Reassurance PLEASE :S

**StoneChucker** · 14th November 2004, 20:35

I can't help but have a nagging feeling that after I get my bike back there will be something not quite right, say less power, a rattle, whatever....

Are bikes pretty tough? My crash was relatively "gentle" since it was a lowside from quite a leaned angle, but can anything be knocked loose which wouldn't be noticed under repair? I spoke to the mechanic and he said engines are really tough, and there was plenty of oil in the engine when he drained it, and I know the engine cut out as I hit the road (must have stalled), so it hadn't run dry at all... I take some comfort in all damaged parts being replaced with new ones, but I'm still worried as hell...

Your thoughts, experiences? Am I going to be left with a bike that feels like a 2004 YZF-R250?

**FROSTY:Me** · 14th November 2004, 20:42

modern bikes with fuel pumps have mercury switches to turn the bike off when its laying right on its side.
mate I've rebuilt lots of bikes that were damaged a lot worse than yours and they have never had problems.

**manuboy** · 14th November 2004, 20:57

Interestingly, i got sent a copy of a picture of a few bikes bathed in sunshine atop your lovely "rimu's". One of them was yours. What a farkin sculpture i thought. Even the seat has angles on angles. A precision instrument for sure. And i thought (this is where i have to make it clear i'm defintely not trying to depress you) "fark, dropping any bike is less than satifactory, but dropping that honey must have REALLY sucked....".

So i feel for you man. That fact you're about to get it back? Awesome! But i wouldn't be questioning whether it'll be 100% in itself, id' be questioning whether i'd ever feel the same about it again. If it was a race bike, no worries, sooner or later you'll drop it. But for me for some reason, if i dropped mine regardless of the damage (to a point - a few scratches on the engine case and some plastic welded fariings aren't too much of a worry), i'm not sure i'd want it back.

Jees, that sounds like i dont' luv my baby! I realise heaps of blokes and blokesses ride bikes they've probably dropped multiple times tho, so it's just horses for courses. If you still get the same enjoyment from riding that it good on ya!

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 14th November 2004, 20:59

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Are bikes pretty tough?:

Do not worry. Bikes are tuff and they can take the knocks. The rebuild should be as good as new. The old Gixxer I have was binned at Ruapuna big time by Craig Sheriffs when it was being raced. It is 54,000 ks on the clock now and running sweet. I have seen a brand new zuki SS 1200 with a full cup of shingle removed from the crank after a heavy off on the road come back to life as good as new. You will be ok. It is hard to get over the fact that it has been down, but get some k's on it when you get it home and you will make it yours again. Happy riding

**Motu** · 14th November 2004, 21:07

If you're that hung up about you pride and joy getting damaged I'd get a cruiser next time and keep it parked outside the cafes.I don't pay a lot for my bikes and don't pay a lot of attention if I damage them - stress factor nill.

I don't see a lot of smacked up bikes - but doing work for 3 panelbeaters I'd say it takes a hell of a lot for internal damage to ocour - in a huge shunt oil seals can be popped out,and the occupants probably popped a few seals too.

**stevedee** · 14th November 2004, 21:09

Don't worry mate , get on it , ride, enjoy, I have bent lots of motocross bikes and fear bending my latest (only one ever) road bike but hey better to die on your feet than live on your knees. When you take it out after rebuild do the usual weaves, brake hard , stick it into a few corners , feel the bike again, if it feels fine it is, see you on Takas. ps I will be the one waaaaaaaaay behind.

**StoneChucker** · 14th November 2004, 21:09

Thanks Manuboy, I feel soooo much better now... I better go drink a glass of milk for my stomach ulcer! You hit my proverbial feelings nail right on the head.

**manuboy** · 14th November 2004, 21:13

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Thanks Manuboy, I feel soooo much better now... I better go drink a glass of milk for my stomach ulcer! You hit my proverbial feelings nail right on the head.

Ahhhh, sorry mate. I'm just jealous, i wanna bike thats almost art. Don't worry, you'll be on it and luvin it in no time short... better days to come!

**Nutter34** · 15th November 2004, 01:13

Keep in mind most of the new sports bikes are designed for racing. With that in mind, they should theoretically be able to withstand a fair pummelling. I'd expect your spill was well within the stress limits of anything, other than the engine casings or clip-ons, etc.
If they do a good repair, there is no reason why you shouldn't enjoy the bike again.

**ching_ching** · 15th November 2004, 05:26

The technology exists to make things better than they were before.
Everything will be fine. You have nothing to worry about...

I promise!!

**Paul in NZ** · 15th November 2004, 06:48

Stress less... Jeeze! Nothing personal here but even if it was down 20bhp, (and it won't be) it's not like most people could use the power it had before anyway!

Anything used in the real world will get knocks and bruises. New bikes included. Every time you use it you will pick up stone chips, scuff paint etc etc. It's what makes used bikes used...

Just ride the blimmin thing and enjoy it!

Paul N

**Sniper** · 15th November 2004, 07:52

Your bike will be fine, Ive heard of much worse accidents (And had a couple myself) where the bike needed to be away for repair and when it came back it was actually better running than before.

All you have to do is be calm, patient and it will be fine. Dont worry, this happens to lots of riders all over the world, blah blah blah. I sound like a nagging women (No offence intended ladies)

Just jump on, have fun, and learn from the mistakes

**Fryin Finn** · 15th November 2004, 09:36

Bikes are never the same after you bin em not even after a minor spill. In time you will come to detect imperfections wether real or imagined and eventually hate the bike. You'll have to get rid of it and a binned R1 is only worth about a grand. I'll offer you $1100 for it

**StoneChucker** · 15th November 2004, 12:08

Haha
Frying Finn, you almost had me there

And Manuboy, if it is the last thing I ever do, I'm going to make it my life's goal to make sure you never get ANY customising tips from a certain SV rider here in Welly

Seriously though, I'm pretty sure the bike will be fine. Just a nagging worry I was trying to get rid of, not that anything said here would have helped!

If there is any loss in power (haha, there won't but...), I'll just have to get the turbo and nitrous kit