Bike likely to be a write off

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#41

08-02-2024 | 09:44 PM

clackavosticus

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From: Queanbeyan, Australia

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I would use some of the insurance money to buy a decent car instead of riding the bus. Save your money and buy the bike later.

I already own a reasonable quality car but I don't drive to work as parking is $14 AUD a day while taking the bus is $8.40 AUD return.
I only use the car on weekends for shopping and errands.

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08-02-2024 | 10:03 PM

Rounders

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From: backwoods

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I think the astronomical repair bill was due to the difficulty in getting paint matched - it all added up very quickly.

Repaint whole thing and have custom bike.

But be honest you are scared of the bike.

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08-02-2024 | 10:27 PM

Tommy C

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Repaint whole thing and have custom bike.

But be honest you are scared of the bike.

RDRS is no silver bullet, either. It can be helpful, but I wouldn't bet my life on it.

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08-03-2024 | 01:45 AM

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I would use some of the insurance money to buy a decent car instead of riding the bus. Save your money and buy the bike later.

They have a much better public transportation system than we do and very few of the problems.

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08-03-2024 | 08:53 AM

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They have a much better public transportation system than we do and very few of the problems.

YA but I live in my schedule. Maybe I would for $30 a week, but in US it's 15 a week, so I might just take my truck. Depending how far and various things.

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08-03-2024 | 08:55 AM

Rounders

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RDRS is no silver bullet, either. It can be helpful, but I wouldn't bet my life on it.

You can't have to many tools in the toolbox. But I am not sure he learned his lesson. Slow down in the rain.

With an evo you don't have to worry. Ha

I am no speed demon in the turns either

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