Claim update

[Mr Hammers]

Still going through the processes for this, but the latest update is that they are disputing the claim. It seems my insurance havn't sent them the video yet, so they didn't know it existed and therefore have claimed that it was me who hit him.

I KNEW the guy would lie when it came down to it. Now I'm really tempted to drop the lying sonuvabitch in it, and maybe even give the footage to the old bill or something, as it makes me so mad when people won't take responsibility for their actions. I wonder if he could get done for lying for the claim..?

Because of his stupidity, it could have ended up costing me a small enough fortune that I probably couldn't afford to fix, and would have meant giving the bike up. Anyway, they're in for a shock, and I suspect will change their tune pretty sharpish when they do see the damning footage...ha!

Some good news, they've finally given me a salvage price of £220 (which I accepted) and a value of a grand. I've refused the grand, so assuming they go to say, £1100 (which I would take), that means I'll have £780 to fix the bike. Getting the bits off of ebay, that should be plenty, but the only worry is that they might require it to be 'professionally repaired', which would obviously bump up the price a lot. But, if not, it should all work out quite well.

Can't wait to get the bike back and running again. While this new Bandit is great, nice to ride, fast, good handling/stopping power etc, it just doesn't have anything the character that mine has.

Video still to come when it's all sorted, of course...
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[Bishbash]

People not facing their responsibilities, don't even get me started on that, I bloody hate people like that!

He will get done for it if he lies in court about it, but if the video gets sent before that, he will suddenly change his mind pretty quickly I expect and won't even reach that stage.

Good luck!
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[Wilson1234]

Is your bike standing up on it's own in that picture?

I look forward to this video lol
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[Paxovasa]

I hope it gets sorted quickly. I also look forward to seeing the video.

Not having a go but when he stopped in the road were you in his blind spot?

I try and make sure I can see at lease one of the wing mirrors of the vehicle in front, as that means they can see me (if they use them)
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[DrDonnyBrago]

Lying POS, bet your glad you stuck the camera on eh .

[locked]

what an abouslute prick!hope he gets fucked over this, can't wait for the video!
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[Mr Hammers]

Cheers all.

@Bishbash: I agree, I doubt it'll get to court once they've got the footage. At least I hope not, I could really do without all that nonsense, even if I definitely would win.

[Pete.]

I'd take a wander down to his employer and show them the video, and tell them they should have a word with both their driver and their insurance company. It's obvious he has lied on the claim form.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Ingah]

[waffles]

I kinda want him to keep lying and for it to go to court. Then in the middle of the hearing you can slap the video on and watch him squirm. Then get to roll around in his tears of sorrow when he realises that his insurance company will cancel his policy for lying about a claim and he never gets cover again...

But I digress. It does irritate me that people these days dont fess up and will try and cover everything with a lie. Just admit you were wrong! Thats what insurance is there for!
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Theory test - 19/8/09, CBT - 11/10/09, MOD 1 - 16/8/10, MOD 2 - 27/10/10
Past rides Yamaha XT125X, Triumph TT600, Honda XR250
Current rides Suzuki GSXR 600, Honda MSX125