and down i went
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Hope you're okay! As for a claim, it really depends on how much damage there is.
+1 need more info before I can give any other suggestionsyeah, how much is your deductible vs how much damage and who knows if/how much they will raise your insurance?
sorry to hear...
Wow, it looks bad in the picture. What happened? Did you come out of it alright?
It's hard to tell the extent of damage in the picture, though. I'd clean all the dirt off it, do a self inspection and see what all is busted. Then check online and price the parts, assuming you can do the work yourself. Then take it into a shop for an estimate, they might catch something you missed. Then compare your online prices vs. shop's price vs. deductible.
It's hard to tell the extent of damage in the picture, though. I'd clean all the dirt off it, do a self inspection and see what all is busted. Then check online and price the parts, assuming you can do the work yourself. Then take it into a shop for an estimate, they might catch something you missed. Then compare your online prices vs. shop's price vs. deductible.
thanks, I just took off all the broken parts. extent of damage:mirrors, all left side plastics, mount for headlight and cluster, front wheel fender, windshield, left turn signal, foot shift lever is bent.
The headlight is fine and but my buddy suggested that I replace the chain and sprockets since he could hear a little chain noise as I was riding it home.
Basically what happened was I took a turn too fast and the front wheel got all shakey and I put the bike upright and was unable to stop in time. I rode it about halfway down the hill and then i tipped over at about 25-35 mph.
The headlight is fine and but my buddy suggested that I replace the chain and sprockets since he could hear a little chain noise as I was riding it home.
Basically what happened was I took a turn too fast and the front wheel got all shakey and I put the bike upright and was unable to stop in time. I rode it about halfway down the hill and then i tipped over at about 25-35 mph.
My shoe laces got stuck and bike went down (while I was stop at traffic light, zero miles) Really stupid accident, is embarrassing to mention.
But I made the mistake and called insurance. I found out that labor and part were about 300 bucks when deductible is 500.
My advice is check labor and part prices. Based on the picture it looks this is more than 500 bucks. Now, remember this will be on your record and will probably affect your policy later on the road. Also, not sure if you can report anyway, if you never called policy or reported immediately.
But I made the mistake and called insurance. I found out that labor and part were about 300 bucks when deductible is 500.
My advice is check labor and part prices. Based on the picture it looks this is more than 500 bucks. Now, remember this will be on your record and will probably affect your policy later on the road. Also, not sure if you can report anyway, if you never called policy or reported immediately.
cluster as in the instruments cluster? - if so, can only assume that's expensive. most other parts can get used in good/near new condition
if i were you id avoid calling insurance at all costs. records are permanent. if you can do repairs under 700 you should do it without insurance company knowing. take into account atleast an additional 5-10 dollars a month ,"just guessing", premium for insurance costs after reporting. car accidents are reported and kept on record for , ibelieve 4 years, motorcycles are probably the same. so 10*48 is 480 bucks= the amount youll pay over four years if your insurance goes up. just saying...ultimately the end decision is yours.:rant:
i always tuck laces into shoes, and riding boots have lace cover. i fear getting my laces stuck in my chain.:scared:
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! :rof: :rof: :rof: :rof: Good one CC! That's a really funny joke!good time to paint your bike cadmium yellow
Awwwww poor baby! i am sure you will do a great job fixing her up!!! i hope it goes quick and stressfree! glad you are okay!!!!