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Title: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: Nthomerson on February 27, 2012, 07:18:09 AM
Well i thought i would never say it but looking for a new bike, but not on choise. had a guy pull out infront of me and i T- boned him doing 45.  Gs 500 is tore all to hell so if someone has one they want to sell relatively close to kentucky or has a gs1000 i would love to see
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: fordhamr on February 27, 2012, 08:37:36 AM
Good to hear your weren't too badly injured! Good luck on the search!
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: Dizzledan on February 27, 2012, 08:44:52 AM
Thank goodness you're okay, a 45mph collision would be like a catapult in my imagination. Do you have pics of the bike? You might post an ad in the for sale section for wanted.
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: Worm on February 27, 2012, 09:53:15 AM
Glad your alright!

Might be able to recoup a little of your money to by parting out some of your GS in the for sale section.
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: xunedeinx on February 27, 2012, 10:07:00 AM
Glad your ok.

Buy another GS, and have a parts bike?
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: Kijona on February 27, 2012, 10:10:27 AM
Quote from: Nthomerson on February 27, 2012, 07:18:09 AM
Well i thought i would never say it but looking for a new bike, but not on choise. had a guy pull out infront of me and i T- boned him doing 45.  Gs 500 is tore all to hell so if someone has one they want to sell relatively close to kentucky or has a gs1000 i would love to see

I hope they deemed it their fault and you are getting insurance money and maybe a little extra for your damages.
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: Funderb on February 27, 2012, 01:01:08 PM
that blows the big one. glad you came out okay.
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: Bluesmudge on February 27, 2012, 02:49:46 PM
Could we have a few more details or photos? What gear were you wearing?
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: SAFE-T on February 27, 2012, 02:50:47 PM
Actually, given the amount of traffic on the road, your chance of being in a collision is quite small ~ hundredths of a fraction of a per cent.

Unfortunately poop still happens ~ don't forget to see your doctor
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: ninjeff on February 27, 2012, 05:40:47 PM
Quote from: Nthomerson on February 27, 2012, 07:18:09 AM
Well i thought i would never say it but looking for a new bike, but not on choise. had a guy pull out infront of me and i T- boned him doing 45.  Gs 500 is tore all to hell so if someone has one they want to sell relatively close to kentucky or has a gs1000 i would love to see


check yakaz.com i found 2 bikes in KY last week for decent prices
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: warlock214 on February 27, 2012, 07:35:15 PM
Glad you're ok! 
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: Nthomerson on February 29, 2012, 08:13:16 AM
Thanks for all your concerns, i'm doing great now . i was wearing some BDU army issue pants and a t-shirt lol doc said i do have a brain but it is alright so thats a plus. insurance is going to take care of me, the car driver is trying to pin it on me but i have 2 witnesses in the police report and his insurance company is now pissed b ecause he lied to them.  Thanks for the yakaz.com site.
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: Twisted on March 01, 2012, 04:10:31 AM
Quote from: Nthomerson on February 29, 2012, 08:13:16 AM
i was wearing some BDU army issue pants and a t-shirt lol

I hope this makes you consider buying/wearing a jacket next time you ride.
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: NickyNumbers on March 01, 2012, 04:31:52 AM
T-bone?  At an intersection?

Dude, you could have DIED....


Consider yourself lucky, buy a lotto ticket, touch your gf, and buy a new bike! 


90% of fatal motorcycle accidents happen at intersections, according to the highway safety patrol if I remember correctly. 

Glad your ok.  Situation like that, nothing you can do but pray for the best. 
Title: Re: Idiot drivers not watching for bikers
Post by: cbrfxr67 on March 01, 2012, 08:17:21 AM
Here's F3 I sold, before and after.  Buyer said a lady pulled out in front of him when he was doing about 45.  Broke his elbow and rashed him really bad.  Of course lady said she didn't see him.

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270674_2236648238990_1331504559_2632367_4689944_n.jpg)

(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/424940_3431644473149_1331504559_3395148_1222993216_n.jpg)