Sad Update - Page 2

dasminkar · 07-27-2012, 05:26 PM

Glad you're doing ok.

**RJ2** · 07-27-2012, 09:05 PM

You have lived to ride another day!

Good luck with finding your new ride.

**Dave.TX** · 07-28-2012, 12:25 AM

Victory Vision. If you have someone turn left in front of you again this time you'll hit them with a space ship.

Broncsrule21 · 07-31-2012, 11:13 AM

Sorry to hear about you accident. Glad you are ok. Hows the search going?

**greeneggs&ham** · 07-31-2012, 04:41 PM

Glad to hear you are Ok. To say that was close is an understatement! Broadside into a truck, a tenth of a second either way could have changed the outcome dramatically. Hope you find something you will love just as much as your Bandit or like FF said, rebuild it, if possible. Good luck in the future with your riding and keep the protective equipment on.

Advice I was once givin' "When you are out there, they are ALL out to get you." Sam

max1138 · 08-02-2012, 10:16 PM

any day you finish on this side of the dirt is a good day, dont be bummed the bike can be repaired/replaced. you made it out in good shape, lots dont, rejoice to be among the living and find another bike when you heal up. Hope ya get well soon.

**cheez** · 08-03-2012, 07:29 AM

Glad you're okay and not more severely injured. Good luck with new bike shopping, it's always fun!

Tazman2 · 08-03-2012, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheez

Glad you're okay and not more severely injured. Good luck with new bike shopping, it's always fun!

That Tenere keeps winking at me at my stealers!

Ripken · 08-03-2012, 10:35 PM

Appreciate the well wishes everyone. The bike search continues........... My heart has fallen in love with an '06 BMW K1200r. Wicked fast, and looks quirky enough to make it a very unique bike on the road. My head keeps telling me to ride a '10 Honda VFR1200F that is available right now. I want the BMW, but the lack of decent wind protection, plus the fears of maintenance costs are what keeps driving me back to the Honda.

A 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 w/ABS was very high on my list (perhaps foolishly) until I did an online quote with my insurance company. My insurance would go from $195 annually (for the '08 Bandit) to over $1400 for the Kawasaki. Needless to say, that knocked that bike off the list in 2 seconds flat.

By the way, it is now official. My bike was totaled by the insurance company. Repair estimates shot up to $8000 and that became the final nail in the coffin.

tshelfer · 08-03-2012, 10:42 PM

Are you kidding? $1400 a year for bike insurance???? That settles it; I'm keeping the VStrom forever.

Ripken · 08-03-2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tshelfer

Are you kidding? $1400 a year for bike insurance???? That settles it; I'm keeping the VStrom forever.

Yeah, I know that sounds crazy. I re-ran the estimate multiple times and it still came back at over $1400. I have checked numerous other models and all the rest came back at between $250 and $450 per year. I'm not sure why the Ninja 1000 quote was so out of whack.

gixxerjasen · 08-04-2012, 11:51 AM

How old are you? I recall having those kinds of insurance payments at one point in time.

hizzo3 · 08-04-2012, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripken

I'm not sure why the Ninja 1000 quote was so out of whack.

That should answer your own question. Liter bikes already get slammed. Add in sports bike and they see $$$.

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**Morgan Buchanan** · 08-04-2012, 02:14 PM

Sport tour bikes don't get slammed. Concours isn't that expensive. Sport bikes are high theft profile along with everything else.

Glad to hear you are ok!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk because Tapatalk is cool.

**focus frenzy** · 08-04-2012, 03:11 PM

45 year old male, single
BIPD (liability) Comprehensive, collision, and roadside assistance with trip interupt

1983 Suzuki GS1100E total= $76

2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100 total= $143

2003 Suzuki SV1000N total= $252

Ripken · 08-04-2012, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxerjasen

How old are you? I recall having those kinds of insurance payments at one point in time.

48 years old with a clean driving record. Last speeding ticket was in a car and it was probably in 2003. My '08 Bandit was $195 annually, so either the Ninja 1000 is considered a high risk bike, or the Progressive Motorcycle Insurance site is having some major issues.

gixxerjasen · 08-04-2012, 10:44 PM

Wow, bet you could go with the Z1000 and get the insurance cheap. After all, it's a naked bike, not a sport bike. Or an FZ1.

