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**fast blue one** · 09-26-2008, 03:14 AM

Well that was a lucky one. I was at a roundabout behind a small van which went ahead, an artic (semi) went across so I creptup to the line to get a better view. i stopped but the car behind me didnt.
I managed to get a good handful of brake and planted my right foot down and stayed upright.
The outcomeis Fazer-no damage that Ican see, she hit the tyre. Her car has the fron fender hanging off, so she definitely gave me a good whack and I have a sore neck for a souvenir.

staying upright

soreneck

**grommit** · 09-26-2008, 03:49 AM

You are having an exciting day.

**sideshow_downs** · 09-26-2008, 04:08 AM

glad you were able to keep it up.

I would double check that the rim is still completly round and its still in alignment

**fast blue one** · 09-26-2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideshow_downs

glad you were able to keep it up.

I would double check that the rim is still completly round and its still in alignment

Strangely enough I was on my way to the dealer for a warranty service so it's currently getting a good look over.

**reiobard** · 09-26-2008, 05:01 AM

good job keeping it up.

She hit you hard enough to have her fender hang off but you kept it upright, that is impressive.

Also have them make sure the rear tire is still straight, a friend of mine got hit in the rear in a similar fashion and it stretched his chain and turned his tires a bit crooked.

**aussiejules** · 09-26-2008, 05:08 AM

You were blessed this day by the real god, the bike god, so good to hear a good result from a bad situation for a change.

grumpy1luvs2eat · 09-26-2008, 05:45 AM

And you didn't climb the hood and kick in her windshield? Such restraint! Get the neck looked at, just in case. GRUMPY

**wrightme43** · 09-26-2008, 05:45 AM

good job man! stu[id cagers

Cloggy · 09-26-2008, 05:56 AM

Pleased to hear you're OK Ciaron, well done keeping it up

I really hope there's no other damage to the bike.

**Doorag** · 09-26-2008, 06:20 AM

Bloody hell, that's lucky. Glad you didn't get seriously injured.

09-26-2008, 03:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 653 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	Just got hit by a cager Well that was a lucky one. I was at a roundabout behind a small van which went ahead, an artic (semi) went across so I creptup to the line to get a better view. i stopped but the car behind me didnt. I managed to get a good handful of brake and planted my right foot down and stayed upright. The outcomeis Fazer-no damage that Ican see, she hit the tyre. Her car has the fron fender hanging off, so she definitely gave me a good whack and I have a sore neck for a souvenir. staying upright soreneck __________________ Remember; A Good emergency stop is one that you can walk away from, A Great emergency stop is one where the bike can be used again.

09-26-2008, 03:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,520 Rep Power: 32 Member #488	Re: Just got hit by a cager You are having an exciting day. __________________ Emperor Dalek: "Daleks: WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN!"

09-26-2008, 04:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
sideshow_downs Deployed Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Where the Army needs me Bike: '08 FZ6 - Raven Posts: 634 Rep Power: 13 Member #358	Re: Just got hit by a cager glad you were able to keep it up. I would double check that the rim is still completly round and its still in alignment __________________ I'm all jacked up on Mountain Dew! 2008 FZ6 In stealth Raven -debadged-reflectors removed-painted windscreen-powder coated pegs and radiator covers-devil exhaust-competition werkes F/E and signals-tcp seat cowl

09-26-2008, 05:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,415 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	Re: Just got hit by a cager good job keeping it up. She hit you hard enough to have her fender hang off but you kept it upright, that is impressive. Also have them make sure the rear tire is still straight, a friend of mine got hit in the rear in a similar fashion and it stretched his chain and turned his tires a bit crooked.

09-26-2008, 05:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
aussiejules Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: adelaide australia Bike: 04 silver fz6n Posts: 902 Rep Power: 15 Member #302	Re: Just got hit by a cager You were blessed this day by the real god, the bike god, so good to hear a good result from a bad situation for a change. __________________

09-26-2008, 05:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
grumpy1luvs2eat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gulfport, MS 39503 Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 238 Rep Power: 5 Member #3224	Re: Just got hit by a cager And you didn't climb the hood and kick in her windshield? Such restraint! Get the neck looked at, just in case. GRUMPY

09-26-2008, 05:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,177 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: Just got hit by a cager good job man! stu[id cagers __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

09-26-2008, 05:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cloggy Euro Mod Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alkmaar Netherlands Bike: FZ6 S2 Red 2007 Posts: 1,362 Rep Power: 28 Member #673	Re: Just got hit by a cager Pleased to hear you're OK Ciaron, well done keeping it up I really hope there's no other damage to the bike. __________________ "DON'T PANIC !" Martin

09-26-2008, 06:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Doorag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West London Bike: 2007 FZ6-S2 Posts: 1,047 Rep Power: 25 Member #1338	Re: Just got hit by a cager Bloody hell, that's lucky. Glad you didn't get seriously injured. __________________ David '07 FZ6 Fazer S2 in stealth Black, CAT1/2 alarm, stainless Scorpion cans, Puig dark smoke screen, bd43's dual headlight mod complete with uprated Xenon bulbs, Yamaha (GIVI) 45L detachable rear 'courier' box, frame sliders, center stand removal, red reflective rim tape, Reiobard's swing-arm stickers, Conti RoadAttack tires, full sticker removal

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