Bike got tapped in the rear today leaving a stop light

[Super Santa]

Never went down, but my how the damage adds up.

Just parts: Rear section of rear fender - $782.30; Tail light assembly - $71.80; 2 - Turn signal assemblies at $47.40 each; Bottom half of trunk - $911.20.  And I will need another new tire.  Fender kind of pushed into it and cut a nice extra groove.

Total: $1860.10

I know there will be more.  Will see what adjuster says in next couple of days.

[5_19]

Glad you are ok Ray. 

So why did it happen?

[Disco]

Glad you are ok Ray. 

+1!

Now, engage a lawyer and go see a doctor. 

[Super Santa]

I think she was in more of a hurry than I was.

Bike was moving forward and all of a sudden, rapid acceleration.  I was thrown backwards, glad for back rest, when I moved to the rear of course my hand cracked the throttle open.  Managed to pull the clutch and get throttle back to normal, but bike was making horrible noises, but running OK.  Fender was pushed into tire and cutting it.  Sounded like just something rubbing on tire so I rode it up to next cross street and turned of major road and stopped.  As I shut off the bike, truck pulled up and stopped behind me.  Gal got out and said "I didn't hit you did I?"

At that point, I still did not realize that I had been hit.  However, after looking the bike over and checking out her truck it became obvious.  She had a 2002 Ford F150 and the grill looks like honeycomb.  There is a nice honeycomb pattern on my trunk, which makes it VERY obvious.  Apparently her bumper hit me lower down and got the fender.

And now, about 5 hours later, my back is starting to ache.

We shall see what tomorrow brings.

[cajunito]

Sorry to hear about that,Ray... Heal up!!

[Joevalk]

That sucks!!! She was probably on the phone. Glad your ok.

[Mofla]

Was it everything u thought it would b ? Lol ! Just kidding glad it was not worse for u ! Mays sure u read discos post !!!! Good seein ya !
Mofla

[Red Diamond]

Glad you're ok Ray, at our age we tend to hurt more later, don't let that get away.

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Glad you're ok Ray, bike can be fixed parts for you and I are getting harder to find.

[f-Stop]

Glad you are OK and that the Valk can be repaired relatively easy.  Sounds like the pocket book may hurt worse than your back, though. 

Two aspirins and a beer always seems to help my back...or is it two beers and an aspirin...anyway, good luck with the insurance adjuster!

[NCGhostrider]

Ouch!  Glad you are mostly ok.  It could have been much worse. Its hard to claim you didn't see one of our Valks, they are pretty big.  Especially when we are right in front of the vehicle.

Craig
NcGhostrider
99 I/S

[HayHauler]

I know how you feel Ray.    First estimate was for $9300 and the bike was only worth $6500 to them of course.  Don't forget about those bag rails and other add ons that you have that are ultimately not replaceable.  Add these to the damage estimate.
AND, heed Disco's advice.  I was hit by another Valk, not a truck.  I had only a slight twitch in my back that was gone before I got home from Inzane.
it waiwasn't worse than it was and hope you ddon't find any serious injuries.

Hay
Jimmyt

[RainMaker]

Ray, glad you are seemingly unhurt but sometimes it takes a few days for the hurt to set in.  Get clearance from your doctor!

The valk can be fixed and as was said, its parts are easier to find.

They ARE all trying to kill us!

RainMaker

[mario]

   you're riding one of the biggest honkin' bikes out there and still!   

i'm glad you're ok and got 'er under control so not to go down.  go see the doc please. 

[RainMaker]

We need pictures!!!!!!

[Sergeant D]

Hope you heal quickly and painlessly.  Sorry to hear about your troubles.

[Daniel Meyer]

Been there. Glad you are okay!

[Super Santa]

Going to try again to upload pictures.

