Stupid Crash Repairers

[RubyRS4]

I went in to the MV Agusta dealership today to see how the repairs to my Brutale is going.

2 weeks ago they told me the insurer had approved the repairs and my bike would be repaired.

Today I found out that not only has work not started, but they have not heard back from my insurer for an approval.

This pisses me off. My broken shoulder has healed faster than they can repair my bike ... thats sad.

So I'm calling my insurer tomorrow to give them a nudge and a "please explain".

Now I'm just going to re-register my TL1000R and ride that while waiting for my Italian Stallion to be finished.

Edited April 1, 2008 by RubyRS4

[kralster]

TL's are a funky engine. Bit maniac.

Are the brutale' a litre or still the 750cc?

[Nightcrawler]

What is dumber crashing your bike and nearly killing yourself? Getting back on one when you have healed up.

You only ever stop riding when someone finishes you off, or are crippled from riding and unable to anymore (sorry Tangles).

Sorry mate, everyone I know who has EVER had a bike has had the worst injuries, and quite a few friends have been killed. Bad Juju! I can't believe people do it - I would be fearing for my life every second, as I see how poor other drivers are in general.

[mid life crisis]

tangles ain the only one living in pain due to a bike crash had mine in 1977 9 months in rah another 3 in hamstead learning how to walk again .

iv had 40 operations and more to come i know how poor old tangles feels

[kralster]

Because until you've ridden a decent bike you will never understand how piss weak and shitty cars really are.

One day i would like to ride in the USA in the states that don't require a helmet. I know how stupid and dangerous it is, but listening to older people talk about it they make it out to be one of the best feelings in the world. With the wind in your hair, and the noise, etc, etc.

I'm not going to stop riding until i can't get on a bike.

[dnbutts]

Because until you've ridden a decent bike you will never understand how piss weak and shitty cars really are.

One day i would like to ride in the USA in the states that don't require a helmet. I know how stupid and dangerous it is, but listening to older people talk about it they make it out to be one of the best feelings in the world. With the wind in your hair, and the noise, etc, etc.

I'm not going to stop riding until i can't get on a bike.

looks like ill be attending your funeral before your marriage karl.

[RubyRS4]

What is dumber crashing your bike and nearly killing yourself? Getting back on one when you have healed up.

You only ever stop riding when someone finishes you off, or are crippled from riding and unable to anymore (sorry Tangles).

Sorry mate, everyone I know who has EVER had a bike has had the worst injuries, and quite a few friends have been killed. Bad Juju! I can't believe people do it - I would be fearing for my life every second, as I see how poor other drivers are in general.

Most people like yourself will never understand it. But its usually the non-riders being the first to knock it.

I got my licence 19 years ago with 7 other mates. I'm the only one riding today. 6 gave it up after a minor crash, 1 is dead. I've had many more friends over the decades have bad crashes and even killed. I know the risks and the dangers and the idiots on our roads. But I'm passionate about bikes, and nothing can take that away. I ride, I tour, I race, I've done it all and I'll keep doing it. My crash was the 2nd in 19 years and the worst. Perhaps the next one will kill me, but I know the risks and their worth it.

All my mates tell me there should be more riders like me out there, who don't run and hide at the first off. Its all about preparation and education.

I dress as if I'm going to crash, but do not plan to. Nor do I ride in a manner that will lead me to trouble. But 'yes' sometimes trouble finds me.

Hell, I've crashed on the track at 130-160kph numerous times and walked away ... then I crash on the road at 60kph and shatter my shoulder! All because there was loose gravel on my section of road, while I was looking for oncoming traffic.

Having my crash makes me appreciate the small things in life again ... I'm not ignorant. I miss my bike and I miss riding. Nothing will change that.

Shit happens ... you can't prepare for it all. But enjoy life and enjoy all its pleasures.

Edited April 1, 2008 by RubyRS4

[RubyRS4]

TL's are a funky engine. Bit maniac.

Are the brutale' a litre or still the 750cc?

The v-twin motor in the TLR is manic. Torquey and fun. Nothing compares ... except the Brutale

And the Brutale was first built with a 750cc engine, then released in 910cc form. Its the F4 you're thinking of that is 1000cc.

[Nightcrawler]

^^^ cool mate, sounds like you have your head screwed on - still can't see the upside in the risk vs benefit equation .... life is a very precious thing. I guess we all have to die sometime

[Madaz]

i hate getting the run around when Australia post lost my $800 gfx card took me over 3 months and hundreds of phone calls and bugging them till they cut a check on the upside just after they lost it i was like ah well ill get me a x1800xt but by the time they had coughed up they had released the x1900xtx and so was pretty good

hope all turns out well for you soon

oh yeah hope you guys has fun sat night too and Ben wasn't thinking about the GTR too much

[JDM032]

Most people like yourself will never understand it. But its usually the non-riders being the first to knock it.

