Jez Graves
Registered User
Hello all,
Not sure if anyone can help but...
Whilst out riding I pulled alongside my friend to exit a car park turning right. My front axle was roughly in line with his back axle (he was riding a new Africa Twin.) At this point he lost control, wobbled and fell off in my direction with the result of his luggage rack putting a hole in my nose cone.
Initially he admitted it was his fault and was happy to pay the repair.
New nose cone purchased from Jaws - which he has paid for. His paint shop (quoting £120) have now said they can't do it. My Paint shop (estimate £400 or so) can do it but he is now saying that because I was behind him and could see what was happening I am half to blame so owe half the money.
Initially trying to sort without insurance company but my view is if he hadn't lost control of the bike there would be no damage to mine. Anyone had any experience of similar.
Thanks very much.
Not sure if anyone can help but...
Whilst out riding I pulled alongside my friend to exit a car park turning right. My front axle was roughly in line with his back axle (he was riding a new Africa Twin.) At this point he lost control, wobbled and fell off in my direction with the result of his luggage rack putting a hole in my nose cone.
Initially he admitted it was his fault and was happy to pay the repair.
New nose cone purchased from Jaws - which he has paid for. His paint shop (quoting £120) have now said they can't do it. My Paint shop (estimate £400 or so) can do it but he is now saying that because I was behind him and could see what was happening I am half to blame so owe half the money.
Initially trying to sort without insurance company but my view is if he hadn't lost control of the bike there would be no damage to mine. Anyone had any experience of similar.
Thanks very much.