Had to happen; I was overdue!

ds06nomad · 11-01-2007, 10:59 PM

Statistics say it happens in the first year for a new rider. I am a year overdue...

Had my first fender-bender. bike is 2 weeks new; brother on back for his first ride with me. Go figure! Happened w/in 1 mile of home. Lady in an Explorer ahead of me in the right turn lane was going (oncoming traffic clear; we could both see that). for no apparent reason, she started to go then just stopped. I rear-ended her at about 3mph. Did more damage to her rear fender than to my Nomad! I ordered a replacement front fender and right turn signal housing for the lightbar. Insurance will replace her rear bumper...

Non injury, so that's all that matters. Mostly just felt bad for my brother on his first ride with me... ever! Doh!!!

#2 happens,
Daryl

wheelie · 11-02-2007, 12:08 AM

Well don't that just suck! Glad to hear no one was hurt. I had my first crash in 1974 on my first bike (Black 1966 Honda). I'm still walking with a limp on my left leg from my crash in July 2007. I ride like everyone out there is out to kill me, this kid just tried harder than others. Tell little Bro. he has his out of the way too, ride safe.

**Idaho** · 11-02-2007, 06:34 AM

Hey Daryl,
Glad that you are okay. Intresting to hear that the Nomad fender is at least as tough as an Explorer bumper. KNOCK on WOOD, I have never had a crash with another vehicle. Went off the road on a bike 40 years ago and burried it up to the axels in muck but that stopped me. Lucky I guess.

**trip** · 11-02-2007, 06:44 AM

Well ds06...now that you've got that out of the way.....it's smooth sailing from here on!!!

Trip

Glad to hear you and your bro are OK.

11-02-2007, 08:57 AM

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Statistics say it happens in the first year for a new rider. I am a year overdue...

Had my first fender-bender. bike is 2 weeks new; brother on back for his first ride with me. Go figure! Happened w/in 1 mile of home. Lady in an Explorer ahead of me in the right turn lane was going (oncoming traffic clear; we could both see that). for no apparent reason, she started to go then just stopped. I rear-ended her at about 3mph. Did more damage to her rear fender than to my Nomad! I ordered a replacement front fender and right turn signal housing for the lightbar. Insurance will replace her rear bumper...

Non injury, so that's all that matters. Mostly just felt bad for my brother on his first ride with me... ever! Doh!!!

#2 happens,
Daryl

Usually no such thing as a "fender-bender" on a bike.... this could be a near first! Glad all is well :)

dogdoc · 11-02-2007, 01:40 PM

yeah ditto here, Nico knows crashes for sure.

blowndodge · 11-02-2007, 01:43 PM

instead of "fender bender" why don't we call it a "saddlebag smasher" ????

11-02-2007, 01:49 PM

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yeah ditto here, Nico knows crashes for sure.

socwkbiker · 11-02-2007, 03:44 PM

It's unfortunate, but it happens. The main thing is that everyone was all right.

Todd · 11-02-2007, 03:59 PM

bummer :( :( glad you two are OK.

rlfaubion · 11-02-2007, 04:03 PM

The best part is not being injured other than your ego! Of course the bike can be fixed but if you're like me, you feel a little embarassed. Many tales of cagers cutt'n us off and such and then some of us just run into them..... I did the same thing four months ago. In addition to the front fender, I needed a front end, and frame. I was going a little faster than you were. Glad you made through.....

ds06nomad · 11-02-2007, 06:09 PM

Thanks everyone, for the replies. I think the embarassment and blow to the ego were definitely the worst parts of it. But, nothing a little trip up the coast didn't cure... of course I was fenderless in the front but it felt good and my grin is back (now that the red-faced shame has dissipated!)...LOL

Cheers,
Daryl

beezer · 11-02-2007, 09:38 PM

I'm glad it turned out as well as it did Daryl

11-02-2007, 09:45 PM

A few years back my friend was riding his bicycle when a lady came up from behind him and hit him. I don't know if she was blind or what but it folded the rear tire under her front bumper and got wedged somehow and the bike stayed up. He rode it out until she stopped and he didn't fall off or anything. Talk about lucky.

