Well I did a little asphalt surfing this morning... - Page 5

Amber Lamps · 12-19-2009, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138

Sucks man.

The crash or Chris' eulogy?

jalaan1 · 12-19-2009, 12:35 PM

glad yur ok.

but ..... sad to see, like Gas said, the highest mileage sportbike i know of go down with a lot more left in her.

Kerry_129 · 12-19-2009, 02:00 PM

Sorry to see your mishap, and I can totally understand the sentimental attachment. I was sorry to see my old F3 (with a mere 35k) become a 'total' unexpectedly after my brother wrecked it for me and then some douche helped himself to the bodywork while it was sitting @ the dealer getting an estimate. But that led me directly to my trusty old VFR, which has been my favorite bike for the past decade. Like others said - bikes can be replaced, but you can't & it's great that the bike paid the price instead of your carcass!

Good luck bike-hunting. One GREAT place to keep an eye on is the ADVRider.com flea-market. Not lots of sportbikes show up on there, but some, and very often they are smokin' deals!

BobTheBiker · 12-19-2009, 02:24 PM

it sucks to hear that man. I know you were really attached to that bike like a family member. I wish you could have reached both of your major goals man. maybe your next bike will reach those goals and then some.

psychochild28 · 12-20-2009, 02:31 PM

So sorry to hear about that!

But glad to hear you're ok.

tached1000rr · 12-20-2009, 03:47 PM

Jared, Was92v on this forum is selling his F4I you can check with him if interested.

Dave · 12-21-2009, 02:46 AM

outta try writing honda. they might cut you a deal on a new one. never know. no one rides em like that

marko138 · 12-21-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIGGER

The crash or Chris' eulogy?

I meant the crash, but I see your point.

MissHell · 12-22-2009, 01:20 PM

Glad you are okay.

thirdgenlxi · 01-10-2010, 10:40 PM

Well... just a lil update on this

Insurance company came out this past Thursday and looked at the bike, they said it would prob be a few days and I'd be getting a call from the claims office. So hopefully I hear something from them this week, and can get a check and really get going with the rebuild.

I finally got the flywheel off today... I was hoping for the best, but was sadly disappointed. Crankshaft is indeed bent pretty good at the end... enough that I not only can easily see it's bent just by looking at it, but it's also still keeping the engine from turning. I've got a buddy who's boss does machine work, and said he should be able to straighten out the crank without any probs, so hopefully he's right! If not, then I guess another crankshaft is the next plan. Also gonna see just how bad the damage is when I split the cases open. If the inside of the case is pretty tore up, I may end up looking for a good used engine. We'll see though....

12-19-2009, 12:35 PM	#42
jalaan1 orangina Zed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Moto: '12 Z1000 Posts: 700	glad yur ok. but ..... sad to see, like Gas said, the highest mileage sportbike i know of go down with a lot more left in her. __________________

12-21-2009, 02:46 AM	#47
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	outta try writing honda. they might cut you a deal on a new one. never know. no one rides em like that __________________ TWF Post whore #6

01-10-2010, 10:40 PM	#50
thirdgenlxi They call me a ride whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mills River, NC Moto: 2004 CBR 600 F4i Posts: 353	Well... just a lil update on this Insurance company came out this past Thursday and looked at the bike, they said it would prob be a few days and I'd be getting a call from the claims office. So hopefully I hear something from them this week, and can get a check and really get going with the rebuild. I finally got the flywheel off today... I was hoping for the best, but was sadly disappointed. Crankshaft is indeed bent pretty good at the end... enough that I not only can easily see it's bent just by looking at it, but it's also still keeping the engine from turning. I've got a buddy who's boss does machine work, and said he should be able to straighten out the crank without any probs, so hopefully he's right! If not, then I guess another crankshaft is the next plan. Also gonna see just how bad the damage is when I split the cases open. If the inside of the case is pretty tore up, I may end up looking for a good used engine. We'll see though.... __________________ *-Jared* Black/Red '04 CBR 600 F4i - 253,500 miles and counting Black '89 Accord LX-i sedan - 435,200 miles still going strong States visited on my F4i facebook.com/thirdgenlxi

12-19-2009, 02:00 PM	#43
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Sorry to see your mishap, and I can totally understand the sentimental attachment. I was sorry to see my old F3 (with a mere 35k) become a 'total' unexpectedly after my brother wrecked it for me and then some douche helped himself to the bodywork while it was sitting @ the dealer getting an estimate. But that led me directly to my trusty old VFR, which has been my favorite bike for the past decade. Like others said - bikes can be replaced, but you can't & it's great that the bike paid the price instead of your carcass! Good luck bike-hunting. One GREAT place to keep an eye on is the ADVRider.com flea-market. Not lots of sportbikes show up on there, but some, and very often they are smokin' deals!

12-19-2009, 02:24 PM	#44
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	it sucks to hear that man. I know you were really attached to that bike like a family member. I wish you could have reached both of your major goals man. maybe your next bike will reach those goals and then some.

12-20-2009, 02:31 PM	#45
psychochild28 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: On a bus Moto: SV 650S Posts: 857	So sorry to hear about that! But glad to hear you're ok.

12-20-2009, 03:47 PM	#46
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Jared, Was92v on this forum is selling his F4I you can check with him if interested.

12-22-2009, 01:20 PM	#49
MissHell Followed the crowd over. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Moto: '07 Yahama R6 Posts: 911	Glad you are okay.