I say take the 2k and fix it! On May 7, 2013 7:18 PM, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Or take the $2000, sell it for $1500 and have $3500 for a new bike. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > -----Original Message----- > From: surfswab <[email protected]> > Sender: [email protected] > Date: Tue, 7 May 2013 14:42:43 > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!<[email protected]> > Reply-To: [email protected] > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 91 NH 750 DOWN > > Most of the damaged parts in your photos seem to be replaceable. My > concern would be hidden damage to the front end, specifically forks > and triple tree (steering stem assembly) and especially the neck of > the frame where they all bolt together. > > There's a fairly easy way to assess that before you invest time and > money. > > Unbolt the tank and slide it back an inch or so and examine the neck > of the frame (using a flashlight and magnifying glass). Look for what > will appear to be parallel scratches (like cat scratches) in the paint > around the neck where the frame tubes are welded to it. > > Primer showing through the scratches is a sure indication the > underlying metal has been stressed (twisted) enough to "flake" the > finish coat of paint in those areas. If so, the neck of the frame has > been bent and the frame will need to be replaced, which is costly and > time consuming. > > Good luck with it. > > > > > > > On May 7, 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] <javascript:>> > > > 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? 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