If this means my number just came up, I'll take it

[pdedse]

Good to hear you escaped injury! That's such a sickening feeling when you realize that things are about to go south, but at least you're here telling us about it. Best of luck with the post accident details.

[Buzzard Biker_imp]

Glad you are ok GI60.
I’ve had a real heart in my mouth scare and it really shook me up. Luckily The bike and I escaped impact and injury although my undies certainly got close to a ‘code brown’ situation.

I hope your bike is fine and that the insurance assessor checks it properly for alignment and checks the headstock/frame.

Wishing you well.

[Desert viper_imp]

Glad you’re OK Gone in 60!

[Bheezy27403_imp]

Yep. You can check "crashed" off your list now. Glad you escaped uninjured.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Gin60 - I am glad the story was limited to containable vehicle damage. It must have been a spine tingler for about 638 milliseconds.

Really swell to learn you are okay. Man.

I don't think I am qualified to remark regarding RLETs on a Triumph. Sounds encouraging though.

[Charlie Bravo_imp]

Glad you're OK Gone in 60! Jeez, old ladies! I've had my share of unplanned get-offs, some of which were moderately serious, but the one that spins my crank the most was the last one. In traffic at a red light. The light turns green, everyone starts to move, and the old biddy on my left decides she wants to change lanes and just comes right on over, pushing me and my bike to the right and almost under a box truck. I wasn't hurt, a bruise on my hip where I went down. Totaled my Nighthawk. A park ranger saw the whole thing and took charge of the sitch. She claims she didn't see me but how could she not? One of those things.

[GoldOxide_imp]

It always starts with, " ... I didn't see you ... " as if that is the "you're excused" ticket.

Quite simply, cagers can be self-consumed, in la-la land oblivion, or distracted. This is driving basics 101. Driver must take responsibility for their actions/inactions when operating a licensed road vehicle.

Cagers who are riders I find tend to drive a bit like they are riding. That is, for example, shoulder checks are automatic.

[E11even_Hunnit]

Glad to hear it was minor and you were able to walk away from it, Gonein60
I'm sorry if I missed something, but how exactly did the RLET's help in this situation?

Few weeks ago I had this fat b*tch just pullout right infront of me, when I pulled up next to her window, she had the audacity to unapologetically scream "I DIDN'T SEE YOU!" as If that was some sort of acceptable explanation. Needless to say, I should've taken her mirror

[GoldOxide_imp]

Glad to hear it was minor and you were able to walk away from it, Gonein60
I'm sorry if I missed something, but how exactly did the RLET's help in this situation?

Few weeks ago I had this fat b*tch just pullout right infront of me, when I pulled up next to her window, she had the audacity to unapologetically scream "I DIDN'T SEE YOU!" as If that was some sort of acceptable explanation. Needless to say, I should've taken her mirror

(... chuckle ...) I can envision this.

[Gone in 60]

Quick update. I’ve been on a two week business trip since the accident, working two rather strenuous outdoor events. My fear was being limited by muscle aches and stuff, but other than a massive bruise on my right leg, no I’ll effects. Since I share a room with one of my bosses, I had to explain the bruise away, as I don’t want my work mates on our crew to think I’m injured.

The adjuster from the lady’s insurance called to get my statement and said that although it looks like a cut-and-dry left turn accident, the other driver was disputing liability. I said that I didn’t see how she could have possibly have a leg to stand on in that regard. I sent her several photos I took from the scene before I pulled my bike out of her fender. It’s pretty obvious from the pictures how it happened.

They sent an appraiser to my office to look at the bike. He noticed the very obvious smashed fender and noticed that the handlebar mounts are bent forward, which I didn’t see in my inspection of the bike. However, he said Triumph bikes aren’t in their estimating database, so I’ll need to take it to a shop.

By the time I get home, the adjuster hopes to have the police report, which she admits probably won’t be too complimentary to their insured driver, and I hope liability won’t be an issue.

My plan is to take tools to my office and do a fork alignment as best I can, then ride the 12 miles home to see how she handles. Hopefully it tracks straight and doesn’t display any vibration. I limited my personal inspection to the front wheel and head stock area, and nothing looks clearly damaged, but a shop will have to make the final call.

If total damage is limited to the fender and mounting bolts for the handlebar, I’ll be very happy.