Bike knocked over

20-05-2018, 07:35 PM

Never experienced this, idiot drove into my bike on Friday. Has caused about £159 worth of cosmetic damage.

He walked off and so far has not provided any details, he lives a few doors down. Apparently bikes shouldn’t be parked on the road!! Wtf.

What’s the best way forward here? He has txt me today saying he will give me his insurance details.

Beyond angry at the mo.

chris.p · 20-05-2018, 07:56 PM

Threaten him with calling the Police, as he has left the scene of an accident with out giving details, that is a criminal offence.

20-05-2018, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris.p

Threaten him with calling the Police, as he has left the scene of an accident with out giving details, that is a criminal offence.

Yes I sent him a reply today saying I will call the police if this isn’t resolved in 24 hrs

Darren69 · 20-05-2018, 08:18 PM

Or he will get a visit from the UKMOC!

Luddite · 20-05-2018, 08:41 PM

Really sorry to hear that, Jimmy. I had a bike knocked over in a car park a few years back but the driver coughed up without argument. (It was only a Honda though!)

Why don't you try putting his reg. no. into the road tax checker website? https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax

If it's not taxed, and you let him know you know, he might be a bit more cooperative!

Mossleymonster · 20-05-2018, 11:51 PM

Twat the C****T or threaten him with jeremy kYle. Go soft. or Go Home. 'End of Message'

21-05-2018, 03:15 AM

I can imagine your frustration but I would be weary of getting too argumentive at this stage, in case things get worse and you get more intentional damage!

Saint aka ML · 21-05-2018, 08:23 AM

I would say if you do insurance claim for 150gbp it will cost you I premium for 5y as you will ha e to declare it.

alan s4 · 21-05-2018, 01:44 PM

Don't claim insurance or even make them aware there has been an accident involving you. Even if you are 100% not to blame your insurance will go up next year.

Tim88 · 21-05-2018, 01:59 PM

Agree 100% about avoiding any talk of insurance claims, it will dog you forever does not matter whose fault it is and insurers could not care less. My last bike was knocked over by a visitor to my nieghbour. Similar sorts of cosmetic damage, I asked for £100 in cash and we left it at that. Don't get onto bad terms with anyone, even though they may be a bit twatish. I have done some silly things in the past and paid up in cash on the spot it works wonders.

Darren69 · 21-05-2018, 02:30 PM

Just get a repair quote and take it to him.

20-05-2018, 07:35 PM	#1
littlejimmy12 Guest Posts: n/a	Bike knocked over Never experienced this, idiot drove into my bike on Friday. Has caused about £159 worth of cosmetic damage. He walked off and so far has not provided any details, he lives a few doors down. Apparently bikes shouldn’t be parked on the road!! Wtf. What’s the best way forward here? He has txt me today saying he will give me his insurance details. Beyond angry at the mo.

20-05-2018, 08:18 PM	#4
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	Or he will get a visit from the UKMOC! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

20-05-2018, 11:51 PM	#6
Mossleymonster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Barnsley Bike: M1100s Posts: 239	Twat the C***T or threaten him with jeremy kYle. Go soft. or Go Home. 'End of Message' __________________ Always remember. Your home is at risk if you set fire to it. Last edited by Mossleymonster; 20-05-2018 at 11:53 PM..*

21-05-2018, 08:23 AM	#8
Saint aka ML Junior ah to be young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,058	I would say if you do insurance claim for 150gbp it will cost you I premium for 5y as you will ha e to declare it. __________________ "I am Lucazade"

21-05-2018, 02:30 PM	#11
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	Just get a repair quote and take it to him. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

20-05-2018, 07:56 PM	#2
chris.p Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: lincoln Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 876	Threaten him with calling the Police, as he has left the scene of an accident with out giving details, that is a criminal offence.

20-05-2018, 08:41 PM	#5
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Really sorry to hear that, Jimmy. I had a bike knocked over in a car park a few years back but the driver coughed up without argument. (It was only a Honda though!) Why don't you try putting his reg. no. into the road tax checker website? https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax If it's not taxed, and you let him know you know, he might be a bit more cooperative!

21-05-2018, 03:15 AM	#7
rac3r Guest Posts: n/a	I can imagine your frustration but I would be weary of getting too argumentive at this stage, in case things get worse and you get more intentional damage!

21-05-2018, 01:44 PM	#9
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	Don't claim insurance or even make them aware there has been an accident involving you. Even if you are 100% not to blame your insurance will go up next year.

21-05-2018, 01:59 PM	#10
Tim88 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: London Bike: M1100evo Posts: 98	Agree 100% about avoiding any talk of insurance claims, it will dog you forever does not matter whose fault it is and insurers could not care less. My last bike was knocked over by a visitor to my nieghbour. Similar sorts of cosmetic damage, I asked for £100 in cash and we left it at that. Don't get onto bad terms with anyone, even though they may be a bit twatish. I have done some silly things in the past and paid up in cash on the spot it works wonders.