Bent Banana - The SV resurrection.

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by svtomo

dont wanna be a d*ck or out but ive just repaired mine using second hand bits and it was nowhere near as damaged as urs but after its been sprayed itll prob owe me £700!(although its an s so theres more paint)
good luck luck with the rebuild and i hope you get it back on the road but as i found out itll more than likely cost you at least twice what you think.
as i say i dont mean to be out of order but all the little bits and bobs really add up!
svspares.com was a very useful site for me, and very well priced too!

There's no spray work to be done, the tanks okay and the rear plastic I might be able to repair myself or just buy another depending on cost.
To be honest I'm thinking I'm going to have to jack in bikes for a bit anyway after the crash as I can't pay out £2000 in insurance. Feeling absolutely gutted.

Shop around, im sure you can get it cheaper than that?!

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by Sean_C

Shop around, im sure you can get it cheaper than that?!

Confused.com came back at £747 with the claim noted (exactly what it said 2weeks ago without a claim grrr)

[yorkie_chris]

Try other comparison sites ... I haven't found confused to be very good

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Try other comparison sites ... I haven't found confused to be very good

I just use them for a flavour. All comparison sites rape you anyway but I use them to see if it's possible then get into the nitty gritty.

Also forgot to put on my first post.
I need a new mudguard too!!!

Ring around as well, tend to get a better price than online.

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by Sean_C

Ring around as well, tend to get a better price than online.

yeah, plus I never trust online quotes ...

[Dave20046]

My bike's in such a sorry state, started stripping it today. Removed the tank and airbox and there's oil everywhere - can;t really see where it's come from looks like the airbox! Removed the handlebar's and I'm going to have to hoist it up soon and remove the forks, radiator and down pipe.
Plus I had a call to say I'm getting the complete blame for the accident.

[Dave20046]

Is it sad that I miss my bike soo much? I feel the absolute definition of gutted and really lost. I just want to see progress and be on it. I've rung my mate who knows someone with a donor sv about 50 times.

[Lissa]

Originally Posted by Dave20046

Is it sad that I miss my bike soo much? I feel the absolute definition of gutted and really lost. I just want to see progress and be on it. I've rung my mate who knows someone with a donor sv about 50 times.

Really feel for you, Hun. We went a whole month once not able to get out on the bike and I was climbing the walls. I hope you get some good news soon.