Wrecked my bike

[Lord Jim]

Just saw this thread, very glad you're on the mend Jarl...

Now I understand the bit about the vodka and Ambien...

[Jarlaxle]

Found out I'm going to get reamed by my insurance, as expected.

Bonus: none of the held mail from vacation has been delivered. Again.

[Long Run]

[Jarlaxle]

Totalled, as I expected.

[BoSoxGal]

So now they’re not fixing it? I’m getting confused . . .

[Jarlaxle]

The dealership actually did a detailed repair estimate, which was over $10,000. The bike stickered for $11,499 NEW in 2014.

[Bicycle Bill]

The dealership actually did a detailed repair estimate, which was over $10,000. The bike stickered for $11,499 NEW in 2014.

So you'll get what?  The 'Blue Book' value of a four-year-old bike, right?  Somehow I don't necessarily think of that as getting reamed.
Sure it's got personal/sentimental value to you, but there's no way to put a dollar figure on that, is there?

-"BB"-

[RayThom]

There you go. An excellent opportunity to build that 3-wheeler.

[Long Run]

Sue (and others) could tell you better than me, but you should check out the uninsured part of your policy and the PIP. You have a claim for any medical, and you may have a claim for the emotional distress, lost income, etc. If you are paying for this coverage, you should take advantage of it to help soften the blow of losing the bike.

[Jarlaxle]

There you go. An excellent opportunity to build that 3-wheeler.

No.

[Econoline]

How 'bout this one?

[Jarlaxle]

What part of "no" don't you understand?

[Econoline]

Naw, I understand. Sorry. I just liked the look of that Harley/sidecar combo, and I don't think anyone would call that a trike. Kinda cool...YMMV.

(BTW, on the site that pic came from they also show the same bike with a matching trailer. Just in case you prefer a 5-wheeler! )

[Jarlaxle]

And...first offer from insurance is more than I paid for the bike.

[BoSoxGal]

Yay!!

[Bicycle Bill]

Found out I'm going to get reamed by my insurance, as expected.

And...first offer from insurance is more than I paid for the bike.

You must have a different definition of 'reamed' than I'm used to.
But I'd still take the money and run before they come to their senses.

-"BB"-

[RayThom]

Jarlaxle -- Sturgis Rally 2018... many trikes for the aging rider are highlighted.

[Jarlaxle]

Are you on drugs?

[RayThom]

Are you on drugs?

Not since '81.

Just look at these trike riders. You can easily see they all used to ride two wheelers years ago. I bet they all have stories to tell about accidents as to why they gave up their traditional rides.

[Jarlaxle]

OK, one more time...
What part of "no" do you not understand?