Motorcycle Crash - Aftermath

So I've finally got around to taking a few quick shots of my bike after the crash and thought I'd make a separate thread for this one; for anybody that doesn't know about it - go read this thread: http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=221244

I'm currently in the process of making another video, addressing the events of the crash and what I plan to do with my bike. But for now, here are some shots of it. I'm still unsure of what I plan to do; whether I fix it up, make it a street fighter or a track bike, salvage it for parts, or just sell it whole for cheap. I really don't know yet.




-temporarily removed pic due to number plate-

The damage that I've noted so far:

• Front fairing smashed
• Both side fairings cracked and scratched - need replacing
• rear tail/fairing has completely broken off - the bike flipped with me and broke off when it landed on top of me
• the wind screen has broken off
• Brake reservoir has come off the mount, but still functional
• Brake foot peg broke off
• Forks are bent
• Exhaust has a small dent
• Rear indicators are broken
• Exhaust hanger has snapped off
• Front fender has broken in half
• Possible frame damage to the front, not clarified yet

[maviczap]

It'll buff out , no problem







At least you're alive to tell us and just bruised.


I would buy that dead pointy in Scotland and swap your engine into it's frame and change the V5 details. Quickest solution I think.

Also then no worries about the frame either

Originally Posted by maviczap

It'll buff out , no problem







At least you're alive to tell us and just bruised.


I would buy that dead pointy in Scotland and swap your engine into it's frame and change the V5 details. Quickest solution I think.

Also then no worries about the frame either

I agree. Bikes can be replaced, people can't.

I was actually thinking of doing that, but it seemed to have a lot of interest so I don't know if I'd get it in time. I'd also have to have it couriered, which will cost about £300 judging by a few quotes I've received.

Just don't have enough money this month so I'm not sure. Although it's definitely something I'll consider..

[maviczap]

Pity, its not a bad price

I'd catch the train and hire a van on a one way hire, or rent a bike trailer and bring it home that way.

Did that for a SV I bought

Got any mates/family with a car and tow bar?

[Red Herring]

The decider will be the frame. If it survived intact then it might be worth trying to find second hand bits and eventually fixing it up, but it might take a while to get all those bits and with summer beckoning you're going to be awfully tempted to find a quicker way.

Without a doubt finding a tidy bike with a blown engine would be a result, especially as you would be able to offset some of the purchase price by selling off the bits of your bike that aren't smashed (not a lot I know), but your wheels and discs if they are OK are worth a fair bit for starters, and if you've got no conscience there are people who will give you good money for the frame and V5......

Alternatively you could fix you bike up with non standard parts, for example a different set of forks (I mentioned the GSXR conversion earlier) perhaps different headlights/streetfighter approach etc etc..... Generally if you do this the bike is worth less should you want to sell, but we're not exactly talking about a high value bike here so not so much of an issue.

Good luck whichever route you choose.

Originally Posted by maviczap

Pity, its not a bad price

I'd catch the train and hire a van on a one way hire, or rent a bike trailer and bring it home that way.

Did that for a SV I bought

Got any mates/family with a car and tow bar?

Yeah it is a shame, I thought it was quite a steal for only 500..

Can't hire a van because most companies require you to be 25; and unfortunately don't know anybody willing to drive that far. Might be able to rent a bike trailer; the only issue is my car is an unreliable PITA lol..

Not too worried at this point anyway, I'll think of something soon enough

Originally Posted by Red Herring

The decider will be the frame. If it survived intact then it might be worth trying to find second hand bits and eventually fixing it up, but it might take a while to get all those bits and with summer beckoning you're going to be awfully tempted to find a quicker way.

Without a doubt finding a tidy bike with a blown engine would be a result, especially as you would be able to offset some of the purchase price by selling off the bits of your bike that aren't smashed (not a lot I know), but your wheels and discs if they are OK are worth a fair bit for starters, and if you've got no conscience there are people who will give you good money for the frame and V5......

Alternatively you could fix you bike up with non standard parts, for example a different set of forks (I mentioned the GSXR conversion earlier) perhaps different headlights/streetfighter approach etc etc..... Generally if you do this the bike is worth less should you want to sell, but we're not exactly talking about a high value bike here so not so much of an issue.

Good luck whichever route you choose.

I think the frame is intact, but I will have to dig deeper into the mess I've made to figure that one out for sure. It's half tempting to just salvage it or sell it as a whole for cheap - cut my losses and just put the money towards another bike.. Mainly because you are right, summer is just around the corner and I'm going to be bummed out if I have nothing to ride whilst the nice weather is here.

The SV for sale on here is more than ideal, it's just I don't have the money right this minute to fork out. Either that, or I was thinking like you said; street fighter it with a variety of parts from other bikes. It would make a cool project for sure - Honestly, I don't expect to get much for it after this, no matter what I do with it so it doesn't really matter to me now lol.

Thanks though, if I do start making progress on it I will keep you all updated.

[maviczap]

Yes, might be quicker to sell it on, but as RH says, if the frame is straight, then a front end upgrade wouldn't be too hard to do, easier on a pointy

There's always plenty of GSXR forks on ebay, and plenty of cheap ones from the USA.

[L3nny]

I had a similar conundrum when I crashed my Fireblade, frame and engine were fine but everything else was knackered.

In the end I just put it on Ebay, some Latvian bloke picked it up, paid cash and off it went to Eastern Europe.

Rather than spending what could be months trying to get it back on the road just cut your losses, flog the bike and get something new. Or, if you have the cash, get a new bike and either keep the SV as a project or break it yourself.

Originally Posted by L3nny

Rather than spending what could be months trying to get it back on the road just cut your losses, flog the bike and get something new. Or, if you have the cash, get a new bike and either keep the SV as a project or break it yourself.

Alright guys, I've got some decisions to make over the next few days.


A quick question though - What is a fair price for my bike in the state that it is currently in? The engine is fine, no leaks and the bike still starts and runs. Most of the main damage is listed in my first post and the vast majority of it is damage to the plastics and cosmetic.

Not sure if it matters at this point, but engine has 29k on it.


I'm not rich, just an average guy with an average job - so money doesn't come by me too easily. It might just be easier to accept my loss and flog it as L3nny put it. If this is the case, can you throw a few quotes at me because I'm no expert in estimating these things and I'm not out to rip people off

[maviczap]

Saw a couple with front end damage like yours being offered for £1000 on Ebay