Man Down; Okay though; bike not so much - Page 3

waterman · 05-09-2011, 08:25 AM

Damn Greg, just saw this. Glad to hear that you are still vertical. As stated before, the bike will be replaced. We just can't replace you there buddy. Take care and I can relate to how a hand hurts.

Dave · 05-09-2011, 09:02 AM

Greg,

Sorry to hear this. I guess this would be like hitting black ice. This make me want to wear my full face helmet all the time now. I usually wear a 3/4 with full face shield. I hope the shield will help some. I've heard, statically, that most people hit face first when going down.

It won't surprise me if they total your bike. I've heard if that cross member on the front down tubes that the engine guards connect to is bent, insurance companies will call that frame damage. I've heard they will not go with just straighting it, they'll want a frame replacement .

If it's totaled, I think we should start a pool here on KawaNow as to what replacement bike you'll buy.

My bet is a K1600GTL :)

All kidding aside, heal up quick!

cactusjack · 05-09-2011, 09:26 AM

I can say when I went down, I was wearing a Scorpion EXO-200 which is a 3/4 helmet with a full shield. At some point, my face hit the asphalt and the shield saved me from injury.

blowndodge · 05-09-2011, 09:42 AM

Looking at Scott's footer pictures you can see how much face damage a minor crash can do! I bet shaving has to be tough with that mug staring back at you in the mirror huh???

A prime example to wear a full face helmet if I every saw (Yuck) one!

waterman · 05-09-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Looking at Scott's footer pictures you can see how much face damage a minor crash can do! I bet shaving has to be tough with that mug staring back at you in the mirror huh???

A prime example to wear a full face helmet if I every saw (Yuck) one!

So, when was you accident? ::) Must have been pretty bad.

**Top Cat** · 05-09-2011, 09:51 AM

When my buddy hit the guard rails and fractured his lower leg in 94

places, he was wearing a 3/4 helmet with full faceshield. Didn't scratch his face at all.
I am still wearing my Fullface helmet 100% of the time though.

blowndodge · 05-09-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Looking at Scott's footer pictures you can see how much face damage a minor crash can do! I bet shaving has to be tough with that mug staring back at you in the mirror huh???

A prime example to wear a full face helmet if I every saw (Yuck) one!

So, when was you accident? ::) Must have been pretty bad.

when was me accident? you sorry excuse for the English language bafoom!!!

Dave · 05-09-2011, 10:31 AM

Brad,

Are you saying Scott's face can cure hiccups?

Todd · 05-09-2011, 10:31 AM

Glad you are OK Greg!

blowndodge · 05-09-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Brad,

Are you saying Scott's face can cure hiccups?

Wake the dead, stop traffic, cure cancer.... clear an upset stomach!!

;)

**glwilson** · 05-09-2011, 11:33 AM

Been talking to the insurance company most of the morning. Amazing how many departments you have to talk to.

Anyway; they are picking-up the bike tomorrow to be looked at. The adjuster mentioned that they do not authorize "fixing" anything on a bike if it as been broken, cracked, or bent. New replacement parts is all they'll allow. They will allow paint re-touch for scratches though. Some of these scratches are going to take a bucket of paint!

I told them the bike flipped when it hit the ditch. The adjuster thought maybe that would have bent the frame some. If so, it is totaled. It was somewhat rideable; but you couldn't go much more than 30 MPH before some shaking occurred. (I had someone help get the bike home; which is how we know its "rideability".)

Insurance is aleady sending me a check for a new helmet based on what I told them mine cost -- which was kind-of cool.

For those wondering... I was wearing a half-helmet. The only part of my face that was scratched badly was the left jaw-line. Looks more like I cut myself shaving.

A full-face would have stopped that from happening most certainly.

Regarding going-down in the wreck, I was certainly headed face-first to the pavement. I just saw it coming and turned my head a split-second before hitting the road so the helmet could hit first.

Again... it saved me big-time.

Insurance is paying me an additional $500 for having worn a helmet in an accident (besides the replacement cost). I thought that was kind-of interesting. Sort of like a bonus I guess.

blowndodge · 05-09-2011, 11:40 AM

Glad to hear some good news coming your way Greg... I know those drugs last night were having you repeating to me, what you'd buy if they totaled your HD and you were murmuring to me something that sounded like "Thunderbird 1700".....

cactusjack · 05-09-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Glad to hear some good news coming your way Greg... I know those drugs last night were having you repeating to me, what you'd buy if they totaled your HD and you were murmuring to me something that sounded like "Thunderbird 1700".....

Oh please, don't drag Greg into your private hell.

