Dustin's New Bike Thread

And this is where I stand now

Hi Dustin,

There is a large amount of confusion amongst the appraiser, our appraisal desk and the repair facility regarding your bike. I have contacted a senior manager with our appraisal team who is working on getting to the bottom of things asap. I expect we will have a clear view of the state of affairs next week.

I am very sorry for all the hassle and mis-information regarding your claim.

Thanks again for your admirable patience.

Best Regards,
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The worst part is that the Fz1 is not proper oiled and cooled if the revs are lower than I think 3k
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That will depend on your gearing/gear choice. Also, having IVANs reflash with its change in the actuation of the cooling fan makes a huge difference.

I can also make the case that a XR600 is a better adventure bike than a SuperT. :blowing_kisses:

Dustin, remember, the squeaky wheel gets the claim finished.
 
I have received confirmation (again) that the bike is a total loss. I hope to settle on Monday. The question is, what do I get now? I think my budget will be limited to $4000, just because.
 
You could pick up a brand new Suzuki TU250 for $4000, or maybe a Honda Rebel. :wazzup:

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So my mechanic & friend gave me the keys to his 1999 ZX6E today. I took it for a rip to see if that kind of sport bike - turned sport tourer is what I'm looking for. The bike comes with a centre stand, good pillion accommodation, comfier clip ons and pegs and slightly detuned motor.

I really liked the character of it and remembered how much I miss a revvy motor.

They are cheap, but hard to find here locally. They were sold as the ZX6E and also the ZZR 600.

Anybody have a suggestion along those lines? I know the VFR is of the same breed. What about the Katana?
 
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