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Title: Bad day... Post by: thejsnide on June 17, 2008, 09:45:28 AM So I recently dropped my 05' 620 on its right side when I hit some wet sand into a turn after some rain. I was only doing about 15-20mph. The first thing that came to my attention was that the handlebars were now hitting the tank. Well I replaced them, and in doing so I noticed that one of the "tabs" or steering stops is slightly cracked.... I did some research and saw that people (insurance comp) consider this TOTALED. Is there ANYTHING I could do to fix this? Unfortunately, again unfortunately, I didn't go with full coverage insurance because of my driving record and what I payed for this bike. Please someone tell me I just didn't learn a $3k lesson...
Title: Re: Bad day... Post by: ducpainter on June 17, 2008, 11:44:04 AM So I recently dropped my 05' 620 on its right side when I hit some wet sand into a turn after some rain. I was only doing about 15-20mph. The first thing that came to my attention was that the handlebars were now hitting the tank. Well I replaced them, and in doing so I noticed that one of the "tabs" or steering stops is slightly cracked.... I did some research and saw that people (insurance comp) consider this TOTALED. Is there ANYTHING I could do to fix this? Unfortunately, again unfortunately, I didn't go with full coverage insurance because of my driving record and what I payed for this bike. Please someone tell me I just didn't learn a $3k lesson... Have it welded.Title: Re: Bad day... Post by: thejsnide on June 17, 2008, 01:06:59 PM Thanks man... That's what I have already planned to do... I just wanted to make sure that would work... I never have to turn the bars as far as the steering stops go anyway. This bike has brought me so many smiles and frowns... It's a mood swing on wheels I tell you.
Title: Re: Bad day... Post by: Cucciolo on June 17, 2008, 06:42:41 PM could you post a picture of the crack?
Title: Re: Bad day... Post by: thejsnide on June 17, 2008, 07:03:25 PM Will do... that might make it easier for people understand. I'll do it tomorrow when there is light out... right now go Celtics.
Title: Re: Bad day... Post by: RavnMonster on June 18, 2008, 07:21:58 PM Thanks man... That's what I have already planned to do... I just wanted to make sure that would work... I never have to turn the bars as far as the steering stops go anyway. This bike has brought me so many smiles and frowns... It's a mood swing on wheels I tell you. I hear you bro, my other babies are my cars. I have a 70 cuda that has been sitting for a year because of an incident that happend mechanicly. Coming up with the money and all to fix it sucks so its been sitting and I'm forced to look at it. Now I have the cash to fix it but no time. So I finally broke down and took it to my local hot rod shop and let them fix it. I should have it back next week, I cant wait. Title: Re: Bad day... Post by: Stangman on June 21, 2008, 08:26:43 AM I hear you bro, my other babies are my cars. I have a 70 cuda that has been sitting for a year because of an incident that happend mechanicly. Coming up with the money and all to fix it sucks so its been sitting and I'm forced to look at it. Now I have the cash to fix it but no time. So I finally broke down and took it to my local hot rod shop and let them fix it. I should have it back next week, I cant wait. To the OP, sounds like ya just gotta find a talented welder and the bike will be good as new... Sorry to threadjack, but I'd love to see pics of said Cuda. [beer] Title: Re: Bad day... Post by: thejsnide on June 22, 2008, 07:09:14 PM I agree with Stangman... My bike is going to get welded up but pics of the CUDA' would really cheer me up.... And I am extremely jealous.
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