coworker was late this morning -reason? got run over ( he's OK )

'73 H1 Triple · 07-15-2010, 09:42 PM

My friend Dave ( original owner of my ZR1100 ) was riding his '02 triumph T100 Bonneville into work today. As he came to Rt 309 and made a full stop, the driver behind him hit the back wheel and knocked him over.

He said, " I came to a stop and as I looked south bound, I suddenly saw blue sky then the pavement.

The driver pushed the back fender into the tire and when it fell over, it broke off the "tab" on the shifter and broke the ball off the end of the clutch lever. He banged his elbow into the pavement but other than that, no injuries.

That's the bike "pre crash". It's an Anniversary Edition and they didn't make too many in '02. The factory burnt down and they lost a lot of bikes.

I'm sure I'll get a full report on the damage tomorrow but he pulled the fender out and rode back home ( 1-1/2 miles ) and then rode his KZ650 into work.

Jeff

edit-- the driver was a woman and he said the only good part was she had big tits.

tached1000rr · 07-15-2010, 10:24 PM

glad he's okay....

Adeptus_Minor · 07-16-2010, 06:14 AM

Gah... I'm paranoid of that same thing happening to me every time I'm at a red light and see a car in my mirror coming up faster than I'd like.
...which seems to be at least once every time I ride

Dave · 07-16-2010, 11:47 AM

I'm glad he's ok. Is that a regular merge or one with a stop sign? You make it sound as if he stopped without sign to merge which is a huge pet peeve of mine

LeeNetworX · 07-16-2010, 11:58 AM

At least he's OK and his bike didn't suffer too much damage; sounds like the best he could hope for. Bet he'll be triple-checking his mirrors each time he approaches a stop for a while now.

'73 H1 Triple · 07-16-2010, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

I'm glad he's ok. Is that a regular merge or one with a stop sign? You make it sound as if he stopped without sign to merge which is a huge pet peeve of mine

Regular stop sign. You have "country road" ending at a divided highway. You come to stop and make sure nobody is doing more than 70 or so ( 55 speed limit ) before twisting thru the gears to get to speed.

To add more excitement, there is also a right going to the right immediately after you get on Rt 309.

Also, Martin Eurosports wants a hour of labor ( $87 plus tax ) for the estimate.

Gas Man · 07-18-2010, 06:08 PM

Glad he's ok.

update?

racedoll · 07-18-2010, 08:59 PM

I'm glad he is OK. I try to check my mirrors whether I'm in the car or on the bike. I'm liking the bike too, very nice!!!

njchopper87 · 07-18-2010, 09:54 PM

I always check the mirrors now and when I see someone coming I flash the brake light. Glad it was nothing serious!

'73 H1 Triple · 07-21-2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Glad he's ok.

update?

Got a couple pics of the scene

Dave had already pulled the rear fender away from the tire by the time his wife drove the 1.5 miles to the accident scene. Looking at the bottom picture, the damage is the left front turn signal, left grip & end cap, clutch lever, gear shift "knob" ( the part you push with your toe ), left foot peg abraded, a scrape on the center stand ( an option on triumph ) , rear fender, reflector and mount under license plate and the rear brake unit has a scratch.

What I found most amazing was the lack of damage. No scrapes on the engine side cover, oil tank, gas tank , exhaust or shocks.

He's hoping Martins Eurosport has the estimate done by this friday.

07-15-2010, 09:42 PM	#1
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	coworker was late this morning -reason? got run over ( he's OK ) My friend Dave ( original owner of my ZR1100 ) was riding his '02 triumph T100 Bonneville into work today. As he came to Rt 309 and made a full stop, the driver behind him hit the back wheel and knocked him over. He said, " I came to a stop and as I looked south bound, I suddenly saw blue sky then the pavement. The driver pushed the back fender into the tire and when it fell over, it broke off the "tab" on the shifter and broke the ball off the end of the clutch lever. He banged his elbow into the pavement but other than that, no injuries. That's the bike "pre crash". It's an Anniversary Edition and they didn't make too many in '02. The factory burnt down and they lost a lot of bikes. I'm sure I'll get a full report on the damage tomorrow but he pulled the fender out and rode back home ( 1-1/2 miles ) and then rode his KZ650 into work. Jeff edit-- the driver was a woman and he said the only good part was she had big tits.

07-16-2010, 06:14 AM	#3
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Gah... I'm paranoid of that same thing happening to me every time I'm at a red light and see a car in my mirror coming up faster than I'd like. ...which seems to be at least once every time I ride __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

07-18-2010, 06:08 PM	#7
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Glad he's ok. update? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-15-2010, 10:24 PM	#2
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	glad he's okay....

07-16-2010, 11:47 AM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	I'm glad he's ok. Is that a regular merge or one with a stop sign? You make it sound as if he stopped without sign to merge which is a huge pet peeve of mine

07-16-2010, 11:58 AM	#5
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	At least he's OK and his bike didn't suffer too much damage; sounds like the best he could hope for. Bet he'll be triple-checking his mirrors each time he approaches a stop for a while now.

07-18-2010, 08:59 PM	#8
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I'm glad he is OK. I try to check my mirrors whether I'm in the car or on the bike. I'm liking the bike too, very nice!!!