A Co-Worker was telling me

[BradT]

A co-worker of mine, came down to my office today, to tell me what happened to his brother.

 

His brother bought a used motorcycle after many years of not owning one. I would guess his brother is low 60's. Not sure the type of bike but he paid 11,000 for a used bike. Anyway he was out riding and as he was slowly rounding a corner he hit some gravel and went down.

 

SO now he has to pick up the bike which he manages to do, but then over it went to the other side. Meanwhile a fellow in a van stops to help. After they get the bike up and on the sideside he sits on it and trys to start it. As it starts the bike takes off and hits this fellows van. The bike smashes the corner of the van, he hits the windshield breaking it.

 

The van has approx 4500 damage and the bike is sent to the shop. The mechanic stated that the safety switches must have been damaged in the fall and Bike has almost 10,000 damage.

 

My co-worker thought it was hilarious, but his brother is okay but he cracked the bone in his lower leg, he is sore but he wants the bike fixed so he can go riding. I too found myself laughing at the story, just glad he is okay.

[Squidley]

Hate to say it, but I dont think that riding is a good choice for this fella

[Marcarl]

Glad to hear that he's alright physically, but mentally is a question. How much for a used bike???????and how much to repair???????? He's not a Dutchman, I'm sure of that.

[bongobobny]

I feel sorry for the guy, but I gotta agree with Squid...

[Guest JGorom]

Ouch...what a story. I think if it were me and I wanted to continue to ride I would have the insurance company total that voodoo bike. In fact I would strongly suggest that none of it's parts be place in the general population...that bike seems cursed!

 

PS...to fix this thing would be similar to doing this :bang head: Need I say more?

 

Time to get a new one...

[Ozark]

Maybe the guys wife bought the bike as a going away gift. If he keep riding like that, he's definitely going awaaaayy!!! Aren't you supposed to get wiser with age.

:rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::whistling:

[GigaWhiskey]

Was the bike at full throttle, did he change gears and did have a 1/4 worth of distance to create such damage? Thats a lot of $ damage.

[Venturous Randy]

Let me see, used bike $11,000. It must have been a Harley.

RandyA

[BradT]

I agree with you squid and as far as prices go it not cheap up here to ride or buy parts and service.

 

My Co-worker laughed throw the whole story, guess there is some humour here. Just glad he is okay

 

Brad