Me vs Car - Me still ok

[Colapop]

Do I get my grown up bikers' badge now? I had my second ever accident on the way home tonight. The guy in the car I was approaching moved to the centreline of the road, just before a right hand tee intersection. I assumed (makes an ASS out of U and ME) and moved to the left of the lane to underpass him. It was at this point that he indicated to turn left and turned into his driveway - straight in front of me. So as the experienced and worldly biker that I am, I jumped on the back brake and locked up the wheel. Thought "No no don't do that" got off the back and more onto the front with alot more vigour before gently side slamming into the side of the car. I think I sort of bounced off a bit then dropped the bike. I immediately picked up again and turned the key off. He'd got out and was surveying his car. In quick succession the neighbors appeared and he started to tell them how I was at fault! One of the neighbors asked if I was ok...

The Police turned up about 5-10 minutes later (fuck that was quick!) But it was good because the driver was starting to really piss me off - I was stalking up and down the street side trying to remain calm. The cop got me to sit in the car and took my statement. Nothing else to that I suppose - I'll just wait and see what happens now...?

And now for the damage report;
Front right hand fairing - mounting brackets and fittings busted off.
Headlight fairing - broken around the headlight.
Headlight moulding - cracked may need replacing. (Headlight is in good nick)
Forward mounting bracket - bent to one side needs straightening maybe a bit cut off and replaced.
Radiator - Top pipe busted off, probably just needs to be welded (TIGed) back on - the radiator itself looks ok.
Forks - look ok...? no visible signs of damage and appear relatively straight.
Front Wheel - looks ok
Indicators - Busted 3 out of 4 of them - they need replacing so it appears a set of four is in order.
Everything else appears to ok....?

I actually think the car will cost more to fix than the bike. Good job coz he's a cunt. The cop told me all I had to tell him was the incident report number, so that's all I gave him.
He says "I'll fight you tooth and nail to get this fixed" so fuck him. Have fun in the courts you dick!

Oh and I'm ok too! Sore shoulder and thats it.
(shit photo's but they're from a cell phone so that's good enough)

I must not forget - a huge big thanks to KB! Especially AJTurbo and Skunk. AJ was the first who answered the phone (coz he has no life!) and Skunk who answered his call and came to my rescue (about 1/2 a k from my home) and transported my bike back here and helped me take off fairing and mull over the damage or lack thereof. I got off pretty lightly all up. Without the great people that inhabit this place I'd be still sitting on the side of the road not wanting to pay for a towie!

[McJim]

Did the fuckwit indicate left or right before 'Swan-necking' into his driveway?

[Trudes]

Oh Col, so glad you're ok!! Did you call me too? I was on the phone with TSS trying to get them to pick Nige up off the side of the road too when a call came through from your mobile and I couldn't answer it, sorry big guy, but again, glad you're ok.

[skelstar]

Thats shit luck bro. Good to hear you're ok.

[Steam]

AArg! Random cage-driving motherfu*kers!
Glad to hear you're ok, and hope you don't get stuck with the bill for underpassing.
When will you be back on the road? A couple of days or a bit longer you think?

[maybe]

Main thing is you are okay bikes fix easy people dont.

[Clivoris]

Lucky but unlucky too. Given the combined mass (or ampleness as we call it in the trade) you must have scrubbed off significant speed to escape more damage. Crashing sucks but crashing worse sucks more, and well done on the emotion regulation skills. Glad you're still walking the earth mate.

[apteryx_haasti]

Hey Col -

Glad you're OK. Sorry to hear about your accident - take care!

A_H

[Maha]

Ja Hesus Col !!!!!!.....the said car person/cunt fulla should count himself lucky the Cops turned up when they did. He could have very easily ended up sucking wizzed meat through a straw for a few weeks......
Happy you are ok buddy.....

[T.I.E]

looking at you how was the car?
must be a write off now after you hit it.
but glad to hear ya ok, and i hope the little shit gets it for reckless driving or something.
hope that shoulder heals up soon.

[_Gina_]

Bummer dude

Cage drivers will, without any warning, do anything at anytime.

Be no time and you will have the bike fixed and be back out there.

Glad you are okay.

Gg

[Meanie]

Bugger man pleased your ok though I get pissed off when people forget how to use thier indicators or flick them on as they are turning

[KATWYN]

Awww Colapop! sorry to hear about what happened.

The main thing is, despite a broken bike you are ok

[Colapop]

Did the fuckwit indicate left or right before 'Swan-necking' into his driveway?

Yes he did - at the moment he started turning. You expected something else?

Oh Col, so glad you're ok!! Did you call me too? I was on the phone with TSS trying to get them to pick Nige up off the side of the road too when a call came through from your mobile and I couldn't answer it, sorry big guy, but again, glad you're ok.

Yep that was my feeble cry for help!

Lucky but unlucky too. Given the combined mass (or ampleness as we call it in the trade) you must have scrubbed off significant speed to escape more damage. Crashing sucks but crashing worse sucks more, and well done on the emotion regulation skills. Glad you're still walking the earth mate.

You're calling me fat aren't you? Still locked up the back before I got heavily on the friont. have to actually go out and practice emergency stops!
Get good gear it's farking gold! Quasi gear rocks - March 10 Waikanae pub

[Ixion]

Oh dear! Still, no irrepairable damage to man or machine, so that's the main thing.

Never been quite sure how the law qorks there, bit of a vague area.