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Two weeks ago I was on my way to Lowes when I got hit from behind. Went to make a right at the intersection and moved about a foot. The traffic was going a little to fast and thought better of it and stopped. Unfortunatly the driver behind was NOT thinking and bumped me from behind. It was a bad combo of 20 year old, driver, and cell phone and I was the unfortunate smuch that happened to be in front of her! I was able to get all of her information and called the police to get an accident report and gave her a firm( Did not throw a rant at the kid) lecture on cell phone usage at an intersection. She took out the tail light and mashed in the fender. It was drivable but I had to call my wife to come and follow me home since I had no brake light. When I got home I called her insurence and submitted a claim. Every thing went through their process and their check was sent out today to me and I called the dealer to give the go ahead to order the parts. So I will get a new fender, rear light, licence plate holder, rear turn signals, and saddle bags. I guess the good news is that I did not get hurt and this will not be comming out of my pocket! I should have Sadie back next week.

Glad to hear you are ok. and right on for following through!
Sadie is rising above it all and so will uou.

Glad all worked out for you with minor hassle. My best friend just got nailed in exactly the same way on his new '07 Ultraglide. The fender folded into the tire and it had to be towed. Get this: 12 weeks for parts! I loaned him my TBS for the summer. The insurance would only give him $25 a day to rent a bike or car.
Mike Sr.

Well it won't take me 12 weeks. I got my check from state farm and my bike should be ready next week.

Hopefully, you saved the next 2 or 3 victims by stomping the brats phone...

either you or somebody else might like to have that fender for bobbing??? and are you getting the chrome license plate bracket?? and i say all the time, "there are an awfull lot of people that cant seem to chew gum and walk at the same time" hahahahaha glad you werent hurt!!! as that little type of accident can be deadly. i lost a friend that way yrs ago.

Travelled the California Pacific Highway (?) from Sandy Ego to LAX in 2005 and couldn't believe what the door slammers were doing when they were supposed to be driving.

Glad you were Ok and that sadie will be back home soon.

Thanks guys. I am looking forward the having the old gal back. It been so freaking hot here I probably would not be out riding any way. Just have not been into 100 degree air bowing into my face!

Well I finally got sadie back! I decided to celebrate by taking a ride to brown county, Indiana.

Do like I did when I was assended...get a high quote from a dealer, then buy the parts yourself and install them, pocket the labor money....I made $400 on my minor fender bender...