Had an Acco

[Betty]

I think this is getting a little off track, the headlight was meant to be a simple example of how (I think) they may have been able to do better ... of course Rob should be extremely happy he has got a headlight at all.

[FIFO]

I think this is getting a little off track, the headlight was meant to be a simple example of how (I think) they may have been able to do better ...

Hey Betty you are so good at reading between the lines go to the top of the class.

And word for word from insure my ride policy.

We can replace damaged parts with new or second hand parts providing they are a similar condition to those being replaced.

And i don't have any problem at all with second parts.
But as my headlight was totally wiped out  it could be a dispute to say how good it was pre acco.
I know the head light was very new as the bike has been repaired before i had it.

And a quick eBay comes up with a 07 headlight in Aus for $249.
And a brand new one in Italy genuine $238 +post from the same dude i got the new fuel tank from.
Haven't priced one from Ducati spares here.
And i am now quite happy to just go and buy the headlight and  the other small parts ,just to get it up and away. and end the grief for a few hundred bucks.

But it is the placement of two Ducati Decals on the tank that stick out like Dogs Balls that irritate me the most i just can't look at it.

[mattyvas]

If you have the bike with you Rob and you can bear it snap a pic so we can see what you're talking about.
But really I don't you have to go and spend $$ on a headlight that's what your insurance is for.
They should be able to see that the quality of the light is below par.

[FIFO]

Matty just took a few snaps and makes it all look a million bucks
very hard to get somthing to compare.
Some of the guys will wonder what i am on about, best to view it in the flesh.
 Dez has seen it and did pick up on a few things.
And putting a tape mesure on the decals compared to my old tank
they are 45mm toward the back. you could live with it.
But to me you can allways pick a repaired bike or car very quick if these things aren't in the right place if you are in the know.

[heatherp]

Rob, last time I priced a headlight from Ducati spares (?2 years ago) it was +$600 for the whole unit.    Which is why I replaced my cracked lens with a $100 BMW spare (same BOSCH part number) 

[FIFO]

Thanks Heather
Well i don't think i will be buying a oem head light here
will go the BMW part if needs be, thanks for the reminder on that as well ,i do remember reading about that some time ago

[DUCMONROB]

Rob, last time I priced a headlight from Ducati spares (?2 years ago) it was +$600 for the whole unit.    Which is why I replaced my cracked lens with a $100 BMW spare (same BOSCH part number) 

Heather was the price without the bucket?

I repaired a Buell about 5 years ago and they use the same unit. Ducati was $900 Buell was $1100. Thankfully found a second hand unit.

Back to topic, Rob get on the phone to your insurer and complain and if there is no resoloution complain again but this time mention the insurance council will be involved. That usually gets them acting quite quickly.

[heatherp]

Not sure Rob - they (Ducati Melbourne) said 'complete unit', I didn't go into details as I just needed a new lens and Ducati spares wouldn't supply just the lens whereas BMW would - go figure.

[FIFO]

Hope it all works out Rob. Let us know the outcome.

Well after 2 months 1 week and 4 days i got precious back today with all issues resolved. [moto]

I will have to put the trainer wheels back on 

[mattyvas]

That's great news Rob, happy it's all sorted out and you can get back to riding just as the sky is starting to clear.

[Jukie]

You'll be right I'll look after you robs