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    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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  • #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
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    • #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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      • #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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        • #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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          • #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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            • #7
              Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
              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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              • #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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                • #9
                  Glad you are OK!
                  Jerry Fields
                  '82 XJ 'Sojourn'
                  '06 Concours
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                  "... life is just a honky-tonk show." Cherry Poppin' Daddy Strut

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by madmax-im View Post
                    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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                    • #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

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                      • #12
                        Safe riding...!

                        Originally posted by Roncoach70 View Post
                        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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                        • #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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                          • #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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                            • #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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