Could the bike be fixed

[myssrhl]

Get a lawyer and sue Ducati over the stalling issue.

Mine stalls at the most ackward times, heck my BMW BCR had the same stalling issues.

[herm]

wow!
glad your ok

[DRKWNG]

Glad you're ok man!

I've seen an aluminum steering stem that sheared. There was still the standard other damage to the rest of the bike, but because it broke first, the frame tubes were still okay.

If the head tubes (and the rest of the frame) are okay, they may well be able to fix it safely, but it looks like there's enough other damage there that it could be close.

Another thing to take a close look at is the roundness of the head-tube itself.  Make sure it didn't get ovalized at all, or any replacement bearing dropped in there will cause the ovalized portion to get worse rather quickly, and you will lose control of the bike.

[idsteve]

wow. glad you are ok.

[Dave R]

I am guessing that this picture was taken at the tow yard or shop ?  It appears that it slid on pavement for a while judging by the peg bracket and shifter.    It all sounds and looks a little strange

[Le Pirate]

I don't want to be rude or anything,


but if that is what happened, may I suggest some sort of class to learn how to ride before you get back on the thing if it is fixable?


good luck with the insurance company dude! 

[Porsche Monkey]

Get a lawyer and sue Ducati over the stalling issue.

Mine stalls at the most ackward times, heck my BMW BCR had the same stalling issues.

Hey dude you need to slow down a bit.  Did you not read the part about the OP being a first time rider?  Perhaps he hasn't figured out how to ease out a clutch yet.  Oh shit let's sue Ducati and the dealership, and the guy that takes out the trash at said dealership because they sold me a bike I haven't figured out how to ride yet.

[Grampa]

this is a VS pot to infiltrate the DMF



just say'n

[digital]

Well I am OK and thanks for caring. For the other guys, take it easy on me. Hey, stupid accidents do happen even to the best riders like me. [moto]

I have taken the MSF but sure I will do a lot more practicing at an open parking lot when I get my next bike  .

I do not want to sue Ducati. I figure I have a better chance suing neighbors for errecting a wall fence?    Could any one recommend a good lawyer?  

for the bike, the head tube snapped and front end came loose. The bike did not slide but could have been dragged around when compounded by the police. I should be able to fetch the bike tomorrow and take it to the dealer to assess damage. Will know soon what's the insurance take on this!.

la,

[Porsche Monkey]

Hey Digital, my post was in no way a stab at you. It sucks that you wrecked. I applaud you for taking the MSF as that's a good move. I just hate it when people want to sue to cover up for their mistakes. Sounds like your okay for the most part and that's what's important.

[Porsche Monkey]

this is a VS pot to infiltrate the DMF



just say'n

I was thinking troll at first.

[digital]

Hey Digital, my post was in no way a stab at you. It sucks that you wrecked. I applaud you for taking the MSF as that's a good move. I just hate it when people want to sue to cover up for their mistakes. Sounds like your okay for the most part and that's what's important.

No worries Ducaholic. I was and am still stunned at what had happened  I will take it easy and slowly.

[He Man]

glad your okay ....but ......i think you just broke the laws of physics... how the hell did that separate again?

[Oldfisti]

glad your okay ....but ......i think you just broke the laws of physics... how the hell did that separate again?

Looks like the steering stem broke leaving the head intact.

[MotoCreations]

It's a rather bit odd of what has happened here.

I can see the stem bending, but it would have to be a complete catastrophic shear failure of the stem for the forks to come off like this in the picture. 

More pictures are required to determine exactly what happened -- specifically a picture of the steering stem itself on the backside of the triple clamps.

It just doesn't make sense!  I've seen enough wrecked bikes and this is the first time I've ever since this.