I'd be pi$$ed too!! I pull my SERK beside the Vette too...and I'm usually pretty careful, More now!! Chalk her up!
Bumper clipped by dumb biker
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Racer
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From: Alexandria Va
Bumper clipped by dumb biker
Ok, no big deal here just thought I'd share my mistake. I came blasting down my driveway on my Harley and my left bag clipped my vette's left rear bumper. Did it scuff? Of course not, it ripped the entire frigging corner off. I'm so pissed off at myself. Crap. I gotta slow down. Bikes ok.
Racer
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At least you didn't go down and now have a chance to upgrade to a fiberglass bumper.
Melting Slicks
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Maybe if you painted the car a brighter color, you would be able to see it better while riding your bike
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Sorry for your misfortune
It really sucks to have a broken car.
.Sorry for your misfortune
It really sucks to have a broken car.
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at least the bike is ok or you would really be pissed....
hope the repairs go well
at least the bike is ok or you would really be pissed....
hope the repairs go well
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Don't feel too bad. I have come very close myself. Jumping from my Wide Glide to the Bagger and forgetting there is some extra fiberglass hanging off each side especially when going between two cars sitting in the driveway. BTW, you wouldn't happen to have a video of that would you? Kidding! Take care and good luck with the repair.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Alexandria Va
Thanks all. Yeah, in hind sight I should have just parked the bike in the street and walked up (Lesson learned). Fortunately I didn't go down and the only loss was my bumper. I am a formally trained rider with years of experience but this just goes to show we all make mistakes. I'm still beating myself up over this. Feel free to dog pile on me, I deserve it.
Anyways, I just ordered a fiberglass bumper from MidAmerica ($447 shipped)and it should be here this week. Can't wait to get it back on the road. The weather here in Michigan is finally real nice. Be safe and have a great holiday.
Anyways, I just ordered a fiberglass bumper from MidAmerica ($447 shipped)and it should be here this week. Can't wait to get it back on the road. The weather here in Michigan is finally real nice. Be safe and have a great holiday.
Last edited by The3; May 25, 2009 at 10:15 AM.
Melting Slicks
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Good judgment is a result of experience; experience is a result of poor judgment. Sorry for your luck. I have had a few I would like to get a do-over for. Usually it starts with "maybe I should _____ first- nah! It'll be ok.."