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I was out for a run in the 2B Sat. morning when a bike smashed into the back of me. The rider had dropped it and the bike slid for 70ft before it hit me. According to my data log I was doing a steady 47mph (indicating for a left turn) so he must have been going quite a lick. He was lucky and seems to have got away with some nasty cuts and bruises. I’ve got whiplash. His bike (a large Triumph triple) is totalled. I’m wondering what is going to happen to my 2B. The obvious damage is to the rear panel and wings etc. However when you look closer, as the bike slid under the rear, it has shoved the rear tubular crash structure upwards and inwards, partially crushed the tank, fuel pipes and splintered the rear deck. The rear diff. mount plate has distorted from flat by 20mm so I’m amazed the diff. didn’t crack. What’s the insurance company going to make of this? (I’m with A Plan). I can’t see the chassis being repairable. After 10 years of building and fettling I don’t know if I can face another major rebuild, but the thought of it being written off and losing all the hours I put into the engine to suit the supercharger and fuel injection is heartbreaking. Here are some photos:- Tim
