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(@smitty901)
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@brstr 

I would like to hear how I am also at fault. When tries to make a left turn where there is nothing but ditch. He was way short of a drive way.

Making a left to no where.

 

  Heading out at 0200 to get my bike and bring it home.Adjuster will come to my house. Next week Run down to Chicago and pick up the 2020 RGL I purchased Sunday.

 
Posted : September 23, 2024 5:03 pm
(@brstr)
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Not saying you were just how it works or seems to work here.

You were there. So that's your fault. 

I think that's it.

Did some solo aerobatics or was that batty aerobics? 

In 2006 when I tail ended a Corolla.

Totally my fault as I using the right hand incorrectly. 

Should have been squeezing and not twisting.

Flew through the air with the greatest of ease.

Rotated 270 deg and landed flat on my back in front of the car.

All my breakages happened as I  left the bike.

Shame about the lovely blue Suzuki though.

 
Posted : September 23, 2024 7:39 pm
Thane Lewis
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Some states will assign partial blame no matter what conditions existed simply because you were there.  Nothing remotely equitable about it, just their version of jurisprudence.  Vomited  

Illegitemi non carborundum est!

 
Posted : September 23, 2024 9:08 pm
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Posted by: @smitty901

 First I pray for calm.  Anger at the person will serve no one....

I get out of pocket for a couple of days and come back to this sad news.  Sorry for the accident and damage, but glad injuries were relatively minor and rejoice with your attitude.

 

 

Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox

 
Posted : September 24, 2024 5:54 am
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(@smitty901)
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I left at 0200 on the 24th 22 hours and 1200 miles latter home with bike. Adjuster is coming to my house today. Picked up police report.

LE is not even allowed to issue a ticket. Not allowed to list any witness. 100% no fault.

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Posted : September 25, 2024 9:58 am
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I think we are ALL just happy that you are doing fairly well. friday  

Two Million Mile Rider...All 7 Continents
Exploring the World in Comfort

 
Posted : September 25, 2024 12:00 pm
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(@smitty901)
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Game changer .

 Come to find out the person that caused this crash is not at KY resident and truck was Registered in GA.

He also has a GA address.

 
Posted : September 25, 2024 12:30 pm
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 Drew
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That picture is heartbreaking. 

 

But I can tell you as a fellow member of the wrecked bike superman club the image of the bike fades but the gratitude for not being hurt worse remains.

 
Posted : September 25, 2024 1:45 pm
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 Wednesday afternoon pick up the 2020 RGL from Chicago.  Doctors appointments Monday and Tuesday so delayed a couple days.

As of now this will be the Tug for the sidecar.

 
Posted : September 28, 2024 6:16 am
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Steve Ives
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Hay Smitty

What a bummer, but so glad you are ok. Finger crossed for everything turning your way.

Walk with Joy
Steve Ives

 
Posted : September 29, 2024 2:07 pm
(@smitty901)
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 The Replacement Tug is home. 2020 RGL RDRS ready to go.

 

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Posted : September 30, 2024 6:36 pm
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   Other than color the Black one is the same bike I had the sidecar on before. That makes things easier. For now I am going over the new Tug taking care of anything that is not as I want it.

Doctor said I can take this thing off thumb and wrist in two weeks. That will speed up going over it.

  The trike is strapped down on my trailer and did not want to unload it. The trailer I am using belongs to a friend of mine. He stores it here. He went with me to pick the bike up.

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Posted : October 2, 2024 6:08 am
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(@smitty901)
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 Settled this morning on bike. The settlement was very good. I also purchased mine back. 

 
Posted : October 2, 2024 11:45 am
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 Drew
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Posted by: @smitty901

 Settled this morning on bike. The settlement was very good. I also purchased mine back. 

About time you got some good news. 

 

Any thoughts on what your going to do with the wrecked trike? 

Will there be a re-build thread coming up?

 

 
Posted : October 2, 2024 12:29 pm
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@andrew-baker 

The Trike power will be this bike Purchased today. The black one is for the Sidecar. it will get done . Have a few things I want to do to the bike first.

 
Posted : October 2, 2024 6:31 pm
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