Hit by a truck and trailer today. Sick over the damage.

Apittslife: That is a crazy story.

I guess the crash wasn't really "bad" enough for me to think about getting seriously hurt, as silly as that sounds. My wife is pretty upset ("You could have been killed!") but I just don't see how that would have been possible in the circumstance. Probably my naivety though. I honestly thought I'd be that rare motorcyclist who went his whole life without crashing. Defs taking the MSF advanced course and replacing my old (but undamaged) gear asap, I've been putting that off for years.

I'm starting to come around to the "walk away" idea you all advise. Although I already have leads on lots of parts, and putting an F4i front end and RC45 body work on it might be cool, if it's a salvage title I don't think it's worth putting money into at all. What do you think I should do with the totaled bike? The engine and drivetrain should be fine (w/ 5k miles on them). On the other hand, I was recently thinking about getting a track day bike... I know most guys don't track the VFRs, but what do you think about that idea?

As for another motorcycle, I'm hopeful, but doubtful I'll get enough from his insurance to replace the bike. I have some leads on other 97 VFRs already, but without closure from the ins. co. I can't move on that.

Although I love the 94-97 styling, what do you think about a VFR800 in stead? I think they're ugly as sin, but there are actually, OMG PARTS AVAILABLE for it still :hss:.

 

Take the check, grab new gear, get another bike. It's always hard to walk away from a bike you fell in love with, as clean as it was, but look for another one. Be lucky you can walk away. Do get the lid replaced, as suggested before.

 

honestly...i love my 6th gen. people can talk shit all they want about the vtech but i love it. got the easy-on-gas and an instant switch to more power when needed. good luck man.

 

Here's what she looked like before.

RIP VFR, too soon.

 

:hss: Keager is back........Nice to see you pop in Sir :thumb:

 

TOSTO DUDE , listen to people who know what the F%#K there talkin about. Dump the bike , you WILL find one just as nice or nicer -they are out there. It may take awhile for you to come up with more greenbacks so take your time and you will find her .Holy shit Paul, I would have SEWED the shit out of that ass-wipe of a cop --- what if it were his Son, he would of demanded a professional to help. JMO
TOSTA , not cool for slammin VFR's -Why are you even on this site ?--------kids(huh)