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« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2013, 01:28:58 AM »

or take the 9700 and buy a brand new bike and have no worries at all

I'm with this one. Seems like a no brainer to me.

You said the bike isn't starting? Who knows what's wrong, I'm sure it won't cost you the difference the insurance is willing to pay out to fix it, but why take the chance.
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« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2013, 02:28:32 AM »

When a marine motor is submerged, step 1 is to IMMEDIATELY flush the entire motor internally with fresh oil and possibly to disassemble it to the crank to eliminate salt and silt.

Step 2 is to replace the wiring harness AND every electrical component.

I'd take the money and buy a new bike.
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« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2013, 05:53:20 AM »

if you would like, i would be more than willing to take the gauge off your hands for a little experiment.
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« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2013, 08:00:30 AM »

Thanks guys,

I appreciate the help.  I'm going to call up Progressive today and ask to retain the bike.  I figure $1600 bucks for a tinker project isn't such a bad deal.

The shop I have the bike with has a '12 1100 EVO(heated grips, bar ends, tail tidy) which I'm looking to purchase for a reliable ride.

Thanks again!
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« Reply #19 on: January 25, 2013, 09:18:52 AM »

if you are mechanically inclined and like to take on projects i would take the cash and the bike. if not just take the 9k and call it a day get a new bike worry free Smiley
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« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2013, 10:40:24 AM »

Ill take the bike off your hands for $1600.  Tongue
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« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2013, 06:40:02 PM »

Do you have pics of how high the water reached?

I'm no expert but saltwater destroys things in a very methodical way. It won't show up right away but believe me, it's coming.
If I was looking for used parts I would avoid those coming from a moto that has been totaled because of water damage, especially saltwater.

Tough call.

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Just got a shop manual for the Duc, should be interesting trying to bring her back to life.

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« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2013, 07:38:44 PM »

if the water only got that high, i'll take it off your hands for $2000.

but it could just be the battery being low.
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« Reply #23 on: January 26, 2013, 12:37:46 AM »

Or, since you said that it only started when it got cold, it might just be the m796 cold start issue.
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« Reply #24 on: January 26, 2013, 01:24:39 AM »

kickstand switch
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« Reply #25 on: January 26, 2013, 01:27:46 AM »

kickstand switch

if that's the issue... damn, you just got a steal on a bike. haha
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« Reply #26 on: January 26, 2013, 01:58:12 AM »

I agree with the majority. Keep the bike, the $8k can be used to sort out any (likely minor) issues. Kickstand switch, bad battery, etc are good places to start. Cheap too...
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« Reply #27 on: January 26, 2013, 03:03:45 AM »

Thanks guys,

I appreciate the help.  I'm going to call up Progressive today and ask to retain the bike.  I figure $1600 bucks for a tinker project isn't such a bad deal.


isnt a bad deal ??

its a make the beast with two backsing great deal

deals like that dont come along too often

this bike now owes you SFA , it doesnt get much better than that
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« Reply #28 on: January 26, 2013, 05:10:43 AM »

Holy crap, that's it... Yeah that's a puddle, not a flood.
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« Reply #29 on: January 26, 2013, 06:05:48 AM »

give or take an inch:
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On a serious note. I would LOVE to be in your situation. Extra money AND a fun project OR a new bike!!!

Raux genious with the kickstand switch.

Ill take the bike off your hands for $1600.  Tongue
I bid $1601  Evil


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