Author Topic: The morning didn't start out to good today (Read 816 times)

mxvet57 · « **on:** June 21, 2014, 10:23:04 PM »

Left the house at 7:15am on the speedy for the ClayBQ. Got 6 miles from the house when someone decided to make me a hood ornament.

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The light changed and when i let out the clutch it made a hiccup ans stalled. I looked in the mirror at the guy behind me and saw he wasn't going to stop. I braced for the impact.

It was rideable so i went back home and picked up the FJR and still made it to Clays by 12:45 eastern.

motormike · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2014, 10:27:52 PM »

You left the bike lay there until the Police showed up?

mxvet57 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2014, 10:36:30 PM »

Yep.

I don't move or touch anything until the police get there. That way they can see what exactly happened.

dm_gsx1300r · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2014, 10:41:34 PM »

Glad you're okay (you are okay, right?)

Was the other guy already moving or was he stopped behind you at the light?

Carl

mxvet57 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2014, 10:44:11 PM »

Stopped at the light so when i took off he did to. But he didn't stop.

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2014, 04:00:52 AM »

ouch. glad you're okay.

Scratch · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2014, 07:54:15 AM »

That sucks. Damage report?

R Doug · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2014, 08:24:39 AM »

It appears you made it without damage to yourself. How are you feeling this morning?

Andrew · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2014, 08:05:38 PM »

Shitty thing to happen, hope you are not too sore today.

Cookie · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2014, 08:18:03 PM »

What a shitty thing to happen on your birthday. Good to see you yesterday. FU,E.

Eat more cat 2014

CLAY · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2014, 08:09:03 AM »

I know you are OK (well, it's all relative, right?)- what's the damage on the Speedy?

mxvet57 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2014, 08:31:51 AM »

Called Progressive this morning. Waiting for call back to get the bike looked at.

mxvet57 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2014, 08:43:21 AM »

Quote from: CLAY on June 23, 2014, 08:09:03 AM

I know you are OK (well, it's all relative, right?)- what's the damage on the Speedy?

It looks like the sub frame, Alou rack and plate, both cans, brake peddle, front turn signal, handle bars, and what really pisses me off is the tail light. It looks like Clear alternatives is out of business and i had a hard enough time finding that one.

bomber · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2014, 08:52:59 AM »

Shame about the bike, and the hard to find parts, but it was a relief to see your Mug later that day, Ed . . .

Parts is parts, but I doubt if there are any more of you in the warehouse . . . . .

Max Wedge · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2014, 08:57:06 AM »

You say sub-frame, I'm thinking totaled.

I'm thinking that bike had some bad ju-ju. Maybe time to move to a betterer one?

Zixxerpilot · « **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2014, 09:26:42 AM »

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Max Wedge · « **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2014, 09:35:32 AM »

What happened?

mxvet57 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2014, 09:41:59 AM »

I was told about it sipping coffee at Cross Roads. I wasn't told many of the details other than you low sided.

Zixxerpilot · « **Reply #18 on:** June 23, 2014, 12:12:34 PM »

On CTY C leaving Kettle South, headed to Wales. I got into that thick fog. Visor went blank, glasses were covered, and I came into a sun patch. It was like someone sticking paper in my face.

I got my vision back just in time to see the road turn. Panicked, hammered the brakes, and down I went.

Luckily I wasn't going real fast. 30 maybe, probably less since I had let off trying to get vision back.

Cliff notes: crazy fog plus bad decision.

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stevent · « **Reply #19 on:** June 23, 2014, 03:10:52 PM »

alright you two, quit playing around and get back on your bikes...

seriously, crashing sucks.. glad you're both ok

mxvet57 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 23, 2014, 03:17:31 PM »

I had nothing to do with Rob's (zixxer) crash. But i was on the way to the coffee shop Sunday to see him.

Also just got a call from the claims agent and it looks like Progressive will pay for everything and go after the other guys insurance for everything including my deductible. Just waiting for a call from the adjuster to look at it.

Cookie · « **Reply #21 on:** June 23, 2014, 03:22:09 PM »

Quote from: mxvet57 on June 23, 2014, 03:17:31 PM

I had nothing to do with Rob's (zixxer) crash. But i was on the way to the coffee shop Sunday to see him.

Also just got a call from the clams agent and it looks like Progressive will pay for everything and go after the other guys insurance for everything including my deductible. Just waiting for a call from the adjuster to look at it.

Mmmmmm, clams..........

Happy birthday! Good news on the insurance.

Cheers!

mxvet57 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 23, 2014, 04:02:02 PM »

Quote from: Cookie on June 23, 2014, 03:22:09 PM

Quote from: mxvet57 on June 23, 2014, 03:17:31 PM
I had nothing to do with Rob's (zixxer) crash. But i was on the way to the coffee shop Sunday to see him.

Also just got a call from the clams agent and it looks like Progressive will pay for everything and go after the other guys insurance for everything including my deductible. Just waiting for a call from the adjuster to look at it.

