Rear ended yesterday evening...

[neil.]

...and unfortunately not by the missus/strap-on assembly either.

Enjoy the footage (this is exactly the reason I record my commutes).

Only damage was to the number plate which is severely cracked and bent. I've checked the rest of the back end and everything is miraculously fine. The guy who hit me was in a works van, was apologetic and more concerned about me. The front grille and number plate on his van had come off completely. I didn't say whether or not I'd involve insurance at the time, but told him I'd have to check the bike properly and let him know. I called him later and after more apologising, he PayPal'd me the money for a new plate. He was still sounding quite shaken over the phone, more so than me actually!

Anyway, quite uneventful but I thought I'd share, and it's nice when people can be honest and straightforward when this sort of crap happens. Meh.

Am keeping the footage as backup in case there's any funny business later on - I showed him my camera and told him it caught the whole thing at the time so not expecting any comebacks. Gonna report it to my insurers today purely for information, not a claim.
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[doggone]

He'll probably say later you suddenly put it in 'reverse'

[Alex_B]

That's a bit rough man.

Least he didn't knock you off and the bike hits the deck then all sorts of damage and scratches.

Good job on the recording, kinda makes it all cut and dry!
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[Marmalade]

[WannaBeDude]

Reason I filter
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[lllN30lll]

He sounded a bit like Goldmember.
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[Knightsy]

You're pretty lucky he didn't go all out and push you onto roundabout completely... now that would be interesting vid!
Gotta agree with Marmalade, the insurance companies are dreaming about calls like this. I wouldn't bother with it personally.
Rule of a thumb for insurance: If you can fix it yourself or for cheap, it didn't happen
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[mfactor]

Camera Great Idea

Knocked off last year, guy indicates left to to go up a filter lane so I start to go past, he then decides at the last second he wants a MacDonalds the other side of the road and takes me with him .

4 witnesses all corroborate my account, he admits full responsibility for the accident in front of said witnesses.

A couple of witnesses said I should call the police as they thought he was under the influence of something, but I did not bother as it seemed cut and dry.

10 months later his insurance company is still denying any blame.

Go figure.

Where do I get a helmet cam

[Tomzo47]

nice to see that some people in this world have the decency to not drive off or deny everything
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[Carl_steveo]

Lolz he's wearing a bum bag.
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[Chalky.]

Glad to hear you're ok.

I got run into the back of at the weekend, albeit in my car. No real damage just a slight scuff, guy gave me £50 and went our separate ways.

[hmmmnz]

dont report it, there is no need to get those vultures involved,
if he is willing to cover any sort of damage you have,
glad it was minor
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[Kradmelder]

Do you generally ride in the middle of the lane? That is where all the spills are and where you get rear ended. You would be much safer riding as close to the edge of the lane as possible, on the right so you are in front of the cager, so if he sees you too late he can still avoid and rear end the cage in front.
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[Chalky.]

[Kradmelder]

[Vincent]

[Chalky.]

To be the most viasble, surely.

If you're on the edge of the lane you're most unlikely to not be seen or get pushed past!

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[Andy_Pagin]

I think I would have 'accidentally' look down sharpish as he walked up to me and unfortunately nutted him with my lid .. oops! sorry mate, didn't see you.
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