Question for techs- how long to replace crankcase

[SpikeC]

 Hypothetically, if a shop was to replace the crankcase on a late model Monster, what sort of man-hours would be involved? Parts?
Hypothetically, of course.

[ducatiz]

Hypothetically, if a shop was to replace the crankcase on a late model Monster, what sort of man-hours would be involved? Parts?
Hypothetically, of course.

Manhours by a professional or manhours by an amateur?  big difference.   specialized tools speed things along

What's the project?

[SpikeC]

 It would be a pro. The side stand punched a hole in the case.

[ducatiz]

I would just buy a salvage engine.  If you're getting a custom crank, etc that's a different issue but dropping a "bad" engine and putting in a "good" engine will be far cheaper.

[SpikeC]

 I ask because the bike will be estimated for insurance purposes tomorrow and I want to prepare myself for the possible outcome! I am afraid that they will total it, and I really like this bike!

[oldndumb]

Ouch! Hated to read that. 

Yes, a salvage motor would be cheaper than a re-build. Just be discriminating when shopping.

Good luck with the insurance people. I'm expecting it will be totaled. Don't know your local insurance practices, but you could ask to do a buy back.

Maybe you can turn your bad luck into an opportunity to do any mods you have been day dreaming about. 

[ducatiz]

Yeah let them.  Buy back.  Sometimes they'll just let it go.  Don't bring up buyback until later.  As long as its in your possession you have some control. 

Don't sign anything until they agree in principle to letting you keep it in some form. 

I still have a bike that was totalled.  Geico never picked it up and sent me a check. 

[Speeddog]

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As long as its in your possession you have some control. 
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This is a *crucial* point.

I've had moto transport services arrive at my shop, saying the insurance company said the bike was totalled and to pick up the bike.
I told them to go away and call the insurance company, as I had heard nothing of the sort from the insurance company.
Which really didn't matter that much to me, as the insurance company could've told me whatever they wanted.
Bike didn't belong to them.
Bike only goes where the owner says it's supposed to go.

If your bike is at a shop, make sure they're on the same page.

[ducatiz]

This is a *crucial* point.

I've had moto transport services arrive at my shop, saying the insurance company said the bike was totalled and to pick up the bike.

That sounds like a scam!

[brad black]

new cases mean no cleaning, which is nice.  i'd say 17 or so hours, more to do the little detail stuff that's worthwhile doing while it's apart.

out here owners used to get a chance to buy it back prior to it going anywhere, and assessors often used to deal, but now they all go to the auctions.  no other choice.  and, once you put the claim in, the insurance company pretty much owns it for write off purposes.  so as an owner you need to communicate clearly with the company and quoting shop, make sure anything not covered on your policy you get back, etc.

but, while a shop has it they are legally responsible for it too.  and can be charged with theft if bits go missing, etc.  so as nick says, you don't release it until you've been made aware of what is happening.  I generally refuse to let a bike out if written off until the owner has been notified.  most good assessors are happy to talk to the owner too.