I've been hit!

[oracle]

FXR prices are up there at the moment eh? If you had it insured for market value might pay to get a second opinion (valuation) and take that back to them...

Yeah, very much so. But how much will that cost, probably almost as much as I'll get back for it

[Squiggles]

Yeah, very much so. But how much will that cost, probably almost as much as I'll get back for it

You'll prolly find a dealer will provide a valuation for sfa... might also help to find similar condition vehicles on tardme

[oracle]

You'll prolly find a dealer will provide a valuation for sfa... might also help to find similar condition vehicles on tardme

only had it insured for $2000 anyway as i didn't realise prices would go up so much so not much point

[breakaway]

That's rough. Some dumb bitch wrote off my bike once, I was uninsured, bought the bike for $6000 privately, the dealership I took it to the dealership which valued it a $10995, reached an 'agreement' with her insurance to 'settle' for $9000, which was great.

[oracle]

That's rough. Some dumb bitch wrote off my bike once, I was uninsured, bought the bike for $6000 privately, the dealership I took it to the dealership which valued it a $10995, reached an 'agreement' with her insurance to 'settle' for $9000, which was great.

That's really lucky, I got more than I paid for the bike too but i just got a really good deal on mine. Really disappointed cause I was gonna insure it for more but thought that it wouldn't be worth more so changed my mind.

[oracle]

This time it was my fault. Going along Birdwood Rd, coming round a corner and suddenly some stray gravel on the road ended up with me sliding under the bike and getting my ankle trapped under it in a muddy ditch. 3 good blokes helped me to get it up and into a driveway. Left it a good 10 min and tried to start it but couldn't and it couldn't detect what gear it was in. Considering the only visible damage was around the rear view mirror I thought if I could get it started I may just try to fix it myself and call in a few favours, however after another 5 min it still wouldn't start. So called my insurance company and got them to send a towie. 45min later he arrives and after getting on the truck it starts first time

So I am now down a bike and may be looking for another. Thinking something with a bit bigger tyres this time

[Oblivion]

Ouch.

I take it that you are okay and everything.

So the FXR is a writeoff?

[oracle]

Yeah I'm fine. Bit of a stiff knee and a nice whole in my new pants that i bought last weekend (was good they protected me though).

I think it's questionable. The cost to fix the fairing may be more than it's worth on it's own but I don't know and it may need a new gearbox, so I'm not really sure. I almost hope so, found a bike that I would really like to have a look at on trademe already

[nzspokes]

Wow thats rough. What part of Birdwood Rd? I was going to head out that way on Sunday.

[oracle]

Halfway between redhills and the bridge, not a particularly tight corner or anything, just was not prepared for the gravel

[Paul in NZ]

Right - time for a quick lesson. #1 - stop falling off....

Please

[oracle]

That is the plan, just doesn't seem to be working out too well

[Paul in NZ]

That is the plan, just doesn't seem to be working out too well

Hmm - might be time to change the plan? (just a thought)

[Parlane]

Yeah, the not starting problem is common after a good hit to the engine and it being on it's side for a bit. Mine took about 20 minutes before it started after my low-side. I think things just need to settle from wherever they just got thrown to.

[oracle]

Yeah, the not starting problem is common after a good hit to the engine and it being on it's side for a bit. Mine took about 20 minutes before it started after my low-side. I think things just need to settle from wherever they just got thrown to.

Yeah that's what the tow driver said (he owns 3 and has been riding since he was 15 apparently) but still with it not being able to detect what gear it was in and not being able to be put in neutral I'd be well out of my depth when it came to trying to fix it I'd say. Oh well out of my hands now