03-01-2020, 12:20 AM
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.
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.