Hit by red light runner -part 2

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In Ohio, a salvage title means it is cannot be licensed. You can repair (or rebuild) and apply for a new title as a rebuilt salvaged vehicle. This requires an inspection by the Ohio State Highway Patrol who issue a document that allows the clerk of courts to issue the new "rebuilt" title. Unscrupulous dealers often "wash" these titles by re-titling in another state which often loses the rebuilt status. Title laws vary greatly from state to state in the U.S.
 
I got hit by a stop sign runner in 2004 while riding my '73 850. It was probably the first time in 10 years I had ridden without a jacket on because i was just running up the road to get a burger.

I tried to brake and go behind him, but my front wheel hit him between the rear wheel and bumper and I was almost stopped at the time, so my only injury was road rash on my forearm. If i'd been wearing the mesh jacket that I wore to work that day, probably nothing.

Anyway, I was fortunate that the adjuster liked bikes and was appalled that my Norton was a victim of his customer. Damage was a bent fork tube, bent front rim, scratches on exhaust, footpeg, stands, and the worst was that the battery had leaked acid on the gearbox outer cover and the Z plate.

I wrote up an estimate to repair everything including labor at local shop rates, and the adjuster gave me $3600 for the bike and let me keep it. I also got another two grand for my helmet and my elbow.

Bought a fork tube and a new rim and spokes, footpeg rubber, did all the work myself, polished the acid stains and the exhaust, spent about $500.
 
Fair point ref the salvage situation James. In that case, and with the fact you’re doing it yourself I’d look to replace the parts as necessary as. To every component will be un serviceable. And, if you were happy with the forks beforehand, just stick with stock parts.

The cNw single Brembo is a fantastic kit. It’s light weight, a very progressive brake that give plenty of stopping power without being harsh or grabby.

If you have no intention of replacing the rear rim, I’d match the front accordingly. Miss matched rims make a bike look terrible, like it was thrown together from cast off parts!
 
+1 on the Brembo kit. Pricey, but well worth it. It is one of the best upgrades I have done and Matt is #1 standing behind his products. And, if you are not a stickler for stock, you can use a ton of aftermarket short and/or adjustable levers. Great if you are like me and have hand issues (Dupuytren's ).

As far as your front end goes, I hope you settled on full AN replacement cost for your forks/etc for the front end?

If so, get those parts new and get a Lansdowne damper kit for the internals. Or, if you want to spend more money than that and a step up, a Consentino kit. Since you are doing the work yourself, you can get the price for these bits offset from the price you would have paid for the stock parts from AN.
 
jamesp said:
They gave me money for frame check, can also request more if necessary.
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Definitely do it , You may be liable further down the line if you fail to do so... Also would be handy to have documentation when you reapply to have the bike put back on the road . Am not sure how this works in the US... but in the UK the insurers write off and sometimes sell the salvage back to the hapless owner or negotiate a bite size chunk out of any payout due. There are also categories of write off... the lowest will not be allowed back on the road. Though it sounds like a done and dusted deal my advice to anyone caught in this predicament is to make sure your lawyer has the current market value from an expert source. With classics and older vehicles this may not be easy to establish . For current then in the UK Glasses Guide or some similar trade guide is a good starting point
 
gortnipper said:
+1 on the Brembo kit. Pricey, but well worth it. It is one of the best upgrades I have done and Matt is #1 standing behind his products. And, if you are not a stickler for stock, you can use a ton of aftermarket short and/or adjustable levers. Great if you are like me and have hand issues (Dupuytren's ).

As far as your front end goes, I hope you settled on full AN replacement cost for your forks/etc for the front end?

If so, get those parts new and get a Lansdowne damper kit for the internals. Or, if you want to spend more money than that and a step up, a Consentino kit. Since you are doing the work yourself, you can get the price for these bits offset from the price you would have paid for the stock parts from AN.
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Yes, got full replacement cost for Andover front end. I'll look into the Landsdowne damper kit. Thanks.
 
Fast Eddie said:
Fair point ref the salvage situation James. In that case, and with the fact you’re doing it yourself I’d look to replace the parts as necessary as. To every component will be un serviceable. And, if you were happy with the forks beforehand, just stick with stock parts.

The cNw single Brembo is a fantastic kit. It’s light weight, a very progressive brake that give plenty of stopping power without being harsh or grabby.

If you have no intention of replacing the rear rim, I’d match the front accordingly. Miss matched rims make a bike look terrible, like it was thrown together from cast off parts!
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I'm going to send the dunlop wheel to Kelly Moss to see if he can straighten the rim. If he can't fix it, I will either get repro rim from Andover or replace both rims with alloys. Thanks.
 
norton73 said:
I got hit by a stop sign runner in 2004 while riding my '73 850. It was probably the first time in 10 years I had ridden without a jacket on because i was just running up the road to get a burger.

I tried to brake and go behind him, but my front wheel hit him between the rear wheel and bumper and I was almost stopped at the time, so my only injury was road rash on my forearm. If i'd been wearing the mesh jacket that I wore to work that day, probably nothing.

Anyway, I was fortunate that the adjuster liked bikes and was appalled that my Norton was a victim of his customer. Damage was a bent fork tube, bent front rim, scratches on exhaust, footpeg, stands, and the worst was that the battery had leaked acid on the gearbox outer cover and the Z plate.

I wrote up an estimate to repair everything including labor at local shop rates, and the adjuster gave me $3600 for the bike and let me keep it. I also got another two grand for my helmet and my elbow.

Bought a fork tube and a new rim and spokes, footpeg rubber, did all the work myself, polished the acid stains and the exhaust, spent about $500.
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Glad you weren't hurt badly. I suffered a separated shoulder. Could have been much worse if he hadn't swerved at last moment. Luckily, I was wearing heavy leather jacket insted of nylon jacket I usually wear. A good helmet and heavy leather saved me a lot of grief.
 
Jerry Doe said:
I am very happy with the cNw brembo setup that I have on both my bikes. They stop very well. Here it is on my 750 (I have since changed front mudguard/ fender to a fiberglass Norvil type).
Hit by red light runner -part 2
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Did you use the CNW triple clamps?
 
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