 Ended the year with a bang.
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Actually it was more of a bash. I was heading home cruizing through a neighboring city and had to stop at a round a bout for traffic. Apprently the guy behind me didn't notice I was not moving  . The Trumph is now scheduled for a major repair job for the New Year. No, I wasn't hurt, but the America is sporting a new (and unbecoming) look. On the bright side, I was needing a new tire anyway. Looks like a new rear fender, tire, light and other stuff at the least. To the casual eye didn't look any deeper. Fortunately, the guy has reputable insurance  and I didn't get hurt (a little wide eyed though). Hopefully won't be long in the shop.
Pacific Blue/White 2009 America in the TX Hill Country
Not all that glitters is gold. Tolkien. Hmm Must've seen the chrome on my TA coming down the road.
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Glad your alright, the Trumpet can be fixed.
Ride like you mean it.
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Good you are not hurt, hope there is no frame damage.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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I had one years ago when I was stopped at a light and a guy plowed into me. His excuse? 'I thought you were going'. The light was still red.
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Should be Riding
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Glad it didn't turn out worse for you, Marlin.
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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The main thing is you're ok.That's good news.
I had one at a give way years back.Car hit me,thought I was going.Killed the tail light,one indicator, and rear guard.No other damage.
Dinosaur.
"Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland
"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
"I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville
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Sorry to heard this, Marlin.
Yep, as has been said here, it sounds as if it could have been much worse.
(...but yeah, I know...the down-time it takes for repairs is always a real PITA, isn't it!)
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)
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Looking at the bright side Marlin, at least you didn't start the year with a bang and also, they say it's just a matter of time before the inevitable. That being the case, you got off lightly :thumb up: Hope it won't be too long and you're back riding. 
Staintune Pipes, K&N Pods, 45 pilots, TBS needles and 145 mains.
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At least you didn't get broken. Sorry to hear about the accident.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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+1
And hopefully that cager has learnt a lesson without anyone getting hurt (physically)
Too old to die young, too ugly to leave a good looking corpse
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