Comments on: An Expensive Mistake http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/ a blog about riding motorcycles Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Dean W http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/comment-page-1/#comment-1334 Dean W Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:04:37 +0000 http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/#comment-1334 "Practical bike repair for the practical rider". Sounds like a book title... *hint* “Practical bike repair for the practical rider”. Sounds like a book title… *hint*

]]> By: Stacy http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/comment-page-1/#comment-1330 Stacy Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:45:19 +0000 http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/#comment-1330 <strong><a href="#comment-1328" rel="nofollow">@tedder</a>:</strong> I'll let you know. <strong><a href="#comment-1329" rel="nofollow">@kyle</a>:</strong> NOOOOOO!!!!! Not another SV down! Hopefully you're ok and you'll have a good outcome on your bike. @tedder: I’ll let you know.

@kyle: NOOOOOO!!!!! Not another SV down! Hopefully you’re ok and you’ll have a good outcome on your bike.

]]> By: kyle http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/comment-page-1/#comment-1329 kyle Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:12:12 +0000 http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/#comment-1329 i wrecked my sv a week ago the estimate i got was like 2400 but ill fix it for less than $600 the worst part was i just read this article like a day before i think i got jinxed i wrecked my sv a week ago the estimate i got was like 2400 but ill fix it for less than $600 the worst part was i just read this article like a day before i think i got jinxed

]]> By: tedder http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/comment-page-1/#comment-1328 tedder Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:41:20 +0000 http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/#comment-1328 @bolty: yes, I am. @bolty: yes, I am.

]]> By: Stacy http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/comment-page-1/#comment-1327 Stacy Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:38:03 +0000 http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/#comment-1327 <strong><a href="#comment-1326" rel="nofollow">@tedder</a>:</strong> Are you offering? :P @tedder: Are you offering? :P

]]> By: tedder http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/comment-page-1/#comment-1326 tedder Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:28:21 +0000 http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/#comment-1326 hey Bolty, do you have someone experienced with moto repair/wrenching that can look at the bike and assess the 'practical' damage? hey Bolty, do you have someone experienced with moto repair/wrenching that can look at the bike and assess the ‘practical’ damage?

]]> By: Murray http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/comment-page-1/#comment-1325 Murray Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:37:00 +0000 http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/#comment-1325 Glad to hear that you're feeling better. I'm not surprised at the repair estimate being high since they are quoting based on it being covered by insurance. In this situation they normally will quote for every possible part and repair at full price. I would be surprised if the insurance company pays to repair instead of just writing it off. Not knowing the details of your insurance coverage, or the amount you still owe on the bike, I couldn't say what your best course of action would be. In the likely event that the insurance company writes it off, I guess you would probably take the insurance money, pay off the balance owing on the bike, then if there's anything left, put it towards buying a new bike. Even though the SV650 has been discontinued, you might be able to find some dealers that still have new 2008 models. If you can get the bike as salvage for next to nothing, it might be worth fixing up as a project over time, in addition to buying a new bike. On the bright side, at least if you do that, you'll have lots of material for new articles. I hope it works out well for you and you can get back riding very soon. Glad to hear that you’re feeling better.

I’m not surprised at the repair estimate being high since they are quoting based on it being covered by insurance. In this situation they normally will quote for every possible part and repair at full price. I would be surprised if the insurance company pays to repair instead of just writing it off. Not knowing the details of your insurance coverage, or the amount you still owe on the bike, I couldn’t say what your best course of action would be. In the likely event that the insurance company writes it off, I guess you would probably take the insurance money, pay off the balance owing on the bike, then if there’s anything left, put it towards buying a new bike. Even though the SV650 has been discontinued, you might be able to find some dealers that still have new 2008 models.

If you can get the bike as salvage for next to nothing, it might be worth fixing up as a project over time, in addition to buying a new bike. On the bright side, at least if you do that, you’ll have lots of material for new articles.

I hope it works out well for you and you can get back riding very soon.

