Laid the bike down last Saturday

jlamz · 11-27-2007, 09:18 PM

A truck ran a light and crossed in front of me as I was turning left. I had no choice but to be hit broadside or lay the bike down and slide into the truck. Put my baby down and hit the truck with my tires. I'm ok, had kevlar jeans and a leather jacket on, but my baby's front fender looks like hell. Anybody know who I can order an oem fender from for less than the dealer's arm and a leg. The irony of the accident was I was returning from an Advanced Motorcycle Riding School.

**Idaho** · 11-27-2007, 09:24 PM

Jlamz, that sux. Glad that you are okay. No advice for you on how to find spare parts. Nico may be able to tell you. I hear he has lots of experience in that area.

socwkbiker · 11-27-2007, 09:27 PM

LMAO Idaho! You're right about that!
jlamz, sorry to hear about the spill. Glad you're all right though. Have you checked the usual parts places online?

11-27-2007, 09:32 PM

Thank goodness you are ok...musta been wicked scary...all I ever remembered about our little spill was knowing we were gonna go down...and my head bouncing on the ground a couple of times...and Nico running to me...not a good thing to go thru...glad we are all doing great...

dogdoc · 11-27-2007, 09:35 PM

try bikebandit.com, glad your well though.

dui546 · 11-27-2007, 09:36 PM

WOW! YOUR excellent reaction is why you escaped without injury. BZ!

That is "Bravo Zulu" which means GREAT JOB in military jargin.

I hate to ask (given the circumstances) but...Did you learn anything in the advanced course that was beneficial in your incident?????

I am always scanning and contemplating my next move each and everytime I ride my Nomad.

11-27-2007, 09:57 PM

I'm glad to hear you're okay. Ebay is always an option. I've seen fenders on there quite often.

mercianbike · 11-27-2007, 10:17 PM

Did the truck stop? Any police report? Seems to me if the truck ran the red light, they caused the accident and should be paying for any damage. Your experience speaks well for Kevlar jeans and leather jackets.

**trip** · 11-27-2007, 10:26 PM

jlamz......first off, I'm glad you're OK....I've never been through that, but I can certainly say I'm glad you were able to walk away from it and tell us about it on this forum. The only advice I can give you on the fender replacement is try ebay. Every now and then, a front fender will pop up for bid.

Trip

blowndodge · 11-27-2007, 10:54 PM

Any accident you walk away from is a good one! Parts are replaceable. Your life isn't. Good job on knowing what to do!

11-27-2007, 11:11 PM

That's always my biggest fear... I car or truck jumping out in front of me without time to react.

Thank goodness that I've never had a spill in 30K miles of riding over the last 2 years. I often wonder how I'll react.

Since you were able to walk away, it appears that you made the right moves. Glad you're not hurt.

Michael

11-28-2007, 12:31 AM

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A truck ran a light and crossed in front of me as I was turning left. I had no choice but to be hit broadside or lay the bike down and slide into the truck. Put my baby down and hit the truck with my tires. I'm ok, had kevlar jeans and a leather jacket on, but my baby's front fender looks like hell. Anybody know who I can order an oem fender from for less than the dealer's arm and a leg. The irony of the accident was I was returning from an Advanced Motorcycle Riding School.

Glad you're ok.... always those d*mn left turns....

jayc · 11-28-2007, 06:45 AM

http://www.rongreenesportscenter.com/default.asp
Try them. If I remember, I bought my saddlebag top rails from them.

dank · 11-28-2007, 07:05 AM

Wow! Glad you are ok. I lost my Concours when a car turned in front of me. Kinda makes your mouth go dry the next few times you encounter a similar traffic pattern. Overall result for me was a Nomad and finding this forum. Hope your cloud has a similarly silver lining.

ds06nomad · 11-28-2007, 08:00 AM

jlamz,
THANK GOD YOU'RE ALRIGHT!!! Very sorry to hear of your spill, but it sounds like your reaction was the best option given the circumstances.

I replaced a front fender recently, too (minor fender-bender; non-injury also). I went through Ron Green Motorsports:
http://rongreenesportscenter.com/

I think it was $300 and change, but arrived ahead of schedule and in perfect, OEM condition. Went on in 5 minutes flat. Another option (to compare prices) is Xtreme Suzuki/Kawasaki in Ohio: 1-866-848-0355. Call their Parts Dept and ask for either Guy or Travis. Mention that you are from the Kawasaki Forum for a discount. I used them A TON when I had my Boulevard and their prices, service and shipping can't be beat.

Sorry again for your spill, but glad as hell that you're ok...which is the main thing of course. Pretty ironic it happened leaving the Advanced course. Go figure!