Grill on her truck: 



Scratch on her bumper from my license plate light



Grill imprint on my trunk and scratches on trunk lights from impact



Close up of grill imprint on trunk



License plate and turn signals bent into bags



Nicely sliced new tire

[Hollyday]

Just glad you are ok!   That tire pic.. YIKES.

[Daniel Meyer]

Also, expect to need the other segment of the rear fender as well...I did.

[Super Santa]

First estimate $3,291.85

Almost enough to total it, and I can ride it.  (Not legally right now).  I tore out the wiring harness to the rear end.  No lights.

[Daniel Meyer]

Take the cash, ebay the parts. It'll be fixed sooner and you'll have money left over for gas!

[franco6]

Ray, little late but I m glad you are fine. hope the Bimbo had insurance!

[hubcapsc]

That's one studly looking luggage rack... Custom World, I think. I almost always ride set up for solo (just a solo
bar back there), but for longer or two up trips, I use a OEM rack mated to a Givi adapter, with a Givi trunk. Scott
told me he used to do the same thing, and his rack failed... the OEM racks don't seem so substantial...

Anywho... the HDL ad for the Custom World rack sez: Custom World luggage rack for the Valkyrie & Tourer factory sissy bar
fits 98 and up only.

Surely it will fit my 97?

-Mike

[Tinman]

Dang Ray,
              Sorry to hear. Hope nothing serious comes from this. Heal up quick!
The Valk can be fixed.

[CISE]

Careful - your insurance may say it was becuase you were darkside that she hit you 

(kidding!!!!!!!!!!! - really - no I mean it - I am just joking !!)

[Super Santa]

Well, Liberty Mutual came by today and wrote an estimate for $127 more than Progressive.  Told the man I was happy with that.  He even commented on my running a car tire.  Told me his brother runs one on his Gold Wing.

Now, anyone have a spare Interstate trunk bottom they want to get rid of?

I think I might have the fender and lights covered already.

[Houdini]

Now, anyone have a spare Interstate trunk bottom they want to get rid of?

Hey Ray, I saw this on eBay, the lower truck piece.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lower-Trunk-Piece-for-2000-Honda-GL1500-Valkyrie-Interstate-fits-1997-2003-/360492878124?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53ef0cc92c&vxp=mtr

[Super Santa]

Have seen it already.  Hoping to get lucky and find one in black that I don't have to repaint.  No luck so far.

[MarcusS]

Did anyone give you a hard time about your license plate appearing to be expired by at least a year?

[Super Santa]

Mine expires in 2014.  I think the one you are referring to was an OLD picture Daniel Meyer posted of the rear of his bike when hit several years ago.

[Sparky51]

Hope you are feeling Ok!   Who would think to get hit while pulling away from a light from behind.
If there is anything I can help with, let me know.  I have a trailer too if needed to transport it somewhere.

[Super Santa]

Already fixing it.  Got a nice fender from Disco (Thanks), still looking for a black I/S lower trunk.  Have had a couple of offers but I would have to paint them.  I really don't want to have bike down to long.  Fender was from a Standard, got a different harness and got lights redone today on it.  Have already replaced tire.  Just need the trunk.

I pulled fender out from tire and rode it down to Pylllis' and have been working on it down there.

Thanks for offer Steve.

[Super Santa]

Looking for another item for my bike because of the accident.  Hidden damage discovered during tearing apart.

Needing a left side trunk light housing.  The one that has the running and stop lights.  Red lenses were just scraped but the inside housing was busted up pretty good.

Apparently I am also going to have to modify my CB mount or relocate the CB unit from under the trunk.  The stop light on the Standard fender comes up too high and hits on the CB rear mounting bracket.

Anyone who has done a similar mod who is willing to share wisdom would be appreciated.

[hubcapsc]

Apparently I am also going to have to modify my CB mount or relocate the CB unit from under the trunk.  The stop light on the Standard fender comes up too high and hits on the CB rear mounting bracket.

If you don't hear from him, I think Stanley Steamer has done this...

-Mike