I decided to take a ride today out by the Rock River. On WB 90 this morning I stopped at the Belvidere Oasis to fuel up. When I left the station I stopped at the stop sign before proceeding out into the lane that leads to the parking lots and bam! The bike fell to the left and I fell right. Not sure how that happened but it was so fast I couldn't analyze it. I had a sore right knee scrapped up but otherwise fine. The guy that hit me was very apologetic and said he was looking back at a vehicle that was supposed to be following him. It was a large red Mercedes work van. The amazing thing was that it dented the front of the van in several places and even pushed in the hood about a half inch in an area about 12 inches wide by 3 inches high --but, as far as I can tell, only scratched up the trunk on the LT. I am pretty sure it didn't touch the rear wheel or license plate area. After getting the police report I put the mirror back on and rode it around the lot. It all seemed fine so I rode it home on I90 and all seems the same. In the garage I inspected it and can't find any damage other than the scrapped up trunk and the typical tip over damage on the left side.
Any thoughts on possible hidden damage? Below links to the pictures.
https://picasaweb.google.com/110090594430359970252/20120519#
Thanks, Steve
Any thoughts on possible hidden damage? Below links to the pictures.
https://picasaweb.google.com/110090594430359970252/20120519#
Thanks, Steve