2020 Poll - forum member age

[rotor]

Rotor, I may have missed it, but I don’t think you told us you’d been rear ended. I’m very sorry to hear and that your bike was totaled. I’m relieved to hear you’re OK.

Thanks for the kind words Cormanus. I did not write about the experience here, as I was so massively turned off by dealing with the insurance, that I was afraid post might come across as blaming others for my lack of foresight. Allthough IMHO it is hard to find fault with a motorcycle rider rear ended while stopped on red. It was the second dude behind, who rear-ended the car behind me, that hit me from behind. And I did leave enough space ahead of me, so that even as I was catapulted, I did not touch the vehicle in front of me. But the hit from behind was forecefull enough that in my rather violent breaking on both wheels (I actually had time to apply brakes after the instant I was hit) I could not keep the bike upright. I actually came almost to a stop, millimeters from the fender in front of me, but by that time the bike was already at 45 degrees, my foot on the brake, and down I went.

I got up, righted the bike with the help of the driver behind me, and confronted the offender.

This is where I made the mistake or two...

He was a young kid, student at the local uni., working weekends, could have been one of my grandkids, and I actually felt sorry for him. Instead of screaming in pain, waiting for an ambulance flat on the asphalt, I ignored the few drops of blood saturating my jeans below the knee, and dull but not unbearable pain in my shoulder, and offered to the poor kid that caused this that if he pays out of pocket for parts (one wing plastic fairing, two levers, front signal light assembly, plate holder - nothing I couldn't fix for $500.- and two afternoons) we should not call cops. (the vehicle between us did not seem to damaged at all). I knew well what having a strike against him does to a 20-something male's insurance that has to drive to work. He agreed enthusiastically, and we all take pictures, exchage the info - the usual. My bike is drivable, takes some skill to change gears with both levers badly twisted or broken, fairing flapping and turn signal dangling - but hey, that's what we do for living. Besides, it is a hot summer day, I have 2 dozen hamburgers (returning from the butcher's, it's Saturday, barbie's coming up that weekend) in the top box, what wuold be the story with all that beef if I am taken away in an ambulance and the bike is taken to some yard by the city crew?

Anyways, on Monday I call the kid, he doesn't even have the decency to talk to me, instead his mother tells me to go ahead and file, as he will not be paying anything...

This is where the sordid story centered around TD Insurance starts, and I will spare you the details as those would be of any interest only to the minority Canadian contingent here. But important thing is this: if you are hurt even a little bit, throw up immediatley (unquestionable concussion symptom!) and stay on the ground, wait for the ambulance. Consider it a necessary production, only there to put the fear of God Almightly into the liability insurer of whoever did it to you. Forget about the meat in the top box, forget what you'we been thought how it is Bad Karma pretending you are more sick or more hurt than you really are. Just leave all that in the hands of properly trained, highly paid medical professionals...

I may be in the top age slot on this fine board, but I'm still not too old to learn someting. (With the appologies for the long story, it is here only so the young ones around can also learn - for intance, when exactly in the grand scheme of things it does not pay to worry much about $50.- worth of minced meat).

[ChipBeck_imp]

Gentlemen,

I'm 64 years old and bought my CB1100 new in 2013. I still ride it about once a month. The bike I ride most often is a 2019 Taco minibike that I ride around my neighborhood several times a week. Next in line is my 2020 yellow Honda Monkey. I just bought a new Honda CBF250F dirt bike I've been riding 2-3 times a month. The H-D Road King about twice a month. My CB1100 is a special bike with a great riding vibe. Hard to describe but like1964-1998 air cooled Porsche 911's if you love them you love them.

Chip

[PowerDubs_imp]

My wife was stopped at a red light in her Audi TT, 2-3 cars back from the front.

Some kid hit the truck behind her hard enough to shove it into her and badly damage both ends of the truck as well as crush the back of her car- he admitted on scene to being on his phone- and she still had to fight multiple insurances for well over a year for both the car damages, ambulance ride, hospital bills.... Ugh.

And yea- kid went to court with his mother and plead not guilty.....WTF.

[Cormanus]

Thanks for the update, rotor. Not a happy story at all. It's infuriating when what ought to be an easy fix is complicated by the actions of others.

Good to see you still around, Chip.

[ksmith0034_imp]

I’ll be 52 in December. Been riding since 16. In fact, I got my motorcycle license the same day I got my drivers license. It was raining hard that day, and I only passed the riding portion of the test by a few points.
I low sided with passenger when I was 18, and have been riding a little safer ever since.
I have a ‘71 CB750 that I spent 10 years customizing. I also have a ‘14 Triumph Thruxton - although I’m thinking of selling it after 3 years of owning because it’s just a bit too aggressive in the stance for my back.
I test rode a ‘14 CB1100 STD last summer, but didn’t fall instantly in love. It was just a bit too vanilla. But if I sell the Triumph I’ll probably try to find a used ‘14 DLX. There aren’t any in Ohio, but from what I’ve read the seat is more comfortable and most appreciate the larger tank. I also really like the dual exhaust. Who knows if I’ll ever find one for what u can sell my Triumph for...

[Willmarth_imp]

Just back into motorcycle's just about 4 years ago to the day. April 2016 bought ( age 51) new leftover 2013 Standard. Sat on it and said I'll take it..
My brother has bought his first bike and encouraged me to get I bike to ride together, I needed a great hobby Anyhow.
I had given up motorcycle sports at mid 20s for the family thing. Now at age 55 , getting back on has been a great new reinvention of my individual spirit of freedom and artistic expression throughout.
Having turns out , I've quite a enthusiastic passion for old school and " Vintage " UJM bikes. Several great group and solo trips, on the Cb 1100. Great Smokey Mts, " Tail of Dragon " , for a couple weeks, out to Awesome Colorado, Million Dollar Hwy and many other great Colorado Rides...two weeks .
Up to New England and Massachusetts.
Looking forward to Montana and Yellowstone if this economic and fake Pandemic storm pass by early July.
What a GREAT Freedom and escape to just Go down the road...and explore.



2013 Cb 1100 "

After 4 years I'm totally MAD !

2013 Cb 1100 "

After 4 years I'm totally MAD !

2013 Cb 1100 "
Same here mad as a hatter. I returned to bikes in 2015 after a 30 year hiatus. A serious illness including the last rites prompted me to reevaluate everything in my life and a huge void was motorcycles. I ended up buying a CB1000R, CTX1300, VFR800F, and the CB1100 the next 3 years. Last year I traded the VFR and CTX in on a Wing DCT Bagger. Set for now with the 1000R, 1100, and Wing. Better late than never.

[dogpetersburg_imp]

Just joined this week. Ride a 2014 STD, black (US). Have been lurking since around 2014. 35 y/o

[Cormanus]

Glad you decided to join in dogpetersburg.

[mrded_imp]

Hello, just got my cb1100rs. I’m 32, relatively new rider. Before last 3 years I was riding Honda rebel 500.

I was reading this forum over a year, as I was trying to choose a bike. I’m glad I can finally, proudly be part of it

[Cormanus]

Welcome aboard mrded. Pictures of your bike?