Bike got tipped

Dat_Ninja_There · April 4th, 2011, 05:27 PM

So I went to the bank today to make a deposit. I'm standing at the counter and some guy walks in and says, "hey man, the guy parked next to you just hit and knocked over your bike." The d-bag backed out, hit the left side of my bike with the front right corner of his truck and knocked it on the right side and of course the blinker punctured a hole in the fairing. He also scuffed up the right mirror housing, and completely broke the glass itself. Nothing major, but it still sucks. I came out and he said "sorry,i didn't even see it", I sarcastically replied, "yeah, that bright red is hard to see". He then said, "Its so low and small it's too hard to see" I then replied, "yeah they really should put side mirrors on cars". After we both calmed down, he apologized sympathetically, and gave me all his insurance info. The bike is < 4 wks old and has <400 miles on it. Thank god, he has insurance. Sorry, I just had to vent.

grandelatte · April 4th, 2011, 05:31 PM

Sorry to hear the bad news. But at least he didn't hit you while you were riding it. I hope you get your bike quickly from the shop.

Live2ride · April 4th, 2011, 05:46 PM

Your lucky he didn't just speed off like most people, I've seen that happen plenty of times. It's nice to hear someone posting rationally about their experience rather than simply rambling on blaming the other person for grass being green, if you know what I mean. Glad your ok

AMMOCAN · April 4th, 2011, 06:48 PM

Well, that definitely sucks! However, I agree with the others in that at least the guy stayed around to face the music and do the right thing.

warlord · April 4th, 2011, 06:54 PM

Reading the title I was expecting to read about a malicious act. It was an honest accident and it sounds like he was responsible for what he did. I wish more people were that way.

Sucks that your bike was damaged but at least everything is going to be made right.

Dat_Ninja_There · April 4th, 2011, 08:19 PM

Yeah, not sure he would have stayed, but like 5 people witnessed it and it all took place in front of a bank, so cameras galore. I could tell the guy truly felt sorry and stupid. Luckily the damage was minimal, and I wasn't hurt....hell I wasn't even on the bike, I was >30 ft away.

CZroe · April 4th, 2011, 09:20 PM

I would not have responded that way but I'm glad he stayed and you otherwise kept your cool.

Dat_Ninja_There · April 10th, 2011, 12:16 PM

So the shop finally worked up the numbers for all the damages....$1200 basically. The right main front faring is cracked around blinker, the left rear tail fairing is scratched, the right handle bar is bent apparently, the right mirror need to be replaced as well as right blinker, the left black plastic piece thats under the seat is cracked, the brKe pedal is scuffed and slightly bent, and the exhaust cover is damaged. Good thing he stuck around, and his insurance is paying

kkim · April 10th, 2011, 12:21 PM

yup, just a small tip over easily causes over 1k in damage, which is why when people get into accidents and are looking to not use their insurance, when it comes time to repair the damage, remains a mystery to me.

Jinx250 · April 11th, 2011, 08:39 AM

I can't see how anyone can call this an accident, really. It's an act of stupidity. Nice to hear that the guy took responsibility, especially since he WAS responsible. How do you walk to your vehicle and not see what's parked on each side of you?

At my local bank, I always park up on the walkway by the ATM.

ricochet08 · April 11th, 2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

At my local bank, I always park up on the walkway by the ATM.

I tried that, security came out and said I had to move it :-/

Glad to hear no one was hurt and that it's getting paid for.

Dat_Ninja_There · April 11th, 2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

At my local bank, I always park up on the walkway by the ATM.

Yeah my bank won't allow that either. I'll tell you this though. I'll park there from now on and if they say anything I'll just remind them of this incident.

Alex · April 12th, 2011, 12:28 PM

/moved to General

Chubbs032 · April 12th, 2011, 12:55 PM

i don't think we should commend people for staying at the scene of accident. Rather just say your lucky he didn't drive off.

