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  • #1

    Bike Written Off

    Hi All,

    Despite my hopes my beloved Katana is being written off. There was extensive damage to the cosmetics, with each piece of plastic suffering some form of damage. Other components were likewise damaged or impacted. However, the frame sliders held up well and they had bent without bending the frame. Unfortunately, I won't be riding this Katana again.

    So, the question is what next?

    I thought about a buy back but the insurance company hasn't confirmed it's an option. To be honest, I'm not sure if I have the gumption to repair the bike and I certainly won't be able physically do it for a number of weeks if not months. The fracture was severe and the doctor indicated a 6 month recovery, presuming there is no surgery. Buying a "new" machine is the most likely route, but which one will match my last Katana?

    Anyway, I've been browsing around and I think I deserve another machine. Everyone else thinks I'm crazy about getting another bike. It's obvious they hadn't experienced the unmatched joy of motorcycling.
    "The secret to life is to keep your mind full and your bowels empty. Unfortunately, the converse is true for most people."

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  • #2
    Personally, I think you'd be a fool to not get back on a bike, your friends are obviously not motorcycle enthusiasts. Prove to them and yourself that life is too short to be afraid to do something you love doing. Maybe go after a gixxer, or a sv?


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    You know why you shouldn't hold in your farts? Because they'll travel up your spine and into your brain. That's where shitty ideas come from.

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    • #3
      I'm glad you don't want to stop riding!
      Make sure if you don't get the buy back that you try and get back some of the money from the mods..
      Or do the buy back and part it out..
      The sum of the parts is always more then
      the bike. Then get yourself into a new Kat,
      or what ever else you like.

      How're the hands?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Black_peter
        How're the hands?
        The hands are better and I have nearly full use of my left hand (which is doing all the typing). Thanks for asking.
        "The secret to life is to keep your mind full and your bowels empty. Unfortunately, the converse is true for most people."

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Kat-A-Tonic
          Originally posted by Black_peter
          How're the hands?
          The hands are better and I have nearly full use of my left hand (which is doing all the typing). Thanks for asking.
          Awesome! Sounds like you'll be ready to ride by the time
          you have a bike again!

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          • #6
            Sorry to hear about the bike, that's crummy although exciting cause you get to get a new bike. Good for you though, having no issues with getting another bike and continuing riding. In all honesty if I had a nasty spill, it could take me a while.
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            • #7
              Busa!

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              • #8
                Fantastic that you are back and typing...This is a really good thing that you are ok and recovering as opposed to the alternative...That is great that the bike only suffered cosmetic damage and not a bent frame or cracked engine stuff....You may want to reconstruct her but if the insurance payout is high enough then a new bike may be better...and yes parting out the bike would be a good thing if you wanted to make some $$ but also depends on how much space you have to keep the parts...ever think about a Naked Kat or Street Fighter Kat?? May be a project bike if you have the time and inclination...All in all Glad You're Back!!!
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                • #9
                  Tony, many I hope beyond all that the bike would be saved, sorry bud. I hope you continue to ride, our group would not be the same without you. While we are not a big group we ahve managed to put 10,000+KM of road surface together.

                  As for whats next... well take some time to decide, you can get another Katana, I know it will not be that Katana but it will be close. when you get the buy back number let me know, if you do not want want it I may claim it from you, I am looking for a project.

                  Heal up buddy, and keep your head up.



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                  • #10
                    Depending on how the settlement goes, what about a new bike and buying back the old bike? You can always back burner the Kat until you are ready to tackle it.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Katgirl
                      Sorry to hear about the bike, that's crummy although exciting cause you get to get a new bike. Good for you though, having no issues with getting another bike and continuing riding. In all honesty if I had a nasty spill, it could take me a while.
                      Actually, at the accident site the police officer asked me if I would ride again, to which my response was...

                      "Absolutely, I'll be riding ASAP."

                      Everyone had a chuckle at that because they knew I meant it. I'll be riding as soon as I'm able.
                      "The secret to life is to keep your mind full and your bowels empty. Unfortunately, the converse is true for most people."

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by mcmahonm
                        Tony, many I hope beyond all that the bike would be saved, sorry bud. I hope you continue to ride, our group would not be the same without you. While we are not a big group we ahve managed to put 10,000+KM of road surface together.

                        As for whats next... well take some time to decide, you can get another Katana, I know it will not be that Katana but it will be close. when you get the buy back number let me know, if you do not want want it I may claim it from you, I am looking for a project.

                        Heal up buddy, and keep your head up.
                        Hey Mike, don't worry as I'll continue to ride. I keep you posted on what happens to my Katana. From an engine standpoint, it's a great machine so fixing it up would merit a wonderful Katana and it would be great for it to fall in your hands. Thanks for being there for me.
                        "The secret to life is to keep your mind full and your bowels empty. Unfortunately, the converse is true for most people."

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                        • #13
                          Tony AFAIK buy back is 30% of the amount they plan to give you for the bike being written off. Do not take that as the absolute truth because it is mostly what I've read on the net on various bike boards in Ontario.

                          As long as there is no frame damage the bike should not be "stamped" as a wrecked bike (Meaning it's nearly impossible to get it back on the road). Haggis's brother binned his and because the foot peg snapped off they wrote off his bike because the frame was damage and they would not let him buy it back.

                          If all your bike needs is plastics, and a few odds in ends it may be worth "buying" it back and repairing it over the winter. It'll take a few months to get the parts anyway to do it so you can stockpile the parts while you heal until your ready to rebuild it.

                          In all honesty if it was me and the price was reasonable I would do the buy back and rebuild. Range did it, minus the buy back since he didn't go through insurance.
                          Kyle

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                          • #14
                            we are just glad that you are OK, I went through the same thing and was back to riding ASAP so I know how you feel.

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                            • #15
                              Tony, I'm glad to hear you are alright and in the process of recovery. Excellent to hear you will be riding again! Look forward to seeing you on the road. Time for a new bike I say! ha ha Unfortunately the Katana is discontinued so I recommend a SS! Anyhow, take it easy and keep us up to date on what you decide to purchase.


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