2012 Kawasaki Ninja damaged - Cost estimate to repair please.

**NewBikeBuyer** · 1st March 2016, 17:30

Hey,

Found a damaged bike that is in need of some repairs was wondering if anyone who was experienced with bikes could help me relieve a few things.

Firstly the gear lever clearly bent, along with the shifter linkage, would anyone know the cost of replacing this piece or if its fixable?

Secondly is it normal for the gear lever to be able to lifted past 180 degrees that it snaps backwards.

Thirdly replacement cost of an indicator.

Fourthly replacement cost of a full fairing set?

Link to the pictures of the damage.
http://imgur.com/a/MWaKB

If you need more info please ask, far from an expert but I'm not stupid.

Thanks for any advice you guys can give me.

**Akzle** · 1st March 2016, 17:43

Originally Posted by NewBikeBuyer

I'm not stupid.

didnt do much market research ahead of posting here though, did ya.

**Akzle** · 1st March 2016, 17:46

its been binned. You will not know the extent of the damage. Being "no expert": Dont bother.

Ps. All of this shit is easily searchable, if you could engage that "not stupid" and make use of the facilities.

**JimO** · 1st March 2016, 18:08

Originally Posted by Akzle

its been binned. You will not know the extent of the damage. Being "no expert": Dont bother.

Ps. All of this shit is easily searchable, if you could engage that "not stupid" and make use of the facilities.

somebody crawled out of the wrong side of the hedge this morning?

**Akzle** · 1st March 2016, 18:22

Originally Posted by JimO

somebody crawled out of the wrong side of the hedge this morning?

was it you?

**NewBikeBuyer** · 1st March 2016, 18:29

Ok I'm feeling a bit of hostility. Anyway boys will be boys.

Anyone got any constructive advice?

**husaberg** · 1st March 2016, 18:32

Originally Posted by NewBikeBuyer

Ok I'm feeling a bit of hostility. Anyway boys will be boys.

Anyone got any constructive advice?

Add axhole onto ignore. He has no bike and knows bugger all about them regardless.
If you are unsure, or the bike isn't dirt cheap, steer clear of binned bikes.

**Gremlin** · 1st March 2016, 18:37

Originally Posted by NewBikeBuyer

Anyone got any constructive advice?

If you assume it was insured, then in incident, insurance has written it off as it's too expensive to repair. This doesn't make it impossible to repair, as insurance will quote to replace anything damaged with brand new factory stuff etc. Fairings alone can easily write a bike off.

However, if you don't know what you're doing you could be buying yourself a black hole. Also, the smaller bike shops (1-2 man band type ones) may buy them to repair then sell off for a small profit, so if this is an auction, you're up against people that really do know what they're doing (ie, when they stop bidding they've decided it's uneconomic).

Those are the parts you list. Take it to a Kwaka dealer and they can tell you the price. Alternatively, you could import 2nd hand fairings, or Just Fairings here may have the right mould for you. Or you can get it plastic welded/painted or do it yourself. However, what if the frame has taken a hit, or swingarm, or something is out of shape. It quickly turns from a little project to a nightmare.

Ultimately, unless you're actually capable (think metal/plastic welding, straightening) then you're likely going to end up paying someone to do that work... which costs more.

**NewBikeBuyer** · 1st March 2016, 18:41

Originally Posted by husaberg

Add axhole onto ignore. He has no bike and knows bugger all about them regardless.
If you are unsure, or the bike isn't dirt cheap, steer clear of binned bikes.

Not too worried about the kids,

This bike is 95% brand new so I wouldn't really consider it binned, its definitely savable.

Has anyone got any links to some online part retailers?

Also if anyone could give a rough estimate on cost of two side fairings, a front fairing, new gear lever, an indicator, new dash plastics.

**JimO** · 1st March 2016, 18:41

Originally Posted by Akzle

was it you?

no i live under a bridge

**NewBikeBuyer** · 1st March 2016, 18:46

Originally Posted by Gremlin

If you assume it was insured, then in incident, insurance has written it off as it's too expensive to repair. This doesn't make it impossible to repair, as insurance will quote to replace anything damaged with brand new factory stuff etc. Fairings alone can easily write a bike off.

However, if you don't know what you're doing you could be buying yourself a black hole. Also, the smaller bike shops (1-2 man band type ones) may buy them to repair then sell off for a small profit, so if this is an auction, you're up against people that really do know what they're doing (ie, when they stop bidding they've decided it's uneconomic).

Those are the parts you list. Take it to a Kwaka dealer and they can tell you the price. Alternatively, you could import 2nd hand fairings, or Just Fairings here may have the right mould for you. Or you can get it plastic welded/painted or do it yourself. However, what if the frame has taken a hit, or swingarm, or something is out of shape. It quickly turns from a little project to a nightmare.

Ultimately, unless you're actually capable (think metal/plastic welding, straightening) then you're likely going to end up paying someone to do that work... which costs more.

That is some solid advice, thanks.

The bike has definitely not been impacted by anything, to me it looks as if the rider has come of on a left corner and its slid out.