Hey Friends PLEASE READ it'll make your life better

[silby32]

So I am sad, very sad. Two days ago a stupid 19 year old girl made me her second victim. She decided to make a left turn infront of me while i was driving straight, destroying my Right Knee, Right Shoulder, Pinky Finger, Ankle, and my boys. Not to mention damage to my Baggy that just makes me cry. I love riding my MZ more than anything and just writing this to you guys is making me cry. I have to give up my bike to pay bills and protect my life from future morons. So please you guys do the following things so you don't end up like me.

1.) Get Health Insurance, Decent health insurance. Because people are idiots.

2.) Get uninsured motorist insurance on your bike. It's cheap and it'll save your ass when irresponsible poor bitches break the law and crash into you.

3.) Know that everyone is out there to hit you.

You guys have been so nice and kind to me, thanks for everything. Sigh

[jbthumper]

Sorry to hear that... hope you'll recover soon.

Got quite a few of those morons here too, plus
some "too fast,too frustrated" drivers too(too fast, too furious wanabies)


And thanks for those advices!

[Randew2U]

I'm sorry to hear of your pain and suffering. I hope for your steadfast recovery. I am always worried and defensive when driving. I'll look into the extra insurance, its been bothering me. I had a bike on the road back in 1986, sold it and then bought an 04 BP last year. I immediately noticed the stark contrast in the "me first" attitude of drivers. I was asking myself, why did I get a bike if I'm going to be so edgy riding it. A few things I have learned in the two seasons i've been back on the road with a bike:

I took the weekend long motorcycle safety foundation safety course, picked up some good pointers and gauged my inability. It also served as my road test so I got my license.

Many mothers with kids in their SUV and minivans are hesitant to yield your right of way. Some of them have the "you wait for me to pull out Mr biker, i've got 2 kids to handle" attitude chip. The empowerment of the SUVs and minivans can be dangerous.

BEWARE of traffic areas near colleges and schools. These areas are high concentrations of inexperienced young drivers!!! Think about it, 17 to 21 year olds with newly found independence. On day 2 of riding my new motorcycle, I watched a guy blast by me half in my lane as I turned off.

Cell phone drivers forget about nearby motorcycles in between words.

[skyfroggy]

Sorry to hear it, man. Heal quickly.

To better finance your medical expenses, have you pondered selling the parts that are still operable from the MZ? Post up what you have here...perhaps you'll be surprised at the response.

Good luck to you regardless.

[DEmark]

To better finance your medical expenses, have you pondered sueing the driver for damages? I would.

[DAVID THOMPSON]

sue did you ever get any blood out of a turnip

had a girl cut the corner on me about 3 weeks ago and i dropped the bike getting out of her way i was stopped at a corner and just let it fall to the right and dove off ...she was so far on my side that she ran over the front tire but not the rim and the saddle bag and handle bar were on the sidewalk bent front brake lever
she was at least 8 feet or more in my lane and a guy almost did the same
about a week ago same corner
a friends 17 year old son said what they are teaching in drivers ed stunk
not worth a damn but a required class

[phlat65]

very sorry to hear this. I fear other drivers every time I ride.

I ride VERY defensive, one finger on the brake lever at all times.

I mounted dual 35w lights in place of the front turn signals, and moved the signals to the hand guards. the lights are adjusted for others to see me, not for me to see the road.

I do carry full coverage insurance, it seems cheap in comparison.

I hope you heal up, and get back on soon.

BTW, what is broke on the Baggy? maybe we can help...

[silby32]

thanks guys you all have been so nice.

First, I am planing on suing her, however she doesn't have any money or insurance so its going to be difficult to get any money from her.

From what I can see the foot break is broken off, Front rim, fork, and rim are all broken. Also both mirrors are broken bent and the handle bars are bent as well. all the switches and handles and leavers are turned inside and broken. Hmm, The bike also starts right up, but it wont shift at all. THANKS, you guys are amazing. I hope you all have a great thanksgiving and ride safe.

Josh

[keithcross]

Well she has a car you can claim something. Also in the UK if this happened the young lady concerned would be paying off teh debt for teh rest of her life if needed. Thats I have always had insrurance and think people who dont must have a screw loose.

Keith

[jbthumper]

keith has a point, -she drives.

[phlat65]

well, I have mirrors, bars, and some of the front support stuff. they are yours if you need them.

the forks are the same as early 90's KTM's, can be had cheap on e-bay.

take her to court. you will win. she won't be able to buy anything on credit of you do it right, she will have to pay you in the end. get a lean on her car ect....

[DEmark]

Is the front hub broke? I think I got an extra one off an xt600 in the garage...

[JRMAG]

Silby, if Ducati superbike parts will work for repairs, let me know and I'll go through the spares. Ha! I know it is not feasable, but if so, I'd help ya out. Good luck on the recovery. Try not to be too down, unfortunately there is truth to the saying of 'life sometimes is not fair.'
Best wishes man.

[alex1206]

hi
so she was driving without insurance? were the cops called to the scene of accident/CRIME?
you should sue, i doubt she has claimed to be dependent from parents, shouldn't parents be responsible??