Where my fz6 story ends...

[Bram]

Oh man, I just turned on my computer and this is the first thing I read. It sucks when an FZ6 goes down.

I'm sorry about your bike.
But we're all happy that you came out of the accident alive and well, thanks to your gear. You should be able to get insurance money that covers all your expenses.
Which means.....Bike shopping-time! Hope you are in better luck with the next bike :thumbup:

 

[Philippe1985]

Glad you made out ok. Bike looks a mess. What happened in the accident? Were you cut-off?

Yes, I was in a corner and there was a car coming from the other direction. And then the car suddenly turned in the middle of the corner into a driveway...

 

[Philippe1985]

glad you're ok and sad to see the bike in this shape

side note, what are your plans with the exhaust.....thinking about selling it?

Yes, I'm selling it. But first I hope to get the attention of some local buyers. Because I really don't know anything about sending parts international. This is the link: Uitlaat akrapovic fz6(2004-2009), Motoren en scooters, Oost Vlaanderen | Kapaza

 

[Philippe1985]

Oh right, it is in Dutch, so let me translate:
There is minimal damage at the akrapovic logo. And right under the tear in the logo there is a surface scratch to the exhaust. Nothing deep or whatever, no dents at all. That's why I also placed a picture from above. The exhaust has been running for 100km, which I can proof with my certificate of purchase. So it comes down to the fact that it is nearly new and has minimal cosmetic damage.

 

[Philippe1985]

I am really feeling happy because so many of us are now considering a back protector. I really think that the lessons we all learn by this accident can prevent further serious injury. This is why I like this forum. The people on it seem much more reasonable and sensitive to safety than on other forum.

 

[Philippe1985]

Update: The exhaust has been sold.

 

[Bram]

Update: The exhaust has been sold.

Thanks Philippe, Your baby's are safe with me! :thumbup:

 

[Bram]

Loving the sound of the beast.

 

[Cloggy]

Really sorry to hear about your accident Philippe, the pics look pretty bad

Hope yoú are OK and didn't have too much physical damage.

Pleased to hear that the pipes found a good home.

Hope the insurance pays out soon, don't forget even with an other bike it'll be great if you stay on this forum :thumbup:

 

[bugsterkiton]

Hi Phil,
Sorry for the bike, but happy you are safe. We can buy a lot of bikes but we only have one life. I ordered a back protec this evening. A lot of pleasure with your new FZ8.
Philippe ;-)

 

[novaks47]

Yes, I was in a corner and there was a car coming from the other direction. And then the car suddenly turned in the middle of the corner into a driveway...

Ah yes, I just love it when some slow-poke moron suddenly can't wait 3 seconds for oncoming traffic to go by. :spank: I see it semi-regularly on my mountain road commute, always something to watch for.

Glad you made it out ok! Looking at the damage to the moto, looks like it could've been real ugly. This thread reminded me to stop being cheap and just order the dang back protector insert for my Alpinestars jacket! Been putting that off for far too long. :tard:

 

[Philippe1985]

Loving the sound of the beast.

They really look nice on your bike!! Enjoy them!!