Bent Rim... Front Tire Blow Out... Crashed

[JEEPRUSTY]

I have no idea how things work in your area but my insurance company decided that the MOT was to blame for the dangerous condition which caused the accident. In that Insurance companies will always try to avoid paying out of their own pockets they sued the MOT and the MOT caved no contest end of story.

[duaneage]

IN New Jersey? Get real.

Tim is lucky he didn't get a ticket for failing to keep the bike upright.

Watch your mail, Tim, they might mail you a fine for failing to stay in your lane.

Not kidding.

[Tim Tom]

Tim is lucky he didn't get a ticket for failing to keep the bike upright.

Watch your mail, Tim, they might mail you a fine for failing to stay in your lane.

Not kidding.

I wish I knew you were kidding, but if my past experience with the NJ Justice System is any indication, I don't think you are...

I did stay in my lane. A bit on the ground, but still in my lane.
And I have video to prove it. It's bad enough that they stuck me with a mandatory $200 tow. If they try to ticket me as well it is not gonna fly.

[Agemax]

blimey, sounds like they want to punish you even more for having an accident that was beyond your control ! glad i dont live in that state.
dont understand how they can ticket you for your bike changing lanes when you aren't on it?

[Tim Tom]

blimey, sounds like they want to punish you even more for having an accident that was beyond your control ! glad i dont live in that state.
dont understand how they can ticket you for your bike changing lanes when you aren't on it?

Well I haven't received any tickets from it yet. Duaneage was saying that it is a possibility to get a fine in the mail. It wouldn't surprise me if this was the case. However if I do get such a fine, I will put on my nice suit, go to the court date. Talk the the prosecutor, show the video showing me staying in my lane the whole time to the judge, and get the fine thrown out. That would be the plan at least.

Lets hope it does not come to that though.

[duaneage]

Another member here received a ticket in the mail a week later for failure to stay in lane. Nice touch when you are laid up and fixing your bike.

[duaneage]

It's bad enough that they stuck me with a mandatory $200 tow.

I have free towing and roadside support, I would not be paying them for a tow. See if your insurance offers it, mine is only 16$ a year

[shwaz]

I have free towing and roadside support, I would not be paying them for a tow. See if your insurance offers it, mine is only 16$ a year

It may be possible to get your insurance to reimburse you for the tow. They'll note the accident, however, and it will go onto your insurance as a claim, and I don't know enough about when/how they handle rates but I'd suspect you're better off just eating the tow fee and not involving the insurance company unless you think you can get money for all the rest (rim, tire, leathers, fairing)... then it starts to become worthwhile.

I was considering getting a tow via my insurance rather than limping hte bike home as I did. By admitting that I'd hit a pothole, however, they transferred me from roadside assistance to claims, at which point I said I was mistaken and hung up.

[duaneage]

I have a different number for RA, it's not the insurance company. I also have comp on my bike which covers accessories like fairings at 100% with no deductable, 250 on the bike. I also can get a new tire up to 100 dollars, installation not included. It's a pretty good deal I think.

Taking a claim isn't the worst thing in the world, even if they raise your rates 15% it's not that bad. that would be a 24 dollar a year increase, worth it to me.

[lurch12_2000]

Tim Tom, glad you're ok, but I'd move out of Newark and out to western NJ for some enjoyable riding from looking at your video(maybe not heavy traffic but still crap). I've done my share of commuting in and around Boston and down I-95 along the Bridgeport/New Haven CT jam ups on the bike but would never consider riding with a group in that situation for fun. Every man for himself you know and very difficult to lead a ride through that stuff even if you got a nice destination in mind. Looks like you have lots of crap riding just to get anywhere nice and enjoyable.

[pmong]

Police had to be involved because there were 9 riders stopped on a highway exit ramp with no shoulder and crazy car drivers barrelling down the blind exit. For the safety of us all we needed the police to close the lane before someone got killed.

Since it was an accident scene the state police arranged for the tow. I have a AAA membership, but they are useless and don't tow motorcycles anyway.

Tim, sorry to hear about the problem and crash. Pot holes can be hell, and it is getting worse. Good that the accident was not worse.

Interesting thing about the tow and AAA. Here in Southern California, one can buy a special membership that includes motorcycle towing. My son has used it twice, with a flatbed truck. Maybe there is that option in your state.

[pete]

Wow Tim, just came across this thread, glad you're ok!

When I learnt to ride, the instructor drummed into my head constantly about road positioning... avoiding potholes, manhole covers, the centre of the lane when stopping, white lines... this is just another reminder to do so.

Just saw the first clip and yeah sometime's they're just too hard to dodge!

[Tim Tom]

Tim Tom, glad you're ok, but I'd move out of Newark and out to western NJ for some enjoyable riding from looking at your video(maybe not heavy traffic but still crap).

Well thats where we were headed . Had a nice 200 mile loop including High Point, Port Jervis, and Bear Mountain. The three best riding areas around by far. Unfortunately the only way to get out of Newark is by highways. Unless you want to take surface streets through some REALLY bad areas. The kind of areas where you half expect everyone to knock you off your bike and steal it. I'd take the highways every time.

Tim, sorry to hear about the problem and crash. Pot holes can be hell, and it is getting worse. Good that the accident was not worse.

Interesting thing about the tow and AAA. Here in Southern California, one can buy a special membership that includes motorcycle towing. My son has used it twice, with a flatbed truck. Maybe there is that option in your state.

Paul thanks for the advice with AAA, I'm gonna have to look into it for sure. This is the second time now I've had to pay out the ear for a tow, and I really don't want to have to do it a third time...

Wow Tim, just came across this thread, glad you're ok!

Just saw the first clip and yeah sometime's they're just too hard to dodge!

Thanks Pete. I'm doing alright, but still bummed that I haven't had time to get the bike fixed up yet. I have the damn replacement wheel just 30 miles away, but I've been so damn busy I haven't had an hour to myself, let alone enough time to get it fixed. I may have to call in sick on Monday to fix it. Hmmm....

I think I will be sick if I don't get a bike ride soon

[lurch12_2000]

Well thats where we were headed . Had a nice 200 mile loop including High Point, Port Jervis, and Bear Mountain. The three best riding areas around by far. Unfortunately the only way to get out of Newark is by highways. Unless you want to take surface streets through some REALLY bad areas. The kind of areas where you half expect everyone to knock you off your bike and steal it. I'd take the highways every time.

No, I meant move out there....not just for the day ride, but permanently and get a nice place in the country and enjoy riding from your front doorstep! My wife was born in Newark but no need for us to spend anytime down there.

[Tim Tom]

No, I meant move out there....not just for the day ride, but permanently and get a nice place in the country and enjoy riding from your front doorstep! My wife was born in Newark but no need for us to spend anytime down there.

Hahaha I'd love to. Unfortunately it is WAYY too economical and convenient to live within walking distance of school and work. However once school is done (this Christmas!!) you bet your ass I will be moving out of the city.