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Squid down...need advice
Hi,
This is kinda weird, but I was surfing this site yesterday and read the post about the girl laying down her SV. Well today, I was out riding and lost it going over a stick getting a big front wheel wobble and running off the road hitting a big patch of grass and laid it down at about 10-15 mph. I am fine thank god, wearing full gear is a good thing. It is a SV650S, that is the weird part, 2004 though. I totally cracked the front cowling and broke off the shift peg and had to ride back in first. There are no scratches on the engine or rearend. The wheel is also not lined up with the handle bars. I don't see anything really bent on the forks, but don't really understand the mechanics of motorcycle tire alignment being a noobie. Besides some other minor scratches that aren't really necessary to replace. I have full coverage on the bike with a $150 deductible. Should I involve the insurance and have my rates go up or see what the estimate is and go straight pay route. I also have coverage on my accessories seeing as my helmet is no good since i took a nasty blow landing on the pavement. I just thank god I am not a showboat and was just cruising, so wasn't hurt at all.
This is kinda weird, but I was surfing this site yesterday and read the post about the girl laying down her SV. Well today, I was out riding and lost it going over a stick getting a big front wheel wobble and running off the road hitting a big patch of grass and laid it down at about 10-15 mph. I am fine thank god, wearing full gear is a good thing. It is a SV650S, that is the weird part, 2004 though. I totally cracked the front cowling and broke off the shift peg and had to ride back in first. There are no scratches on the engine or rearend. The wheel is also not lined up with the handle bars. I don't see anything really bent on the forks, but don't really understand the mechanics of motorcycle tire alignment being a noobie. Besides some other minor scratches that aren't really necessary to replace. I have full coverage on the bike with a $150 deductible. Should I involve the insurance and have my rates go up or see what the estimate is and go straight pay route. I also have coverage on my accessories seeing as my helmet is no good since i took a nasty blow landing on the pavement. I just thank god I am not a showboat and was just cruising, so wasn't hurt at all.
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Don't own a digi cam and the bike is already at the shop for the estimate. I am going to get the estimate and decide which way to go depending on cost and what parts they say need to be replaced. They are definitely going to have to fix the alignment because that is definitely a job I can't do.
:withstupiSVupON1 said::nopicsbs:
If your not comfortable with doing the work your self. You are better off getting the shop to do it. :luck:TitanSV said:Don't own a digi cam and the bike is already at the shop for the estimate. I am going to get the estimate and decide which way to go depending on cost and what parts they say need to be replaced. They are definitely going to have to fix the alignment because that is definitely a job I can't do.
at least the bike is getting a professional look over. Just remember the dealer will only have OEM parts which is the most expensive parts as is seems like...so shop before you buy.
Ya Jeeps said it... if you're not comfortable let a pro do it.
Dig pics... get one of those disposables that come with a dig cd when developed.
$150 deduct should be soaked in REAL easy! :luck: and keep us advised!
Dig pics... get one of those disposables that come with a dig cd when developed.
$150 deduct should be soaked in REAL easy! :luck: and keep us advised!
Well, it's finally getting fixed. I got an estimate and it was over $2000, because it was an insurance estimate. They found minor scratches on all of the painted pieces that could be buffed out but put it on there for insurance reasons. The forks were just twisted slightly and they fixed that with no charge, just readjusting no parts needed, so that was good news. I decided to go the insurance route and pay the $150 deductible and let everything get fixed. Should have the bike back in a week, hopefully my insurance doesn't go up too much.
and mine! :skep:TitanSV said:hopefully my insurance doesn't go up too much.
:iagree:jeeps84 said:and mine! :skep:
Sometimes things get tweeked like that,you just gotta loosen everything up and retighten w/it aligned,shame you couldn't have just sanded your plastic yourself and given her a rattle-can paintjob...
I wouldn't want a rattle-can paintjob on my new bike.JEKYLL said:Sometimes things get tweeked like that,you just gotta loosen everything up and retighten w/it aligned,shame you couldn't have just sanded your plastic yourself and given her a rattle-can paintjob...
Hmmm... I know of a few rattle can bikes.....
I've had a few myself but , not new ones.Gas Man said:Hmmm... I know of a few rattle can bikes.....
I am not rattle canning my new bike :bash:
The front fairing was damaged pretty bad, so that had to be replaced no matter what and since I am going the insurance route, I am replacing everything.
The front fairing was damaged pretty bad, so that had to be replaced no matter what and since I am going the insurance route, I am replacing everything.
I would do the same and try hard to keep any usable parts. Damaged or not.TitanSV said:I am not rattle canning my new bike :bash:
The front fairing was damaged pretty bad, so that had to be replaced no matter what and since I am going the insurance route, I am replacing everything.
Yes, tell the dealer you want ALL damaged parts. Most of them will resell on EBay. I made a killing on a few insurance jobs on the old parts!jeeps84 said:I would do the same and try hard to keep any usable parts. Damaged or not.
That and nice to have for spares if needed.Gas Man said:Yes, tell the dealer you want ALL damaged parts. Most of them will resell on EBay. I made a killing on a few insurance jobs on the old parts!
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