]]> By: Ken http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/comment-page-1/#comment-1324 Ken Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:55:14 +0000 http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/#comment-1324 Just happy you are OK and recovering. Wow. I agree, try to do it yourself. More than $1000 for the muffler??? I priced my VX800's at nearly $800 and they don't make them any more! If you are feeling up for a project, watch for a donor bike. I nearly bought a used SV last year for $1200 with all the parts you need. (The squid who rode this one somehow bent the rear wheel out of round and caught the seat on fire!) Best of luck to you! And, a little wrenching advice... wire wheels have a habit of removing epidermis faster than muck on a piece of steel when not paying attention. :-) Just happy you are OK and recovering. Wow. I agree, try to do it yourself. More than $1000 for the muffler??? I priced my VX800′s at nearly $800 and they don’t make them any more!

If you are feeling up for a project, watch for a donor bike. I nearly bought a used SV last year for $1200 with all the parts you need. (The squid who rode this one somehow bent the rear wheel out of round and caught the seat on fire!)

Best of luck to you! And, a little wrenching advice… wire wheels have a habit of removing epidermis faster than muck on a piece of steel when not paying attention. :-)

]]> By: irondad http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/comment-page-1/#comment-1323 irondad Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:47:04 +0000 http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/#comment-1323 As you may have noticed, I get pretty attached to my bikes. I suspect you may feel the same about the SV. If getting the bike fully functional while waiting a bit for the cosmetic aspect to be taken care of works for you, it will probably be the best way to go. You and the bike will have a "history". I swear your future riding will have a deeper magic to it after sharing the experience. Glad your physical body is healing. You may have a sort of timid spell when you start riding again. It's ok. A lot of riders experience the same thing. Don't fight it. Give it time to pass. It will go away soon enough when you eventually realize you're not going to run into every car you see! As you may have noticed, I get pretty attached to my bikes. I suspect you may feel the same about the SV. If getting the bike fully functional while waiting a bit for the cosmetic aspect to be taken care of works for you, it will probably be the best way to go. You and the bike will have a “history”. I swear your future riding will have a deeper magic to it after sharing the experience.

Glad your physical body is healing. You may have a sort of timid spell when you start riding again. It’s ok. A lot of riders experience the same thing. Don’t fight it. Give it time to pass. It will go away soon enough when you eventually realize you’re not going to run into every car you see!

]]> By: Stacy http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/comment-page-1/#comment-1322 Stacy Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:07:53 +0000 http://bolty.net/2010/02/02/an-expensive-mistake/#comment-1322 <strong><a href="#comment-1316" rel="nofollow">@James</a>:</strong> Nah, I'm going hang on to this SV because I'm 100% sure the engine, frame, and all the other important parts are sound. Aside from the radiator and controls, the damage is cosmetic. <strong><a href="#comment-1317" rel="nofollow">@tedder</a>:</strong> :( <strong><a href="#comment-1318" rel="nofollow">@Mike</a>:</strong> Not sure yet. I'm waiting to hear back from the insurance rep. <strong><a href="#comment-1319" rel="nofollow">@Fuzzygalore</a>:</strong> Sound advice, thanks! The "cut-off" point is actually closer to 70% nowadays. I'm feeling much better; was sore for a couple of days but by Sunday was feeling good. Scab is healing and I have quite a bruise on my shin though! <strong><a href="#comment-1321" rel="nofollow">@Liz Petersen</a>:</strong> The gas tank has a dent, which I missed the first time around. @James: Nah, I’m going hang on to this SV because I’m 100% sure the engine, frame, and all the other important parts are sound. Aside from the radiator and controls, the damage is cosmetic.

@tedder: :(

@Mike: Not sure yet. I’m waiting to hear back from the insurance rep.

@Fuzzygalore: Sound advice, thanks! The “cut-off” point is actually closer to 70% nowadays. I’m feeling much better; was sore for a couple of days but by Sunday was feeling good. Scab is healing and I have quite a bruise on my shin though!

@Liz Petersen: The gas tank has a dent, which I missed the first time around.

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