I had an accident

**Grahameeboy** · 20th March 2009, 05:45

Well there I was waiting to exit King Edward Parade onto Victoria Street, Devonport...felt a push from behind and in a slow motion way fell to the ground.

Only damage was a broken clutch lever, left indicator...I have brought my mirror's in so they are inside the width of the bars so they did not catch which would have caused more damage. Even the ogg knobs were unscathed...as it was slow the bike just rested on the ba ends and foot peg.

First accident since 1985 and I was hit in the rear..lol

**FJRider** · 20th March 2009, 05:55

Any excuses from "those behind" ???

**AllanB** · 20th March 2009, 06:01

Originally Posted by FJRider

Any excuses from "those behind" ???

Probably trying to get his phone number!

Sorry to hear of the 'off - it sounds like you got off extremely lightly though

**portokiwi** · 20th March 2009, 06:03

OHHHHH GB trust you to be rear ended

What did they say.
Great to hear all is ok though

**Mom** · 20th March 2009, 06:19

It is cos of how cute you look in your leathers GB

Glad to hear there was not too much damage done mate. See it is true they are out to get us, even when we are not moving

**yungatart** · 20th March 2009, 06:52

Glad you are ok, GB!
There are some idiots around for sure....

**Nasty** · 20th March 2009, 06:54

Agree with mom ... far too cute in leathers for those in cars to ignore you.

**Unit:Me** · 20th March 2009, 07:12

How can you rear end a bike for goodness sake. Especially a big red one with a scary looking fulla on it

Glad the damage is minimal.

**kiwifruit** · 20th March 2009, 07:16

Glad you're not hurt Grahame

**Roki_nz** · 20th March 2009, 07:21

Originally Posted by Unit

How can you rear end a bike for goodness sake. Especially a big red one with a scary looking fulla on it

Glad the damage is minimal.

I often ask the same question when a cage rear ends a cage LOL

Good thing you got off easy Grahameeboy

**sunhuntin** · 20th March 2009, 07:26

glad it wasnt more serious. im also curious as to the excuse of those who hit you.

**Grahameeboy** · 20th March 2009, 07:28

Originally Posted by Unit

How can you rear end a bike for goodness sake. Especially a big red one with a scary looking fulla on it

Glad the damage is minimal.

Wearing a red jacket.....

**Grahameeboy** · 20th March 2009, 07:33

I am a bit sore...felt okay when I woke up but just riding to work and my neck is a bit icky as well as arm...glad I don't have Nats this weekend with all the lifting.

In a knee jerk reaction I heavily put my helmet on his bonnet...seeing your bike on it's side and you need it for work etc...and he had the cheek to say that he hoped I had not damaged the bonnet...I just plonked it down a bit less lightly but otherwise I was civil and he tried to explain and I just said look geezer no point really and we shook hands afterwards.

Probably be about $200 max