Just joined this group on recommendation of Rich Hanley.
Im currently without bike due to stupid ped stepping out in front of me writing off my week old GS1200 and almost me in the process. Gggrrrrrrr…
All in hands of solicitors and insurance companies at present - so any suggestions on getting back compensation from a ped gratefully recieved!
Been motorcycling more years than i care to remember - legally and illegally for 33 years now! Last bikes I had were a hayabusa, fireblade as well as a GS.
Looking at getting my next GS a paint job - deep pink with silver glitter… hey, you only live once so make the most of it!!
looking forward to getting back out on a bike to enjoy the summer
At first glance it might appear pointless making a compensation claim against a pedestrian, however, having a little look at the matter it does appear that Household insurance may cover people for public liability.
This is only Churchill but I would imagine most other reputable home insurance companies offer the same.
This would mean that your losses would be covered by their home insurance, if they have any. I know it seems odd, given that the accident didn’t happen in their home, but that is the way it works. This home insurance will also cover anyone else living in the home, so child, partner etc would also be covered.
This may not help as they may not have home insurance, or the company they are insured with may not include public liability cover, but it might, and at least gives you a chance of recovering your losses.
Good luck, and if your solicitor isn’t getting anywhere, mention this to him
Firstly, it would be very helpful if you could post a picture of yourself and your pride and joy “ when you replace it of course” in the pinned thread “Newbie Face/Bike Photo Sheet” at the top of the newbie forum, this will help the community recognise you at meets and of course ride-outs.
LB has a regular Wednesday night meet at Borough Market (BM) where we hope you’ll come down and meet like minded members.
I think the mistake you made was to brake for a pedestrian.
Having taken a couple of tumbles due to idiotic pedestrians, it occurred to me that my 'bike weighs 219kg and that braking was not the answer.With a GS1200 it should be possible to ride through/over them and pull up further down the road to remove body parts and unsightly stains from your 'bike.