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Bad Start Today #154580 04/25/2007 9:08 AM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA ScottP OP Adjunct OP ScottP Adjunct Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA My better half just called me and told me she tore my front fender in half backing out of the garage. (%&*#$@). Anyone have a Red 2002 America Front fender for sale? If I have to have one painted I could go that way also. Needless to say I'm a little upset, first scratch and I didn't even do it. Help! Scott 02TBA RED AI Removed,All Snorkels & 3 Baffels Removed, Drilled Airbox, 42Pilots,135Mains Keep On Riding!!!!!!!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154581 04/25/2007 9:51 AM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,954 Longmont, Colorado Gregu710 Loquacious Gregu710 Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,954 Longmont, Colorado Scott, crappy luck there. I have a slightly scratched (but not bent or dinged) Blue Fender if it comes to that. I'll double check the condition of it tonight and if it's otherwise I'll let you know (I had it replaced cause it was scratched in my '03 accident, but should just need to be repainted to match your color)

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154582 04/25/2007 9:53 AM Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 224 Woodbridge, VA benjammin Adjunct benjammin Adjunct Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 224 Woodbridge, VA Sounds like a bobber project to me!

Re: Bad Start Today benjammin #154583 04/25/2007 9:56 AM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA ScottP OP Adjunct OP ScottP Adjunct Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA Bayern710 Thanks, Beggars can't be choosey but if I could get a cardnial red one that would be great, I don't have any paint equipment. I just talked to the dealer and a front fender is about $198. Way to much for a piece of plastic, I think. Scott Last edited by slpBonnevilleAmerica; 04/25/2007 10:14 AM. 02TBA RED AI Removed,All Snorkels & 3 Baffels Removed, Drilled Airbox, 42Pilots,135Mains Keep On Riding!!!!!!!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154584 04/25/2007 10:47 AM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,954 Longmont, Colorado Gregu710 Loquacious Gregu710 Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,954 Longmont, Colorado Understood. It's not going anywhere, so just let me know if the Cardinal Red Fender Fairy isn't panning out....

Re: Bad Start Today Gregu710 #154585 04/25/2007 10:51 AM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,193 Massachusetts ATriumphGoddess Learned Hand ATriumphGoddess Learned Hand Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,193 Massachusetts Your wife was very brave to call! "Let your soul shine, It's better than sunshine, It's better than moonshine, ****** sure better than rain." -ABB

Re: Bad Start Today ATriumphGoddess #154586 04/25/2007 11:07 AM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA ScottP OP Adjunct OP ScottP Adjunct Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA Not wife yet! This could change things. Just kidding. She wants to pay for it, but I'll take care of it. I should have moved the car out of the garage and this wouldn't have happen. So It is sort of my fault. (sort of). Scott 02TBA RED AI Removed,All Snorkels & 3 Baffels Removed, Drilled Airbox, 42Pilots,135Mains Keep On Riding!!!!!!!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154587 04/25/2007 12:25 PM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,954 Longmont, Colorado Gregu710 Loquacious Gregu710 Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,954 Longmont, Colorado Quote: Not wife yet! This could change things. Just kidding. She wants to pay for it, but I'll take care of it. I should have moved the car out of the garage and this wouldn't have happen. So It is sort of my fault. (sort of). Scott Hold the horses Mr. She has a drivers license, correct, and therefore should be entirely capable of checking her corners and backing out properly. My wife backed into a friends car that was parked on the edge of the driveway, and then got a little mad that her friend had "parked behind her", and I told her, "Yes, BUT, it's your responsibility to check your mirrors, corners, etc... and KNOW you aren't going to hit something!"(didn't go over so well, but...) Man, she's getting you trained good early, making you think you should take the fall for her mistake!!

Re: Bad Start Today Gregu710 #154588 04/25/2007 12:45 PM Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2 Sedona, Arizona Dwight Fe Butt Dwight Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2 Sedona, Arizona Kind'a what I was thinkin' too, there Greg. (but of course, I've never been one to express an opinion about stuff around here, and so I decided to hold my tongue[or I guess key strokes in this case] "as usual") Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)

Re: Bad Start Today Dwight #154589 04/25/2007 12:52 PM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA ScottP OP Adjunct OP ScottP Adjunct Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA Hold on guys, I know its not my fault, I'm just trying to be nice. 02TBA RED AI Removed,All Snorkels & 3 Baffels Removed, Drilled Airbox, 42Pilots,135Mains Keep On Riding!!!!!!!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154590 04/25/2007 1:41 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA I actually have a cardal red fender I wanted to put on my speedy if anyone wants to trade me a black one I didn't need to paint I would part with it. This does have a couple scratches on the front tip from being on a shelf and moved around. I would trade my SM fender thats black and no defects at all for a black America fender too. I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: Bad Start Today The_Dog33 #154591 04/25/2007 2:08 PM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA ScottP OP Adjunct OP ScottP Adjunct Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA Okay now were talking, anyone with a black fender out there? 02TBA RED AI Removed,All Snorkels & 3 Baffels Removed, Drilled Airbox, 42Pilots,135Mains Keep On Riding!!!!!!!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154592 04/25/2007 2:20 PM Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2 Sedona, Arizona Dwight Fe Butt Dwight Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2 Sedona, Arizona Quote: Hold on guys, I know its not my fault, I'm just trying to be nice. Ya SEE Scott...THAT'S the PROBLEM here! Remember(well...maybe you're too young to remember) what Leo Durocher said about "Nice Guys"??? Ya know, sometimes what Leo said back then DOESN'T just pertain to the sport of BASEBALL! (fiancees tend to pick up on this stuff TOO, ya know, and THEN suddenly it's ALWAYS, "Honey, will you back the car out of the garage again, please?"...and you say, "Yes Dear!") Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)

