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Offline Carbine

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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #25 on: April 27, 2006, 01:40:34 PM »
...man, glad to hear your ok........your gonna be sore for weeks though. Take it real easy during the sore period. As far as the bike/impound/insurance goes, remember one thing, it's still your bike. You own it, damaged or not. If you happened to have collision insurance, and they pay you out on it, make it very clear during all the negotiations that you want the salvage. I would be contacting the person that hit you, don't threaten, just say..."hey sccidents happen, but what are you gonna do about my bike?". Never know, maybe they will pay you. If they don't, it's gonna have to be time lawyer up, but we all know who gets rich then. Bad scene for everyone involved. I know I have a '73 dated DID front wheel somewhere in the shed. Let me know if you want it......
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Offline Bob Wessner

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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #26 on: April 27, 2006, 02:21:04 PM »
I don't want to be an alarmist about the impound business and I hope where you live they are more reasonable than my fair? city. A poor guy had his motorcycle stolen from in front of his condo. Low and behold, a couple of days later he spots it in a driveway a few blocks away. He called the police. They show up and get his permission to tow it so they get finger prints or something. Being a good citizen he agrees and they tow it. The city uses a tow service's yard for impounds. Through confusion and mis-communication, when the guy went to inquire with the city as to where is bike was at, they told him, but informed him he needed to pay over $200 in fees to get it back. I was in the local paper for days while the guy haggled with them. I guess I would try to have someone retrieve it ASAP. Oh, when he did get it back, some parts were missing, he suspected some impound lot employees were helping themselves to misc. parts.
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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #27 on: April 27, 2006, 07:45:19 PM »
I've got forks and a complete front wheel from a '75 K for the cost of shipping if you need it.

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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #28 on: April 27, 2006, 08:38:55 PM »
     ~ ~ ~ I MUST SHOUT THIS OUT~ ~ ~

     MY HEART FELT THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THE MORAL SUPPORT AND THE OFFERS OF HELP!!

GroovieGhoulie - - A very good idea, we can all learn from it!! I will make a separate post with details.

Dusthawk - - A great list, I will also comment on that in a separate post (my head seems to need
   a little more than normal time to think some thinks out (please, no comments on this one ;D)

Bowhunter - - Thank you very much for your super kind offer (read below, it's kinda wait 'n see)

Everyone and your kind offers - - Couldn't possibly ask for a better brotherhood.

     GENTLEMEN, THE MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!!

     I was finally able to make it to the impound yard today.  Couldn't yesterday, legs too sore.  I have to walk and ride buses.

     HANG ON TO YOUR SKIRTS..............IT'S GOING TO BE HARD TO KEEP YOUR GARTERS ON............

     Front fender, wasted.........
     Headlight eyebrow, which I custom made, wasted........
     Headlight, not even broken...........
     Left side fork, broken rubber RETAINER STRAP........... not sure yet if fork is good or bad......
     Left side gas tank badge....... gone (popped off, no gas tank scratches or dents).........
     Front tire, not flat, still holding air.........
     Front rim, looks fine, but then, why not? Tire holding air.......

     I am making arrangements to get the bike out tomorrow (Friday).  The impound yard is charging only $10.00 a day, the towing fee from accident scene to impound yard was only $15.00 ( yes, I know, but then, this whole thing has been a miracle!).

Bob Wessner - - Yes, you are right, (about the impounding, etc.,) true words of wisdom.  I really wanted to do all this yesterday but I just could not walk.

     I wish that I were capable of coming across with the right words to thank all of you for the feeling of warmth you have given me.

     I will make further posts; right now, it looks like the worst I might be looking at is the left front fork, and even that is a maybe.  I will be hoping that my "winning" streak continues and The Big Super Power lets me slide on that front fork too.............. I kinda hate to keep asking, but, Dear Lord, I do seem to be on a roll here................

     Love Ya Brothers, the 750 K4 Lives!!
     ~ ~ ~ jaknight ~ ~ ~
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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #29 on: April 27, 2006, 09:51:11 PM »
glad you made it, bro.  you will get her back up and running soon.  that will be a sweet first ride no doubt!
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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #30 on: April 28, 2006, 02:40:37 AM »
Luck is smiling on you and the bike it seems. Hey, run out, er, sorry, limp out and buy some lottery tickets, could be your third stroke of luck!  ;) Glad you and the bike faired as well as you did.  :)
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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #31 on: April 28, 2006, 03:16:38 AM »
Doesn't sound so bad when you put it like that. Glad to hear you are recovering. :)
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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #32 on: April 28, 2006, 04:08:20 AM »
OUTSTANDING!!!!! :o  Glad everything is working out for you, bro
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Offline techy5025

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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #33 on: April 28, 2006, 10:07:33 AM »
If you look closely at my avatar, you will notice mounted on the crash
bars a pair of Sears boat horns.  A small air compressor mounted to the
bottom of the battery box drives them.  I cannot tell you how many
times in the last 35 years of riding the bike they have (potentially) saved
me. At the very least people hit the brakes and look for the semi.

I'm not sure if Sears (or others) still sell them and they are somewhat
ugly but boy are they effective.  ;D

Jim
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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #34 on: April 28, 2006, 10:09:35 AM »
I wonder how disapointed they are after looking for an 18-wheeler and only find two.  ;D
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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #35 on: April 28, 2006, 11:48:18 AM »
Hey Jaknight and all others...it kinda puts into perspective the whole earlier issue of Karma points eh?

This is the true measure of Karma! Obviously someone was smiling down on you and your scoot! Glad to hear that although a little bruised up for the most part you are both going to be OK...

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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #36 on: April 28, 2006, 02:01:08 PM »
Quote from: jaknight on April 27, 2006, 08:38:55 PM

(my head seems to need a little more than normal time to think some thinks out (please, no comments on this one ;D)

O.K., considering your condition, we won't comment on that one this time ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I am so glad to see you  ::) 'on your feet' ::)

Keep taking it easy and soon enough you'll be joining us back on the road of life with your CB and a smile!!!

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff
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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #37 on: April 28, 2006, 03:12:27 PM »
Glad to hear your ok and feeling better.  Great news about the bike not being as badly damaged as first thought.
Gotta watch those car drivers, they just don't look and many don't care.   I hope the person that hit you gets the
book thrown at her for driving with no license or insurance.  That is the least amount of justice you deserve.
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Offline Carbine

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Re: Death of a CB750 K4?
« Reply #38 on: April 28, 2006, 03:38:00 PM »
...Fantastic news! Sounds like your making the best out of a bad situation. The bike doesn't sound that bad at all!! Get her the heck out of that lot and into your shop, a nice pat on the tank will make you both feel better....... :)     
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