Binned my bike

**Phurrball** · 3rd April 2007, 18:02

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

Yip the bike is broken with a capital F, I'm sure it only needs a few things to make it rideable again but the majority of it is cosmetics. Probably out of action for a week or 3.

Sigh...

You and me both - I chucked it down the road in central Aucks yesterday too. Something seems to be in the air...

Hope you're still feeling OK. I got off lightly, but was still a bit 'ouchy' later in the day once bruising etc started to kick in...

**chanceyy** · 3rd April 2007, 18:04

glad to hear your okay though .. no fun taking on a bus you know

**KLOWN** · 3rd April 2007, 18:06

make sure you let the bus company know so the driver can get a bollcking and you don't have to pay your excess. Good to hear you ok though!

**zadok** · 3rd April 2007, 23:21

Sorry to hear. What a bummer. I know what it's like to be the recipient of an errant driver. Right side of the bike too, with the pipes (ouch). Hope all turns out alright for you.

**Shadows** · 3rd April 2007, 23:29

Nice tidy bike. I can guess how gutted you must be.
Thats a real bummer, dude.

**shafty** · 3rd April 2007, 23:56

Bummer Mate, - beaut looking bike too, pleased you are OK, but expect to hurt more as those bruises heal. Wonder if Vodaphone have CCTV out the front?

**Bruiser** · 7th April 2007, 21:50

Having had a cage take me out on my harley about 3 blocks from your bin I sympathise and feel for you. In the ensuing court case (I was awarded $3k from the idiot cage driver) I found that eye witness was invaluable.

Regardless of the supposed sincerety at the getgo, by the time the driver lawyered up it looked like being very messy until that I pulled the witness out of my bag.

Take nothing for granted and get well soon!

**cowpoos** · 16th April 2007, 19:14

Originally Posted by Waylander

Fuck that sucks mate! Glad you're ok nd shame bout the bike. Such a nice looking bike too, hope your insurance pays out well.

go back to canada

**Divot** · 17th April 2007, 09:46

It always pays to get the cops involved even if it is a small bin. I helps with the insurance co when they get the report and see that the other driver was given a ticket, in you case, for a unsafe lane change.

Just makes things easy

**tri boy** · 17th April 2007, 10:16

Sorry to hear about the bingle mate. What also concerns me is that a professional and possibly reputable bus company hasn't got clear guidelines for their drivers re accidents. I would be interested to know if the incident is recorded via a log book or incident report. If so the driver would need a fair bit of info on details of those involved including contact #'s etc.
I agree with the comments about getting as much detail from witnesses etc.
I bet the heavy traffic dept would also like to be informed of the bus drivers actions.
Chin up. The bike can be repaired. Most important is that you survived the ordeal.

**outlawtorn** · 19th April 2007, 11:16

Just want to say a big thanks you to everyone who has offered their support and kind words, goes to show that bikers are a really nice group of beer swilling, hell raising savages.

As far as insurance goes they are going to replace all the damaged parts and pay for everything to be fixed up nicely ($6500).

The bus driver did report the incident but as I expected he claims no responsibility for it. I have a witness who saw everything and supports my story so I'll let the insurance companies duke it out now. I'll have to pay an excess of $250 when I pick the bike up which isn't so bad for that claim. I had to do a seperate household contents claim for my riding gear so I don't know how much all of that is coming to yet.

So now I have to drive the cage to work and back which is so frustrating

Anyhow, I'm all healed up and looking forward to getting my baby back and maybe doing the odd upgrade or customisation while the bike is in the shop.

Once again, thanks everyone.
Cheers
John

**Scorpygirl** · 19th April 2007, 18:23

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

Just want to say a big thanks you to everyone who has offered their support and kind words, goes to show that bikers are a really nice group of beer swilling, hell raising savages.

As far as insurance goes they are going to replace all the damaged parts and pay for everything to be fixed up nicely ($6500).

The bus driver did report the incident but as I expected he claims no responsibility for it. I have a witness who saw everything and supports my story so I'll let the insurance companies duke it out now. I'll have to pay an excess of $250 when I pick the bike up which isn't so bad for that claim. I had to do a seperate household contents claim for my riding gear so I don't know how much all of that is coming to yet.

So now I have to drive the cage to work and back which is so frustrating

Anyhow, I'm all healed up and looking forward to getting my baby back and maybe doing the odd upgrade or customisation while the bike is in the shop.

Once again, thanks everyone.
Cheers
John

I am glad everything is starting to get sorted out, mate. Hopefully you will be out of the cage and back on the stead really soon. All the best!!

**KLOWN** · 19th April 2007, 18:31

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

Just want to say a big thanks you to everyone who has offered their support and kind words, goes to show that bikers are a really nice group of beer swilling, hell raising savages.

As far as insurance goes they are going to replace all the damaged parts and pay for everything to be fixed up nicely ($6500).

The bus driver did report the incident but as I expected he claims no responsibility for it. I have a witness who saw everything and supports my story so I'll let the insurance companies duke it out now. I'll have to pay an excess of $250 when I pick the bike up which isn't so bad for that claim. I had to do a seperate household contents claim for my riding gear so I don't know how much all of that is coming to yet.

So now I have to drive the cage to work and back which is so frustrating

Anyhow, I'm all healed up and looking forward to getting my baby back and maybe doing the odd upgrade or customisation while the bike is in the shop.

Once again, thanks everyone.
Cheers
John

If you have witnesses to back you up why are you paying excess? surely the bus driver/company has to pay up, not u?