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Redstar11
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Last night at the bar, some drunk dirt tooth backed his truck into my bike, which took a hard spill onto a curb. Despite my crash pads, I have a pretty bad dent, crease, scrapes, in my frame. I can't imagine that there is any structural damage, and I don't think I'm going to shell out to buy a new frame. I was wondering if there is anybody who makes the carbon fiber frame covers that I have seen on some of the race bikes. I think that would be my best temporary option, and then maybe down the road replacing the frame, perhaps when it's time to rebuild the engine.

Any comments or suggestions?

I do not have collision insurance, and nobody was able to get the plate number for the truck that hit my bike.
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Daves
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I have the carbon frame protectors(damage hiders) in stock and will make you a smoking deal on a set.
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Olinxb12r
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 01:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
What a bastard! I'm sure he was drunk and just wanted to get out of dodge so he didn't get a DUI! You should hang out at that bar more till you see a truck with damage that matches the impact to your bike!
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Xbeau12s
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 02:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Be careful with that dented frame. The cost of repair (to insurance) would most likely total your bike. The gas tank/frame is the most important part to your bikes structure. That is your structure there. Make sure there are no cracks along any welds and be careful!
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Brineusaf
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 02:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
daves... pm me with the deal...
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Daves
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 03:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
You have mail
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Fl_a1a
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 06:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
The HD dealer saw a hairline scratch on my frame and would not touch the thing, not even to change the oil. I had insurance so had the frame replaced at a cost at about 3k.

I talked with relatives in the insurance biz for the inside scope. Many dealers will have nothing to do with your buell once any scratch is on the frame / gas tank due to liability. So to get around this loophole, one could have a custom paint job on the bike ( better be custom graphics, anything less will raise an eyebrow).

Then everyone is happy due to plausible denialability. This is good if don't plan to sell. If you plan to sell better tell the buyer to avoid a can or worms down the road.

Your mileage may vary.
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Redstar11
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 10:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Daves, could you send me a link to your deal?
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Daves
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 09:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Regular price is 399.95
Sale price is 325.00
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Redstar11
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Daves, can I see a picture of what you are offering?
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Daves
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


It is just sitting on there so the fit isn't accurate but you get the idea of how it will look.
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