Re: Bad Start Today Dwight #154593 04/25/2007 2:29 PM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA ScottP OP Adjunct OP ScottP Adjunct Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA Yes Dwight, I already know what a Honeydew list is. This will be number 2 for me. All kidding aside this one is a real keeper. I have a boat, a triumph, and she bought me a Kegerator, and she doesn't even drink. 02TBA RED AI Removed,All Snorkels & 3 Baffels Removed, Drilled Airbox, 42Pilots,135Mains Keep On Riding!!!!!!!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154594 04/25/2007 2:34 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA is she 3' tall with a flat head? I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: Bad Start Today The_Dog33 #154595 04/25/2007 2:37 PM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA ScottP OP Adjunct OP ScottP Adjunct Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA Now, Now, let's be nice. 02TBA RED AI Removed,All Snorkels & 3 Baffels Removed, Drilled Airbox, 42Pilots,135Mains Keep On Riding!!!!!!!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154596 04/25/2007 2:39 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA It's an old joke about the perfect woman. No offence intended. I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154597 04/25/2007 2:45 PM Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2 Sedona, Arizona Dwight Fe Butt Dwight Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2 Sedona, Arizona Quote: Now, Now, let's be nice. NICE???!!!(yet AGAIN???!!!) Ya SEE, Ian! This kid JUST WON'T LEARN for chrissake!!! Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)

Re: Bad Start Today Dwight #154598 04/25/2007 2:46 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA It's my fault I'm a butt head! LOL Oh and a blowhard too!! I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: Bad Start Today The_Dog33 #154599 04/25/2007 3:09 PM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA ScottP OP Adjunct OP ScottP Adjunct Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA No offence taken, and this kid is 55. I've been through it all, and I've learned an awful lot. 02TBA RED AI Removed,All Snorkels & 3 Baffels Removed, Drilled Airbox, 42Pilots,135Mains Keep On Riding!!!!!!!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154600 04/25/2007 4:34 PM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA ScottP OP Adjunct OP ScottP Adjunct Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA Well after taking all of this fun ribbing, I am home and I definitly need a front fender. So anyone with a Cardnial Red or Black Fender please get in touch with me. Thanks! Scott 02TBA RED AI Removed,All Snorkels & 3 Baffels Removed, Drilled Airbox, 42Pilots,135Mains Keep On Riding!!!!!!!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154601 04/25/2007 4:37 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA Ya know if this works out you aren't that far. If it's nice out could strap the fender to the back of the bike and Wendy and I could ride out and drop it off for a place to ride to. I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: Bad Start Today The_Dog33 #154602 04/25/2007 5:02 PM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA ScottP OP Adjunct OP ScottP Adjunct Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 183 State College, PA Well lets see if I can come up with a black fender. I sure don't want to pay $200 for a new fender. This is what this site is about, helping other Triumph owners out. Where in N. East PA. are you? 02TBA RED AI Removed,All Snorkels & 3 Baffels Removed, Drilled Airbox, 42Pilots,135Mains Keep On Riding!!!!!!!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154603 04/25/2007 5:06 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,189 Likes: 55 NE PA USA Poconos , Tobyhanna thats about 1/2 hr south of Scranton. Figure about 2 1/2 to3 hr ride from you. I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154604 04/25/2007 7:06 PM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA AngusPT Learned Hand AngusPT Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA Play this right and I see accessories and increased road time in your future, with her blessings, guilt, can be a powerful facilitator...... just ask my jewish mother...... Warren 04 Caspian Blue and Silver America

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154605 04/26/2007 6:10 PM Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,626 Fort Lauderdale, FL USA. BrianT Loquacious BrianT Loquacious Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,626 Fort Lauderdale, FL USA. Consider this one insurance against the next time you screw up. The fact that she called you gives her a bonus in my book. If she can replace it herself, marry her. Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow The Hayabusa Killa 16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled Procom CDI "There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."

Re: Bad Start Today ScottP #154606 04/26/2007 7:28 PM Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 18 Shreveport, La., USA DannyBTrumpin Complete Newb DannyBTrumpin Complete Newb Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 18 Shreveport, La., USA Hey you are doing the right thing, but at least she isnt blaming you for the goof, that is the way it usually goes, sounds like a keeper to me DannyBTrumpin