Crash

Sorry to hear of the off guys, glad your both ok...GWS

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by sarah

i don't know how much has to be damaged for it to be written off but fairing on both sides, the tank and the tail are scraped/broken as well as mirrors, indies, side stand, levers etc. it must have done a fairly comprehensive tumble (bit like me, i have scrapes on the front and back of my lid)!

How old's the bike ?, it sounds like it's a close call, if there's any frame damage (even a scratch) the insurance will write it off, and that's hoping you've no fork/yoke damage.

Are you getting a loaner ? So what colour SV next time if they do write it off that is.

Just as a matter of interest if both of you are "black & blue" who's runing around after you at the moment then

sorry to hear your news

Originally Posted by rictus01

How old's the bike ?, it sounds like it's a close call, if there's any frame damage (even a scratch) the insurance will write it off, and that's hoping you've no fork/yoke damage.

Are you getting a loaner ? So what colour SV next time if they do write it off that is.

Just as a matter of interest if both of you are "black & blue" who's runing around after you at the moment then

the bike's just over 4 months old. no idea what damage there was other than what i could see from the pics, would be surprised if the forks were unscathed though. think we'd prolly get an identical bike to replace stinky if she's a writeoff.

not sure if/what the insurance company are going to supply. pretty much academic at the moment though as nearly all our kit is knackered (i think my boots are ok) and my left shoulder/neck and eviltwin's right hand/wrist aren't keen on doing anything weightbearing or involving movement!

we are looking after eachother (my mum made supper though).

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by sarah

the bike's just over 4 months old. no idea what damage there was other than what i could see from the pics, would be surprised if the forks were unscathed though. think we'd prolly get an identical bike to replace stinky if she's a writeoff.

not sure if/what the insurance company are going to supply. pretty much academic at the moment though as nearly all our kit is knackered (i think my boots are ok) and my left shoulder/neck and eviltwin's right hand/wrist aren't keen on doing anything weightbearing or involving movement!

we are looking after eachother (my mum made supper though).

I think if it's under 6 months most companies do a direct replacement, as long as you don't have any dispute over liability, then it shouldn't take long to sort out some alternative transport,with any luck (famous last words).

Bummer it's happened now the nice weathers here, but that's just how it goes at times, Still hope you're not to sore this morning and between you you can manage OK.

I'm so glad you guys are relatively OK. If theres anything i can do give us a shout i'm back home tomorrow - take care T xx

Damn it. I hate reading these kinds of posts.

As others have already said, at least it's just the machinery that's busted and not you two.

Not met either of you (yet) but all the best with recovery and insurance....

Thanks everyone, it's really has jolted me out of my grump reading the thread. It's nice to have some like minded support...the parents just seem to sigh these days!!!

Originally Posted by eviltwin

Thanks everyone, it's really has jolted me out of my grump reading the thread. It's nice to have some like minded support...the parents just seem to sigh these days!!!

we know how you feels thats why - at least they just sigh all i get from my Mother in Law when is Falc gonna get this bike malarky out of his system and give it up!!

Never is what i say

just glad you two are fine take care and see you both soon

OMG this is so weird - i just rode past that junction 20 mins ago and someone pulled out on me too. thankfully managed to stop, sorry to hear that you were not so lucky guys

v glad that you weren't seriously hurt though, hope you're back on 2 wheels again soon

xx