Mmmmmm, clams..........

Happy birthday! Good news on the insurance.

Cheers!

Fixed.

stromgal · « **Reply #23 on:** June 23, 2014, 10:02:51 PM »

Ed, you can get new boots!

mxvet57 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 23, 2014, 10:39:37 PM »

Quote from: stromgal on June 23, 2014, 10:02:51 PM

Ed, you can get new boots!

I'm trying to find the invoice for them now.

Cablebandit · « **Reply #25 on:** June 24, 2014, 03:18:34 AM »

Just keep digging through "the stack".

OU812 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 24, 2014, 09:12:36 AM »

Rough time's my friend.
Glad YOU'RE ok!:)

mxvet57 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 24, 2014, 09:32:48 AM »

Got a call from the adjuster and won't be out till Thursday morning. Gives me more time to get paperwork together.

Oddball · « **Reply #28 on:** June 24, 2014, 09:40:57 AM »

mxvet57 ...
"I'm trying to find the invoice for them now."

Nothing you can't print up with an inkjet printer.

mxvet57 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 24, 2014, 09:56:20 AM »

The problem is i need something i can print up.

bomber · « **Reply #30 on:** June 24, 2014, 10:11:37 AM »

Quote from: mxvet57 on June 24, 2014, 09:56:20 AM

The problem is i need something i can print up.

Ed

A pic of the boots (and the actual item when the adjustor shows up) should suffice . . . . along wiht the brand and model, you can furnish a replacement cost . . . . . you should only need paperwork on big ticket items (camera and the like) and things with titles . . . .

your agent gets a cut of every payment you send in. Put him (or her) to work for you.

viffergyrl · « **Reply #31 on:** June 24, 2014, 11:28:10 AM »

Quote from: Max Wedge on June 23, 2014, 08:57:06 AM

You say sub-frame, I'm thinking totaled.

I'm thinking that bike had some bad ju-ju. Maybe time to move to a betterer one?

^This.

stew71 · « **Reply #32 on:** June 24, 2014, 01:15:56 PM »

Quote from: viffergyrl on June 24, 2014, 11:28:10 AM

Quote from: Max Wedge on June 23, 2014, 08:57:06 AM
You say sub-frame, I'm thinking totaled.

I'm thinking that bike had some bad ju-ju. Maybe time to move to a betterer one?

^This.

Glad you're okay, Ed.

Blunder · « **Reply #33 on:** June 24, 2014, 07:46:34 PM »

Double +1 to what everyone else has commiserated upon. Shit.

I'd like to applaud your decision to head back home, load up your other bike (fuck you on that, but that's a personal issue I'll have to work through) and continue on your trip. The BBQ must be really worth it.

kneescrubber · « **Reply #34 on:** June 24, 2014, 08:48:49 PM »

Quote from: Blunder on June 24, 2014, 07:46:34 PM

Double +1 to what everyone else has commiserated upon. Shit.

I'd like to applaud your decision to head back home, load up your other bike (fuck you on that, but that's a personal issue I'll have to work through) and continue on your trip. The BBQ must be really worth it.

I wouldn't have ridden 3000+ miles if it wasn't.

Sent from the top of Orthanc

Using mothes.

mxvet57 · « **Reply #35 on:** June 24, 2014, 10:37:52 PM »

Pulled the FJR into the garage after a evening ride and saw a small spot of coolant under the right side of the radiator. (the side it fell on) Will look at it closer tomorrow.

Also took the Alu rack off the back and was able to put the seat on and remove it with no problem. Looks like there's no damage to the sub frame.

OU812 · « **Reply #36 on:** June 24, 2014, 10:40:49 PM »

I've known Ed since 1983.
He don't give up!:)

CLAY · « **Reply #37 on:** June 24, 2014, 11:17:36 PM »

Perchance you haven't met him in the back of a truck, have you?

Mac · « **Reply #38 on:** June 25, 2014, 12:30:19 PM »

Was that after a cougar attack in Ar?

MrsCablebandit · « **Reply #39 on:** June 25, 2014, 01:10:23 PM »

Quote from: CLAY on June 24, 2014, 11:17:36 PM

Perchance you haven't met him in the back of a truck, have you?

mxvet57 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 26, 2014, 09:22:05 PM »

Progressive was out today and after my deductible it came to $2400.00. I don't have the amount for my gear but it should be in the range of $1200.00. I should get the checks next week.

I was already to Triumph and got a new brake peddle and ordered some other parts.

Today i straighten out the exhaust and cans. They look a lot better than before but i still need to remove the mid section to bend it back into shape. Loosened and retightend the handle bar mounts. The bars don't feel like there bent any more.

When i get the checks it looks like I'll be doing some shopping.

stromgal · « **Reply #41 on:** June 27, 2014, 09:23:30 AM »

bomber · « **Reply #42 on:** June 27, 2014, 10:59:16 AM »

Quote from: OU812 on June 24, 2014, 10:40:49 PM

I've known Ed since 1983.
He don't give up!:)

+1

I've known him since we were in nam together . . . . .give up is scared of Ed.

