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Old 30-10-2005, 09:22 PM   #1
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Well I wrote off the EF on saturday. Cant even be angry about it either as it was my fault. Was turning write at an intersection and there was a van on the otherside turning right. I nosed out to see past him and looked all clear. Pulled out n then there was a HD softtail. Got me right on the rear diff. Pushed it right under the car n poped the door out. HD was folded in half. Rider was OK. First thing I did was check him out. Will find out if it is a complete write off tomorrow.

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Old 30-10-2005, 09:27 PM   #2
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Dam, thats bad luck, did the Harley rider have a 1% patch on his jacket ? if so, move house tonight !

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Old 30-10-2005, 09:32 PM   #3
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Get to a safe house and lay low for a while I say!
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Old 30-10-2005, 09:34 PM   #4
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Nah was not a biker. Was an upper class harley for upper class people. Way to much chrome for a biker!
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Old 30-10-2005, 09:36 PM   #5
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Good that you and him are ok though.. coulda been a lot worse..


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Old 30-10-2005, 09:38 PM   #6
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Good that you and him are ok though.. coulda been a lot worse..


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Ohh my, that was a lovely little white car...god rest it's soul.
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Old 30-10-2005, 09:43 PM   #7
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Well I wrote off the EF on saturday. Cant even be angry about it either as it was my fault. Was turning write at an intersection and there was a van on the otherside turning right. I nosed out to see past him and looked all clear. Pulled out n then there was a HD softtail. Got me right on the rear diff. Pushed it right under the car n poped the door out. HD was folded in half. Rider was OK. First thing I did was check him out. Will find out if it is a complete write off tomorrow.

Hey man, thats sucks!!! where abouts did it happen?? What colour was ya EF?????
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Old 30-10-2005, 09:49 PM   #8
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i have a excellent condition au 4 sale in n.s.w you can have cheap as i am after a quik sale $8500 so i can spend some more coin on my project. i feel sorry for the occupants of that little white car
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Old 30-10-2005, 09:57 PM   #9
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Silver with a big RF swirl sticker on the back. Opposite cazalys.
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Old 30-10-2005, 10:05 PM   #10
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Awww no man!!! that was a sweet as car!! use to see you around all the time, and follow you out to maccas alot on a saturday.. Hard luck man hope shes a fixer!
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Old 31-10-2005, 10:21 AM   #11
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The moral of this story?

LOOK OUT FOR BIKERS.

Very lucky that a) he wasn't killed and b) he wasn't a Bandido...
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Old 31-10-2005, 10:28 AM   #12
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Good that you and him are ok though.. coulda been a lot worse..


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Going by their patches looks like US version of the God Squad, so maybe they just prayed for his soul?

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Bad luck about the EF, and thank heavens the biker was ok!.. (hope your insured?)
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Old 31-10-2005, 11:40 AM   #13
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Its heart breaking but like others have said, thankfully both of you are ok.
Hope the car isnt a total wreck....
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Old 31-10-2005, 12:10 PM   #14
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Well, I hope you had insurance...

Let us know if you need any help. I'm sure the cairns members would be happy to help out where we can.

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Old 31-10-2005, 03:06 PM   #15
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mate bad luck / but great luck you are blessed you had an accident with a bike that was your fault . the car and bike written off . and biker walks away .go dancing, and sing to the sky . go and apoligise to the rider sincerely if you can . accidents happen . it must of been a horrible day but the next day is a new one and believe me probably your best in a while . best of luck .
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Old 31-10-2005, 07:34 PM   #16
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OK. Latest update. The assesor looked at the car for a total of 30 seconds and said it was repairable. He never even looked underneath. When I told him about the diff and shocks he said 'OH Really Dam never looked.' Just waiting on quotes now from Busa and Scott street. Gettin stereo fully customised now as well.
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Old 31-10-2005, 10:40 PM   #17
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Nah was not a biker. Was an upper class harley for upper class people. Way to much chrome for a biker!
Or a biker who just stole a show bike lol, possibly even a higher member on his show bike.



Well your not dead so you know it wasn't.
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Old 31-10-2005, 11:13 PM   #18
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XRQTOR i could stare at that Avatar for days

Looks real professional when ya get an 'óh damn didnt look' ....hmmmmmm
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XRQTOR i could stare at that Avatar for days

Looks real professional when ya get an 'óh damn didnt look' ....hmmmmmm
You should see her sister...................................lol
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Old 01-11-2005, 12:00 AM   #20
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Sorry to hear that, not good but atleast the bike rider was not hurt.. Yeah when my EL got Front and Rear end smashed i was sure it would be written off. It all depends on insurance companies.......If its an economical repair then they will do it, I think luck of the draw. I have seen come cars repaired from what was escentially a writeoff......
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Old 01-11-2005, 12:31 AM   #21
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Falcons are tough cars. I had a big crash in 02' but with my 3rd party insurance, we decided to just keep the wreck and see if we could fix it. It looked really bad, but what a surprise to find the steering, suspension, and the engine all survived! It ended up mostly cosmetic (besides the front left chassis rail and the radiator support panel). and I'm still driving this same car! Pity I didn't get any photos before we ripped off the headlights and bumper, but this shows how hard a hit it was.
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Lion-hunter I hope your repair job turns out great... hope the underneath isn't as bad as you might think...
You will be cruising in it again soon (hopefully) :eclipsee_
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Old 15-11-2005, 01:57 PM   #23
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Yeah and the news gets worse. Missed the Cairns sound off so some dude from Townsville just walked in and took my trophy. Goin off undefeated for 2 years then boom nothing. This of course means war!!!!!!
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