Nataly 38 #1 May 30, 2010 So it's 6:30 pm on Friday, and I'm about to (finally) escape the office when I get a call from my boss' boss.. I reluctantly picked it up, and he was making small-talk like he was about to tell me something really unpleasant.. I thought he was gonna ask me to work all weekend, but no.. He was just calling to let me know that his boss' boss' boss just reversed her car into my bike and tipped it over!! D'oh! Luckily, the damage seems to be only cosmetic. Also lucky is that she has a company car & the company insurance will sort everything out. So now I'm wondering the obvious.. How much of a pay rise should I ask for?? "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #2 May 30, 2010 It could have been worse... you could have been sitting on it when the boss backed into it! Instead of a raise, why don't you see if you can get a couple of days off to get your bike fixed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 May 30, 2010 Ask NickDG to build a new one for you, then give them the bill. (Just don't be in a hurry for Nick to finish it.) "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #4 May 30, 2010 Damn.....Hope they get it fixed in short order! I thought for sure when I read the title that you were gonna say you were on it at the time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #5 May 30, 2010 Quote Ask NickDG to build a new one for you, then give them the bill. (Just don't be in a hurry for Nick to finish it.) Yeah! And when its done Nat could fly over to SoCal and ride it back to the UK... oh... wait... never mind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #6 May 30, 2010 Quote It could have been better... you could have been sitting on it when the boss backed into it! Didn't you mean it this way? I'm thinking Nat could have been the youngest VP ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #7 May 30, 2010 Quote Quote It could have been better... you could have been sitting on it when the boss backed into it! Didn't you mean it this way? I'm thinking Nat could have been the youngest VP ever. I don't think even the liberal pussies in this country could spin that into a big job promotion... but I'm sure they'd try... something like Nat's civil rights were violated by the racist boss that backed over her scooter... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #8 May 30, 2010 Quote Quote Quote It could have been better... you could have been sitting on it when the boss backed into it! Didn't you mean it this way? I'm thinking Nat could have been the youngest VP ever. I don't think even the liberal pussies in this country could spin that into a big job promotion... but I'm sure they'd try... something like Nat's civil rights were violated by the racist boss that backed over her scooter... Hee hee!! Well, she told me she picked up her phone and didn't want to talk and drive, so instead of going through the parking lot gate and onto the main road, she backed the car into the corner (which happens to be the motorcycle parking bay).. Being on the phone whilst driving is illegal in the UK.. So the reason she hit my bike is because she broke the law.. And I *could* put that in the police report, or I could ask for a raise!! No, not really. I mean yes, I could do that, but I wouldn't! Thing is, there were witnesses, and her colleagues are NEVER gonna let her live it down! To me, the one good thing in this is that hopefully now she's more aware of looking out for bikes. And if that translates into her driving and watching out for bikers, then she's just that little bit less dangerous to us on the roads. Don't think it's gonna be a big fix - looks like she was going slow and it tipped over - the damage seems pretty minimal."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #10 May 30, 2010 Quote Photos? Good idea!She hasn't posted any pics of herself for quite a while."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #11 May 30, 2010 Well, I was thinking photos of her damaged bike, but what the heck... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #12 May 30, 2010 Quote Quote Photos? Good idea!She hasn't posted any pics of herself for quite a while. It would be nice if she posted her boobies to celebrate!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #13 May 30, 2010 QuoteDon't think it's gonna be a big fix - looks like she was going slow and it tipped over - the damage seems pretty minimal. Frame Sliders are your friend. I'm guessing that the plastic got a bit scuffed/cracked. Frame Sliders are designed to hit the ground before the rest of the bike and prevent that kind of damage. They are especially effective at low speed stuff and tip-overs."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #14 May 30, 2010 Quote Quote Don't think it's gonna be a big fix - looks like she was going slow and it tipped over - the damage seems pretty minimal. Frame Sliders are your friend. I'm guessing that the plastic got a bit scuffed/cracked. Frame Sliders are designed to hit the ground before the rest of the bike and prevent that kind of damage. They are especially effective at low speed stuff and tip-overs. Oh hey, that's super cool - had no idea those existed! I will *definitely* ask the dealership about them when I take it into the shop Thanks dude!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #15 May 30, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Don't think it's gonna be a big fix - looks like she was going slow and it tipped over - the damage seems pretty minimal. Frame Sliders are your friend. I'm guessing that the plastic got a bit scuffed/cracked. Frame Sliders are designed to hit the ground before the rest of the bike and prevent that kind of damage. They are especially effective at low speed stuff and tip-overs. Oh hey, that's super cool - had no idea those existed! I will *definitely* ask the dealership about them when I take it into the shop [email] Thanks dude! Expect some giggles from the dealer, they are usually reserved for ricky road racers that feel the need to show off and make the rest of us look bad...