So...I guess I just have the best luck in the world.
I parked my Magna in the city today while I was running some errands in a parallel parking spot between two cars.
Well, lo and behold, when I returned to my bike, it was down on its left side, halfway in the middle of the road.....
******* suv hit and run!
There was about a gallon of gas spilled over the road (full tank), and my clutch, black box on left handlebar, and mirror (broken),....have all been bent towards the tank, and now the clutch lever ...instead of being in front of your hands, its now pointing toward the sky. The black box (clutch fluid?) on the left handlebar is crushing the choke so that I can't run the motorcycle without leaving the choke halfway on. I don't think its a good idea to leave the choke halfway on while riding so it hasn't moved?
I've never taken apart the left handlebar but I have to free the choke somehow, and I have to straighten up the clutch lever and put it in the "right" position.
I plan on tackling this project on Sunday when I have sometime off.
Any ideas appreciated.
I'm not much of a mechanic, and I only have a small toolbox.
Thanks.
Pack a shotgun and go hunting. :evil: People like this should be shot, they are no use to our society.
Dan, sorry to hear about your run in with a irresponsible @*#&%...
When I bent my clutch handle (not as bad as yours) I took the cable out (I know you have no cable) and took a propane torch and a pair of Vice Grips and was able to heat it enough to get it back into position.. It sounds like yours is pretty bent, so it may or may not work for yours..
Maybe someone has a left hand set up for your bike sitting in a garage somewhere.. (anyone???)
I'm with Terry. I hope you meet the driver of the SUV, preferably in a place where his screams for help will go unheard.
People take no responsibility for their actions. The person probably blames you for the scratch / dent on their vehicle.
And people wonder why we park on sidewalks and other areas where you cant get a car. I have never parked on a sidewalk but I have parked between the handicap spots.
Parking between Handicaps spots in Florida is illegal and eligible for a $150 ticket..
Dan, that SUCKS! It is something I worry about when parking in 'cage' spots and do my best to park where I am visible. Likely they whipped in and did not see till it was too late. Damn weasels for running off!
The left "box" is your clutch master cylinder. I would not ride it with the choke half on very far if you can help it. Once you loosen things up you should be able to straighten them out. Mine has been down on that side at least 4 times since I got it and I have not had to replace anything yet, well other than the windscreen.
I can ship you a mirror if you need it. I don't have a spare clutch lever though. I also have a bracket for the left side of your windscreen if you still need that too.
Quote from: hootmon on July 11, 2009, 01:03:58 PM
Parking between Handicaps spots in Florida is illegal and eligible for a $150 ticket..
In Texas too...Also illegal to park motorized vehicle on sidewalks in Texas...If it wasn't blocking the door I couldn't see it...Most the brothers around here see the same way I do...LOL..Also watch for that red paint...the Fire Marshal will get his panties in a wodd too...So if your parking with me keep your checkbook handy...LOL..Capt.
Man lived in Texas my whole life and did not know that. :shock:
Well live and learn.Guess I am lucky to have not gotten a ticket.
Quote from: tmds3 on July 11, 2009, 05:44:10 PM
Man lived in Texas my whole life and did not know that. :shock:
Well live and learn.Guess I am lucky to have not gotten a ticket.
+1
If I can't find an unobtrusive spot near the door (like, on the sidewalk), I will try to park off in the weeds where no cages care to go...
I have seen a lot of motorcycles in NYC parked between parallel parked cars, backed in so the rear fender is just above the curb. If I had parallel parked my car in one of the spots, I might be a bit hacked trying to leave without banging the bike -- especially after they pass me between the lanes on the freeway...
Quote from: Capt. Howard on July 11, 2009, 05:40:55 PM
Quote from: hootmon on July 11, 2009, 01:03:58 PM
Parking between Handicaps spots in Florida is illegal and eligible for a $150 ticket..
In Texas too...Also illegal to park motorized vehicle on sidewalks in Texas...If it wasn't blocking the door I couldn't see it...Most the brothers around here see the same way I do...LOL..Also watch for that red paint...the Fire Marshal will get his panties in a wodd too...So if your parking with me keep your checkbook handy...LOL..Capt.
Let me clarify something....Here is State law in Texas....Most Municipalities adopt an Ordinance to clarify..
Bikes can park on the sidewalk, cars can't
Sec. 545.302. Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Certain Places.