11-01-2007, 10:59 PM	#1
ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	Had to happen; I was overdue! Statistics say it happens in the first year for a new rider. I am a year overdue... Had my first fender-bender. bike is 2 weeks new; brother on back for his first ride with me. Go figure! Happened w/in 1 mile of home. Lady in an Explorer ahead of me in the right turn lane was going (oncoming traffic clear; we could both see that). for no apparent reason, she started to go then just stopped. I rear-ended her at about 3mph. Did more damage to her rear fender than to my Nomad! I ordered a replacement front fender and right turn signal housing for the lightbar. Insurance will replace her rear bumper... Non injury, so that's all that matters. Mostly just felt bad for my brother on his first ride with me... ever! Doh!!! #2 happens, Daryl Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-02-2007, 06:34 AM	#3
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Had to happen; I was overdue! Hey Daryl, Glad that you are okay. Intresting to hear that the Nomad fender is at least as tough as an Explorer bumper. KNOCK on WOOD, I have never had a crash with another vehicle. Went off the road on a bike 40 years ago and burried it up to the axels in muck but that stopped me. Lucky I guess. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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11-02-2007, 06:44 AM	#4
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Had to happen; I was overdue! Well ds06...now that you've got that out of the way.....it's smooth sailing from here on!!! Trip Glad to hear you and your bro are OK. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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11-02-2007, 01:40 PM	#6
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Had to happen; I was overdue! yeah ditto here, Nico knows crashes for sure.
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11-02-2007, 01:43 PM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Had to happen; I was overdue! instead of "fender bender" why don't we call it a "saddlebag smasher" ???? __________________ 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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11-02-2007, 12:08 AM	#2
wheelie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Neoga, IL Posts: 433	Had to happen; I was overdue! Well don't that just suck! Glad to hear no one was hurt. I had my first crash in 1974 on my first bike (Black 1966 Honda). I'm still walking with a limp on my left leg from my crash in July 2007. I ride like everyone out there is out to kill me, this kid just tried harder than others. Tell little Bro. he has his out of the way too, ride safe. __________________ You never slow down you never grow old VBA #656 Black 2007 1600 Nomad
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11-02-2007, 03:44 PM	#9
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Had to happen; I was overdue! It's unfortunate, but it happens. The main thing is that everyone was all right. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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11-02-2007, 03:59 PM	#10
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Had to happen; I was overdue! bummer :( :( glad you two are OK. __________________ 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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11-02-2007, 04:03 PM	#11
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Had to happen; I was overdue! The best part is not being injured other than your ego! Of course the bike can be fixed but if you're like me, you feel a little embarassed. Many tales of cagers cutt'n us off and such and then some of us just run into them..... I did the same thing four months ago. In addition to the front fender, I needed a front end, and frame. I was going a little faster than you were. Glad you made through.....
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11-02-2007, 06:09 PM	#12
ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	Had to happen; I was overdue! Thanks everyone, for the replies. I think the embarassment and blow to the ego were definitely the worst parts of it. But, nothing a little trip up the coast didn't cure... of course I was fenderless in the front but it felt good and my grin is back (now that the red-faced shame has dissipated!)...LOL Cheers, Daryl
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11-02-2007, 09:38 PM	#13
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,780	Had to happen; I was overdue! I'm glad it turned out as well as it did Daryl __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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11-02-2007, 09:45 PM	#14
Guest Posts: n/a	Had to happen; I was overdue! A few years back my friend was riding his bicycle when a lady came up from behind him and hit him. I don't know if she was blind or what but it folded the rear tire under her front bumper and got wedged somehow and the bike stayed up. He rode it out until she stopped and he didn't fall off or anything. Talk about lucky.
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