I got my licence 19 years ago with 7 other mates. I'm the only one riding today. 6 gave it up after a minor crash, 1 is dead. I've had many more friends over the decades have bad crashes and even killed. I know the risks and the dangers and the idiots on our roads. But I'm passionate about bikes, and nothing can take that away. I ride, I tour, I race, I've done it all and I'll keep doing it. My crash was the 2nd in 19 years and the worst. Perhaps the next one will kill me, but I know the risks and their worth it.

All my mates tell me there should be more riders like me out there, who don't run and hide at the first off. Its all about preparation and education.

I dress as if I'm going to crash, but do not plan to. Nor do I ride in a manner that will lead me to trouble. But 'yes' sometimes trouble finds me.

Hell, I've crashed on the track at 130-160kph numerous times and walked away ... then I crash on the road at 60kph and shatter my shoulder! All because there was loose gravel on my section of road, while I was looking for oncoming traffic.

Having my crash makes me appreciate the small things in life again ... I'm not ignorant. I miss my bike and I miss riding. Nothing will change that.

Shit happens ... you can't prepare for it all. But enjoy life and enjoy all its pleasures.

too true, for most ppl out there that havent ridin a decent bike, u dont kno wat ur missing.

yeh im 19 i had my license for just over a year and then i didnt renew it so it ran out, but there is so much rush and adrenilin. both of my bosses were i worked at the time had R6's one had 2 race bikes and a road bike and the other boss had just a road bike, but wen i rode my first 600 (it was a ninja, greatest 600 IMO) the rush and adrenilin was so good, and coming bak through the hills was amazing.

good luck on gettin ur bike bak the way it was ruby

[SLED]

Suppose I better give my 2c.

I've probably been riding longer than all of you (except for maybe you mid life) and have had 2 relatively bad stacks that required hospitalization.

I was single with no kids in those days so I only had me to think about and was pretty careless then....hence broken all my limbs.

I used to ride the big Jap stuff when I was young and single but have moved to the heavy metal tractors these days which weigh twice as much and will probably push a car out the way.

I've mellowed out alot more now and have learnt 2 new words in recent years....defensive riding.....cos you can do all the right things but its usually what happens as a result of another vehicle

[RubyRS4]

Suppose I better give my 2c.

I've probably been riding longer than all of you (except for maybe you mid life) and have had 2 relatively bad stacks that required hospitalization.

I was single with no kids in those days so I only had me to think about and was pretty careless then....hence broken all my limbs.

I used to ride the big Jap stuff when I was young and single but have moved to the heavy metal tractors these days which weigh twice as much and will probably push a car out the way.

I've mellowed out alot more now and have learnt 2 new words in recent years....defensive riding.....cos you can do all the right things but its usually what happens as a result of another vehicle

Got nothin but respect for ya then Sled.

I've been riding almost 19 years. Had two majors. The last one was single vehicle, got caught out by the road conditions at under 60kph. It happens. And 'yeah' I've picked up on the 'defensive riding' skills over the years. Track days help alot too with regards to rider-bike relationship and knowing what you can and can't do in an emergency.

I've got my GF and 9yo to think about, but they fully encourage me to ride. Cam (9yo) even came to my hospital bedside when I broke my shoulder and asked when we could go riding again. I've explained the full risks and all to him, but he wants to ride. Tracy would rather him learn early by me, than jumping on a bike later in life with no experience. They've seen how happy it makes me to be riding, and they fully support that and want to get involved too. Even lying in hospital talking to my biker mates who came to visit, they saw how close our community is.

I've taken Cam dirt bike riding and encouraged him to get the bike out of shape, just to feel what it can do and when the point of no return is, because you don't get that luxury on the road.

Edited April 1, 2008 by RubyRS4

[Tangles]

10 yrs of riding

no accidents, no fines, couple of big moments tho

miss it like hell - made me forget my knee pain, until the knees wouldnt let me forget again.

now Im in so much daily discomfort (24/7) I know I'll probably never own a bike again, and thats devestating

[kralster]

The v-twin motor in the TLR is manic. Torquey and fun. Nothing compares ... except the Brutale

And the Brutale was first built with a 750cc engine, then released in 910cc form. Its the F4 you're thinking of that is 1000cc.

Yes but the F4 started life as a 750.

[RubyRS4]

Yes but the F4 started life as a 750.

I know that. I was answering the Q that the 1000cc is an F4 not a Brutale.

[4door_Sleeper]

I rarely ride a bike now, but have owned and ridden lots over the past 26 years. For those that haven’t had a bike you don’t know what you are missing, for a few grand you can get a bike with such great acceleration it rolls back your foreskin (never came close in a car).

Having said that there are a lot of idiots on the road who aren’t bike aware, and unfortunately even little errors can have huge consequences. I’ve fallen off bikes at 100km/hr, skidded along and hopped up and driven away, but a mate came off at 20K on gravel at an intersection and had to have his leg rebuilt and learn to walk again.

I think once bitten you always love bikes, but with a wife and kids its more important for me to come home alive (most nights) than risk city driving on a bike.