ouch !! thanks for that - SMIDSY

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  1. James ellerby

    James ellerby Active Member

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    #1 James ellerby, Jun 20, 2016
    well the dreaded happened - went out for a blast with me pal and his newly acquired KTM 690SMR - lovely back road trip to Lytham ST Anns - ( cuppa tea and a sticky bun ) , having a sensible but fun squirt back through Great Mitton and then some gentleman decided to T- Bone me from a pub car park. god knows how my pal squeezed past him and my last minute braking and swerving saved me from going right through his drivers door

    1stly - I was wearing Kevlar top and jeans and it did the job brilliantly
    2nd - I had a open helmet on and landed on the back of my head ( never again )
    3rd and most importantly the Scrambler took a right battering and the car come off worse !!!

    the driver has accepted full responsibility so I guess its down to the insurance company to sort. Shame as I had really fallen for the charm and character of the scrambler - 900 miles in and 3 months of ownership.

    Thankfully just a very purple, swollen leg and a tender body to recover after an X-Ray

    wonder if they will write her off with the following damage or patch her up ?

    • Tank dented in
    • forks scratched
    • exhaust scratched ( heat covers ) Arrow
    • rocker cover scratched
    • front disc scratched
    • bell housing damaged
    • indicator lenses cracked ( lol )
    • bent brake pedal, clutch lever and foot pegs
    Regards
     
  2. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    #2 Red Thunder, Jun 20, 2016
    Ouch indeed!
    I am hoping for a quick recover for you.
    I guess you didn't have a camera on to make sure there is no doubt over who was at fault.
    Being t-boned I would have thought the damage would have been a lot worse!

    I guess she is still rideable, as it sounds like it is all cosmetic. I wouldn't have thought it would be a write off though.

    ...and only 900 on the clock :(
     
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  3. James ellerby

    James ellerby Active Member

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    #3 James ellerby, Jun 20, 2016
    There was slightly too much damage on me and the bike to ride so it's been recovered and awaiting inspection

    The driver has accepted full responsibility and the police have charged him with driving without due care
     
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  4. crispey

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    #4 crispey, Jun 20, 2016
    Unlucky james, hope you repair quickly and the scrammy gets fixed up right.
     
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  5. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #5 thebiglad, Jun 20, 2016
    I'm very sorry to hear this James, hope you recover soon and your bike is fixed pronto. Ouch !!
     
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  6. Dougie D

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    #6 Dougie D, Jun 20, 2016
    sorry to hear this James,but it could have been a lot worse, so i guess you have been lucky in one way
     
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  7. James ellerby

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    #7 James ellerby, Jun 20, 2016
    He did pal - I'm in the process of starting all the aftermath now- I have the kit on my insurance so hopefully it should get replaced
     
  8. James ellerby

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    #8 James ellerby, Jun 20, 2016
    Thanks for all the replies fellas

    Proper grumpy over it all today
     
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    #9 Jockstew, Jun 20, 2016
    Everyone's worst nightmare sounds as if it could have been a lot worse
    Hope you and the bike get better soon
     
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  10. Yaya rider

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    #10 Yaya rider, Jun 20, 2016
    Glad to hear you're OK James, hopefully the insurance claims go smoothly.
     
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  11. stevethegoolie

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    #11 stevethegoolie, Jun 20, 2016
    Glad it wasn't any worse, James. Bad enough, I know, but at least you are up and about and able to talk about it.
    Good luck to you and get well soon.:)
     
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  12. James ellerby

    James ellerby Active Member

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    #12 James ellerby, Jun 21, 2016
    i should be and its been discussed - lets wait and hope
     
  13. James ellerby

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    #13 James ellerby, Jun 21, 2016
    Ha ha have it .... What annoyed me most I checked he and his family were okay first and he never approached me to check.
    !!

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  14. TEZ 217

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    #14 TEZ 217, Jun 21, 2016
    Close one there glad to hear all is ok and in process of getting sorted out, as said could have been
    a lot worse, glad your bike held on to some proof(front number plate) could of been very handy !!
     
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  15. MattGaydon

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    #15 MattGaydon, Jun 21, 2016
    Hi James,

    I'm really sorry to hear about that and glad you got away relatively lightly! I hope everything goes smoothly with the claim and your back riding again soon! And especially on a Scrambler!!!

    Matt
     
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  16. GaryM

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    #16 GaryM, Jun 21, 2016
    Glad you are reasonably ok. Pity about the bike but glad to hear he admitted liability. Also glad the police charged him.
    GWS James
     
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  17. James ellerby

    James ellerby Active Member

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    #17 James ellerby, Jun 21, 2016
    Thank you everyone :);)
     
  18. Sceptic Al

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    #18 Sceptic Al, Jun 22, 2016
    On the up side, not your fault, he put his hand up to it, the plods are going to wring him out. He probably got breathalysed (I think this is now procedure for all accidents), so it'll be even worse if red light came up, and if so he'll be off the road for a while.
    Still doesn't make the situation any better but at least you walked/limped away so keep calm, cheer up and wait for the payout;)
     
  19. Gaz477

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    #19 Gaz477, Jun 29, 2016
    Bummer James , Hope you are back in the saddle asap and you have many years of accident free riding ahead of you.
     
  20. steve lovatt

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    #20 steve lovatt, Jun 29, 2016
    Sorry to hear this mate but pleased that you are more or less OK and pretty much in one piece!
    The twat who caused me to come off the Bonnie last year never stopped and no one got his reg - police tried to find him but no luck.
     
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