I asked my insurance adjuster if they would reimburse me for my helmet and I was told they don't pay for damaged gear in AZ. I guess it varies from state to state.

**Top Cat** · 05-09-2011, 12:15 PM

Greg, who are you insured with? Sounds like a good company.

blowndodge · 05-09-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Glad to hear some good news coming your way Greg... I know those drugs last night were having you repeating to me, what you'd buy if they totaled your HD and you were murmuring to me something that sounded like "Thunderbird 1700".....

Oh please, don't drag Greg into your private hell.

I asked my insurance adjuster if they would reimburse me for my helmet and I was told they don't pay for damaged gear in AZ. I guess it varies from state to state.

You should had just shown him your face! ::) He would have bought you a new full faced helmet with a dark visor included! ;)

05-09-2011, 08:25 AM	#31
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Man Down; Okay though; bike not so much Damn Greg, just saw this. Glad to hear that you are still vertical. As stated before, the bike will be replaced. We just can't replace you there buddy. Take care and I can relate to how a hand hurts. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-09-2011, 09:02 AM	#32
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Man Down; Okay though; bike not so much Greg, Sorry to hear this. I guess this would be like hitting black ice. This make me want to wear my full face helmet all the time now. I usually wear a 3/4 with full face shield. I hope the shield will help some. I've heard, statically, that most people hit face first when going down. It won't surprise me if they total your bike. I've heard if that cross member on the front down tubes that the engine guards connect to is bent, insurance companies will call that frame damage. I've heard they will not go with just straighting it, they'll want a frame replacement . If it's totaled, I think we should start a pool here on KawaNow as to what replacement bike you'll buy. My bet is a K1600GTL :) All kidding aside, heal up quick!
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05-09-2011, 09:26 AM	#33
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Man Down; Okay though; bike not so much I can say when I went down, I was wearing a Scorpion EXO-200 which is a 3/4 helmet with a full shield. At some point, my face hit the asphalt and the shield saved me from injury. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-09-2011, 09:42 AM	#34
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Man Down; Okay though; bike not so much Looking at Scott's footer pictures you can see how much face damage a minor crash can do! I bet shaving has to be tough with that mug staring back at you in the mirror huh??? A prime example to wear a full face helmet if I every saw (Yuck) one! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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05-09-2011, 09:51 AM	#36
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Man Down; Okay though; bike not so much When my buddy hit the guard rails and fractured his lower leg in 94 places, he was wearing a 3/4 helmet with full faceshield. Didn't scratch his face at all. I am still wearing my Fullface helmet 100% of the time though. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-09-2011, 10:31 AM	#38
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Man Down; Okay though; bike not so much Brad, Are you saying Scott's face can cure hiccups?
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05-09-2011, 10:31 AM	#39
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Man Down; Okay though; bike not so much Glad you are OK Greg! __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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05-09-2011, 11:33 AM	#41
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Man Down; Okay though; bike not so much Been talking to the insurance company most of the morning. Amazing how many departments you have to talk to. Anyway; they are picking-up the bike tomorrow to be looked at. The adjuster mentioned that they do not authorize "fixing" anything on a bike if it as been broken, cracked, or bent. New replacement parts is all they'll allow. They will allow paint re-touch for scratches though. Some of these scratches are going to take a bucket of paint! I told them the bike flipped when it hit the ditch. The adjuster thought maybe that would have bent the frame some. If so, it is totaled. It was somewhat rideable; but you couldn't go much more than 30 MPH before some shaking occurred. (I had someone help get the bike home; which is how we know its "rideability".) Insurance is aleady sending me a check for a new helmet based on what I told them mine cost -- which was kind-of cool. For those wondering... I was wearing a half-helmet. The only part of my face that was scratched badly was the left jaw-line. Looks more like I cut myself shaving. A full-face would have stopped that from happening most certainly. Regarding going-down in the wreck, I was certainly headed face-first to the pavement. I just saw it coming and turned my head a split-second before hitting the road so the helmet could hit first. Again... it saved me big-time. Insurance is paying me an additional $500 for having worn a helmet in an accident (besides the replacement cost). I thought that was kind-of interesting. Sort of like a bonus I guess. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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05-09-2011, 11:40 AM	#42
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Man Down; Okay though; bike not so much Glad to hear some good news coming your way Greg... I know those drugs last night were having you repeating to me, what you'd buy if they totaled your HD and you were murmuring to me something that sounded like "Thunderbird 1700"..... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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05-09-2011, 12:15 PM	#44
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Man Down; Okay though; bike not so much Greg, who are you insured with? Sounds like a good company. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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