Just when I was wondering what to fettle next....

Bad luck mate, what about the driver, have they offered to cover cost etc, could you pursue that through the court :dunno

Glad your ok tho' it could have been much worse

I had the same thing happen to me, the front car of a row of three turned right into a farm entrance when i was overtaking from the back.
My insurance argued the case of 50/50 liability and that was the outcome, lost my no claims bonus :angry but didnt have to fork out excess :thumbup

good place to get your panels repaired/painted -

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?utm_c...ha-emea-uk-goog-gm&utm_medium=ha&utm_term=map

its in altrincham at the back of halfords on viaduct road. not sure of the name of the place but its at the bottom of the road on the left. i've used him and he's spot on :thumbup

oh, and ebay for anything else of course.

Sorry to hear about your accident Swoodwar but glad you are OK.

You are the third person Ive read about who was taken out by a vehicle "suddenly" turning right. Ask your self this question - and Im really not having a go at you or anyone else - would a vehicle turn right unexpectidly if there was no junction/gateway/farm entrance/layby? Probably not. But if those things(Hazards) ARE there how do you know the vehicle wont turn unexpectidly? Rehtorical question cos the short answer is that you dont. So why in the name of sweet Jesus do some bikers insist on overtaking in this situation? The fact that the driver of the vehicle is in the wrong by giving no indication is no defence against getting taken out - as you and others have found out. Laying in a hospital bed ,your body wrapped in plaster saying " it wasnt my fault he didnt indicate" isnt a lot of good is it?

It may not even happen in an overtake situation. If you are following and see the hazard then back off - give some space.

So come on chaps, use your eyes. If there is ANY chance of the vehicle in front turning right then abort the overtake if you are doing one or back off if you are following and wait until the hazard has passed. It aint rocket sience.

OK rant over. Hard hat on . Ready for the bricks.

Once again Im glad to hear you are ok. Shame about your bike - I hope you can get it fixed soon.

Sound advice Sabre.

Glad your Ok mate. There are a few breakers that operate on ebay, can't think of their names but I'm sure I read about them on here a while ago, may be worth checking out.

Just done a Bike Safe course with Gwent Police - 2 days of great riding - learnt loads and totally agree with Sabre's comments. Even had myself clocked by my 'copper' passing him while he was doing 128mph!!!! Recommend to all - as long as the course is run by your local coppers.

Paul