GTR down

[Wirralmark]

I agree with Viper. My old VN900 was crashed into whilst parked. I had to convince the insurers repair shop to replace some parts with cheaper replacements because they were gonna write it off (cat c). I knew I'd never get a another equivalent bike with the payout and didn't want to be the owner of a cat c machine.

Mark

[Mogster]

Off topic, but Mogster, I don't think there's a post of yours I've read that hasn't made me smile.

Get naked, class.  Keep 'em coming.

I'm always off topic  but one does not always need a fairing... I'm thinking getting a lighter easier to wizz about on bike with re-build lost confidence... worked for me a few years ago. 

[Winston Smith]

Been off here for a while (still away  -Deutschland presently, Italy yesterday ) but the answer as I see it is - 1600GT 

[100milesaway]

Asif, I dont think buying the bike back of the insurance company and mending it yourself is a very good idea, as others have said you would have to keep it forever, as in the bike buyers eyes it would be a written off bike that had been cobbled back together, and still carry the stigma of being a category c write off. No for me you must take the money,( Have they made an offer yet ? )and then go and find another bike. As you have seen on here there are lots of bargains,and there will be more, and more as we approach winter. Think long and hard my friend, then come up with the right decision.  Good luck,    and happy hunting .

[O.C.]

bloody good advice   .......only available from ones of a 'certain' age 

[Kwikasfuki]

I hear what you guys are saying, but bear in mind that I know this bike inside and out. I saw the reason why its been classed as a Cat C. Parts that weren't even involved in the accident are listed!

Also, if I do buy the bike, I'll be buying it cheap and for repairs, well, fleabay is my friend.

As we're in the process of purchasing a house, I'd rather spend the motorbike money on reducing mortgage, so repairing this and riding it makes economical sense to me at the moment.

Not yet decided though.

[Kwikasfuki]

BTW, what does "Frame - damaged at lockstop" mean?

[1ka]

BTW, what does "Frame - damaged at lockstop" mean?

It means that when you crashed, the forks and bars were twisted all the way to one side so that they hit the "stop" on the frame and damaged it.  Could be expensive to fix if it's really bad.  It may have also broken the ability to enable the handlebar lock?

[Kwikasfuki]

It means that when you crashed, the forks and bars were twisted all the way to one side so that they hit the "stop" on the frame and damaged it.  Could be expensive to fix if it's really bad.  It may have also broken the ability to enable the handlebar lock?

Ah, the handlebar lock still engaged just about. Trying to find it on the parts fiche so I can see what it looks like

[O.C.]

Asif, good luck with whatever decision you arrive at.....just get back on two wheels a.s.a.p 

[Lonewolf]

Yes I have to agree with OC, get back on two wheels ASAP

[Kwikasfuki]

Went to look at the bike again today. It looks like there's a slim chance that the head stock is damaged. Based on that I'm going to have to let it go 

I did hear a rumour that Kawasaki maybe updating the model for 2013.

Time to get on ebay and look for a cheap bike to tide me over