marktwothousand
Well-known member
Dammit. Finally happened to me too. Had a tricolour CBR250 for about a year now. And I'm a Stickler for keeping it pristine.
Parked where I park every day at work, and this time at the end of a row on the street, in hopes this wouldn't be as likely to happen as when I leave it stuck between cars. Car must have reversed into it by accident, as it was down on the left side and they put back up somehow. The bike had moved from its original spot, so I knew instantly that it had been hit.
the frame sliders helped. The fairing came loose, but was more or less undamaged (1 cm hairline fracture, not noticeable). I was able to re-secure the fairing by removing and essentially reconditioning the inside of the fairing. The L-shape connector for the headlight inside the fairing was bent, so I had to bend it back. Headlight has basically no scratches. Pazzo lever has a nick but can be re-painted. No damage to lever, footpeg or gearshifter. The helmet was also on it but only had nicks. It looks like the helmet swang OUT away from the bike and was luckily not crushed by the bike (that would be noticeable).
Took approx 2-3 hours. Glad I didn't have to take it to insurance. Could have been worse if they actually ran it over. There are worse things in life.
I don't think I will park at the end of a row BEHIND cars on the street any more. It's almost safer when you park between cars because they both see you.
Parked where I park every day at work, and this time at the end of a row on the street, in hopes this wouldn't be as likely to happen as when I leave it stuck between cars. Car must have reversed into it by accident, as it was down on the left side and they put back up somehow. The bike had moved from its original spot, so I knew instantly that it had been hit.
the frame sliders helped. The fairing came loose, but was more or less undamaged (1 cm hairline fracture, not noticeable). I was able to re-secure the fairing by removing and essentially reconditioning the inside of the fairing. The L-shape connector for the headlight inside the fairing was bent, so I had to bend it back. Headlight has basically no scratches. Pazzo lever has a nick but can be re-painted. No damage to lever, footpeg or gearshifter. The helmet was also on it but only had nicks. It looks like the helmet swang OUT away from the bike and was luckily not crushed by the bike (that would be noticeable).
Took approx 2-3 hours. Glad I didn't have to take it to insurance. Could have been worse if they actually ran it over. There are worse things in life.
I don't think I will park at the end of a row BEHIND cars on the street any more. It's almost safer when you park between cars because they both see you.