Ducati Monster Forum

On Friday the 28th I rode to the hardware store to get a box of deck screws. While I was in there trying to find 3 1/2" Philips head screws & not the square head ones, the announcement came over the store PA. "will the owner of a green motorcycle come to the front checkout" I knew at that instant what had probably happened. So I go outside, and there it is, on its side, lying down, taking a nap in a puddle of it's own gas & oil.  The lady gave her insurance & info to me, so now I have to get an estimate.

I heard tanks are expensive.
I heard rearsets are expensive.
I also heard custom paint is expensive.

Anyone have experience with this routine?

Suggestions?
Questions?
Recommendations? 
Snive remarks?



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SO SO SO sorry to see this.
A new tank is about $1500 dollar from ducati.
As far as custom paint goes  :-\ I don't know, and the rear set could probally be gotten pretty cheap used.

Good luck.

That really SUCKS!   :o  >:(
Good luck with this...at least it's Winter time....  :-\

Ducpainter can pull the dent and repaint it. You can get a quote from his website.


Just be happy the woman stopped.

That's a bummer.  Pocket the insurance money and use it to buy beer.    [drink]  And trackdays.   [moto]  The bike looks fine to me.   :D

It is specifically against the law for any insurance company to choose who repairs your bike. They may suggest. You can take it anywhere you want to get an estimate.
This little detail will largely determine what kind of experience you have next.
You will either get it fixed perfect, and have enough to do so. Or you might get a check that doesn't quite cover a sh*t job of fixing with glue and putty.
The idea is, get an estimate for replacing all parts and having them installed + rental fees for time in the shop etc. These are your actual costs. They should pay for that.

Sometimes your ins. company will cut you a check for this and then they will go after the other ins, company. This way you will get it done right away instead of having to haggle for months with the other's company who has to pay.  Let me tell you, that can be a major pain in the arse. Unfortunately I know this one. This is pretty cut and dry though. It's only going to come down to $ amount prolly.

Good job getting their info [thumbsup]  hellofalot better than finding your bike wheels up and no one there.

I had my previous Ducati M620 knocked over twice. The first time by an idiot who had literally 10' of space between his rear bumper and the right side of my bike. It was right in front of my face in front of my bar. The best I could come up with is that he was drunk (though not a patron at my bar) as I watched him enthusiatically gass it in reverse and hit my bike, even though he coulda just pulled outta the space   >:(  I ran half a block yelling after that PT Cruiser, but of course it was no use. The second time it was an SFPD car flipping a b$tch to make room for an ambulance rushing to a house in front of where my bike happened to be parked. I can't tell you how confused I was when I found the police report on my seat. Initially, I thought it was a good citizen who reported my bike being knocked over... did I get a laugh when I found out it was a  [leo] reporting himself.

In both cases, I filed a report with my insurance right away. McGraw was my carrier at the time and they worked quickly to get me a check. In the first hit and run, my damages were assesed by an their adjuster, then my shop, and a check was written for the everything (almost $4k) within a few months. I fixed everything except for the dent in the tank, since I knew it would happen again anyway, and I spent the money on some Renus High mount Tit exhaust. When a SF police hit my bike the second time, there was hardly any delay whatsoever. I had to get a damage assessment from two different dealers, no adjuster this time, and they took the lower estimate which had only a small difference in cost. I kept the money and still didn't fix the tank...it was the same damn dent. Living in SF, I found the dent livable.

So, I'm guessing they're gonna want estimates soon. And perhaps they'll send out an adjuster? Since the woman who hit you is taking responsibility  [clap] then at least you don't have to go through you comp/hit-and-run insurance. Tanks are really expensive, but instead of getting a new tank you might be able to get the dent fixed. Your dealer should add everything that looks scratched, even if the tiniest bit, to the parts list. I'd recommend Munroe's or Desmotosport because they were very thorough getting the damages assessed. It's painful to see your bike on it's side and all messed up like that. Sorry that happened. Getting your bike to exactly the way it was before it got knocked is what her insurance should cover and no less. The dealer should put a new tank on the list, but be careful the insurance company might try to hustle to get the tank "fixed" since it's cheaper.

