Broken ZZR... :( Not happy.

krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Pulling out of a car park yesterday, the driver in front decided he would rather turn right than left (not indicating at all mind you) and decided to do this by reversing through my bike. The ZZR's in the shop having the damage assessed, wth luck it'll just be the plastics and it'll be settled with cash. if not then it'll be an insurance job...

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krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

'tis just the plastics so 100 quid for a new fender plus inspection charge plus labour. Will get the quote later and chase up.

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extreme3d · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2004 Karma :

#good to hear it's just the fender. I take it you managed to stay upright then?

krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Yeah..

I was stationary, clutch in, front brake on, both feet down.. Smile

the garage asked about the other marks on the bike (scratched exhaust, crank case cover, mirror, pock mark on fairing) and wanted to know if I wanted that on the report. But as the bike didn't fall over onto it's side then it's not claimable.. Smile

The first thing the garage asked was "are you alright then?" Which was nice. genuine concern for the rider, not the bike.

Still got to chase up for the cash, will do later on once I have the paperwork.

the cynical amongst you might be thinking, "you should've gently dropped it anyway to get that damage repaired..." - shame on you.. Smile

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krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

£140+ quid for the replacement fender and work/inspection etc. All nicely paid for in used tens and twenties.

Just need to get it booked in for the work Smile

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

You need to book up to fit a new mudguard??

krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Yep as it'll take a few days to get the bits in and the garage is quite a busy/popular one. It's only half hours worth of work but as the taxi driver paid for it then why get my hands dirty? Smile

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Bishbash · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Karma :

Had exactly the same situation about 2 months ago, got a bandit 6 and some prick in a van stopped, put in reverse and drove into me, I was so shocked he did it as I beeped my horn as he was reversing. I will give you three guesses what he said when he got out!

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Did the driver give you the money or did you go through insurance?

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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Hope you ordered the right thing.........

Fender......
https://www.meibergen.nl/aanbiedingen/images/Fender%20Floyd%20Rose.jpg

Mudguard.....
https://www.alkamoto.co.uk/kawasaki/kawasaki_thumbnails/kaw_zzr6_96_fmg_s.gif

Fender......
https://www.meibergen.nl/aanbiedingen/images/Fender%20Floyd%20Rose.jpg

Mudguard.....
https://www.alkamoto.co.uk/kawasaki/kawasaki_thumbnails/kaw_zzr6_96_fmg_s.gif

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krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Rather than risking his insurance going up through the roof (or possably his taxi licence for not providing details) He paid in cash. Had the audacity to quibble over the cost of the MUDGUARD ( Smile

) but I said he could phone Kawazaki if he liked. Smile

Technically it's called a Fender, too damn american for my taste.. Smile

Though a left handed Fender would be nice, maybe I could strap it to the front, it'll keep the water where it should be and I could always play a tune on it if I stop and am bored... Then again, the aerodynamics would be a bit shit.. Smile

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Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

*considered an 'aero-smith-dynamics being good' joke but decides against it*

If its not too badly broken/split could keep the old one case your ever in need of a spare if it happens again/worse. Bit of hassle but you gain a new fender.
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krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Nahh, the front is snapped and the mountings are all cracked so I could superglue it back together but really it's more hassle than it's worth...

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krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Well, got the ZZR back from the shop all fully fitted and looking fine. I Pull out of the petrol station and some dozy Bint in a Citroen Picarsole pulls onto the roundabout without stopping, forcing me to a halt and not even acknowledging me as I'm sat stationary 2 feet from her with the horn blaring. No she's far too busy yabbering away on the phone to drive properly. Sad

Still, back home in one piece though smelling slightly of cat wee (but that's another story....) Smile

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