Some witless knuckle fucker knocked me off my 14 yesterday. Luckily We were only doing about 20-25 mph when this tosser turned left right in front of me giving me no chance to avoid him, then he had the cheek to blame me for being there. On the up side A witness came forward and had a go at him for hitting me and gave me all her details so I've got him by the short and curlies. After refusing to give me his details he just drove off but I got plenty of pictures of him and his van.
Bike suffered a scuffed alternator cover, duffed up crash bobbin, scuffed sidestand, duffed up my hand guard and broke the clutch lever, snapped the front master cylinder mount (this is why I couldn't risk riding home with her indoors on the back), probably bent the bars but the biggie is my knee took a bit of a biff when it left it's impression in the bloody tank, so I had to catch a train/taxi home.
Insurance is on it and so is a solicitor and the police so I just have to wait now.
BASTARD :furious: :furious: :furious:
Glad you're in not too bad shape Mick, was Mrs Mick ok? could have been worse than you've described. The bike sounds fairly mangled & expensive to fix, especially when you get into a tank.
The guy will be in real trouble I'd guess for not giving his details & leaving. Bet he's got no insurance or licence, hence his actions.
Such Crap to happen Mate. Hope you can be fixed and your bike also. You have a big job ahead of you,a frogwit , drove away, he thinks hes cool, you have to deal with all the broken pieces, blood boils. :furious:
Sorry to hear that Mick, hope you and Mrs are OK and that you get things sorted quick and to your satisfaction.
Sounds rather annoying, that scummer needs an attitude adjustment with solid objects till he finds the error of his ways.
That's a bummer Mick but glad you are both ok :)
Glad you are both OK Mate.
This happens to me a lot on my pushbike, idiots overtake just before a junction and turn left 3 yards in front of me but don't take my speed into account. The new highway code has addressed this point, but the idiots prevail.
It's called left hooking.
D.D.
Sorry to hear about your accident, sucks that you had that happen to you, but glad to hear you are both OK. Hope that your knee heals well and quickly and that everything goes smoothly getting your 14 back on the road.
Thanks lads, we are both doing well, the swelling on my knee is already going down and the bruising is not too bad. We both have a few minor aches and that's it. Our gear performed perfectly with only some minor scuffing which will polish out, we both hit our heads on the pavement and although there is no noticeable marks I'm adding two crash helmets to his bill.
As for the bike I've had a look at the cost of the parts and that comes to about £2,500 and they all seem to be available so I should get the bike back fixed. Just have to wait for the process to slowly dribble along.
Pleased you're both OK. Not a nice experience to go through.
Fuckin hell, glad youre both ok. I wouldnt even give a second thought about the helmets, it would have been straight down on my list. So glad the kit did their jobs.
Sorry to hear this, glad you are both OK & the idiot gets what he deserves. I hope the insurers agree to repair the bike, the parts don't seem bad but the bloody repairer will no doubt try and shaft the insurance Co on labor charges, storage etc London rates apply to all insurance claims!
Worse case I guess you could buy the bike back off the insurance & repair yourself, although they don't seem keen doing that these days, insurance Co's are keen to write off and settle to get the claim off their books and pass the vehicle straight on to a salvage Co that they are in bed with, I see it quite often in work
Good luck & speedy recovery
Bikes can be replaced it's good to read no serious injuries... Karma Cops & Insurance will sort out the moron.
Just got a call from insurance assessor saying the bike is to be written off as there are no tanks available for this model, or I can have it back with a wad of cash to fix it myself. Does anyone know of a K7 tank in good condition for sale.
Another twist is the driver who hit me is now claiming I rode into him when I changed lane without looking ,as he hit me 2-3 foot from the kerb, this means I was riding on the pavement, so it might drag on a bit longer.
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It's in Australia, but it looks rust free. Not sure what year.
I suspect get any decent tank you can find, then having it resprayed to match a K7 would be easier.
Found this one at mick hone
https://www.mickhone.com.au/part/suzuki/4410042FN0LR5#content might be worthwhile sending them an email if they can get it for you.
Had a quick look on e-bay,@ mick j there are some tanks for sale on site . Not K7 livery though, but as hooli says buy one cheap ,repair it and have it painted. One style of tank, all years. :onya:
Thanks Eric but I think import taxes will stuff that idea up but an email won't cost anything so I might try.
Thanks Tally but all but 1 are in worse condition than mine, and that's in Japan. I think import taxes will make it a non starter but I will ask the question.
Mick, how bad is your tank? I once bought GS1000 with bad tank. It fixed up perfect.
Guy in Bristol repaired mine - top job :)
Quote from: Eric GSX1400K3 on Tuesday, 08 October 2024, 11:03 PMFound this one at mick hone
https://www.mickhone.com.au/part/suzuki/4410042FN0LR5#content might be worthwhile sending them an email if they can get it for you.
Got a reply from mick hone today and they are fresh out. Plus they don't export bike spares. Thanks anyway.
Quote from: grog on Wednesday, 09 October 2024, 06:11 PMMick, how bad is your tank? I once bought GS1000 with bad tank. It fixed up perfect.
Hard to say as the bike still at the insurance depot but it's a knee shaped dent on the left side, paint is not damaged and the tank didn't hit the road. I'm just looking at options at the moment as they have offered the bike back to me with some compo.
Quote from: Notty on Wednesday, 09 October 2024, 06:39 PMGuy in Bristol repaired mine - top job :)
Have you got his contact details Notty?
Quote from: Mick_J on Thursday, 10 October 2024, 06:37 PMit's a knee shaped dent on the left side, paint is not damaged and the tank didn't hit the road.
Sounds like it should be an easy fix for a professional or a lay person with the proper tools and a left as well as a right hand.
