Just a heads up to those here that are looking to buy bikes, and parts over the next several months. A claims adjuster that works locally for State Farm, informed me that bikes, and cars from the New Orleans disaster are gonna start being scheduled for salvage auctions within the next 14 days. He also stated that the other insurance companies are already preparing to start releasing some of thiers also. So if you see a good deal on a bike that sounds too good to be true, better check it's history real close.
As with all water salvage vehicles, they can tend to be an easy clean up. If not submerged for months, drain the engines, change the fluids, new battery, and fire them up after everything dries out. It is 5-6 months down the road that problems start to show up. The corrosion starts to form in terminals and electrical components then it is the end of the car or bike, and the start of the unfillable hole.
I relay this info, cause I see alot of members on the board expressing desires for newer or faster bikes, and would hate to see them start a never ending project of repairs.
Soon as Jimmie gives me exact details on auction dates, will post so this information can move about the web
As with all water salvage vehicles, they can tend to be an easy clean up. If not submerged for months, drain the engines, change the fluids, new battery, and fire them up after everything dries out. It is 5-6 months down the road that problems start to show up. The corrosion starts to form in terminals and electrical components then it is the end of the car or bike, and the start of the unfillable hole.
I relay this info, cause I see alot of members on the board expressing desires for newer or faster bikes, and would hate to see them start a never ending project of repairs.
Soon as Jimmie gives me exact details on auction dates, will post so this information can move about the web
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