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« Reply #80 on: April 05, 2012, 04:48:16 AM »


So the end of the story is my Bank/ Insurance is paying me 4300 for the bike.  Not exactly more than it's worth, actually it's exactly what I valued it at after doing some research.  So it does look like a 2012 Vstrom is in my future!  Oh and if you guys meet the criteria, I highly recommend USAA for your banking and insurance needs!


So does that mean the dealer gets off scott-free? If your rates now go up, you've lost.

If it were me, I'd buy the bike for the totaled value (assuming it's in the $500 range) and part it out. Lots of parts can be salvaged that were unharmed by the water but can easily fetch more than $500 after parting out. Have you seen ebay prices for bike fairings??
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« Reply #81 on: April 05, 2012, 08:00:59 AM »

Well, actually my rates are not going to go up, I already have a quote for a new Vstrom.  And honestly, I just want to move on and get another bike, and get back to riding.
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« Reply #82 on: April 05, 2012, 10:15:56 AM »


Well, actually my rates are not going to go up, I already have a quote for a new Vstrom.  And honestly, I just want to move on and get another bike, and get back to riding.


+1 - something to be said about moving on.
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« Reply #83 on: April 05, 2012, 11:16:19 AM »


Well, actually my rates are not going to go up, I already have a quote for a new Vstrom.  And honestly, I just want to move on and get another bike, and get back to riding.


It seems that once you get bored with the Vstrom and are looking for the next bike, a visit to this dealer for an oil change during rainy season may be a good idea....
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« Reply #84 on: April 05, 2012, 02:32:30 PM »

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Dirt bikes regularly get submerged under water (while running) and survive after being dragged to shore, turned upside down to drain out the water, change the oil and go. That's not quite the same as being submerged for most of day, but in some ways (the bike is running) is worse.


I had her up and running in about an hour, though this was a two stroke mind you.  Road the remainder of weekend Moab trip with no issue.  Later when I drained the gear box oil it looked like a milk shake.  I’m still running on the same wheel bearings.  It sat in water about 5 to 10 min before we got it out.



In your case I would have pushed to have the bike totaled but it I had the opportunity to buy back cheap I would.  Ride and get it good and warm, change the oil a few more times and ride piss out of it.
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