When HD V-ROD hits Hero Honda Splendor

Satpal Singh · 30th September 2009, 02:23

One fine morning when the weather is just awesome,somebody decides to unleash their beast and to take a round of the city on their shining HARLEY DAVIDSON VROD however things get crazy and the Harley hits a Hero Honda Splendor at about 110 to 120 kmph ( just a wierd guess as mentioned by some eye witness)
Well,soon enough the Police arrives at the scene and people around are just awestruck to see such a heavy bike in the accident, soon youngsters just gather around and everybody starts clicking pictures, However the police just doesnt care(they instead were interested in my friends R15 and took some pictures on it

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Well here are the pictures of both the V-ROD and the Splendor.....

-SATPAL

navpreet318 · 30th September 2009, 07:25

Damn! thats a bad hit.hope the riders of both the bikes are ok.

Its really going to cost the harley owner to get his bike back on road.that was a beautiful bike.

Pretorian · 30th September 2009, 08:36

At first looking at HD, I wondered how could a bike so strong turn this bad, then looking at splendor, I can only imagine the speeds at which these were hit. My splendor once had a head on with a chetak at a speed of 40kmph (the other driver was drunk and was driving on the wrong side of the road in a street with no street lights), my bike's headlight was smashed and the front suspension had a small alignment problem, but all got fixed with service repairs of 2k.

But this one, wow !!! .. hope all are fine.

MutantX · 30th September 2009, 08:46

That is one expensive accident. HD looks in a very bad shape. Are there any HD service centers in HYD? or can this be taken care by any local mechanic? man, i would never let any local mechanic to even touch a HD (if ever i own one).

Su-47 · 30th September 2009, 11:40

Aah! That must've hurt. Hope everyone involved in the accident is fine.

Ajaybiz · 30th September 2009, 12:09

Oops desi HH built looks far stronger than the HD, HH guy will spend 3-4K and get things in shape but what about HD guy may be 2-3L or even more?
Hope nothing serious could have happend to both the riders.

aruncheloor · 30th September 2009, 13:30

Is it actually a HD?

The splendor seems to be the better built machine after this incident

. My hearty condolences to the HD owner. We have to accept the fact that Indian roads & road manners are not matured enough for such superbikes. The roads are over crowded with such stupid mopeds whose owners dont even care to have gaze at other vehicles before taking a total U-turn in the middle of the highway. Its sad but its true.

abhinav.s · 30th September 2009, 13:49

OMG!! Spelondor in its state seems to be better built than the HD as mentioned. Scary accident. Hope both the riders are not seriously injured.

Satpal Singh · 30th September 2009, 14:00

Hi All,

The Harley Rider wasnt wearing any protective gear, and ive heard that HD rider wasnt hurt too much but the poor splendor fellow was bleeding too much and was taken to a nearby hospital ( havent heard anything after that).

-Satpal

srishiva · 30th September 2009, 14:21

Looks like the damage on HD is due to the handle hitting the ground or something. Still splendor has taken it really well.

Sn1p3r · 30th September 2009, 14:57

Hope both bikers are safe.

Pretty bad for HD will cost minimum a splendor to get it in shape.
splendor too got messed up in the rear, but will be back in shape soon.

Its not safe to drive even a car at those speeds leave alone a bike even though its HD.

Please respect the other users on road. Driving at high speeds is not only injurious to yourself but will put others at risk.

ElantraGT · 30th September 2009, 15:43

WOW... this is scary

. On a lighter note the HD guy can buy 5 brand new splendors in the cost he is going to spend on rebuilding his machine.

nandishpal · 30th September 2009, 16:03

Harley Davidson is here in India by January.if the owner is ready to wait till then he might save atleast half a lakh.also the work will be done by trained proffessionals.if he waits he is goin to be the first guy to enter the service centre of HD

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Nitin · 30th September 2009, 21:56

The HD's taken a beating! On the contrary, the Splendor looks like the seat was ripped off, and minor structural damage happened!

sukiwa · 30th September 2009, 22:40

Was 100 kmph cruising speed of HD owner? As far as I know, HD are meant to be cruisers & not superbikes.

Looks like HD would need replacement of front forks, handle bars, brake lever, foot peg and possibly front wheel. What's liquid beneath HD? Is it water or oil?

Splendor should change chassis as well but might just do with some welding work. Not sure whether Splendor owner will afford too much repair expenses and splendor might not be covered under insurance.

30th September 2009, 02:23	#1
Satpal Singh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 35 Thanked: 2 Times	When HD V-ROD hits Hero Honda Splendor One fine morning when the weather is just awesome,somebody decides to unleash their beast and to take a round of the city on their shining HARLEY DAVIDSON VROD however things get crazy and the Harley hits a Hero Honda Splendor at about 110 to 120 kmph ( just a wierd guess as mentioned by some eye witness) Well,soon enough the Police arrives at the scene and people around are just awestruck to see such a heavy bike in the accident, soon youngsters just gather around and everybody starts clicking pictures, However the police just doesnt care(they instead were interested in my friends R15 and took some pictures on it ) Well here are the pictures of both the V-ROD and the Splendor..... -SATPAL Attached Thumbnails
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30th September 2009, 07:25	#2
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,285 Thanked: 3,157 Times	Damn! thats a bad hit.hope the riders of both the bikes are ok. Its really going to cost the harley owner to get his bike back on road.that was a beautiful bike.
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30th September 2009, 08:36	#3
Pretorian BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Secunderabad Posts: 102 Thanked: 85 Times	At first looking at HD, I wondered how could a bike so strong turn this bad, then looking at splendor, I can only imagine the speeds at which these were hit. My splendor once had a head on with a chetak at a speed of 40kmph (the other driver was drunk and was driving on the wrong side of the road in a street with no street lights), my bike's headlight was smashed and the front suspension had a small alignment problem, but all got fixed with service repairs of 2k. But this one, wow !!! .. hope all are fine. Last edited by Pretorian : 30th September 2009 at 08:37.
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30th September 2009, 08:46	#4
MutantX BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madras Posts: 868 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	That is one expensive accident. HD looks in a very bad shape. Are there any HD service centers in HYD? or can this be taken care by any local mechanic? man, i would never let any local mechanic to even touch a HD (if ever i own one).
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30th September 2009, 11:40	#5
Su-47 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 693 Thanked: 362 Times	Aah! That must've hurt. Hope everyone involved in the accident is fine.
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30th September 2009, 12:09	#6
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 321 Times View My Garage	Oops desi HH built looks far stronger than the HD, HH guy will spend 3-4K and get things in shape but what about HD guy may be 2-3L or even more? Hope nothing serious could have happend to both the riders.
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30th September 2009, 13:30	#7
aruncheloor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 231 Thanked: 216 Times	Is it actually a HD? The splendor seems to be the better built machine after this incident. My hearty condolences to the HD owner. We have to accept the fact that Indian roads & road manners are not matured enough for such superbikes. The roads are over crowded with such stupid mopeds whose owners dont even care to have gaze at other vehicles before taking a total U-turn in the middle of the highway. Its sad but its true.
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30th September 2009, 13:49	#8
abhinav.s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B'lore,Coorg Posts: 2,794 Thanked: 1,319 Times	OMG!! Spelondor in its state seems to be better built than the HD as mentioned. Scary accident. Hope both the riders are not seriously injured.
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30th September 2009, 14:00	#9
Satpal Singh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 35 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi All, The Harley Rider wasnt wearing any protective gear, and ive heard that HD rider wasnt hurt too much but the poor splendor fellow was bleeding too much and was taken to a nearby hospital ( havent heard anything after that). -Satpal
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30th September 2009, 14:21	#10
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Looks like the damage on HD is due to the handle hitting the ground or something. Still splendor has taken it really well.
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30th September 2009, 14:57	#11
Sn1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 1,024 Thanked: 234 Times View My Garage	Hope both bikers are safe. Pretty bad for HD will cost minimum a splendor to get it in shape. splendor too got messed up in the rear, but will be back in shape soon. Its not safe to drive even a car at those speeds leave alone a bike even though its HD. Please respect the other users on road. Driving at high speeds is not only injurious to yourself but will put others at risk.
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30th September 2009, 15:43	#12
ElantraGT BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 441 Thanked: 12 Times	WOW... this is scary . On a lighter note the HD guy can buy 5 brand new splendors in the cost he is going to spend on rebuilding his machine.
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30th September 2009, 16:03	#13
nandishpal BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 493 Thanked: 80 Times	Harley Davidson is here in India by January.if the owner is ready to wait till then he might save atleast half a lakh.also the work will be done by trained proffessionals.if he waits he is goin to be the first guy to enter the service centre of HD .
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30th September 2009, 21:56	#14
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	The HD's taken a beating! On the contrary, the Splendor looks like the seat was ripped off, and minor structural damage happened!
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30th September 2009, 22:40	#15
sukiwa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 2,392 Thanked: 2,681 Times	Was 100 kmph cruising speed of HD owner? As far as I know, HD are meant to be cruisers & not superbikes. Looks like HD would need replacement of front forks, handle bars, brake lever, foot peg and possibly front wheel. What's liquid beneath HD? Is it water or oil? Splendor should change chassis as well but might just do with some welding work. Not sure whether Splendor owner will afford too much repair expenses and splendor might not be covered under insurance.
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