Oh no.... now Steve's bike is going to have neon, sub woofers, spinners on
the rims and some sort of tribal paint job.
-Joey
On Tue, May 7, 2013 at 12:08 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote:
> Steve, take the money and keep the bike... with $2k we can pimp that ride
> :)
>
> Javier.
>
>
> On Tue, May 7, 2013 at 10:00 AM, steve js <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> UPDATE - The insurance company totaled the bike. Options now: 1. They
>> keep the bike and give me $2500. OR 2. I keep the bike and they give me
>> $2,000. I think I paid $2100 two years ago and added a centerstand, so
>> seems like fair numbers. As for repairs the ins. co. estimates $4500 to fix
>> EVERYTHING, with all new parts I presume. The good news is No Salvage Title
>> required because it's over 10 years old (91). So it would keep its clean
>> Title and not be required to go through a special inspection - just the
>> regular one. Also, I have a feeling it's about time for new tires and brake
>> pads, and although chain looks good, I think it's on the last adjustment
>> setting available. What would you do if you've never tackled anything
>> beyond basic maintenance, no MC stand to jack it up, and worried about
>> fixing it right?
>>
>> Javier,
>> Gee thanks a lot! If I decide to keep it, you're invited any time to take
>> a look and advise. As for the front suspension, the Yamaha mechanic (an
>> older guy who seems to know his stuff) says the tubes are straight. He says
>> handlebars bent, and the cap or clamp that holds handlebars in place needs
>> to be replaced. I believe there's one clamp on top above the ignition key
>> and another underneath, somewhere in back of the horn. Let me know when
>> you're back in Belmont and have some time for a beer. Sure wish I had one
>> of Graham's MC lifts.
>> Thanks,
>> Steve
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 8:48:46 AM UTC-4, Javier Garcia wrote:
>>
>>> Steve,
>>>
>>> I'm in DC this and next week, but i can come over and take a look when i
>>> get back to MA. No problem in helping you, just be aware I'm not Graham not
>>> Allen, so my knowledge is very limited.
>>> BTW, must of the repairs sound very simple, the only thing i would be
>>> worried is the front suspension. The rest is piece if cake.
>>>
>>> Javier.
>>> On May 6, 2013 5:46 PM, "steve js" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Guys,
>>>>
>>>> What a great group you are! I'll give you an update and try to reply to
>>>> everyone, but if I leave someone out, it's only because of the wonderful
>>>> drugs I'm on night row, I mean right now - to kill the pain, that is!!
>>>>
>>>> Graham,
>>>> I'm still praying and happy to hear Julie is making progress walking. I
>>>> must say you are one strong and loving person and my admiration for you and
>>>> your family is past the red line, so to speak, and inspiring me to get past
>>>> my own much smaller problems. God bless and keep the faith. $500 you say to
>>>> fix? So, all ebay parts etc?
>>>>
>>>> Crash Update - I would strongly prefer having my bike back, repaired
>>>> and safe for the road, rather than get another bike. My insurance co. wants
>>>> to total the bike. Still waiting for dollar figures. A dealer told me I
>>>> could keep the bike and repair it, but it would require a Salvage Title.
>>>> All repairs noted by ins co must be done and it would have to pass a
>>>> special inspection. Feels like a big hassle. Does this sound right, or is
>>>> it just Massachusetts rules?
>>>>
>>>> Javier,
>>>> Great to hear from you and welcome to the land of the Cod, where the
>>>> Cabots talk only with the Lodges, and the Lodges speak only to God!
>>>> Anyway, that's very generous offer to help out. Thanks!!! but I don't
>>>> want to put my problem on you. However, I would love to have you take a
>>>> look and advise. We should get in touch anyway. I'm 10 miles from
>>>> Belmont...used to live there. schooner483@gmail
>>>>
>>>> Joey,
>>>> You're right about repair yourself vs shop repair. I'm ok on oil
>>>> changes, chain lube, plugs, air filter, but I'm not sure if I trust myself
>>>> to work on the handlebars and wiring up all the switches.
>>>>
>>>> Ron, Allen, Christy,
>>>> The pics of damage were iphone in dark garage so not everything shows
>>>> up well. The scratches on the tank appear to be on the honda wing decal
>>>> only. The probably go thru the decal to metal too. But it's a lot lighter
>>>> damage than I would expect. Character or love marks I don't mind. But rust
>>>> I do mind.
>>>>
>>>> Sean,
>>>> Bending brake pedal back into place? I do have channel locks but right
>>>> now only one usable arm. Also thanks for tip on Pinwall and ebay research!
>>>> appreciate it. Mahalo nui loa! And Kurt thanks for your input on Pinwall.
>>>>
>>>> Again thanks everyone and hope I can be of help to you all at some
>>>> point.
