new to houston, got rear ended

[no c]

i got rear ended in austin yesterday on my sportclassic.  smashed up my tail lights and license plate bracket (wanted to get it redone anyhow).  i just moved to houston from fort worth, anybody recommend a place to take it down here so i can get that knucklehead that hit me an estimate?  also always down to ride, live in clearlake work by hobby.

[Pedro-bot]

Welcome to Houston.    There's plenty of folks near your' area that are on this board, i.e. Hiero, Ducatibilt and I'm not too far myself.  Look for postings on local meet nights in the future. That's where we usually plan some rides and other Duc related stuff.   

Sorry to hear about your luck down in Austin. Seems to be a lot of that going on lately. 


The 2 local Ducati dealers should be able to get you an estimate.

1. Bob Lunsford -- located off hwy 45 N
2. Eximports -- located off SW 59

I would recommend you take it to Eximports. Ask for Alex at the parts desk. He's done my estimates and is very thorough in his inspection of damaged parts.

Good luck. 

[Red5]

Always ride as if they're out to kill you. 
That's my motto for riding on the streets.

If you absolutely need to take it to a dealership, I heard that Alex in the parts dept. at Eximport should be able to take care of you.

Other options would be Patrick at Motorcycles Unlimited out at 1960 & 45 North, or Andy at Metric Cycles in the Heights.

[vinucci]

Hey is your bike black with termies?
Anyway I also back the eximport idea especially if an insurance company is involved
And tell him "large marge" sent ya!

[hiero]

looks like the guys gave you the advice you need, don't forget andy at metric cycles too, but for estimates, I'd stick with eximports

I live and work right in the area, so let us know 

[no c]

Thanks for the advice everybody.  It was kinda funny, the guy that rear ended me was stoped.  when the light turned green he took off before i was even aware it was time to move.  delivery drivers, yikes.  I think i'm gonna go back with a fleda lights.   

[no c]

http://www.pakbikes.net/PS1000LE/FLEDA002.html

this is the site for the lights i think i'll get instead.  anybody know of some other cool ones?

Hey is your bike black with termies?

black but no termies, i did see that guy riding yesterday by my work, followed him for a bit to listen.  I've gotta get some of those.  i liked his back lights, really small but still visable enough not to to get rear ended again