08-09-2011, 02:33 PM | #1 |
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Got nailed by a jeep today
it finally happened - i got hit by a jeep changing lanes on a roundabout today
fortunately i'm an ATGATT guy the lesson well learned here is to just assume everyone on the road is an idiot the bike is pretty messed up along with my foot and elbow but it could have been much worse Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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08-09-2011, 03:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: Got nailed by a jeep today
Look on the bright side if you can His insurance is going to get you a lot better bike than yesterday. Happened to me when a 4x4 I was overtaking turned left into me without checking his mirrors. Even the stuff with existing scratches got replaced. :2tup: .BTW hope your injuries aren't too bad. :2tup:
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08-09-2011, 04:35 PM | #4 |
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Re: Got nailed by a jeep today
Sorry to hear that and glad you're alright.
Did you low side and slide like the racers do or did you just dump it and roll? I also agree with Alan... it might time to get something a little more fancy |
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08-09-2011, 06:04 PM | #6 |
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Re: Got nailed by a jeep today
Get well soon, bro!
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08-09-2011, 07:58 PM | #7 |
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Re: Got nailed by a jeep today
Riding bikes is not a contact sport. Jeeps maybe. Glad you did not get too badly injured. I have always wondered why most folks have no idea how a roundabout functions. It has no moving parts, stays where it is built and still is a mystery to some of the population. It is merely a round intersection.
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08-09-2011, 09:20 PM | #8 |
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Re: Got nailed by a jeep today
That sucks but glad to hear you're OK. The bike can be replaced. Just think, after you heal up and get something new, you can start learning about it all over again. But there will be no forum to learn from or hang out at better than this one. Don't go away, let us know how you are doing.
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08-09-2011, 10:19 PM | #9 |
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Re: Got nailed by a jeep today
I also want to chime in and wish you well. The bike can be replaced, ... body parts can't.
After you heal, ... if you get another bike , ... I would like to hear from you what you get.
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08-09-2011, 11:28 PM | #10 |
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Re: Got nailed by a jeep today
I hear a GZ is a highly recommended bike. :lol:
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