(a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:
(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;
(2) on a sidewalk; [this is intended to apply to cars]
(3) in an intersection;
(4) on a crosswalk;
(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;
(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;
(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;
(8) on a railroad track; or
(9) where an official sign prohibits stopping.
(b) An operator may not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, stand or park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle:
(1) in front of a public or private driveway;
(2) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
(3) within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;
(4) within 30 feet on the approach to a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway;
(5) within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to a fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to a fire station within 75 feet of the entrance, if the entrance is properly marked with a sign; or
(6) where an official sign prohibits standing.
(c) An operator may not, except temporarily to load or unload merchandise or passengers, park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle:
(1) within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing; or
(2) where an official sign prohibits parking.
(d) A person may stop, stand, or park a bicycle on a sidewalk if the bicycle does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic on the sidewalk.
I would suggest you check out the Ordinance's in your City...
I often park up on a sidewalk or near the door of a business. I don't think the law will be upheld unless the store owner, or similar, complains.
Dan, I may have some left over V45 parts out in the shop, I'll see what I can find. Do you need the reservoir or just the lever?
Quote from: silveradocowboy on July 12, 2009, 08:46:13 AM
Dan, I may have some left over V45 parts out in the shop, I'll see what I can find. Do you need the reservoir or just the lever?
Thanks for all the help and/or sending of parts. So far, I fixed the clutch, and the broken mirror :).
However, the bars are still bent, and the biggest mystery....
my lock broke. I can't lock my bike, it won't turn to the left.
Any ideas????
Capt. Howard you are correct.
Business with a parking lot: the front sidewalk area is up to them or property owners. The lined area next to handicap area is a ticket able violation. In Plano, Texas the Citizens on patrol give tickets for that. I have never gotten one but I have never done it.
I was able to bend my bars back for the most part.
On the broken lock. Can you see the bottom of your ignition? When you lock the steering to one side a piece slides out the bottom. Maybe it got knocked loose/down and is stopping you from turning.
Dan,
That totally sucks man. Lemme know if I can help with anything. I'll ask my uncle if he's got any Magna handlebars cause he rides a 80-something 750 as well. Also, if you've never tried them before Baltimore Cycle Salvage on franklin street has a lot of parts. They'd probably have all the stuff you need to get it back on the road (maybe a new set of trees if the mangled up that lock mechanism). BTW, was it locked when they hit it? Cause if it was then that tab is probably bent to hell and jammed in the side of the trees.
And since we're swapping stories, my first bike was hit in a parking lot (in a motorcycle-specific parking spot too). When I was going to college at Maryland my virago 750 was backed into and knocked over, and they set it back up before they left. I hopped on it and went to start it and realized the right hand grip was at 90* to the forks (pointing right at my chest). I managed to un-bend that one with a big piece of pipe over the grip and two friends, and it rode ok until I sold it.
Quote from: JLeather on July 13, 2009, 06:25:20 AM
Dan,
That totally sucks man. Lemme know if I can help with anything. I'll ask my uncle if he's got any Magna handlebars cause he rides a 80-something 750 as well. Also, if you've never tried them before Baltimore Cycle Salvage on franklin street has a lot of parts. They'd probably have all the stuff you need to get it back on the road (maybe a new set of trees if the mangled up that lock mechanism). BTW, was it locked when they hit it? Cause if it was then that tab is probably bent to hell and jammed in the side of the trees.
And since we're swapping stories, my first bike was hit in a parking lot (in a motorcycle-specific parking spot too). When I was going to college at Maryland my virago 750 was backed into and knocked over, and they set it back up before they left. I hopped on it and went to start it and realized the right hand grip was at 90* to the forks (pointing right at my chest). I managed to un-bend that one with a big piece of pipe over the grip and two friends, and it rode ok until I sold it.
Hey John:
Thanks. I don't think I need new handlebars but maybe we can try that pipe trick and see how that works.
The bike was not locked to my knowledge when it was hit. I'm pretty busy till Thursday so I'll try to take a look at the lock mechanism then.
I'd definitely like to fix the lock if i can because I'd hate to be on a slight grade and the bike un-twines itself and rolls backwards until it falls over.
You might want to go back to the scene and see if you can spot any cameras that might have caught this on video. Get this guys license number and bust his ass.
Quote from: Smoked U on July 13, 2009, 11:32:27 PM
You might want to go back to the scene and see if you can spot any cameras that might have caught this on video. Get this guys license number and bust his ass.
Very good idea...CSI... 8) 8) 8) :-) :-) :-)