I might want a sporty bike…

[Lambo FirstBlood]

Four Litre said:

Lambo FirstBlood said:

I’ve got a Speed Triple 1200RR.

I’ve raised the bars and done lots of other small mods.

I absolutely love it. As a road sports bike (as opposed to a race replica) I think it’s perfect.

I know the looks are marmite but I love them and the fact that lots of people, don’t makes me like it even more.

Not sure where you’re based but as it’s on your shortlist, you’re welcome to pop over and take a look.

I've been looking at these - but need to raise the bars a have a dodgy lower back. How did you raise them?

I bought this kit:

https://ab-m.de/en/newsroom-abm/detail/3607?

Made a huge difference. Very high quality and I would wholeheartedly recommend.

[KTMsm]

Sorry to hear that OP

If it's written off I'd ask to buy the salvage back - it's usually ridiculously cheap and even if you don't want the project, you can sell it on eBay and make a profit

[carinaman]

I saw an Anniversary one that looked red/orange in the showroom earlier. It looked pretty good to me.

[Time4another]

Sorry to hear about your bump. Hopefully there's a quick resolution.

Don't let it put you off.

[pmr01]

Hungrymc said:

The bike went off to be assessed yesterday. The more I look at it, the more damage I see. I really am beginning to expect a write off even though its all cosmetic.

Have also heard quite a few more horror stories about the loan / hire bike from the company that both insurers were directing me too (I'm even more pleased I didn't agree to one). It does sound insane that insurers would work so closely with an organisation that has the clear agenda of driving the cost of claims upwards. I guess ultimately the cost gets past on to their customers so as long as everyone is doing it, it doesn't cause them any pain.

The whole industry just smells bad to me. you're right about why they associate with a third party that drives the prices us. i had two people close to me have minor issues and one resulted in his (new shape) katana 1000 being written off for no reason at all, the other had a quote from a dealer to fix the bike that dropped by 60% when he said he wasn't going through the insurance. they all have their snouts in the trough and the only people that lose out of thsi are the people that pay for the insurance.

[Vantagemech..]

Hungrymc said:

The bike went off to be assessed yesterday. The more I look at it, the more damage I see. I really am beginning to expect a write off even though its all cosmetic.

Have also heard quite a few more horror stories about the loan / hire bike from the company that both insurers were directing me too (I'm even more pleased I didn't agree to one). It does sound insane that insurers would work so closely with an organisation that has the clear agenda of driving the cost of claims upwards. I guess ultimately the cost gets past on to their customers so as long as everyone is doing it, it doesn't cause them any pain.

At a guess Id say you will be told the bike is a write off and offer you the market value. Its very common these days to " take the vehicle for an estimate" when in fact its pretty much on its way to Copart. Had this last year with a car I bought, was told the estimate had been done by a local bodyshop (who collected it) but then after 8 weeks of me calling the insurers and workshop the car was then written off and I lost about £1500 in the process of replacing it like for like, My SiL had a bump a few weeks later in her T5, both rear doors. The van has 160k on it but youd never know as its properly pampered. Again, she was told the van would be collected for an estimate but turns out it was going to Copart! She promptly cancelled that and got the repairs done herself.
Im amazed that Copart isnt looked into as a monopoly, seems the majority of repairable damaged vehicles end up being written off only to be repaired at lower cost by another party. My car - once I reluctantly accepted the offer, was re-mot'd and taxed within 3 weeks of acceptance.

Buying it back is an option, but its a ball ache if all you want to do is use it. Im in the motor trade and could have repaired the car myself - but having only owned it for 5 weeks before the accident I wasnt too keep on repairing a car that I'd spent more on than any other!.Theres also as said the parts issue, unless bits are off the shelf ot could be weeks or months without a bike,

[Hungrymc]

Thanks for the comments and examples guys. It's all a bit frustrating but its good to know that I'm not just being paranoid !

In a surprising twist, I've now been told that the repairs have been authorised, so no write off
But with parts lead times etc I can expect 5 or 6 weeks before its returned

In fairness, the 3rd parties insurance have been very good when I've spoken to them. And the claim management / repair company have been OK since I got away from all the hire bike stuff. I've had a few direct discussions with the tech who has been determining the repairs to my bike and he's been good. It's all going to come down to the quality of the work and lead time now.

Fingers crossed Its done well and I still get some of the summer.

[black-k1]

It sounds like things are moving in the right direction. Let's hope it all gets sorted quickly.

[Hungrymc]

black-k1 said:

It sounds like things are moving in the right direction. Let's hope it all gets sorted quickly.

I’ve now been paid for helmets, and received a small payment for not having my bike. The 3rd party insurer were happy to directly provide a bike or car that they cost at about 20% of the daily rate that their partner claim handler charge them if you use them, it really is a crazy system. That would have been no use to me so I have accepted a few hundred quid which will at least cover the insurance and tax etc while they have bike.

In other news, I’ve been riding my multi since the accident but I took my big triumph for a ride yesterday (first time since I bought the Suzuki). Really enjoyed it and so glad I didn’t sell it.

[black-k1]

Progress is always good, even if it's small steps. Good to hear you're still enjoying the other bikes.