Just had an accident

BikerBen · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

Words can't even explain how upset, devastated, annoyed, angry, destraught and heartbroken I am right now.

I just had an accident on a dual carriageway. Was following a bike ahead of me, going probably about 70 I don't even remember. He then broke extremely suddenly and went straight into the back of him. I can't even begin to imagine how I stayed on. I went into the back of his fast, my front wheel did a MAJOR wobbly at about 70, and I somehow regained balance. Neither of us were injured, apart from my balls smacking against the tank.

I now need some advice, I imagine this was my fault, even though we were both going over the limit. What do I need to do now? I got his details, he has mine.

Can anyone help me with my bike? It is a ZXR 400 1999 L9 model, the front fairing is completely smashed up, as are the lights, front mudguard and I will have to replace the front side fairings as they are attatched to the front. Is there anyway of replacing these in the same colour/scheme?

Crying or Very sad

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mirax · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Karma :

sorry to here that m8 as long as your ok thats the main thing, i had a crash new year and proper fucked my left wrist up need to have a plate put in it in a couple of months time Sad

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Unlucky mate, you are to blame in the eyes of the law/insurance. He will claim from your insurance for damages to his bike. That means a higher premium for you next renewal as you have an at fault accident on your record Neutral

For parts try ebay. Anyway, chin up mate, these things happen Thumbs Up

Mrs Kickstart · Brolly Dolly Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

Hi,

sorry about that, as you ran in the back of him its is pretty much your mistake. Talk to the guy about settling outside of the insurance, but make sure its a full and final settlement if you do, this may save you pain on next years insurance.

BlackSheep · Trackday Trickster Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Karma :

NEVER repeat NEVER ride directly behind another bike, ride staggered so if the leader outbrakes you , you will overshoot without hitting them , i guess you know this already now .
glad to hear no-one hurt
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Whitetrash · Banned Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

Dude... you must be gutted, try Ebay... i git a complete set of plastics and a tank for £380 for my VFR
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BikerBen · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

Thanks for help guys, I should be able to get something from ebay, I hope. It has to be a ZXR 400 L model doesnt it? Can't be like a 750 or something. I hope I can find the same colour as mine. I am totally gutted Crying or Very sad

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Oh well. Lesson learned I presume, leave a bigger gap in future.

At least you are uninjured yourself.

Guess you have now found some scuffs to stick those AGV stickers over then? Wink

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tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

sorry to hear about the crash, forks/frame ok?
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Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

You don't have to replace the sides unless they are damaged? They unbolt from the front (well they do on mine!)

A front fairing for a zxr400L is hard to get. A good condition one that matches your paint scheme will be even harder. I'll get in contact with my zxr buddies and see what I can find. Thumbs Up

How bad is your front tho? Not repairable? Sad

cbrbiker · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 May 2005 Karma :

Sorry to hear that Ben. Shame you don't have an H model mate, 'cos I've got a full set of front fairings sitting in the garage!! Sad

An out of insurance settlement may avoid the premium hike next year, but at what cost? As we all know, bike parts ain't exactly cheap... Rolling Eyes

Hopefully the damage wasn't that bad to his...
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DukeRed · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Karma :

On the the upside you wont have to sort out all the insurance details and all that stuff. When you get a letter from his company ring yours and tell them what happened, then you can forget about it.

Having something happen very similar to me and I was feeling crap cos I knew it was on my head but it was alot less stress than when it wasn't my fault.
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0ni · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Karma :

What damage was done to the bike you hit? Make model?
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Reevo8 · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

Be sure to see what he says about you paying to fix the damage first, maybe even tell him the reason first, and let hime no that his insurers will also not have to know about it!

Seems like an Idea to me anyway, because remember the insurance can restrict your progress ontop a bigger bike!
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Why not cut your losses and sell it to a breakers. You are gonna get raped on insurance in future anyway? Just a suggestion. Smile

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BikerBen · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

I did hardly any damage to his bike. He was a courier and I hit his back box thing. So I think I will offer to pay for the damage myself.

Thanks for the help, and I would appreciate if anyone finds anything to help me (ie the front section of the ZXR L model...) looked on ebay and found nothing Sad

Forks and frame seem fine, but I cant full lock to the right, in fact it stops quite early as the cracked front fairing has pulled the speedo downwards hence restricting the turning circle to the right. This can easily be bent back into place obviously, just need the front section which is Lights and the front fairing section (sides are fine thank god!)

Thanks again guys and girls, its good to have people listening and supporting you at times like this...

Ben
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Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

I've got 2 contacts who I will phone for you tomorrow. Will let you know asap. Thumbs Up

So let me get it right, Front fairing and headlight.

Do you need the fairing brace as these usually get bent in a crash?
Clocks?
Screen?
etc...

gauloises · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Dec 2004 Karma :

Im sorry to here about that, well as long as your ok then thats the main thing. Thumbs Up

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Fallen Angel · Franny the Nanny Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Karma :

Sorry to hear that - close shave by the sounds of it - like most have said - at least no-one was hurt and you will probably learn from your mistake.

Hope you get your bike sorted okay! Thumbs Up

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BikerBen · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

Thanks guys...

ZXR400er, the screen is fine, as are the clocks.

The clock frams has been pulled down a bit as the front fairing snapped, but I am sure I could bend it back. My main concern is the front fairing section which includes the air intake holes. It is just a front bit which attatches to the side.

Appreciate you looking into to this for me mate Thumbs Up

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Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

Just rang 1 of them and he has no front fairings. Sad

Trying to find the number for the other person.... Neutral

BrokenNinja · L Plate Warrior Joined: 15 May 2005 Karma :

Sorry to here about your little crash m8 hope you are ok.

For your bits it looks like the forum buddies are trying to sort it for you. If they struggle leave you details with partfinder.com

They charge you about £2.00 for the call but contact over 300 bike breakers nationwide. When I crashed my zx6r they found me loads of bits within 2 days. All you need to do is pick the cheapest Laughing

Also eBay is a life saver. There are also some good links on the workshop section.

Back to the bike I would strip it down and check your forks and frame first, because if their broken you will be wasting your money on fairings.

BikerBen · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

Thanks for the advice ninja. I feel a lot better today, when I am not thinking about the bike that is.

I will take your advice on the partfinder thing Smile

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