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Old 08-08-2009, 07:05 PM
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had a car reverse into my bike. My front fender is trashed, my kick stand is tweaked and my front tire isn't lined up right. Do I go to the dealer for this? I only have liability for insurance so I figure I'm not covered. Someone please help me.
 
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Old 08-08-2009, 09:15 PM
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Er, what did the idiot who hit you have to say, particularly with regard to insurance coverage? If it was a hit and run, I'd probably just fix it myself to save the boomerang on your insurance rates. Sounds like a replacement fender, kickstand, and a good "twist" against an immovable object would probably get you squared-up again. Just measure things after the twist. (Ever have a mini-bike??)
 
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Old 08-09-2009, 12:20 AM
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Liability or not, have that f'er fix it. Police Report and all.

Post up some pics of the damage. Generally, the forks will twist in the clamps and prevent bending or other damage. Good luck with that.
 
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Old 08-09-2009, 06:05 PM
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it was a hit and run. bike never fell tho the kickstand is a strong motherf@#$%^.
 
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Old 08-09-2009, 06:45 PM
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Kinda figured; most people don't consider bikes worth stopping for....
 
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Old 08-09-2009, 10:10 PM
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these are pictures of when my wheel is strait and how the bars are not

http://img41.imageshack.us/i/013dio.jpg/

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9977/014pzx.jpg
 

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Old 08-10-2009, 02:35 PM
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welcome to KF.
 
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Old 08-14-2009, 03:01 PM
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Welcome to the forums, if I haven't said it yet, did you get the wheel straight yet?
 
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