Triumphrat

KNEEBONE · 10-04-2006

Who would have guessed. Two mornings ago I started my bike and slowly backed her up on the driveway so I could turn 180 and go out for wards. This is my typical procedure since I can't back over a lip of concrete when pulling in at night. Anyway, that tail section on our bikes, (unless you tail tidied yours), is some seriously strong stuff. Even with my short little legs and slow backing I bumped my Chevy truck in the drive. I didn't think a thing of it, but when I got home later I realized I put a 3"X1/2" dent in my truck. What the'??????

OLD SPEEDSTER IS A OK WITH OUT EVEN A SCRATCH! and the truck is in my wifes name! Now, if someone can please tell me how to post pics I will show you the proof of my story :wink:

TonUp · 10-04-2006

I am glad the bike is ok!

Ton Up!

R100Pilot · 10-04-2006

Tell the insurance company some crazy-a$$ biker ran inta yer truck an' took off.

milqster · 10-04-2006

Not surprised, I had a walnut fall on the bed rail section of my 2003 chevy and left a dent like someone fired a golfball at it. If it had been the hood I could see it, but that is a pretty stiff section of sheetmetal to dent....that said, those nuts may be moving faster than I think.

Goffe · 10-05-2006

Bizzarre...maybe Triumph should be making Chevys... ;-)

itchin · 10-05-2006

Ya ever get hit with a wall nut? I'am not talking the kind ya get in a bag at the grocery store all cleaned up. They are pretty darn big, and heavy with the husk on still on. Dont have an answer for the Speedy rippin up your truck. You talkin about a pick up truckor some half size suv?

KNEEBONE · 10-05-2006

itchin,

I am talking about a pickup truck. Come to think of it, I don't really like the truck, it has for doors, two wheel drive, and too short of a bed. Before the kids I always had a single cab or at the most extended cab 4X4 and the skins on those seemed much more durable. Oh well, I guess Chevy is trying to build a Toyota and I definitely understand crumple zones for impact absorption which can actually help riders if they were to get pummeled by one of these thin skinned beasties, but there has got to limit. And really, how do I post pics? :brk:

Goffe · 10-05-2006

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On 2006-10-05 06:32, KNEEBONE wrote:
And really, how do I post pics? :brk:

First, you need a site to place them on, like photobucket, or anyone you know who has space. Then, you simply reference it with the IMAGE button on thi site. If you want more specifics, let us know.

[ This message was edited by: Goffe on 2006-10-05 11:46 ]

BUCKET · 10-05-2006

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On 2006-10-04 18:56, R100Pilot wrote:
Tell the insurance company some crazy-a$$ biker ran inta yer truck an' took off.

Yeah crazy a$$ bikers they give me the s*#ts,oh wait that's right. :-D :hammer: