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Old 07-12-2008, 11:34 AM     #11 (permalink)
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Re: Smacked by a cage, can frame be fixed?

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Thanks for all the responses. I will definately have bike taken to dealer. Was taken to impound yard, but, I couldn't stand to see it sitting outside, so, I paid tow bill and had it towed to my auto shop, so it could be inside. It does look like there has been major stress to neck area of frame. Short of replacing the frame, I probably don't want it back. Really hurts to say but, probably gonna be looking for a replacement. I realize that I'm supposed to be grateful that I didn't lose any family members, but, it sure feals like I did.
Make sure to submit the tow reciepts to your insurance company.They should reimburse you.
Also, depending on fault, you may be entitled to a rental bike of equal value for the time your bike is down.This applies if you are found not at fault an live in a state with a "no fault statue".

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Old 07-12-2008, 08:36 PM     #12 (permalink)
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Glad the 2 of you are okay. You can always fix or replace the machine. Take care, hope the little one is ready to ride soon.
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:43 PM     #13 (permalink)
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Glad your ok let us know what they en up doing
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Old 07-13-2008, 11:37 AM     #14 (permalink)
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When I get one I suspect is totaled, I go over it with a microscope and list every nut, washer, gasket on the estimate. Only had 1 bike questioned so far, and they wound up totaling it out. Then the service writer adds labor to it, which usually runs 20-23 hours.
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Old 10-10-2008, 07:30 PM     #15 (permalink)
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Well, I finally got her back. 3 months and $6,000 later, she's just like new. Minus the upside down saddlebag lock, the inop. fuel gauge light and the wrong valve stem cover. All minor items that the dealer will be correcting this weekend. Frame wasn't damaged. Still goes down the road, true.
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Old 10-10-2008, 10:30 PM     #16 (permalink)
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Congrats on getting your "other little girl" back!

Safe riding!

PS. Why does it seem that ALL bike repairs are $6000 and take 3 months (mine was the same, back in 2003!).
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