Cookie · « **Reply #43 on:** June 27, 2014, 11:19:23 AM »

Well that certainly puts things in a different light.

mxvet57 · « **Reply #44 on:** June 27, 2014, 12:15:20 PM »

Well leave it to Triumph to screw up part numbers. When i went to install the new brake peddle it was the wrong one. The pin that holds the springs are in the wrong place. Went back to the dealer and after almost a half an hour and several calls it looks like there was a vin # split and they have the same part# for both. They have a call into the big boys in the UK to figure this out.

Greg one of the owners of MCC welded a tab on to my old peddle so i at least have something to use.

motormike · « **Reply #45 on:** June 27, 2014, 12:58:12 PM »

pedal

/ˈpedl/

noun

noun: pedal; plural noun: pedals

1. a foot-operated lever or control for a vehicle, musical instrument, or other mechanism, in particular.

Cookie · « **Reply #46 on:** June 27, 2014, 12:58:44 PM »

Quote from: motormike on June 27, 2014, 12:58:12 PM

pedal

/ˈpedl/

noun

noun: pedal; plural noun: pedals

1. a foot-operated lever or control for a vehicle, musical instrument, or other mechanism, in particular.

Oh my god thank you.

motormike · « **Reply #47 on:** June 27, 2014, 01:00:28 PM »

Just tring to hulp ed spel gooder

mxvet57 · « **Reply #48 on:** June 27, 2014, 02:09:20 PM »

Quote from: motormike on June 27, 2014, 01:00:28 PM

Just tring to hulp ed spel gooder

Take a long walk on a short pier Mr perfect.

Or did o spell any thing wrong here?

Cookie · « **Reply #49 on:** June 27, 2014, 02:16:57 PM »

Quote from: mxvet57 on June 27, 2014, 02:09:20 PM

Quote from: motormike on June 27, 2014, 01:00:28 PM
Just tring to hulp ed spel gooder

Take a long walk on a short pier Mr perfect.

Or did o spell any thing wrong here?

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #50 on:** June 27, 2014, 02:27:44 PM »

Quote from: mxvet57 on June 27, 2014, 02:09:20 PM

Quote from: motormike on June 27, 2014, 01:00:28 PM
Just tring to hulp ed spel gooder

Take a long walk on a short pier Mr perfect.

Or did o spell any thing wrong here?

The saying(s) over here are:

Go piss in a ditch.

Go piss in the sea. About three miles out.

Plus wot you said Ed.

MrsCablebandit · « **Reply #51 on:** June 27, 2014, 02:46:35 PM »

I'm glad to hear the money will be rolling in soon, Ed. Hooray for new gear and new parts!!!

Cheers!

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #52 on:** June 27, 2014, 03:20:46 PM »

Quote from: MrsCablebandit on June 27, 2014, 02:46:35 PM

I'm glad to hear the money will be rolling in soon, Ed. Hooray for new gear and new parts!!!

Cheers!

Too sensible. Ignored the old fashioned way.

OU812 · « **Reply #53 on:** June 28, 2014, 08:05:30 AM »

Quote from: stromgal on June 23, 2014, 10:02:51 PM

Ed, you can get new boots!

How about a jacket?
Your old one is pretty rank.
You gonna ride Walnut Sunday?

mxvet57 · « **Reply #54 on:** June 30, 2014, 02:19:47 PM »

Got the check from Progressive today. Let the shopping begin.

CosmicCowboy · « **Reply #55 on:** June 30, 2014, 02:33:30 PM »

Quote from: mxvet57 on June 27, 2014, 02:09:20 PM

Quote from: motormike on June 27, 2014, 01:00:28 PM
Just tring to hulp ed spel gooder

Take a long walk on a short pier Mr perfect.

Off, not on.

mxvet57 · « **Reply #56 on:** June 30, 2014, 02:37:23 PM »

Quote from: CosmicCowboy on June 30, 2014, 02:33:30 PM

Quote from: mxvet57 on June 27, 2014, 02:09:20 PM
Quote from: motormike on June 27, 2014, 01:00:28 PM
Just tring to hulp ed spel gooder

Take a long walk on a short pier Mr perfect.

Off, not on.

You get my point rite?

Odiously he will walk off it.

motormike · « **Reply #57 on:** June 30, 2014, 02:49:02 PM »

Quote from: mxvet57 on June 30, 2014, 02:37:23 PM

You get my point rite?

Odiously he will walk off it.

Rite? Odiously?

coho · « **Reply #58 on:** June 30, 2014, 04:35:06 PM »

Odiously is my new favorite word.

bomber · « **Reply #59 on:** July 09, 2014, 08:22:26 AM »

Quote from: coho on June 30, 2014, 04:35:06 PM

Odiously is my new favorite word.

Ed's old boots were very odious, so, odiously, they need to be replaced . . . . .