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Why did it have to happen when it got sunny

#1 Post by plasticpig72 » Thu May 02, 2013 9:40 pm

Parked April outside the house tonight and someone came knocking on the door to tell me neighbours lad had reversed into her in his van and knocked her over.

So will spend the weekend assessing the damage and sulking because I can't take her out.
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Re: Why did it have to happen when it got sunny

#2 Post by D-Rider » Thu May 02, 2013 10:58 pm

plasticpig72 wrote:Parked April outside the house tonight and someone came knocking on the door to tell me neighbours lad had reversed into her in his van and knocked her over.

So will spend the weekend assessing the damage and sulking because I can't take her out.
It's not surprising .... April has turned to May - and June will be along before you know it.


Sorry to hear the bad news - hope it's not too bad
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#3 Post by kff30 » Fri May 03, 2013 4:16 am

my worst nightmare, hope the damage is not too bad
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#4 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Fri May 03, 2013 5:33 am

Wel at least it Is on his insurance so you will not get hit


I assume you have reported it to the police? If not, do so and get the incident number

You have got a statement from your neighbour?

Take photographs


sounds like overkill but...

And if someone says its a bit harsh on a young driver - ask what if you had been sitting on the bike....

And sorry to hear this :(


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...

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#5 Post by flatlander » Fri May 03, 2013 9:04 am

was the van white ? :smt017

sorry to hear the news just strip of the broke bits and go out anyway :smt001
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#6 Post by plasticpig72 » Fri May 03, 2013 4:45 pm

Yes it was a white van.

Only got the bike in October so hacked off.

Damage so far:

Lower fairing skirt
Lower fairing
Mirror
SL Carbon can damaged
Brake lever snapped (only fitted six weeks ago, nice blue alloy ones)
Small scratch on tank
Bent brake pedal
Broken rear brake reservoir
Bar end
Small chip on top of fairing.

His father has agreed to pay.
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#7 Post by Chabby » Fri May 03, 2013 4:55 pm

I think his father is going to have a heart attack when he sees the bill!

Even funnier if he decides to go through insurance and sees Aprilias' prices for the bits :smt001
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#8 Post by GinMonster » Fri May 03, 2013 5:36 pm

I'd maybe add a few extras that you've always fancied, heated grips, shiny new bar ends, maybe a top end zorst..... :smt003
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#9 Post by Kwackerz » Fri May 03, 2013 5:58 pm

:smt012 And so starts the battle...

Fiver says Daddy wont pay full whack for the broken parts

Did you get a reference number from dibble?
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#10 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Fri May 03, 2013 6:21 pm

Be firm

This is not your insurance claim..... And if your company is not being helpful, ask for a referral to the ombudsmen - the down side is they will try for knock for knock.. X

His insurance does have to hire a replacement vehicle while the bike is worked on and it is their responsibility to arrange and pay for it.... I had a fight with Suffolk police's insurance about this subject- ombudsmen was a very magic word!

And NO you will not allow it to be written off....


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#11 Post by plasticpig72 » Fri May 03, 2013 6:46 pm

I have known my neighbour for 20+ years, I am certain he will pay, whatever the cost. He has been over tonight to offer some money in advance. It just a pain.
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#12 Post by fatboy » Fri May 03, 2013 6:48 pm

Nightmare for you mate, but top advice from Aladin there, you have witnesses.
Insist on a similar loan bike, RSV being the nearest comparison :smt003 .
As all the damaged parts are readily available, no its NOT A BLOODY WRITE OFF YOU LAZY PEN PUSHING SHIT LICKERS, SORT IT OUT NOW
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#13 Post by D-Rider » Fri May 03, 2013 7:30 pm

plasticpig72 wrote:I have known my neighbour for 20+ years, I am certain he will pay, whatever the cost. He has been over tonight to offer some money in advance. It just a pain.
Yep - always a bit embarrassing when it's folks you know but sounds as though you know them well and they're doing the right thing.

Hope it all gets sorted OK
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#14 Post by blinkey501 » Sat May 04, 2013 6:18 am

Worst case scenario is if it does frighten him with the cost of parts unfortunately the bike will be written off if the insurance company gets involved.
Carl AKA Wayofthedarkhand had exactly the same happen to his bike but unfortunately the third party didn't come clean and he had to prove what happened.
His bike sustained less damage than your and the bill for repair with genuine parts was more than a falco cost when first purchased.
The only way I think this will turn out rosey is you doing the work yourself and him purchasing second hand bits.
The fairing and tank could be repaired by a good painter and the other items are easy to change or repair :smt002
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#15 Post by blinkey501 » Sat May 04, 2013 6:24 am

flatlander wrote:was the van white ? :smt017
And whats wrong with white van man? :smt018
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