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Old May 15, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Angry Car just backed into my bike

I've got a 96 CBR 600, and had it parked at a friends house in the street, behind a car. Unfortunately shes a friend of mine, but girl hops in her car, slings it into reverse and right into the front of my bike.

The plastic covering the front tire is broken and the kickstand is bent pretty bad, slid the whole bike back almost a foot. I'm amazed it didn't fall over, it was a pretty solid impact.

So obviously those two things, but I'm not sure if the steering is off. I feel like the handlebars are slightly favored to the right. Maybe it was always like that, maybe it wasn't, but I'm noticing it now. Going straight down the road the key is just off to the right, and I feel like my arms are turned slightly. What does that mean?

Obviously she's going to pay for the damage, but is there anything else I should check?
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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That plastic piece that covers the wheel is called a fender. Check the classifieds on here and ebay for your parts.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Sorry man that's a bummer
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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I think its kinda fortunate that she was your friend, chances are that if it was anybody else they would have just driven away. Is she hot?
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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Is she hot?
Thats f*kin hilarious.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Getting back to serious replies, & not to correct your grammar or descriptions either, ...as CBRclassic recommended, taking it to a shop for having it checked over is your best bet. It will give you peace of mind in knowing whether or not something is truly damaged & wrong w/ it.

Hope its not outta spec & all is ok. Good luck.
 
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