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Rustr
Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Longtime lurker but decided to post about my Lightning repair after an accident.

Worst damage to the bike was a dent (about 4" in diameter) and scratches in the left side of the frame at the widest point. Also broke off the footpeg. Seems like the frame has to be replaced at a cost of a little over $5K. Ouch! Makes $100 frame sliders seem cheap! Luckily I have insurance (not required in Florida).

I, personally, faired about the same. Broken collarbone with reconstructive surgery. Won't be riding for at least another 6 weeks.

-rustr
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Kcfirebolt
Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sorry to hear about your spill. Get well soon.
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Apex1
Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I suppose the $5k figure includes alot of labor charges, as the actual cost of just the frame would be considerably less, no? Please advise.
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Chaser
Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Get well soon.

Are these the sliders you are talking about?
http://www.americansportbike.com/clickcartpro/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?usr=51&pg=store &sub_pg=prod&ref=486
9030 - XB Series Frame Sliders - $114.95
Or are their better ones?
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Spike
Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 01:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

$5k has to be a total repair estimate. The actual frame retails for around $1300 if I remember correctly.

Mike L.
'04 XB12Rt Firebolt (615 miles)
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Darthane
Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 04:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Chaser,

Trojan Horse makes a frame protector that's carbon fiber and kevlar that covers the entire frame spar - I believe they retail for about $320 US. Ask Daves, I know he does Trojan Horse stuff. Brian from Tilley's (Buckinfubba) might as well.

Bryan
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