Cars are terrible things.
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Cars are terrible things. - 10/8/2007 8:09:29 PM
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Ava
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So I went in to work today at 10, got off at 4, and I come around the corner to where I parked my bike and it turns out the damn car I parked in front of (I might point out they had a good 3 feet between the closest bit of my bike and their bumper, as well as space to spare behind) hit my bike as they were leaving knocking it over. One of the people who worked in the building it was in front of saw them drive off not 15 minutes after I had parked, so my bike ended up sitting on its side for 6 hours, broke the front brake lever off, cracked my side, front, and right rear fairings (as well as knicks and scratches) and bent/ tore the akrapovic slip on exhaust. They also dented the clutch cover where they hit it and who knows what else.
The bike started after holding the start button for a good 30 seconds or so, but it seems to shift a bit oddly now, and I have only about an inch of metal to use my front brakes. The asshole just knocked it over - didn't even bother to pick the ****ing thing up or leave a note - and drove off. I called the cops, and basically they told me not to get my hopes up.
Anyhow, rant aside, I was wondering what you guys think I should look over on the bike mechanically (if anything) after having it on it's side for a good 6 hours. Also, anyone with a source (cheap, hopefully? I'm a broke college student) for new fairings - any color or condition as long as it's not cracked (I was planning on painting the bike soon anyhow, once I have the cash - middle right, rear right, and front on a 93), or a new akrapovic slip on (wonderful sound) would be greatly appreciated. Also, apparently after a few drinks I use alot of parentheses and hyphens. Anyhow, thanks for any help you can offer.
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RE: Cars are terrible things. - 10/8/2007 8:16:08 PM
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Ava
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Also - seeing as I loved my exhaust (came with the bike) I had never looked at prices for slip ons. I found the one I had on ebay for between $600 and $1200. What? Really? For a damn slip on? It's been a hell of a day, if anyone can give me a ballpark for what I might hope to spend on the exhaust looking around ebay, or parts sites, let me know. I'd rather not get ripped off. All I need is the can. Most of the sites I found are for the full system.
< Message edited by Ava -- 10/8/2007 8:26:57 PM >
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RE: Cars are terrible things. - 10/8/2007 8:55:57 PM
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Rubicon on 38s
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Maybe I should get full coverage 
That sucks man
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RE: Cars are terrible things. - 10/8/2007 9:03:56 PM
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sixhundredrr
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Sorry about your luck. I try to write down license plate numbers when I leave my bike near cars.. I also look for security cameras to park near so that if something happens, I *may* have some recourse.
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RE: Cars are terrible things. - 10/8/2007 9:31:27 PM
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HAVOC
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why didnt that person say anything to you ?! that's ****ed up right there
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RE: Cars are terrible things. - 10/8/2007 9:48:40 PM
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SpiritRR
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What's ****ed up right there is that no-one bothered to pick up the bike or find its owner ALL DAY LONG!!!
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RE: Cars are terrible things. - 10/9/2007 1:26:51 AM
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dinez74
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Sorry to hear that man. Well those shits happen to anyone at anytime. Yeah the slip-ons are quite expensive. (made of carbon fiber, what you expect?)
Well based on your bike condition, I don't really think you need to change all the pieces at the same go. Basicly you need to chance the brake lever and since you are up to new painting, bring it over to a pro and see wheter they can patch up the cracks with putty or whatsoever. If you are talking about some minor knock and scratches in your slip-on, I'm sure it can be repaired.
Good luck man.
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RE: Cars are terrible things. - 10/9/2007 11:18:06 AM
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crazyhorse95gt
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Man thats a bummer I feel for ya. Crap like that happens all the time. Not to threadjack but the samething happened to me about an hour ago after class. I came outside and only see one bike because cars are blocking me. I get concerned then I see the tail of mine on the ground and two cops picking it up. Yup....Hit and Run. Some dumb bitch backed into it then took off. Bikes never been down in 14 years.... Damage = rear tail faring where it hit the curb (IN MOTORCYCLE PARKING), mirror, clutch lever, then the frame sliders took the rest of the blunt. Hope karma gets that cocksucker that hit yours
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