Reversed into!

[GrumpyGuts]

Nice way to end the day!

About an hour ago, I was reversed into by this pleb driving a Nissan GT R.

I had my mate on the back (returning from work) and was dropping him off home. I turn right out of a junction meeting this GT R moving slowly. He then stops. He then proceeds to reverse with me right behind him. I open my throttle as far as it could go to warn him but he hit me and the bike went over. Damage is as follows:

Fucked front mudguard
Bent gear shifter.

That's literally it. He was very apologetic. Turns out he was about to reverse into his drive, but he was so shook up he decided to drive off after we exchanged details because by bike was in the way

He offered to pay for the damage. He e-mailed me his details which included a link to his website. Turns out he owns his own business and he is fucking minted!

Obligatory paint diagram:

https://i43.tinypic.com/99qstg.jpg

I do not want to go through insurance, but he offered to pay for it so I will see how this pans out. I e-mailed him all the part numbers so I will have to wait and see.

FFS!
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[ws4936]

If this follows through, consider yourself very lucky
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[MattJ]

If he tries to wriggle out of it, at least you know where he lives.

[ninja_butler]

Sounds fair enough. Check carefully to satisfy yourself that there is no other damage. If it's just the mudguard and shifter then definitely accept his offer, there's no need to involve your insurer.

[sickpup]

[lihp]

Your exhaust which emits sound backwards, or a horn that faces forwards?

Just cause you can hear it, it doesn't mean somebody in a very well sound proofed car like a GTR will hear it when the sound isn't even going towards him
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[lihp]

I remember stopping on my CBT close behind a queue of traffic.

And was asked if I could walk back faster than they could reverse, simply too close when stopped.

Regardless of fault, it takes 2 people to have an accident, and 9/10 it's always avoidable.
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[recman]

[Clutchy]

This is most definitely a cash jobby
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[noobRider]

Demonstrate the use of the horn was one of my Mod 2 questions and I couldn't remember WTF it was You're already on the throttle. GL on sorting this out.
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[Doovy]

Oh the poor Hornet

Hope he doesn't try and wriggle out of paying for repair.
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[Rogerborg]

[Joncrete Cungle]

I have 'gone for the horn in anger' in the past and set my indicators off. Having seen the incident happening, reacted, managed to stop in time and not stall uses up all my limited computing power. Leaving me dabbing at the indicators like derp a second or two later.

[Nobby the Bastard]

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Let's hope all goes well. From what you've said the guy seems reasonable.
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[Andy_Pagin]

I nominate GrumpyGuts for the BCF Worst ever paint diagram award.
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[rac3r]

I usually find the horn after the moments passed so it doesn't make sense when I press it
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[lihp]

[MC]

The van that reversed into me said the van infront of him kept coming backwards, and my horn + frantic back pedalling didn't avoid him hitting me. To top it off the **** was uninsured. Steerings still bent
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[J4mes]

In b4 "motorcyclist ran in to me" report with the police/ insurance.

[P.]