I had an accident with a scooter rider

[ItsTheHamma]

this one was my fault... I know some Scooter riders are insane but this one was all good. ...it was me that stuffed up today..... I feel really bad for making him all bruised and sore tonight. I have just talked to him....Simon is his name. He's a good sort. I will make sure he has a new scooter to ride sometime soon

[cc rider]

ItsTheHamma
I'm glad everyone involved is ok. I wouldn't think it to be too often that a cage driver would post a "My Fault" thread. Yes I know ITH is a motorcyclist too, but cudos.

You have no way of knowing if scooterguy is a KBer or knows of US. So good on ya for letting people know that scooterguy is alright.

cc


ps Thaeos didn't I just see you over there >>>>>

[ItsTheHamma]

Stink, so this one was your fault but man, those scooter riders (getting them all with the same brush for good measure) take some stupid risks, I see them zipping around central auckland all the time. Nutters.

what can I say.....knocking someone off a bike is a shit experience! The guy I hit is called Simon...seems like a bloody good sort. He has a few bruises but is otherwise alright....could have been a whole lot worse.

[Thaeos]

Well the way you're handling it is to be commended, if I ever get knocked off I would hope that at least the person would take responsibility in the same manner.

ps Thaeos didn't I just see you over there >>>>>

Hmm I think you're following me! I'm gonna get out of here! There's riding to be done tomorrow

[cc rider]

Well the way you're handling it is to be commended, if I ever get knocked off I would hope that at least the person would take responsibility in the same manner.



Hmm I think you're following me! I'm gonna get out of here! There's riding to be done tomorrow

I agree.


Oh, please... (that's right it's late for you lot).
Safe riding T

[Mikkel]

Today I knocked a guy off his scooter. My first ever at fault accident. Fortunately it was at about 10 km/h so he was not hurt, however I still feel really bad about it!!!Especially as I am a motorcyclist myself. I was in the Pajero and it has a really bad blind spot and it was pissing down with rain, and I just didn't see him until the last second....completely my fault. His scoot is a bituva mess. I think AMI will have to buy him a new one

I feel really stink about this

We all fuck up now and again. Just the fact you are fronting up to your responsibility and aren't trying to take anyone for a ride, means you actually haven't got anything to feel stink about. At least not since he wasn't hurt badly! I mean, we have to move forward right?

[CookMySock]

Just because your premiums were paid ... on time ... and up to date. Things insurance related do not always end there ...

Aye yup. @OP, also watch out you don't void your insurance by admitting fault in an accident.

People seem to think that insurance companies are all about paying for crashes, but reality is they are all about worming out of paying anything they can, and screwing everyone else for everything they can, so be vigilant.

I know what you mean about visibility in 4wds though - even my surf I have to peer around the windscreen pillars to clear them. Lucky it has huge mirrors.

Blindspots though - stay the fuck out of them or go under someones wheels. Simple as that.

Steve

[crazyhorse]

Today I knocked a guy off his scooter. My first ever at fault accident. Fortunately it was at about 10 km/h so he was not hurt, however I still feel really bad about it!!!Especially as I am a motorcyclist myself. I was in the Pajero and it has a really bad blind spot and it was pissing down with rain, and I just didn't see him until the last second....completely my fault. His scoot is a bituva mess. I think AMI will have to buy him a new one

I feel really stink about this

Tis a brave man who puts up their hand, and an honourable one. Be glad it all worked out ok. Could've been you on your bike too - and, as you say, he should get a new bike out of it......... even if it is a scooter

[grusomhat]

and I just didn't see him until the last second....completely my fault.

I hope you didn't say that at the scene?

I don't know how binding it is but a lot of insurance companies advise you to never admit to being at fault otherwise you can void your insurance.

[kiwifruit]

Stop. Hamma time.

[Genie]

Interesting to see this fromyour point of view....I hope other's will see just how easy it is to have this happen and as bike riders you need to be extra vigiliant.
This experience has been a real 'eye opener' for you. I'm glad the rider wasn't seriously hurt and you are man enough to put your hand up and say 'my fault', not many do.

[Will]

and I just didn't see him until the last second....

Could be more of that "motion camouflage" where the scooter has been coming straight at you and you haven't seen him because he wasn't moving across/against the background. Then he suddenly appears, termed "looming" . The military use this for their missiles. Dragonflies use it too.

[Flip]

Firstly good on you.

If you lodge a liability claim with your insurance company they will give you a claim number that you can give to Mr Scooter. He can take that to his repairer so he can get the ball rolling on the repair.

[Kickaha]

Shouldn't you be on a Pajero fourm ranting abut fuckwits on scooters?

Accepting responsibility for your actions instead of trying to blame someone else went out decades ago

[The Everlasting]

Unlike most other people on here, most likely you, when I screw up I will actually stick up my hand and say that I have screwed up...like today. My first thoughts were with the scooter rider, to make sure he was OK, my second thought was with his bike. Turns out he is uninsured however I am fully insured, so seen as it WAS my fault he will be covered by my insurance

I am a motorcyclist of 25 years experience so if your on a Scooter, any jap bike, a Ducati 1098 or a Harley I am your brother

Good on ya,post of the week!!!!