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rear wheel failure

Calvin Cran said:
Sort of, I am within $600.00 of what I wanted, they said they would not pay for the lower MShock I put on the bike on day 1 before riding.
I protested and they are looking at the protest, I hope to be paid out this coming week...........Ive been saying that for a month now, Insurance companies just try to wear you out.
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"Insurance companies just try to wear you out" is a very accurate statement. I had to fight with the other driver's insurance company for quite a while to get somewhat close to what my first electric car was worth when it was hit from behind while waiting for a traffic light. I hope your insurance company comes through and pays what they should. Since the lower shock was probably to accommodate your height, make that argument with them if you need to.

If there is an opportunity, I would gladly contribute funds to help pay for metallurgical analysis (failure analysis) of the rear wheel.
 
If they sold it off before settling with you you, should be able to demand more. Get comps from cycle trader etc. I did this back in 2010 when I destroyed a bike in Alaska. They sold it to the wrecker co before paying or talking to me. I wound up with $2000 more than they originally wanted to give me.
 
Vagrant said:
If they sold it off before settling with you you, should be able to demand more. Get comps from cycle trader etc. I did this back in 2010 when I destroyed a bike in Alaska. They sold it to the wrecker co before paying or talking to me. I wound up with $2000 more than they originally wanted to give me.
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All seems to be good here because I had a rider on the policy for complete replacement cost of the bike. So I am getting 100% replacement cost, its the accessories and towing and helmet that they are waffling on. The tow was 31km for $400.00!! Yes the north country can charge what ever they want.
 
I have yet to see the pants, boots and jacket as they will be sent to me by my friend. Insurance is extra for the protective gear. It was all Aerostitch and I think it was ok when I looked at it before I was transported. It would be covered under my house hold policy but that has a 1000.00 deductible. I'll update this thread when all is complete.
 
Ok I can now report my V85TT ownership has come to an end. I was paid for total loss and am happy with the pay out. The bike went to an online auction house so I did not get to see the damage other than photos. I will never know the reason for the failure but I have to move on. For me faith in the V85 is low so I will be riding my V Strom this next season as my injuries are still on going. I have ridden 3 times in the last month and things still ache. I loved the V85 for the year I owned it but being debt free is now a nice feeling!
I received my gear this week and the Darien jacket has slight scuffing on the right shoulder and no where else, it appears the helmet and shoulder area was where I slid.
I also received the shorter MShock back and it has gravel rash on the spring, I was thinking to repair the spring and then offer it to a vertically challenged person, I also have the OEM shock zero miles plus the short wind screen.
Thanks to all for their support.
 
Calvin Cran said:
Ok I can now report my V85TT ownership has come to an end. I was paid for total loss and am happy with the pay out. The bike went to an online auction house so I did not get to see the damage other than photos. I will never know the reason for the failure but I have to move on. For me faith in the V85 is low so I will be riding my V Strom this next season as my injuries are still on going. I have ridden 3 times in the last month and things still ache. I loved the V85 for the year I owned it but being debt free is now a nice feeling!
I received my gear this week and the Darien jacket has slight scuffing on the right shoulder and no where else, it appears the helmet and shoulder area was where I slid.
I also received the shorter MShock back and it has gravel rash on the spring, I was thinking to repair the spring and then offer it to a vertically challenged person, I also have the OEM shock zero miles plus the short wind screen.
Thanks to all for their support.
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Thanks for posting this final update. I guess we’ll never know what really happened, but it’s good to hear that you’re back in the saddle! Hoping that we don’t learn of (or experience) similar failures. Many more happy and safe miles and smiles to you!
 
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