Collision with a van

[Andy]

I was going round a blind corner where on the opposite side of the road there were parked cars all the way round so the oncoming traffic came into my lane. Whilst going round the corner a van carrying horses sprung up coming round the bend toward me and i had to do an emergency stop and tried to squeeze between the van and the curb but my rear wheel locked and started to swing out catching the front of this horse van. I managed to stay on but my exhaust had bent till it had hit the wheel and I had a very mad van driver on my hands. So far all I managed to do is salvage the muffler but I'm not too sure what to do with the exhaust. Anyone think its worth trying to bend the exhaust back or should I just replace it?

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[lilmisswardi]

I would say replace it, i don't know much though but id rather be safe than sorry.

[Gavin]

If the horse box driver was on your side of the road, and coming in the opposite direction, it was probably his fault, and he would therefore be responsible for the accident. Getting witnesses to support this is a different matter though, but if any are available, and you can prove your account of things, he, or his insurance company, should pay for any damages incurred.
Even if you only have third party insurance, you should still be covered, but it might cost more in later insurance premiums than it would to fix it yourself. Check the frame to make sure it is not damaged where the exhaust fits, as this can be a vulnerable point.

[Ginger Phil]

Dear oh dear. There's a Taishan Commuter exhaust going for £20 on eBay if that's any help?

[Andy]

cheers

[Rave]

If the van driver was on your side of the road the accident is 100% his fault. He should be paying for the damage. If there are no witnesses and he won't admit liability though, or if you didn't get his details, then the exhaust doesn't look too bad to me and I see no reason not to try bending it back into shape before you buy a new one. Do it gently and check that it doesn't split or crease. Heating the bit you're going to bend up a bit with a blow torch might help.

[Andy]

Cheers will definitley try that before I get a new exhaust just gotta make sure the mounts still line up after i have bent it.

[graham1]

s**t happens. the main thing is that you are ok

[chcknugget]

Yeah, glad to hear all you lost was exhaust.!

btw, What in the world is this red arrow pointing to? My scooter doesn't have one of those.

[Andy]

That tube goes round to the air filter so I'm guessing its just more emissions. I managed to fix the exhaust and it all sorted just need to replace the housing for the fan and ut good as new. I also added some more neons under the fairings while I was there.