Big Ups for Vero

[riffer]

Well guys I got my claim posted to Vero on Monday afternoon, and it arrived with the claims officer at 10.30 yesterday.

I got a phone call yesterday to say the claim had been settled, less 10% depreciation on my gear, and $150 excess. Money in the bank tonight. :D

So, I can't really say enough nice things about Vero today. The service has been astoundingly good - helpful all the way.

A very happy customer.

Sent an email off to Australia this morning. Guess what's coming over the water in the next few days?

:):):):):):):)

[Firefight]

Well guys I got my claim posted to Vero on Monday afternoon, and it arrived with the claims officer at 10.30 yesterday.

I got a phone call yesterday to say the claim had been settled, less 10% depreciation on my gear, and $150 excess. Money in the bank tonight. :D

So, I can't really say enough nice things about Vero today. The service has been astoundingly good - helpful all the way.

A very happy customer.

Sent an email off to Australia this morning. Guess what's coming over the water in the next few days?

:):):):):):):)



Great to hear a good insurance co story, glad its sorted, look forward to your news. :cool:


F/F

[White trash]

Sent an email off to Australia this morning. Guess what's coming over the water in the next few days?

:):):):):):):)

Ohh ohhh, is it a Yoshimura Tornado GSXR Thou? :rolleyes:

[jrandom]

You gonna buy Trashy's AGV suit?

[riffer]

Oh come on now guys, you know what I've been after...<_<

[bungbung]

fork you guys are stupid!

[jrandom]

Oh come on now guys, you know what I've been after...<_<

Yeah, yeah, obviously you went with the second-hand FZR1000 forks from Aussie, but I was wondering whether you were looking for a new suit. Tangent.

I obviously need more coffee before I ramp up to a semi-articulate state.

[James Deuce]

Excellent news mate. Did you remember to claim for the 40 year old Glenmorangie you just happened to be carrying??

[riffer]

Yeah, yeah, obviously you went with the second-hand FZR1000 forks from Aussie
I would have loved to have gotten a nice leather suit, but as I ride daily it's just not practical. Leather in the rain is a bitch, and as I work with rare and valuable heritage materials its a bit off-putting to a curator to have the smell of wet leather drying off lying around a rare book worth a couple of million or so.

Actually I got an even better deal from Metro Motorcycle Wreckers in Sydney, Australia. A straight good condition set of FZR1000 forks for AUD$400. Couldn't turn that one down.

So they are coming over asap. I got a 2nd hand rotor from an XJ1200 off trademe for $40 (choice!) and the triples are getting straightened by Damon @ Cycleworks on Saturday.

So the only thing I haven't got the bucks for is a new set of riding pants. My Dririder pants were mildly scuffed in the crash and I can definitely make do with them until I can save for some more. My watch has been fixed ($260!) and my boots too, so I will have the bucks to get a new helmet, jacket and gloves in the next week.

I will scrape together the money for a new indicator on payday next week and hopefully will be back on the road in less than a fortnight!

The new windscreen and new mirror may have to wait until next payday or when the genesis cheque comes in (grovel and beg to wife coming up).

Apart from that, we're all go!

Anyone know if I can be busted for riding without the right hand side mirror?

[riffer]

Excellent news mate. Did you remember to claim for the 40 year old Glenmorangie you just happened to be carrying??
That would have been nice. But actually I'm an Islay Malt fan.

Those highland malts are a bit sharp. Not enough of the wet dog fur taste to them...

[James Deuce]

That would have been nice. But actually I'm an Islay Malt fan.

Those highland malts are a bit sharp. Not enough of the wet dog fur taste to them...
OOOO Mee too!! Jura's a fave, and I like Speyside single malts too. They've got that peaty softness of the Islay malts, without the seaweed tang.

I knew you had taste.

[James Deuce]

I will scrape together the money for a new indicator on payday next week and hopefully will be back on the road in less than a fortnight!


Anyone know if I can be busted for riding without the right hand side mirror?

I think you only need one mirror, and are you getting the screen from these guys?

http://www.bikescreens.com

I think they have your screen for $138+freight at the mo

http://www.bikescreens.com/prodYamaha.asp

[riffer]

OOOO Mee too!! Jura's a fave, and I like Speyside single malts too. They've got that peaty softness of the Islay malts, without the seaweed tang.

I knew you had taste.
BTW when are you coming around for a wee tipple?

[Slim]

Ahhh. Excellent. Just what I wanted to hear, having just changed to Vero for the first time this year. :)

Glad to hear you're getting the bike sorted.

[FROSTY]

if ya still need a screen Visual plastics in Hamilton are usually better priced than a factory screen
Ohh a bloody good news about the forks

[James Deuce]

if ya still need a screen Visual plastics in Hamilton are usually better priced than a factory screen
Ohh a bloody good news about the forks

That's the website I posted above son :)

[Hitcher]

Excellent news mate. Did you remember to claim for the 40 year old Glenmorangie you just happened to be carrying??

Do I detect a whiff of other members of the Glenmorangie appreciation society??

[James Deuce]

Do I detect a whiff of other members of the Glenmorangie appreciation society??
Amongst other malts of distinction. I have a bottle of Solera reserve I haven't cracked yet. Find me an excuse :)

[Hitcher]

That would have been nice. But actually I'm an Islay Malt fan.

Those highland malts are a bit sharp. Not enough of the wet dog fur taste to them...

You have to appreciate both on their merits. While the Lagavulin 15 year takes a power of beating (it's unbeatable actually) in any company, Glenmorangie is a fine and elegant drop -- particularly the port barrel stuff. Similarly the Macallan. And don't forget about those lovely tipples from Campbelltown...

If somebody volunteers the Bluff oysters, I may be persuaded to blow the dust of my malt locker. But only for a good cause...

[riffer]

You have to appreciate both on their merits. While the Lagavulin 15 year takes a power of beating (it's unbeatable actually) in any company...
I just happen to have an open one of those at home which is only a quarter emptied...

I feel a tasting night coming on...

[Hitcher]

I like Speyside single malts too.

With the possible exception of Glenfiddich??

[Hitcher]

I just happen to have an open one of those at home which is only a quarter emptied...

I feel a tasting night coming on...

You mean it's three-quarters full??

As for a tasting night, I have contacts to the world's best haggis, if that helps...

[Hitcher]

Enough of this foreplay.

Let's do a tasting night. I recommend two flights, one of Highland malts and one of Island malts. Three malts per flight, the Highlands to start, then halftime haggis, with the Island malts to follow.

I'll have a rummage in my malt locker and profer some suggestions for the Highland flight contenders. For the Island flight, may I recommend Bowmore, Jura and Highland Park (go for different islands, rather than an Islay only flight)??

For half time entertainment, I have an excellent tequila that has been on oak for 15 years. I am sure that anybody with a palate for malts would appreciate its subtleties...

[James Deuce]

With the possible exception of Glenfiddich??

That's one of them "mass-market" ones, innit?

[riffer]

Enough of this foreplay.
Count me in. I will supply the three-quarters-full Lagavulin.

[pete376403]

What is the address for the wrecker in Aussie - they might have some gearbox bits.

I've got an assortment of mirrors and indicators in the shed from the GS1000L that I dismantled. If you want to have a pick over them, come on round. Might not be exactly what you're after but if they get you on the road until you can find the real thing...

[riffer]

What is the address for the wrecker in Aussie - they might have some gearbox bits.
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I've been talking to Lou. Thoroughly decent chap.

I will try and pop over and see you in the next couple of days Pete. Good luck with the fizzer parts. I know they DEFINITELY have a 1987 FZR1000. Doesn't have any forks now though!