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[D-Rider]

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[fatboy]

Do you know if that stretch of road is covered by CCTV or observation cameras ?

[GregD-UK]

Hi all,

Thanks FB, didn't think about that, shall look into it. Council or police run I guess....

[randomsquid]

Haven't even looked at bike yet, might have a look w/end, tbh I am gutted and sick of everything at the mo.

I'm not surprised. Here's to a speedy recovery and justice delivered like a ton of flaming bricks.

[DavShill]

Damn - sorry to hear that Greg. Hope you are not too beaten up. Hope you manage to get some justice. Good luck.

[Gio]

Ouch, agree with all comments said so far.
Get well soon as well.

[GregD-UK]

Hi all,

Looks like my bike will be written off! After all the work I have done on it, more damage than I first thought. Friggin ignorant driver! Too all you legal guru's around. Even if they write it off, I still have title, so don't have to hand over my bike to anyone. Want to keep it and repair it. Will my insurance go nuts cause it will be a cat C or D? Again, another fi ancial loss due to inconsiderate driving

[D-Rider]

Yes, overall a financial loss but you'll probably come out of it OK as far as that goes as you usually get a reasonable sum for the damage and can buy the bike for a small sum.

I presume 3rd party is liable - if so, they should compensate you for loss of earnings.

Doesn't compensate you for all the hassle though!

[blinkey501]

At the end of the day Greg a bike can be replaced/repaired.
I know it is upsetting with what you have done to the bike modifying wise,but you are alive.
With your insurance money I would be tempted to buy another falco and start again, but keep your bike too for spares.
Early falco's are fetching 800-1200 quid on ebay. Just a thought for today.

[fatboy]

If it is Cat C that will not affect your insurance as it is only cosmetic damage, cost prohibitive to repair, Cat D is usually light structural, eg subframe/forks, with a report from an MOT place stating the repairs are up to scratch, should be no problem.
Best of luck, hope you can screw the twat involved

[plasticpig72]

fatboy you have that the wrong way round CAT D is cosmetic you do not need a report to get a CAT D repair back on the road. My last bike was written off as CAT D because the decals had been removed and the ignition barrel broken.

[Firestarter]

fatboy you have that the wrong way round CAT D is cosmetic you do not need a report to get a CAT D repair back on the road. My last bike was written off as CAT D because the decals had been removed and the ignition barrel broken.

CAT D doesn't actually mean written off though does it - I thought it was just a category to show the level of repairs required?

[Aladinsaneuk]

Write-off categories
Category A: scrap only. For cars so badly damaged, there are few or no salvageable parts. Should never re-appear on road.

Category B: body shell should be crushed. Signifies extensive damage, although some parts are salvageable. Should never re-appear on road.

Category C: the vehicle is repairable but the costs exceed the vehicle’s value. Can re-appear on road.

Category D: the vehicle is repairable but repair costs are significant compared to the vehicle value. Can re-appear on road.

from http://www.rac.co.uk/community/blog/rac ... write-off/

[Firestarter]

Write-off categories
Category A: scrap only. For cars so badly damaged, there are few or no salvageable parts. Should never re-appear on road.

Category B: body shell should be crushed. Signifies extensive damage, although some parts are salvageable. Should never re-appear on road.

Category C: the vehicle is repairable but the costs exceed the vehicle’s value. Can re-appear on road.

Category D: the vehicle is repairable but repair costs are significant compared to the vehicle value. Can re-appear on road.

from http://www.rac.co.uk/community/blog/rac ... write-off/

I sit corrected. And by the nurse no less

[fatboy]

fatboy you have that the wrong way round CAT D is cosmetic you do not need a report to get a CAT D repair back on the road. My last bike was written off as CAT D because the decals had been removed and the ignition barrel broken.

Oh bless my dyslexia ! !