>>>>
>>>> -Steve
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Friday, May 3, 2013 2:20:22 PM UTC-4, kiwinPA wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Graham flounders around too and sometimes repairs something by
>>>>> accident, Graham
>>>>>
>>>>> On May 3, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Joey Kelley wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Steve,
>>>>> Just another piece of the puzzle: keep in mind that many
>>>>> people on here will tell you that the bike can be saved, based upon the
>>>>> fact that they know how to replace the parts themselves. For instance,
>>>>> Graham or Allen will gladly tear into a bike project and make it better.
>>>>> Myself? Well, I prefer to get it done by someone who knows what they are
>>>>> doing, since I am usually floundering around. So 'can it be saved' yes -
>>>>> 'is it worth it' - well that has two answers, one is the price for you to
>>>>> do it yourself, (lower) and the price to have someone else do it. (higher)
>>>>> The reality is that if the bike being 22 years old has enough damage to
>>>>> it,
>>>>> cosmetic or otherwise, the price to fix it may be more than you could find
>>>>> another one for. Say the bike is worth $3000 (ballpark) when its in
>>>>> perfect
>>>>> condition - if you have to put $2000 into it to make it that condition,
>>>>> would you want to and would it be 'worth it'. None of that is something
>>>>> that anyone else can decide for you.
>>>>> -Joey
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 10:48 AM, steve js <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> To Joey, Allen and 2006 NH,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for the great advice. I do not know if fork or other part of
>>>>>> frame is bent. I am not certain mechanicals are all working as I have not
>>>>>> restarted the bike. I will go to the shop and get more details. Your
>>>>>> questions and advice have greatly helped me know about what to ask and
>>>>>> what
>>>>>> to look for.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>> Steve
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Friday, May 3, 2013 10:43:44 AM UTC-4, steve js wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi Graham,
>>>>>>> First let me express my deepest wishes for Julie's recovery. You and
>>>>>>> your family are now in my thoughts and prayers. God's grace to you.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm located just outside Boston. I met Javier once for a beer up
>>>>>>> here when he was visiting Cambridge. I'm also the guy who made that
>>>>>>> video
>>>>>>> starring you and your bikes and some other bikes whose photos were
>>>>>>> posted
>>>>>>> here.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Regards the NH...Upper fork clamp looks like steel with two aluminum
>>>>>>> nuts.
>>>>>>> Headlamp is black with chrome trim.
>>>>>>> I think the MC shop where it was towed believes cost of repairs is
>>>>>>> greater than value of bike. Maybe I can find someone to fix for cheaper.
>>>>>>> Not sure I have tools or capability to fix it myself. But maybe I could.
>>>>>>> Thanks a lot, and again. God bless.
>>>>>>> Steve
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Friday, May 3, 2013 9:00:31 AM UTC-4, kiwinPA wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Brake pedal is easy to straighten - once removed and in a vice.
>>>>>>>> Handle bars are also easy to straighten or buy new ones -
>>>>>>>> aftermarket that look the same
>>>>>>>> Upper fork clamp, depends - the aluminum brackets?
>>>>>>>> The rest is scratches - headlamp is black on your model right,
>>>>>>>> chrome one from later years is the same I think - eBay.
>>>>>>>> I would keep it and fix it, working on the scratched parts after
>>>>>>>> you're back on the road. Where are you located?
>>>>>>>> Graham
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On May 3, 2013, at 8:52 AM, steve js wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> It's been a while since I posted. Unfortunately the occasion now is
>>>>>>>> a lay down, and advice sought. Should I fix it or let insurance call
>>>>>>>> it a
>>>>>>>> total, and give me a check for book value?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Going about 25mph on a busy, straight multi-lane suburban street
>>>>>>>> with many stores, shops, mini malls.
>>>>>>>> A car pulls out from McD's and stops in the lane, about 50 feet in
>>>>>>>> front of me. (She was coming out of a parking lot trying to make a left
>>>>>>>> turn, but traffic would not let her in. I applied brakes hard and had a
>>>>>>>> rear wheel spinout. Bike went down dragging me about 20 feet on the
>>>>>>>> ground.
>>>>>>>> I did not hit the car that caused this disaster. I only hit the
>>>>>>>> ground. My
>>>>>>>> entire right side is badly bruised, but thankfully no broken bones. The
>>>>>>>> right side of my 91 NH is damaged:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> - bent upper fork clamp (the part that holds the handlebars in
>>>>>>>> place)
>>>>>>>> - bent handle bars
>>>>>>>> - bent brake pedal
>>>>>>>> - scratched fuel tank, pipe, engine fins, front fender, headlight
>>>>>>>> case
>>>>>>>> - broken wind screen
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I can live with the scratches, but would have to replace brake
>>>>>>>> pedal and the damaged parts in the upper fork (handlebar clamp,
>>>>>>>> handlebars,
>>>>>>>> etc), and headlamp.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I love the bike and would prefer to keep it rather than buy a new
>>>>>>>> or new used bike. Any ideas on how much this would cost to fix vs how
>>>>>>>> much
>>>>>>>> the bike is worth? It was in excellent shape with 17K miles.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
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