One Less R1200ST - Replacement Purchased see update page two

[The Teutonic Tangerine]

Well the sad news for me is that the ST that I bought at the end of Sept last year is beyond repair. I was tee boned on Monday at 5.18pm leaving the Isle of Dogs. I went from going along to being on the ground to being in an ambulance to being in hospital. I have a gashed leg (glued) and torn back muscles. The bike has: 2 knackered head covers three damaged body panels at least one bent fork leg, exhaust can and a frame that is scrap. Estimated parts bill is £7k plus labour. Now waiting on a offer from Aviva and a claim against the car driver for injuries. Sorry no pictures but the frame is so bent that the end of the exhaust is now only 5 mm from the back tyre its usually a 45mm. Without the enormous cylinder head crashbungs my leg would have been toast.

[madthemad]

Sorry to hear that, hope all goes wll for you.

[Gromit]

Lorks!

Not good news - glad to hear you're not as injured as you could've been, it's not the first time I've heard of those big pots saving folks' legs.

GWS.

[eyore]

Sorry to hear that ,hope you make a full recovery.

[Boxermed69]

Thankfully you survived to tell the tale TT. Shame about the bike but, all said and done, it's replaceable metal and plastic. Let me guess - a SMIDSY moment?

Mike.

[skiddy boxers]

Sorry to hear that TT. The bike is a replaceable commodity but flesh and blood often isn't. Glad you are still around mate.

[tanneman]

Dammit mate, you're lucky not to have a broken leg. All the best and have a quick recovery. Don't worry about the bike. It is on to it's afterlife.

[GRAgusta]

that sounds like a nasty incident, hope you get well soon and the insurance is fair

[cornishflat]

Jeez bad news. Upside you are relatively ok and there,s always another bike. Hope you get you,re monetary dues, then the search is on and you can,t beat a good old bike search.....best wishes.

[nab 301]

Get well soon.

[Neil178]

Damn, so many myopic feckers out there. Sorry to read about it. Heal fast mate.
From what I have read on several forums, expect Aviva to low ball you. Don't accept the first offer. Send them photos of the bike showing its excellent condition and the full service history.
Start looking for similar condition bikes for sale and save the adverts to counter their book price.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Ruffy]

Really bad news TT, at least your well which is the important thing,the insurance will do the rest hopefully,keep your chin up eh

[dave the german]

glad to hear you're ok. as others have said, the bike can be replaced

[ianbcr]

bad news TT,but as others have said your still here and the bike can be replaced, was it the usual, "sorry I didn't see you".

[Bender]

I had a car stolen a few years ago, Direct Line were very quick with a silly offer, so we batted it back and forward until they asked for a copy of the current (at the time) issue of Auto Trader with three similar models for sale, they paid me the average price.

I ended up with more than the car is worth.

Mind you, it might not be so easy with the R1200ST.

Glad you're OK though.