bike. I also usually come to a stop on the left as he said so there's a way out. Unfortunately, you can't trust other drivers to watch out for you or do the right thing. Gotta look out for yourself.

Sparkz63 · October 2nd, 2012, 10:44 AM

He has Farm Bureau. I am supposed to be getting a call back today (again).

I will admit, I thought the situation was a bit strange when he pulled up that far, but didn't think he was going to actually back up. I'll know what to watch for next time.

Sparkz63 · October 2nd, 2012, 02:25 PM

Just picked up the check.

I'm going to forgo professional repair and instead order a full body kit and install it myself. =)

I might post pics when I'm done; but by then the season will be over. :/

Jiggles · October 2nd, 2012, 02:29 PM

Another thing Californians don't have to deal with

dfox · October 2nd, 2012, 05:11 PM

Leave extra room ahead of you and run the risk of the idiot behind you stopping in the space in front of you, you on the hood.

It's a catch 22.

NinjetteNewfie · October 4th, 2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfox

Leave extra room ahead of you and run the risk of the idiot behind you stopping in the space in front of you, you on the hood.

It's a catch 22.

True, but I always leave a car length or so, not so much because the guy in front might back up, but incase some other moron doesn't slow down in time. Keep an eye on the mirrors and give myself a chance to dart outta there instead of being squat.

Ninja-KID · October 5th, 2012, 02:14 PM

Did you punch the guy?????

October 2nd, 2012, 08:55 AM	#1
Sparkz63 ninjette.org member Name: Colton Location: Kentucky Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 16	Please Look Dear Cagers: Please look when backing up. I was on my way to work when I saw a jeep pull a car length ahead of the white line at a red light. He came to a complete stop, so I parked directly behind the white line. 5 seconds later, his reverse lights come on and he begins to back up. I fumble for the horn, and ring it off just in time; but to no avail. He still smashes the front of my bike, and two weeks later, I'm still waiting on his insurance to pay the damages. No injuries. The bike is fine, except that the front cowl is damaged and my headlight is no longer pointing in the right direction, which means that I can't ride my bike to work until it's fixed.

October 2nd, 2012, 09:20 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Ugh. That's got to be such a helpless feeling watching the car backing up toward your bike, with nothing you can do in time to get it out of the way. Glad you're OK. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 2nd, 2012, 09:27 AM	#3
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	At least the guy didn't run. Hope you are rolling again soon. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

October 2nd, 2012, 10:05 AM	#4
rabies time is running out.... Name: jesse Location: the land of corn Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): pregen ninjari Posts: 412 Blog Entries: 3	ooooh man i try to be nice but stufff like that wouldd have me pull the hatchet out of the back seat... __________________________________________________ The King

October 2nd, 2012, 10:13 AM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Bullocks!!!! that is just a dumb reason to have a bike hit. Shame on that driver. Here is what I do. If I see the driver has blown the stop line. I give a car length in front of me and the cage. I also am on the very far left side of my lane so I can be clearly seen in the rear view and side mirror or bail into the other lane if need be. Hindsight is always 20/20. Best of luck with quick repairs. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 2nd, 2012, 10:15 AM	#6
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Man that sucks. What insurance did the car have? Odd it's taking so long. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

October 2nd, 2012, 10:34 AM	#7
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Yeah, I'm with Chris. If they go past the line into the intersection, I usually allow room for them to backup, whether I'm in my car or on the bike. I also usually come to a stop on the left as he said so there's a way out. Unfortunately, you can't trust other drivers to watch out for you or do the right thing. Gotta look out for yourself. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

October 2nd, 2012, 10:44 AM	#8
Sparkz63 ninjette.org member Name: Colton Location: Kentucky Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 16	He has Farm Bureau. I am supposed to be getting a call back today (again). I will admit, I thought the situation was a bit strange when he pulled up that far, but didn't think he was going to actually back up. I'll know what to watch for next time.

October 2nd, 2012, 02:25 PM	#9
Sparkz63 ninjette.org member Name: Colton Location: Kentucky Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 16	Just picked up the check. I'm going to forgo professional repair and instead order a full body kit and install it myself. =) I might post pics when I'm done; but by then the season will be over. :/

October 2nd, 2012, 02:29 PM	#10
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Another thing Californians don't have to deal with __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 2nd, 2012, 05:11 PM	#11
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	Leave extra room ahead of you and run the risk of the idiot behind you stopping in the space in front of you, you on the hood. It's a catch 22.

October 5th, 2012, 02:14 PM	#13
Ninja-KID ninjette.org member Name: Amir Sheikh Location: Hollywood Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r White SE Posts: 45	Did you punch the guy?????