April 4th, 2011, 05:27 PM	#1
Dat_Ninja_There Shinobi Rider Name: Seth Location: McKinney, TX Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R Posts: 79	Bike got tipped So I went to the bank today to make a deposit. I'm standing at the counter and some guy walks in and says, "hey man, the guy parked next to you just hit and knocked over your bike." The d-bag backed out, hit the left side of my bike with the front right corner of his truck and knocked it on the right side and of course the blinker punctured a hole in the fairing. He also scuffed up the right mirror housing, and completely broke the glass itself. Nothing major, but it still sucks. I came out and he said "sorry,i didn't even see it", I sarcastically replied, "yeah, that bright red is hard to see". He then said, "Its so low and small it's too hard to see" I then replied, "yeah they really should put side mirrors on cars". After we both calmed down, he apologized sympathetically, and gave me all his insurance info. The bike is < 4 wks old and has <400 miles on it. Thank god, he has insurance. Sorry, I just had to vent.

April 4th, 2011, 05:31 PM	#2
grandelatte Go Pack Go! Name: Jim Location: houston-ish Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R, 07 XL1200L Posts: 39	Sorry to hear the bad news. But at least he didn't hit you while you were riding it. I hope you get your bike quickly from the shop. __________________________________________________ 09 Ninja 250R (commuter) 07 XL1200L (weekend fun) 02 SV650S (totaled by an idiot cager) & others

April 4th, 2011, 05:46 PM	#3
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	Your lucky he didn't just speed off like most people, I've seen that happen plenty of times. It's nice to hear someone posting rationally about their experience rather than simply rambling on blaming the other person for grass being green, if you know what I mean. Glad your ok __________________________________________________

April 4th, 2011, 06:48 PM	#4
AMMOCAN SLIME-R Name: AMMOCAN Location: Maryland Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): SOLD '10 Kawasaki 250R SE A.K.A. SLIME-R SOLD Posts: 596	Well, that definitely sucks! However, I agree with the others in that at least the guy stayed around to face the music and do the right thing. __________________________________________________

April 12th, 2011, 12:28 PM	#13
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	/moved to General __________________________________________________ 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)

April 4th, 2011, 06:54 PM	#5
warlord ninjette.org guru Name: war Location: north chicago burbs Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ducati Panigale 899 Posts: 325	Reading the title I was expecting to read about a malicious act. It was an honest accident and it sounds like he was responsible for what he did. I wish more people were that way. Sucks that your bike was damaged but at least everything is going to be made right.

April 4th, 2011, 08:19 PM	#6
Dat_Ninja_There Shinobi Rider Name: Seth Location: McKinney, TX Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R Posts: 79	Yeah, not sure he would have stayed, but like 5 people witnessed it and it all took place in front of a bank, so cameras galore. I could tell the guy truly felt sorry and stupid. Luckily the damage was minimal, and I wasn't hurt....hell I wasn't even on the bike, I was >30 ft away.

April 4th, 2011, 09:20 PM	#7
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I would not have responded that way but I'm glad he stayed and you otherwise kept your cool.

April 10th, 2011, 12:16 PM	#8
Dat_Ninja_There Shinobi Rider Name: Seth Location: McKinney, TX Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R Posts: 79	So the shop finally worked up the numbers for all the damages....$1200 basically. The right main front faring is cracked around blinker, the left rear tail fairing is scratched, the right handle bar is bent apparently, the right mirror need to be replaced as well as right blinker, the left black plastic piece thats under the seat is cracked, the brKe pedal is scuffed and slightly bent, and the exhaust cover is damaged. Good thing he stuck around, and his insurance is paying

April 10th, 2011, 12:21 PM	#9
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	yup, just a small tip over easily causes over 1k in damage, which is why when people get into accidents and are looking to not use their insurance, when it comes time to repair the damage, remains a mystery to me.

April 11th, 2011, 08:39 AM	#10
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	I can't see how anyone can call this an accident, really. It's an act of stupidity. Nice to hear that the guy took responsibility, especially since he WAS responsible. How do you walk to your vehicle and not see what's parked on each side of you? At my local bank, I always park up on the walkway by the ATM.

April 12th, 2011, 12:55 PM	#14
Chubbs032 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: LA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 199	i don't think we should commend people for staying at the scene of accident. Rather just say your lucky he didn't drive off.

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