Tazman2 · 08-13-2012, 01:42 PM

Bandits are cheap on insurance but for me I was paying roughly $350 full coverage then moved to the capital of my state and it doubled gotta love that! It finally went down to about $460 this year but yeah higher chance of being stolen = insurance up! You'd think they ask if I had aftermarket hard bags and such which makes the bike heavier then it already is and thus harder to steal!

shanedman · 08-13-2012, 01:57 PM

I bought my first bike about 2 weeks ago and when i went to go get insurance, i was quoted about $1600/year.(full coverage)
I am 30 yrs old, no accidents, no tickets in a long time. Last one was about a year ago and that was first in a while.
I ended up going with liability(Tx State Min coverage) for now... I think it came out to $124/year.
No way am i paying $1600 right now in my current financial situation....My car only costs $100/month.

achesley · 08-13-2012, 09:18 PM

It amazes me how Insurance companies figure bike insurance out. My '07 DL1000 was about 40 bucks a year cheaper than my '07 Bandit 1250S. Both about the same cost and HP. But the name does it.

07-27-2012, 05:26 PM	#21
dasminkar Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 186	Re: Sad Update Glad you're doing ok. __________________ Durham, NC 2007 Bandit 1250S

07-27-2012, 09:05 PM	#22
RJ2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Flower Mound Posts: 132	Re: Sad Update You have lived to ride another day! Good luck with finding your new ride. __________________ Bob 2012 Concours

07-28-2012, 12:25 AM	#23
Dave.TX Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 705	Re: Sad Update Victory Vision. If you have someone turn left in front of you again this time you'll hit them with a space ship. __________________ 2008 BMW K1200GT 2008 Yamaha FZ6 1989 Honda TRX250R 4 wheeler(for the desert) 1986 Honda 200X 3 wheeler (for the desert)

07-31-2012, 11:13 AM	#24
Broncsrule21 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 42	Re: Sad Update Sorry to hear about you accident. Glad you are ok. Hows the search going?

07-31-2012, 04:41 PM	#25
greeneggs&ham Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: KYLE, TX Posts: 918	Re: Sad Update Glad to hear you are Ok. To say that was close is an understatement! Broadside into a truck, a tenth of a second either way could have changed the outcome dramatically. Hope you find something you will love just as much as your Bandit or like FF said, rebuild it, if possible. Good luck in the future with your riding and keep the protective equipment on. Advice I was once givin' "When you are out there, they are ALL out to get you." Sam __________________ I just want to be the kind of person my dogs think I am. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. - Hilary Cooper

08-02-2012, 10:16 PM	#26
max1138 Join Date: May 2012 Location: booneville ms Posts: 52	Re: Sad Update any day you finish on this side of the dirt is a good day, dont be bummed the bike can be repaired/replaced. you made it out in good shape, lots dont, rejoice to be among the living and find another bike when you heal up. Hope ya get well soon.

08-03-2012, 07:29 AM	#27
cheez Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 1,540	Re: Sad Update Glad you're okay and not more severely injured. Good luck with new bike shopping, it's always fun!

08-03-2012, 10:35 PM	#29
Ripken Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 14	Re: Sad Update Appreciate the well wishes everyone. The bike search continues........... My heart has fallen in love with an '06 BMW K1200r. Wicked fast, and looks quirky enough to make it a very unique bike on the road. My head keeps telling me to ride a '10 Honda VFR1200F that is available right now. I want the BMW, but the lack of decent wind protection, plus the fears of maintenance costs are what keeps driving me back to the Honda. A 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 w/ABS was very high on my list (perhaps foolishly) until I did an online quote with my insurance company. My insurance would go from $195 annually (for the '08 Bandit) to over $1400 for the Kawasaki. Needless to say, that knocked that bike off the list in 2 seconds flat. By the way, it is now official. My bike was totaled by the insurance company. Repair estimates shot up to $8000 and that became the final nail in the coffin. __________________ '08 Gray Bandit 1250S - Knight Designs Rider 1" lower footpegs (only mod so far).

