Got hit by a crotch rocket today...*PICS*, minor damage, AND NEW RIMS. |
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Got hit by a crotch rocket today...*PICS*, minor damage, AND NEW RIMS. |
rpmmaxxed |
Jan 26 2006, 04:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 387 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Oceanside, CA Member No.: 4,140 Region Association: Southern California |
Was just making a left turn from a stop sign when I noticed a crotch rocket coming from the left side. I hadnt even exited the crosswalk lines by the time I stopped, tried to reverse to avoid him, but not fast enough.
He locked up his rear brake, laid the bike down, and slid a couple feet and his the front left as shown. Sadly, I beleive it was just an inexperienced rider. Gentlemen in his late 40's early 50's on a brand new 1000cc+ Suzuki street bike. I helped him up, walked him over to the curb. Then picked up his bike, and walked it over to the side of the road. skip a couple minutes, 4 cop car,s 1 fire engine, and a paramedics. arrive. Paramedics told me it was only minor injuries, possible a sprained ankle, and some bruises, but no broken limbs for the biker. I was completely fine. At the moment of contact, I was stopped, and the rider was going around 5-10mph. I am under the impression that I am not at fault, since I didnt receive any citations after the officers went over the scene. I only have liability on my car, so I am waiting to see what happens. Was rather hard to capture the damage. and yes, I know the camera's settings are way off, didnt care to adjust... Large dent in chrome bumper on drivers side, some knicks in rubber top, and valance has a gash and some large dents as well. Attached image(s) |
rpmmaxxed |
Jan 27 2006, 10:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 387 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Oceanside, CA Member No.: 4,140 Region Association: Southern California |
I was turning left, and he hit the front of my car. I had only moved forward 10 feet before I had come to a complete stop, and saw him coming. from the moment I saw him, he was within 100ft traveling at max 20mph, there was no oncoming traffic for him, and a VERY slight lean to the left would have avoided my car. Rider panicked, locked up the rear brake, and laid the bike down.
I was still within the crosswalk lines... sure hope I am not found at fault... |
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