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  • Roncoach70
    XSive
    • Aug 2015
    • 74
    • Liberty, N.Y.
    #1

    1st car/bike accident

    Well after 40 years of riding street bikes my luck ran out yesterday and I was hit by a car on my XS1100SF. Luckily, I am still here, 2 seconds later and I'm not sure I would be posting this.
    Thank you all for all the advice you've given me for repairs to my SF. It's been running and looking great.
    Please everyone be careful out there because cars really do not see bikes. As my car driver stated along with wanting to sue me for damaging his BMW, as the state trooper told me in the hospital. Probably a good thing I didn't get to talk to the Beemer driver.
    Anyway please be careful out there everyone.
    Ron
    79 XS1100SF
    79 XS1100SF parts
    79 RD400F Daytona Special
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    • mack
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Sep 2009
      • 2411
      • Ontario, Canada
      #2
      Lucky

      Glad your ok, how bad is the bike. I second your concern. We all need to stay vigilent.
      mack
      79 XS 1100 SF Special
      HERMES
      original owner
      http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6932d5df.jpg

      81 XS 1100 LH MNS
      SPICA
      http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg

      78 XS 11E
      IOTA
      https://youtu.be/wB5Jfbp6SUc
      https://youtu.be/RaI3WYHSuWA



      Have recovery trailer and shop if you breakdown in my area.
      Frankford, Ont, Canada
      613-398-6186

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        • Roncoach70
          XSive
          • Aug 2015
          • 74
          • Liberty, N.Y.
          #3
          Thanks Mack,
          I'm not sure I haven't looked closely, to sore today to go see it. Actually not positive where it is. Maybe tomorrow.
          Thanks
          79 XS1100SF
          79 XS1100SF parts
          79 RD400F Daytona Special

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            • aquamantx
              Truly XSive
              • Aug 2015
              • 198
              • Montgomery, TX
              #4
              I'm sorry to hear about your accident. As long as you are ok the bike can be repaired. Maybe the bmw driver will learn what it takes to repair a classic.
              81 LH in process
              09 vstar 1300
              only allowed 2

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                • IanDMacDonald
                  XS-XJ Super Guru
                  • Oct 2010
                  • 3917
                  • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI
                  #5
                  Hey Ron- Glad you're okay! Weird thing about my accident wss everr day after my accident, one ailment arose, while another went away. Took a week for everything to go away. Fortunately, I lowsided, and damage was minimal.
                  1979 XS1100F
                  2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                    • madmax-im
                      Master of XSology
                      • Sep 2007
                      • 6753
                      • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC
                      #6
                      Hey Ron...very sorry to hear...so glad you are still with us...I would be suing that a-hole...and his self righteous attitude...seems like we all are cheating death these days...Take care and hope you heal up quick...
                      1980 XS650G Special-Two
                      1993 Honda ST1100

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                        • madmax-im
                          Master of XSology
                          • Sep 2007
                          • 6753
                          • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC
                          #7
                          Originally posted by IanDMacDonald
                          Hey Ron- Glad you're okay! Weird thing about my accident wss everr day after my accident, one ailment arose, while another went away. Took a week for everything to go away. Fortunately, I lowsided, and damage was minimal.
                          Hey Ian..we may have our differences in opinions..but i am glad you survived and were able to restore your bike so quickly...i am amazed how quick you turned that around...hope next year to meet and ride with you perhaps at XSSE...
                          1980 XS650G Special-Two
                          1993 Honda ST1100

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                            • red bandit
                              XSive Maximus
                              • May 2005
                              • 950
                              • central michigan
                              #8
                              Glad you're still with us.
                              79 F full cruiser, stainless brake lines, spade fuses, Accel coils, modded air box w/larger velocity stacks, 750 FD.
                              79 SF parts bike.