08-03-2012, 10:42 PM	#30
tshelfer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arlington Posts: 4,990	Re: Sad Update Are you kidding? $1400 a year for bike insurance???? That settles it; I'm keeping the VStrom forever. __________________ Tim in Arlington '05 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Preach the gospel. And if necessary, use words - Francis of Assisi

08-04-2012, 11:51 AM	#32
gixxerjasen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seagoville, TX Posts: 7,204	Re: Sad Update How old are you? I recall having those kinds of insurance payments at one point in time. __________________ www.leanangle.com Current Bikes:2007 Yamaha FJR1300AE \| 1998 KTM 250 EXC \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400 Past Bikes: 1997 Katana 600-wrecked \| 2000 CBR600F4-Stolen \| 2001 GSX-R600-Stolen \| 1989 Honda CB1-Sold \| 2001 Suzuki TL1000R-Traded \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400-Sold \| 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600-Sold \| 2007 DR-Z400SM-Traded \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1-Wrecked \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1 II-Sold

08-04-2012, 02:14 PM	#34
Morgan Buchanan Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lewisville Posts: 4,657	Sport tour bikes don't get slammed. Concours isn't that expensive. Sport bikes are high theft profile along with everything else. Glad to hear you are ok! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk because Tapatalk is cool. __________________ 2010 Kawasaki Concours 1400 2004 Honda VTX 1800C, 2001 Kawasaki ZX-11, 2003 Honda VTX 1800C, 1991 Kawasaki ZX-11, 1988 Honda Hurricane 1000, 1985 Yamaha FZ750, 1981 Kawasaki KZ750, 1979 Suzuki GS750 COG#: 9384

08-04-2012, 03:11 PM	#35
focus frenzy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cleburne Posts: 5,863	Re: Sad Update 45 year old male, single BIPD (liability) Comprehensive, collision, and roadside assistance with trip interupt 1983 Suzuki GS1100E total= $76 2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100 total= $143 2003 Suzuki SV1000N total= $252 __________________ .....Leon 80 GS1000G, 83 GS1100E, 2K ZRX1100 (Tyra), 03 SV1000N(phoenix )

08-04-2012, 10:44 PM	#37
gixxerjasen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seagoville, TX Posts: 7,204	Re: Sad Update Wow, bet you could go with the Z1000 and get the insurance cheap. After all, it's a naked bike, not a sport bike. Or an FZ1. __________________ www.leanangle.com Current Bikes:2007 Yamaha FJR1300AE \| 1998 KTM 250 EXC \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400 Past Bikes: 1997 Katana 600-wrecked \| 2000 CBR600F4-Stolen \| 2001 GSX-R600-Stolen \| 1989 Honda CB1-Sold \| 2001 Suzuki TL1000R-Traded \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400-Sold \| 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600-Sold \| 2007 DR-Z400SM-Traded \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1-Wrecked \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1 II-Sold

08-13-2012, 01:42 PM	#38
Tazman2 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 539	Re: Sad Update Bandits are cheap on insurance but for me I was paying roughly $350 full coverage then moved to the capital of my state and it doubled gotta love that! It finally went down to about $460 this year but yeah higher chance of being stolen = insurance up! You'd think they ask if I had aftermarket hard bags and such which makes the bike heavier then it already is and thus harder to steal! __________________ 2009 Bandit 1250s + HID in the low beam SW-MOTECH Engine Guard + Givi Top/Side Racks + cases! 1" Risers & Daytona bar + Mirror Extensions Zero Gravity Smoked Windshield 18" Delkevic Slipon Sargent seat, Holeshot Stage2, Racetech .95s + 5w!

08-13-2012, 01:57 PM	#39
shanedman Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: austin Posts: 245	Re: Sad Update I bought my first bike about 2 weeks ago and when i went to go get insurance, i was quoted about $1600/year.(full coverage) I am 30 yrs old, no accidents, no tickets in a long time. Last one was about a year ago and that was first in a while. I ended up going with liability(Tx State Min coverage) for now... I think it came out to $124/year. No way am i paying $1600 right now in my current financial situation....My car only costs $100/month. __________________ Dusty Austin, TX Temporarily Sans-Moto '07 Kawasaki Ninja 250 \| --SOLD!!! Time for next Bike purchase is coming soon....Real soon... Looking for something along the lines of: CBR 600, R6, ZX6R, GSXR.... im really fond of the Ninja, and the Honda "The space between me and the car in front of me is NOT because I cant catch him.... It's because I dont enjoy the idea of being a bumper sticker!" - Me

08-13-2012, 09:18 PM	#40
achesley Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jennings,La. Posts: 3,651	Re: Sad Update It amazes me how Insurance companies figure bike insurance out. My '07 DL1000 was about 40 bucks a year cheaper than my '07 Bandit 1250S. Both about the same cost and HP. But the name does it. __________________ an '00 KLR650, an '07 Bandit 1250S, an '03 5.3L Chevy truck and a '43 type Andrus Chesley Simper Fi

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