Crash summary - advice needed

[dyzio]

Hi all,
Unfortunately I've been involved in a crash, I'm more or less ok (more in Aberdeen banter), bike isn't too bad either.
What happened? Came off at a corner at 50-60mph landed in a hedge or something.
Damage is relatively minor, all leavers, pegs unharmed (more luck than brains), just came back from the recovery company saw the bike:

- indicator lens (front rhs),
- screen,
- I'd say the front lights stick out a bit more than they should,
- brake fluid reservoir broken off, but still holding fluid,

The worst one I think is the oil leak, can't say where it's from, but I'm surprised because the lowers are still on and ok (a few scratches maybe). Any idea what's going on?

I've organised some transport for the bike, so I can put it in the lock up and replace the screen, try to deal with the oil leak.
or maybe you'd advise me to leave it and let the insurance deal with everything?
What do you think?
Cheers

You may find that the oil leak is something as simple as a breather pipe that's come off, rather than anything broken. Especially if there doesn't seem to be any sign of damage.

That's what I'd be looking for first anyway, you might be able to fix the leak for free.

[yorkie_chris]

Bugger. It's that time of year when org is renamed the upside down riding club again isn't it.

First thing IMO is to get the plastic off and inspect headlight and front subframe for damage. The oil leak will probably prove to be something and nothing but you need a look at it.

Which side hit the deck, and are the casings marked at all?

[dyzio]

Will do that.
Spoke to the insurance company, they are ok with me fixing the bike on my own and if that doesn't work, claiming on the repair.
Anyway, thanks for replying, keep 'em coming, I'll be off to pick the bike up in a few minutes.

[yorkie_chris]

Yeah far better not to claim. In most cases I think people could buy another bike for less than the screwing over they'll get for excess and the next 5 years premiums

[dyzio]

Ok, bike's "home".

Turns out there are 2 new issues:
1) cracked mudguard

2) Bike not starting - battery is ok, when I press the starter button, there's a "clunk" sounds like from under the seat and the thing resets (odo meter + the fuel light routine, just like when turning the key.)

Some pics before the camera died.








Small scratches on the bottom of the fairing



Bike's been on it's side for a few minutes until Baz and Adg53dd dragged it out of the ditch.



Ignore, the Stebel.
The cr@p in the front sprocket region is from the scottoil, me thinks.




The oil from the engine has been cleaned now, the idea is to put oil in, check if it's leaking (where from), but what about the starting issue?

[yorkie_chris]

Remove plugs, turn back wheel and see if the engine actually turns.

give the starter motor a hit with a hammer, if not try putting a battery with positive and negative to the starter motor and see if it fires up perhaps removing it from the bike to do so incase it is engine damage. easiest way to start i would say

generally the starter motor does the restart thing if it is having trouble getting it to go as it draws too much power. My thinking is starter motor

If the bike has been on its side there will be oil in the bores which may cause the starting problem but i'm not entirely sure on the best way to fix it.