$#$@$ you motorcycle rider

[THK]

Originally Posted by N S

Its not so much the damage that is annoying, its the time I'm going to have to spend dealing with insurance companies, body shops, rental companies, etc. I understand accidents happen, and the guy has been cooperative (not fighting it), it still doesn't make it an enjoyable experience....and I'm using this forum to vent so

Time to grow up.

A telephone call to the insurance company, a call to the body shop, and the insurance company will make arrangements for the rental car. Much less time then what you are crying about.

When the stupid cage driver pulled out in front of me while on my motorcycle, after the little trip to the hospital, one telephone call to his insurance company, everything was handled. Insurance company took care of everything to include the guy who stored my motorcycle untill I was able to recover it. Although minor injuries, took a year to fully heal.

[N S]

Originally Posted by admranger

Interested to hear how much the damages are. That area below the tail light is boxed in with no way to "pound the dent out" so they'll have to drill and pull... Bumper is toast as is the support bracket (maybe).

Keep us informed.

$3,400 was the initial estimate based on the external evaluation. That doesn't account for any "unseen" damage that may be lying beneath. And yes, I specifically asked about the section under the light and was told they basically weld studs onto the sheet metal and pull it back into shape, then apply a minor amount of body filler (skim coat) once they get it out.

[N S]

Originally Posted by Isambard

Is that it? I thought you were talking about a 'nice chunk taken out of the back', as in a C-R-U-N-C-H!!!

Thats just a new bumper, a new sensor (if its not still attached) and a day or two in the paint shop!

2 days max. Nothing to worry about..!

Tell that to my body shop - 6 days worth of work according the their estimate (doesn't include material order time).

[N S]

Originally Posted by m5james

Sure, by default it's the person who did the rear ending is at fault...but I'm sure there are two sides to every story. I've almost rear ended plenty of cagers because they don't look for us. Riders lane split in CA, so this could be a case of the OP making a lane change w/o looking...but of course he's never going to admit fault on a public forum. I wouldn't have to wear leathers in 100*+ temps if cagers looked for me as much as I watch them.

I can assure you this was not the case - they motorcycle rider and his insurance company have accepted full liability (which has made this a much easier process).

[Isambard]

Originally Posted by N S

Tell that to my body shop - 6 days worth of work according the their estimate (doesn't include material order time).

Of course its going to take '6 days' - they have to justify that ridiculous quote.

[Boston X5 4.4]

Originally Posted by N S

Tell that to my body shop - 6 days worth of work according the their estimate (doesn't include material order time).

Not surprised given that it's an insurance job......now is a good time to ask the body shop to take care of any other door dings etc. that you may have (for free).
GL


....as far as the anti-"cagers" go, I understand the frustration but that is part of the inherent risk in riding (former biker here)....unfortunate but true. On the other side of the coin, don't get me started on all the Masshole squidders that come out in the summer like gnats.