(wheelies / stoppies . burn outs on the street) not normally found on small transportation bikes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACS_Wild 0 #16 May 30, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Don't think it's gonna be a big fix - looks like she was going slow and it tipped over - the damage seems pretty minimal. Frame Sliders are your friend. I'm guessing that the plastic got a bit scuffed/cracked. Frame Sliders are designed to hit the ground before the rest of the bike and prevent that kind of damage. They are especially effective at low speed stuff and tip-overs. Oh hey, that's super cool - had no idea those existed! I will *definitely* ask the dealership about them when I take it into the shop Thanks dude! Frame sliders are the best. Saved my bike twice when tipped, only damage is a scuff on the slider and the clutch lever got knocked down a bit, but now i actually like it there better so i haven't fixed it yet lol. Check ebay, i got mine off there as a set for relatively cheap. i just did a quick search and it looks like the puck and base are sold separately now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VORTEX-MOTORCYCLE-FRAME-SLIDER-PUCK-Blue-PAIR-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c08dedc32QQitemZ120407907378QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1355wt_1167 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Frame-Slider-Bases-Suzuki-GSX-R600-GSX-R750-GSX-R1000-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f00146b9cQQitemZ270584277916QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_1182I treat my body like an amusement park Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #17 May 30, 2010 Quote Expect some giggles from the dealer, they are usually reserved for ricky road racers that feel the need to show off and make the rest of us look bad...(wheelies / stoppies . burn outs on the street) not normally found on small transportation bikes! Meh.. I know it's just a 250, but it's still a Ninja, and still *looks* like a big bike (to those who don't know any better)!! Thing is.. I've never dropped my bike, but it's easily done.. And it seems to me a lot cheaper to install the slider than replace the panels.. People make fun of me because I wear pretty heavy-duty leathers.. And again, I couldn't care less.. I may look like a wannabe racer, but I'm guessing if I ever come off the bike I'll be *really* happy I invested in all that gear."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #18 May 30, 2010 Oh geeze Nat, when Turtle reads about you in leather, he's going to be spankin' himself for hours! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #19 May 30, 2010 Quote Oh geeze Nat, when Turtle reads about you in leather, he's going to be spankin' himself for hours! That can't really be helped.. Turtle's imagination is so fertile that anything the women post could be twisted into something devious!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #20 May 30, 2010 Good point... so where ARE the picutres? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #21 May 30, 2010 Quote Good point... so where ARE the picutres? I should have taken pictures right at the site but I was a bit thrown by who it was and it never occurred to me until I got home. I would prefer to have pics of the site as well, as there were marks from where it fell. And sorry, the incident didn't inspire me to take pics of my breasts, so anyone looking forward to that is just shit out of luck!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #22 May 31, 2010 Quote And sorry, the incident didn't inspire me to take pics of my breasts, so anyone looking forward to that is just shit out of luck! Well, I guess Turtle will just have to keep dreamin' ... but there is this: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2307622;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #23 May 31, 2010 Sorry to hear of your loss, Nat. I just cleaned up my sweet girl today. Didn't get to ride much because of rain. But we spent some quality time together just the same. Hope you and yours are well again soon. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #24 May 31, 2010 QuoteExpect some giggles from the dealer, they are usually reserved for ricky road racers that feel the need to show off and make the rest of us look bad...(wheelies / stoppies . burn outs on the street) not normally found on small transportation bikes! That's where they came from, but they are pretty widely used these days. They really aren't much different than the "crash bars" on some of the older bikes (functionally anyway). An investment of a hundred bucks or so can save a lot more then that in just a simple tip-over. It's amazing how much the plastic fairings on sportbikes can cost."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smirniof 0 #25 May 31, 2010 Quote Quote Good point... so where ARE the picutres? I should have taken pictures right at the site but I was a bit thrown by who it was and it never occurred to me until I got home. I would prefer to have pics of the site as well, as there were marks from where it fell. And sorry, the incident didn't inspire me to take pics of my breasts, so anyone looking forward to that is just shit out of luck! We would love to see some pictures of you in that leather gear though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