Quote from: Mick_J on Thursday, 10 October 2024, 06:37 PMQuote from: grog on Wednesday, 09 October 2024, 06:11 PMMick, how bad is your tank? I once bought GS1000 with bad tank. It fixed up perfect.
Hard to say as the bike still at the insurance depot but it's a knee shaped dent on the left side, paint is not damaged and the tank didn't hit the road. I'm just looking at options at the moment as they have offered the bike back to me with some compo.
Dent magician type folk could probably pop it back out then.
Quote from: Mick_J on Thursday, 10 October 2024, 06:37 PMQuote from: Notty on Wednesday, 09 October 2024, 06:39 PMGuy in Bristol repaired mine - top job :)
Have you got his contact details Notty?
https://www.paintbyaceofsprays.com
@Mick_j
Quote from: Mick_J on Thursday, 10 October 2024, 06:37 PMQuote from: grog on Wednesday, 09 October 2024, 06:11 PMMick, how bad is your tank? I once bought GS1000 with bad tank. It fixed up perfect.
Hard to say as the bike still at the insurance depot but it's a knee shaped dent on the left side, paint is not damaged and the tank didn't hit the road. I'm just looking at options at the moment as they have offered the bike back to me with some compo.
there's a clip on you tube or similar where they fill to the brim a dented bike tank with water, then old mate drops a fire cracker in it, when it goes off it pops the dent out. Could be an option :devil:
Bloody insurance company is now requesting that if I don't have a receipt for all my bike gear I must prove I owned it before the crash with pictures of the product or a picture of me wearing the product before the accident. Apparently it's in the small print of my policy, who reads them?
So if anyone out there has bike gear which is over 5 years old and you don't have a receipt (all gear younger needs a receipt) take pictures of it, or you wearing it.
Get your camera's out and a newspaper with the date on it and take loads of pictures or the bastards won't cough up. Or go to your local bike shop try on the most expensive kit take a picture and wait 5 years to claim for new gear.
WTF, cant you send them a photo of your unblemished skin on your arms and legs and your head intact as proof you were wearing your motorcycle pipe? That's crazy that they want receipts and/or evidence that you were wearing your gear.
Just what you expect from insurance companies. I cant complain at all, house devastated twice in four years, all fixed, takes a while, drove me crazy but they came through. Both repairs totalled just on $150 thou.
I never bother with the leathers & helmet cover, sounds like I'd have been wasting my money if I had done!
Insurance companies don't make record profits by paying out easily Mick.
Quote from: Mick_J on Tuesday, 08 October 2024, 07:59 PMJust got a call from insurance assessor saying the bike is to be written off as there are no tanks available for this model, or I can have it back with a wad of cash to fix it myself. Does anyone know of a K7 tank in good condition for sale.
Another twist is the driver who hit me is now claiming I rode into him when I changed lane without looking ,as he hit me 2-3 foot from the kerb, this means I was riding on the pavement, so it might drag on a bit longer.
Depending on how much wad of cash they are offering plus the write off ... you might want to consider buying another GSX1400 and keeping the damaged for parts or vice versa . What I'm saying is .. it's cheaper to buy a complete bike than try and source parts that are expensive and non existent
Thanks Micky, I'm looking at all my options but until the bloody insurance company get their shit together I'm sat here with my thumb up my arse waiting for them. Lucky for me I have other bikes but if it was my only one I'd be really pissed.
I've considered letting them have it and just taking the money, I've considered doing as you say and buying another and using mine as a spares cupboard, I've considered getting it back with some cash and returning it back to original over time and I've considered getting it back and doing it up as a special and selling it on or maybe keep it.
Lets hope they pay soon. My way would be take the bucks, decide then. You have others, another 14?
I do spend a fair wedge in my insurance, cars and bikes, but I always chase up a few things and get them in writing.
# Agreed valuation.
# All mods and accessories covered.
# Option to buy back any salvage.
# Rider and pillions gear covered.
# Cover for unregistered bikes.
Hope things go as well as they can. I'd be taking the salvage and getting my paint guy to replay whatever panels I found.
Well the spaz that caused the accident has still not admitted liability but my insurance has paid up and the bike should be back home next week. Still undecided what to do with it, might break it up for parts but I could just buy a front brake master cylinder clamp and just ride it with the dent in the tank while I decide.
I'd ride it & speak to one of the dent magician type people, I've seen damn good results from them on tanks before.
Quote from: Mick_J on Sunday, 10 November 2024, 06:31 PMjust ride it with the dent in the tank
Mine came with a dented tank. It was always on my to-do list, repair or replace. Over time I actually enjoyed throwing my magnetic tank bag on and not stressing about the marks and scratches that are easy to collect. I'd still like a better tank but it doesn't bother me (not that mine was ever a pretty bike!)
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Well the rebuild is going slowly (too cold in the garage until recently) but I thought I would share some information with you all. In the last 12 years I have had 2 accidents, both not my fault and unavoidable, car/van drivers not looking and driving into me and both times my generator cover has been scuffed, first time this was replaced but second time the bike was written off as the tank had taken a spanking. So despite having R&G crash bobbins fitted to the front of the engine the generator cover took a beating so I have bought these. For anyone else who only has bobbins these have to be worth a look.
I have none of that crash stuff on any of my bike's. If I did put it on I would probably have an accident.
Personally I don't care about the bike's protection, if it's going to happen I'd be more worried about myself because I don't bounce anymore.
I'm more intested in how good your engine covers look. Mine a getting a bit pitted. Love the brushed alloy look too.
No pitting of my polished covers. Require little maintenance. But I only ride on good dry no-salt roads. If it were different, I'll probably get them hard-chromed.