Rearended
 

Commuting home from work today, I got rear ended just passed Va Beach Blvd and Ballentine. Just started from the stop light on the Blvd, there was some sort of police commotion going on tBallentine to my left, they had the whole lane blocked and a stopped car. There were cars ahead of me making a left turn, which in turn started to back up some traffic, well, apparently the guy behind me wasn't paying attention, was he rubber necking on the police presence? i dunno, don't care. Next thing I know, the bike is lifting off the ground a bit, and I see the car in front of me getting closer. Luckily, I managed to turn the bars to avoid hitting the guy in front of me, and didn't lay the bike down. Was able to ride home after exchanging information.

Looks to be cosmetic, frame doesn't show any outwards signs of stress or fracture/bending. Wheels are aligned straight and no slack in the chain from the wheel moving. Most importantly, I'm walking, talking, alive and not a hood ornament.

Do need new rear plastics, left hand muffler, tail light bracket, and turn signals.

http://www.zeroaffiliation.net/image...earended-0.JPG

http://www.zeroaffiliation.net/image...earended-1.JPG

http://www.zeroaffiliation.net/image...earended-2.JPG

http://www.zeroaffiliation.net/image...earended-3.JPG

http://www.zeroaffiliation.net/image...earended-4.JPG

Re: Rearended
 

That sucks dude, but it's a good thing you're okay.


Shit looks totalled...time for a new bike! :D

Re: Rearended
 

I got this VFR for sale and...


JK, at least you're ok. I'll take a look at the GFs 500 in the morning when I get there.

Re: Rearended
 

f'n rubber neckers...they cause more trouble than the accident itself sometimes.

but i agree with el kneegrow.....bike is totalled and f'd up :D

love the gs500 though...dem sweet flickable bikes

Re: Rearended
 

I hate sitting in traffic just to get past it and realize is not even blocking the roadway:mad:

Glad to hear you are okay, I was expectin worse for you and the bike.

Re: Rearended
 

It's a Kawasaki btw.

Re: Rearended
 

Glad you're ok man. At least you're able to walk away from the accident.

Re: Rearended
 

could have been worse glad you were able to ride away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Rearended
 

yeah, its good that youre ok. Getting hit on a bike is never a good thing.

If you want to go vintage, I've got this awesome Yamaha cruiser for sale ;-)

Is his insurance gonna cover it?

Re: Rearended
 

well since everyone's trying to sell your their bikes i got a 250 ninja for 2600 : )

haha




but srsly, your lucky man...glad your alright.