Sorry about your beautiful monster :( Good luck with the insurance and hopefully it'll be speedy process.

Sounds OK. I have to get an estimate, then have the adjuster come by. I'm taking it to a new shop in Pt Arena called the "Zen House" The owner is a duc mechanic from a shop in San Diego. So I plan on getting list price for all the parts. So far it looks like a

Tank
CRG Lane splitter
Handel Bar
Grips
Clutch lever
Left side rear set.
& some stainless slip ons

Its possible that the LH Turn signal / Horn Controll is damaged as well.

I plan On pulling the dent myself, and I already have the paint, but it's a lot of time consuming work, and the paint/thinner is hard on my hands.
I just need a little help from a freind of mine with the dent pulling. He has a little gas welder that will be needed to braze a bolt on to the outside of the tank where the dent is. Thats the way it was done last time...Nothing like welding on a Gas tank & wondering if all the fumes are purged...


I was just going to sell this bike too. But then this happened. If they pay me cash, I won't have to sell it. I should know something by late next week.... I hope.

Thanks for all the input.
Now it's  [bacon] time.

 ;D

I have seen that shop out of the corner of me eye as we are headin out after grubbin' at Carlini's. Might have to walk down at have a look next time. Any goodies in there or repairs only?

Wait wait wait wait wait.



You have a bar?

I wish, I'm not that cool  ;D No, this was on my tues shift at Bigfoot Lodge on Polk. I no longer work there, but did for years. That's where I met DW13 and got inflicted with this whole Ducati thing. I worked alone on tues so I was manager, owner, sheriff, and barwench all in one night -hahaha.  [beer] [leo] 8) ;D [evil] 

I am so very let down right now.

 [laugh]

When I have a windfall  :o, the grandest little dive bar it shall be! Motorcyle parking out front as far as the eye can see, Motorhead and Moto GP all the time  [bow_down]

well hello MrIncredible - how very fine you are looking today!  ;)

At least it wasn't a hit and run.  Good luck fixing that.

Pleeeeease Dave! You got that damage on our last ride up through Booneville. Remember when we stopped for lunch and you decided that be Evel Knievel and jump your monster on that hill next to the picnic bench?  [evil]  IIRC you also had your headlight fall off. ;D
Who is helping you pull that dent?  Sorry to hear/see that, your bike was looking good.

Anyway, I hope all goes well for you.

KP

I was going to ask Skip Lovell to help with the dent pull. We got too much heat on it last time and made a tear in the sheet metal. It brazed up just fine though. I also fixed that headlight falling out problem! Now I can Jump it all I want!  [moto]

Does Skip still have that BSA? That's a sweet little ride. [moto]

As far as I know he does. He sold the other one, and I think he sold the BMW too. The Big "Goldwing" BMW. He still has the 1150. How you doin on the Island. Comin back to the mainland any time soon? You should visit and give a talk.

Update:

I was going to sell this thing not 20 minutes before the accident. Now They are sending me a big check to fix it. Not totaled! even though it has a Salvage on it.

So I'm thinking of making this the track bike that I can ride on the street. a couple of mods I have in mind are

Different rearsets
High mount exhaust
Re anodize & use those clipons I have in the garage.
New Master cylinders & Levers

Tank repair by me. (Sorry Hands)

And Maybe this spring If I can sell the track bike.
Bigger Motor.

Other Option is lightened flywheel & FCR Carbs (it's a 750)
Improved or New better shock.

I also thought that SSS might be cool but not mandatory.

I was wondering who does custom exhaust around here. I was thinking of using the low mount cans i have. They were $600 & there is nothing wrong with them.
& who does anodizing?

Suggestions?