Fix the Biff Bird or get a newbie?

**dangerous** · 25th April 2005, 11:11

Originally Posted by Jimmie

You should be able to get Casbolts to give a good discount on the new one :

LMFAO.......... you have never delt with that shop now have ya.... I brought a new bike from them..... Mr C wouldent give me SFA... actually, NOTHING of a $14.50 can of chain lube.

**Skyryder** · 25th April 2005, 11:29

Hell I would go and have a look at the Guzzi sports. They are just next door if for no other reason than to play them off against each other. Who knows you might be impressed.

Skyryder

**gav** · 25th April 2005, 11:41

Sell it, it'll never be the same....shop around

**Wolf** · 25th April 2005, 11:42

New bike cons - have to shell out for on road costs and some bling

New bike pros - warranty, guaranteed to be in good condition (no hidden damage) more resale value if needed for trading up/across (compared with older bike that's been in major crash).

Go with the new bike, dude. Less hassle all round. Unless the original bird has superfantastic sentimental value (given to you by your mentor before he passed away, you lost your virginity on it, that sorta fing) you're best to get rid of it and get yourself new wheels.

**MSTRS:Me** · 25th April 2005, 13:11

Pop the cash in your back pocket & go shopping

**mikey** · 25th April 2005, 13:16

buy the one on kiwibiker with NOS

**Ghost Lemur** · 25th April 2005, 13:33

I concur with the majority.

Maybe even don't get another bird, but try something different. Life's too short to stick to one bike.

From my reading, $3k-odd depreciation write off is a pretty sweet deal, especially with accident damage. Don't think you'll get a better deal than that.

**onearmedbandit** · 25th April 2005, 13:50

I used to work for casbolts, and discounts don't happen there. I could devote an entire website to the stories I have from there. Mr Casbolt is the problem, most of the staff are okay, albeit a bit cocky. Anyway Biff, do the deal (obviously negotiate for your best interest) and buy new.

**inlinefour** · 25th April 2005, 15:29

I'd probably let it go and look at another bike. I just don't feel the same about a bike after a decient crash.

**gav** · 25th April 2005, 16:32

Just out of interest, if this deal has been on the table its not suprising that Casbolts havent started on the rebuild. They would need a specific order from either the insurance company or yourself to start this, and I guess it sounds like the insurance company are quite happy to go either way, eg repair it or pay you out and give you the bike back. Was there an option where the bike was written off and the bike auctioned and you paid out say $16K or replacement? Why not go this way and get a brand new bird?

**RiderInBlack** · 25th April 2005, 17:36

If Your finances can handle it go new (haggle man). If not then buying a little older bike with low Kms and that has not been damaged is going the be better on resale than yours repaired. If you real miss you bike and have built a bond with it, then kick they fu*ken lazy arses and tell them that they better fu*ken will get that bike fixed or you will not only go else were to get the bike serviced in the future, but will also telling your mates to do the same

**zeRax** · 25th April 2005, 19:19

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

If Your finances can handle it go new (haggle man). If not then buying a little older bike with low Kms and that has not been damaged is going the be better on resale than yours repaired. If you real miss you bike and have built a bond with it, then kick they fu*ken lazy arses and tell them that they better fu*ken will get that bike fixed or you will not only go else were to get the bike serviced in the future, but will also telling your mates to do the same

im pretty sure if you tell them that your going to tell your friends to go elsewhere also, they will take you to court and give you a bad day, that kind of thing is a nono, even thou it happens everyday

**Ghost Lemur** · 25th April 2005, 20:03

Originally Posted by zeRax

im pretty sure if you tell them that your going to tell your friends to go elsewhere also, they will take you to court and give you a bad day, that kind of thing is a nono, even thou it happens everyday

Actually it's a yesyes. You're thinking of Defimation. And to the best of my knowledge it takes two particulars to be found guilty of it. One is publication, the other is fabrication of fact (ie lying).

Opinions don't count, everyone is free to have an opinion and voice it as such, even more so when they can back it up by reason (ie they suck ass, had my bike for over a month and it hasn't moved, let alone been fixed, useless fuckers).

As for publication, my understanding is because the plantiff has to show that harm was ment and done. Which can't really be said to happen in a one on one conversation.