They took my precious (hunched over, rubbing hands)

**aff-man** · 4th October 2004, 14:56

Ahhh but is the insurance guys that dick around. I had my bike assessed and ready to be fixed within 1 day (bike shop can do it) but the bloody insurance guys took thier sweet time.

As to the towing mate that may look stable but think about the force generated by an object HANGING like that on the BACK of the truck when cornering. You may (at the least) find yourself with strap marks on the paint job. Reason a car can be towed behind is because they have 2 grounded wheels. I would not have let them tow it like that maybe you should stop in to the bike shop and check to see if all is dandy aye

**dhunt** · 4th October 2004, 15:27

Originally Posted by aff-man

Ahhh but is the insurance guys that dick around. I had my bike assessed and ready to be fixed within 1 day (bike shop can do it) but the bloody insurance guys took thier sweet time.

Too true, took me six weeks to get it all sorted out, same day I bought another bike and got out of plaster. I hope you get yours sorted out quickly. What's your lid/the rest of your gear like? Will you get any of that replaced under insurance?

**toads** · 4th October 2004, 15:57

Originally Posted by dhunt

Too true, took me six weeks to get it all sorted out, same day I bought another bike and got out of plaster. I hope you get yours sorted out quickly. What's your lid/the rest of your gear like? Will you get any of that replaced under insurance?

that is a very good point, your helmet might well need replacing too! Which insurace company are ya with btw?, I have my sister and brotherin law who both work for insurance companies,

**Ms Piggy** · 4th October 2004, 16:24

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Got the bike towed away today, in a rather strange fashion. I was expecting a small truck or Ute, but seemed ok in the end.

Dave.

Wow! That is weird looking!!

Well at least it's starting. I'll keep all appropriate digits crossed.

**StoneChucker** · 4th October 2004, 16:30

State insurance.
My helmet doesn't have a scratch on it, so should be fine I think. Can I get a new jacket under insurance? I haven't specified that I wanted it insured when I arranged cover though.

**dhunt** · 4th October 2004, 16:52

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

State insurance.
My helmet doesn't have a scratch on it, so should be fine I think. Can I get a new jacket under insurance? I haven't specified that I wanted it insured when I arranged cover though.

I would try it not sure as was your fault etc but When I had my bin my leathers had about 2-3 3mm scratches on them and I got them to send them away and got them all cleaned for me. (First time they had ever had been cleaned

**Ms Piggy** · 4th October 2004, 17:05

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

State insurance.
My helmet doesn't have a scratch on it, so should be fine I think. Can I get a new jacket under insurance? I haven't specified that I wanted it insured when I arranged cover though.

I think your jacket would come under 'house and contents' insurance.

**Blakamin** · 4th October 2004, 17:36

What CSL said.... good luck!... hope state comes to the party quick

hey CSL, I just realised last night that BMW named a car after you!

**Wenier** · 4th October 2004, 19:12

That is the dodgest towing i have ever seen for a motorbike, no way would i let them take my bike like that. You did mention to them they were towin a bike right?

**merv** · 4th October 2004, 19:17

Shame Brendan didn't just come and pick it up in his van.

**StoneChucker** · 4th October 2004, 19:21

Look, I appreciate ALL comments, but I don't feel all that great,mentally or physically, so since it's already been towed, please don't say how bad it was, and how much damage may have been done. I have certainly learnt, that next time I have a bike towed, to refuse something like that. If anyone has any experience with having a vehicle damaged in tow, and how they got compensated, then I'm all ears.

Since the wheels were tied down, I feel the only damage likely would be strap damage to paint on the plastic part of the tank. This is already out of line, so maybe they will replace it anyway. Hell, maybe the truck got rear ended by a LinFox freight truck, problem solved. The tow guy assured me everything was fine, I'm such a pushover.

**Wenier** · 4th October 2004, 19:25

Well i hope its all alright. You obviously have photos of the bike so if damage is done you can probably prove it from the photos. That would b the only way i can think of managing to prove something like that.