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                                • Jerry
                                  XS & TRUE XJ GURU
                                  • Jun 2002
                                  • 3023
                                  • Elma, IA.
                                  #9
                                  Glad you are OK!
                                  Jerry Fields
                                  '82 XJ 'Sojourn'
                                  '06 Concours
                                  My Galleries Page.
                                  My Blog Page.
                                  "... life is just a honky-tonk show." Cherry Poppin' Daddy Strut

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                                    • IanDMacDonald
                                      XS-XJ Super Guru
                                      • Oct 2010
                                      • 3917
                                      • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI
                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by madmax-im
                                      Hey Ian..we may have our differences in opinions..but i am glad you survived and were able to restore your bike so quickly...i am amazed how quick you turned that around...hope next year to meet and ride with you perhaps at XSSE...
                                      Lol Ben. Likewise! Truly! I hate to hear and see these bikes go down! I look forward to next year's rally's.
                                      1979 XS1100F
                                      2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                                        • je2wheeler
                                          Truly XSive
                                          • Feb 2010
                                          • 180
                                          • Moved to NC to help my Dad
                                          #11
                                          Looking for your 100% recovery and back in the saddle soon.
                                          1979 XS 1100 Special - Nicknamed "MONSTER"

                                          ATC fuse box
                                          Braded stainless brake lines
                                          4/2 aftermarket exhaust(temp until stock is re-chromed )
                                          V-Max auto cam chain adjuster
                                          Brake light modulator with reserve brake light bypass
                                          Vetter Windjammer III faring
                                          Tkat Fork Brace

                                          "Americans have the right and advantage of being armed; unlike the citizens of the countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms”
                                          James Madison, The Federalists Papers

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                                            • tomcos67
                                              XStremely XSive
                                              • Apr 2015
                                              • 311
                                              • Amsterdam, N.Y.
                                              #12
                                              Safe riding...!

                                              Originally posted by Roncoach70
                                              Well after 40 years of riding street bikes my luck ran out yesterday and I was hit by a car on my XS1100SF. Luckily, I am still here, 2 seconds later and I'm not sure I would be posting this.
                                              Thank you all for all the advice you've given me for repairs to my SF. It's been running and looking great.
                                              Please everyone be careful out there because cars really do not see bikes. As my car driver stated along with wanting to sue me for damaging his BMW, as the state trooper told me in the hospital. Probably a good thing I didn't get to talk to the Beemer driver.
                                              Anyway please be careful out there everyone.
                                              Ron
                                              Glad your OK..!!!Scary!!!. Think about it all the time..Be safe!!!!
                                              1980xs1100.sg Pacifica Fairing ..stock.
                                              2006 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100.! ⛺

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                                                • MPittma100
                                                  XS-XJ Guru
                                                  • Aug 2011
                                                  • 2359
                                                  • Atlanta, GA.
                                                  #13
                                                  Survivor

                                                  Any time you come through a bike accident with all your wits about you, it is a very good day.

                                                  Glad you are ok.

                                                  Sounds like beemer boy gets to fix your bike AND his car.
                                                  1981 XS1100H Venturer
                                                  K&N Air Filter
                                                  ACCT
                                                  Custom Paint by Deitz
                                                  Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
                                                  Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
                                                  Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
                                                  Stebel Nautilus Horn
                                                  EBC Front Rotors
                                                  Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

                                                  Mike

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                                                    • dpotter58
                                                      XS-XJ Guru
                                                      • Aug 2004
                                                      • 1833
                                                      • Southern Maryland
                                                      #14
                                                      Difference between a BMW and a porcupine? On a porcupine the pricks are on the outside.
                                                      Glad you are Okay.
                                                      "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

                                                      "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



                                                      1980 LG
                                                      1981 LH

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                                                        • Roncoach70
                                                          XSive
                                                          • Aug 2015
                                                          • 74
                                                          • Liberty, N.Y.
                                                          #15
                                                          Thanks for all the well wishes. Love the porcupine joke.
                                                          You guys are the best.
                                                          Anyone have a decent front end for a 79 11000SF your looking to sell?
                                                          Thanks
                                                          Ron.
                                                          79 XS1100SF
                                                          79 XS1100SF parts
                                                          79 RD400F Daytona Special

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