Went down this morning

[Souske]

Leaving class this morning, make a right onto the two lane access loop to leave the school. Lady makes a left from the other side of the 4-way stop. As i am making the turn she swings wide into the right lane, i tried to stop in time, but as the MSF instructors put it Turning + Stopping = Falling
I am fine, with the exception of my confidence, and some road rash on my knee. We exchanged info, but she would rather not go through ins.

Damage so far: Headlight bucket cracked, Bezel gouged, Brake lever skidded up ( it left a gouge in the aspahlt) turn signal scraped up, Ign. cover gouged up, and missing "TSCC" plate, and rear pass peg partially broken.

My question for the GSr is: Other than the superficial damage, could anything more serious be wrong with the bike? (Other than the operator)
If so, is there a way to check? Or am I just bolting on new parts, and calling it good?

 

[cowboyup3371]

I'm sorry to hear you went down. Have you fired up the bike since to listen to it?

 

[Souske]

Rode it home, seems to run fine other than a slight whirring noise when i apply the front brake, but that could just be me. Was a little shook up on the ride home

 

[Guest]

Leaving class this morning, make a right onto the two lane access loop to leave the school. Lady makes a left from the other side of the 4-way stop. As i am making the turn she swings wide into the right lane, i tried to stop in time, but as the MSF instructors put it Turning + Stopping = Falling
I am fine, with the exception of my confidence, and some road rash on my knee. We exchanged info, but she would rather not go through ins.

Damage so far: Headlight bucket cracked, Bezel gouged, Brake lever skidded up ( it left a gouge in the aspahlt) turn signal scraped up, Ign. cover gouged up, and missing "TSCC" plate, and rear pass peg partially broken.

My question for the GSr is: Other than the superficial damage, could anything more serious be wrong with the bike? (Other than the operator)
If so, is there a way to check? Or am I just bolting on new parts, and calling it good?

Glad to hear you made it out ok

Check:
your rims and rotors/brakes for any bent parts.
brake lines for any abrasions
body paint
fork/triple T alignment
rear wheel alignment
frame cracks or anything bent

Does she seem like she is going to pay for the repairs?

 

[Souske]

How would one check the fork/tripple tree?

 

[TheCafeKid]

Did it run on it's side at all/long?
With most of the GSes it probably wouldn't be much of a problem if any at all, but with that particular model, with already known oiling issues (I'm not saying yours did, but it's a known issue with that particular motor) I'd suggest having a look at the cams soon. There may be nothing wrong at all, but it would be piece of mind if it were me.

 

[Guest]

How would one check the fork/tripple tree?

I would give them a once over for straightness. Others on here may be able to tell you more.

-Dave

 

[Souske]

Good advice TCK,
I dont believe it ran on its side, By the time i got up and turned around, the bike was off and gas was leaking from the filler neck. Guess i will pull the cam cover later and have a look. Anything in particular i should be looking for?

 

[Roybean]

Glad you are alright. Roy

 

[Guest]

Glad to hear you're OK. Luckily you weren't going straight.
She doesn't want to go through her insurance? So how is she going to make it right for you? Sounds like at least a minimal of $500 parts and labor, maybe even alot more. I'd be willing to bet as the bill goes up the less likely she'd be willing to settle outside her insurance company. You could get several written estimates from reputable shops and give her the bill then fix what you want for less.
Are you sure nothing hurts? Sometimes the pain for injuries shows up the next day.
If she doesn't want to go through her insurance she should be willing to settle quickly I would think.
Stay vigilant!

 

[bccap]

Don't forget to include any damaged clothing. Or if you had a meticulous helmet that is now scratched. She is lucky you are not putting in a damage to you claim !

 

[SqDancerLynn1]

DON'T DO IT Go thru her insurance ! That is if she has any current insurance. SHe will squawk when she gets the bill and you should get your knee checked !!! Don't give her a chance to screw you.... When they want to pay without the insurance it is a VERY BIG RED FLAG..
Tell her you want a check for a $2,000 for damages and injuries

 

[Billy Ricks]

DON'T DO IT Go thru her insurance ! That is if she has any current insurance. SHe will squawk when she gets the bill and you should get your knee checked !!! Don't give her a chance to screw you.... When they want to pay without the insurance it is a VERY BIG RED FLAG..
Tell her you want a check for a $2,000 for damages and injuries

Agreed. I would at least have gotten the insurance info on the spot it you didn't already. Were the police called? If not see if California has Texas' version of a Blue Form. In Texas if there is an accident and the police aren't called you can fill out a Blue Form so there is a record of the accident with the state. http://www.txdot.gov/txdoteforms/Ge...eportError.jsp&configFile=WFServletConfig.xml

 

[Souske]

She did give me her insurance info, I think she was hoping the damage would be under the cost of her deductible.

I did not actually make contact with her vehicle, but low sided avoiding doing so. Does this mean anything?

My shoulder is sore now, took some Ibuprofin, hopefully Ill feel better tommorow

 

[cowboyup3371]

I'd still go in for a check up with your Primary Care Doc just to be safe

 

[Tom R]

This will be a tough one to collect on and you may be set up for another fall. File a police report for sure; but without any contact, her insurance company (if she has one) will fight tooth and nail to keep from paying out.

 

[tatu]

For sure you need some sort'v official record, I agree with squaredancerlynn.

My GF's car recieved a Tesco's kiss (bump in the supermarket Car park) and that at first was straight forward then turned into a fight.
It will get messy as she gets time to rethink it all.

 

[Billy Ricks]

This will be a tough one to collect on and you may be set up for another fall. File a police report for sure; but without any contact, her insurance company (if she has one) will fight tooth and nail to keep from paying out.

This is my fear. The one saving grace is he did get insurance info. I would fill this form out, print it, and file it with the state.
http://dmv.ca.gov/forms/sr/sr1.pdf

 

[chirobo]

I am fine, with the exception of my confidence, and some road rash on my knee.

I'm sorry...but this is what I do all day (the body stuff)....the bike can be completely fixed...you cannot...your body may look healed, but it will heal with secondary scar tissue...this may give you trouble now or may accrue compensatory physical issues in the future. As you slammed the ground (people always underestimate the impact due to fight or flight causing amnesia type syndrome) not only did you most likely injure the shoulder, but your neck bent in the direction it does naturally the least....sideways. You most likely will have an increase in pain over the next few weeks. Takes about two weeks...unless you are under 29 yrs old wherein your systemic enzyme system will delay ramifications until you are 28 when these enzymes peter out. Therefore, get someone to authorize/prescribe an MRI of the shoulder neck and knee immediately...just like you would check the triple tree alignment. This will not only check these systems for alignment and injury but will also document the injury for future possible litigation....no arguing....do not, not get her insurance...you must file a claim immediately to protect yourself....I always suggest to take pictures of the scene immediately, especially if cops are not called and even if they are. Please file a police report. Don't beat yourself up if you haven't done this stuff...most of us had to learn the hard way....Unfortunately you may find the bike is the cheapest and easiest thing about this to repair...I'm always available to pm....

 

[Guest]

...possible litigation....no arguing....do not, not get her insurance...you must file a claim immediately to protect yourself....I always suggest to take pictures of the scene immediately, especially if cops are not called and even if they are. Please file a police report. Don't beat yourself up if you haven't done this stuff...most of us had to learn the hard way....Unfortunately you may find the bike is the cheapest and easiest thing about this to repair...I'm always available to pm....

What he said. If this was your grandmother, then maybe avoid the insurance company. But you owe her nothing. Go to the doctor, file the reports, maybe even get a lawyer. Oh, and glad you are "ok".