Take care,
Daryl

11-27-2007, 09:18 PM	#1
jlamz Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Slidell, LA (near New Orleans) Posts: 141	Laid the bike down last Saturday A truck ran a light and crossed in front of me as I was turning left. I had no choice but to be hit broadside or lay the bike down and slide into the truck. Put my baby down and hit the truck with my tires. I'm ok, had kevlar jeans and a leather jacket on, but my baby's front fender looks like hell. Anybody know who I can order an oem fender from for less than the dealer's arm and a leg. The irony of the accident was I was returning from an Advanced Motorcycle Riding School. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-27-2007, 09:24 PM	#2
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Laid the bike down last Saturday Jlamz, that sux. Glad that you are okay. No advice for you on how to find spare parts. Nico may be able to tell you. I hear he has lots of experience in that area. __________________ 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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11-27-2007, 09:27 PM	#3
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Laid the bike down last Saturday LMAO Idaho! You're right about that! jlamz, sorry to hear about the spill. Glad you're all right though. Have you checked the usual parts places online? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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11-27-2007, 09:32 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	Laid the bike down last Saturday Thank goodness you are ok...musta been wicked scary...all I ever remembered about our little spill was knowing we were gonna go down...and my head bouncing on the ground a couple of times...and Nico running to me...not a good thing to go thru...glad we are all doing great...
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11-27-2007, 09:35 PM	#5
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Laid the bike down last Saturday try bikebandit.com, glad your well though. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-27-2007, 09:36 PM	#6
dui546 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 342	Laid the bike down last Saturday WOW! YOUR excellent reaction is why you escaped without injury. BZ! That is "Bravo Zulu" which means GREAT JOB in military jargin. I hate to ask (given the circumstances) but...Did you learn anything in the advanced course that was beneficial in your incident????? I am always scanning and contemplating my next move each and everytime I ride my Nomad.
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11-27-2007, 09:57 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	Laid the bike down last Saturday I'm glad to hear you're okay. Ebay is always an option. I've seen fenders on there quite often.
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11-27-2007, 10:17 PM	#8
mercianbike Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 1	Laid the bike down last Saturday Did the truck stop? Any police report? Seems to me if the truck ran the red light, they caused the accident and should be paying for any damage. Your experience speaks well for Kevlar jeans and leather jackets. __________________ Jim Lindquist Retired Air Force Vietnam Veteran Patriot Guard Kawanow #263 (November 2007) 262 Prior Posts
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11-27-2007, 10:26 PM	#9
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Laid the bike down last Saturday jlamz......first off, I'm glad you're OK....I've never been through that, but I can certainly say I'm glad you were able to walk away from it and tell us about it on this forum. The only advice I can give you on the fender replacement is try ebay. Every now and then, a front fender will pop up for bid. Trip __________________ 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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11-27-2007, 10:54 PM	#10
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Laid the bike down last Saturday Any accident you walk away from is a good one! Parts are replaceable. Your life isn't. Good job on knowing what to do! __________________ 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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11-27-2007, 11:11 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Laid the bike down last Saturday That's always my biggest fear... I car or truck jumping out in front of me without time to react. Thank goodness that I've never had a spill in 30K miles of riding over the last 2 years. I often wonder how I'll react. Since you were able to walk away, it appears that you made the right moves. Glad you're not hurt. Michael
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11-28-2007, 06:45 AM	#13
jayc Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 523	Laid the bike down last Saturday http://www.rongreenesportscenter.com/default.asp Try them. If I remember, I bought my saddlebag top rails from them. __________________ 2005 Black/Silver Nomad "Kaw Cow" (sold) 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero the "Hulk" 2007 Road King Peace Makers LEMC
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11-28-2007, 07:05 AM	#14
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Laid the bike down last Saturday Wow! Glad you are ok. I lost my Concours when a car turned in front of me. Kinda makes your mouth go dry the next few times you encounter a similar traffic pattern. Overall result for me was a Nomad and finding this forum. Hope your cloud has a similarly silver lining. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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11-28-2007, 08:00 AM	#15
ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	Laid the bike down last Saturday jlamz, THANK GOD YOU'RE ALRIGHT!!! Very sorry to hear of your spill, but it sounds like your reaction was the best option given the circumstances. I replaced a front fender recently, too (minor fender-bender; non-injury also). I went through Ron Green Motorsports: http://rongreenesportscenter.com/ I think it was $300 and change, but arrived ahead of schedule and in perfect, OEM condition. Went on in 5 minutes flat. Another option (to compare prices) is Xtreme Suzuki/Kawasaki in Ohio: 1-866-848-0355. Call their Parts Dept and ask for either Guy or Travis. Mention that you are from the Kawasaki Forum for a discount. I used them A TON when I had my Boulevard and their prices, service and shipping can't be beat. Sorry again for your spill, but glad as hell that you're ok...which is the main thing of course. Pretty ironic it happened leaving the Advanced course. Go figure! Take care, Daryl
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