[Ram Jet]

Originally Posted by corksil

Hey I'm trying to figure out if this bike is too far gone or if it's salvageable and repairable.

First up, this may indicate a bent crankshaft. If that's the case, I don't see this bike ever running again. On the other hand, it could simply be a bent clutch basket. It went down pretty dang hard.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...FNrZFQybGRZcTg

Now for the pictures. Definitely some damage to the clutch basket. ~200 on ebay
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...Ud4TVNrZ1JMLUU

Clutch cover will obviously need replacement.. ~50 on ebay
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...E8wcDh5SHdtWjg

Top half of engine case needs replacement.. ~30 on ebay, plus about ten hours of labor.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...GRDcTNFME1iUzg

I think the clutch cable is alright but the left handlebar is definitely bent. May be able to straighten it with a torch..
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...mtpX3BHQ2FjZ0E

Right side footpeg bracket will be needed.. ~30 on ebay.. Will also need intermediate section of Area-P high mount race exhaust but that probably will be under 50 delivered.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...2pDUE5hMTlnVU0

Left side footpeg also needed ~30 on ebay. And the mounting tabs on the frame are also bent.. not sure if they can be straightened.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...XBJbktDTEhER2M

Doesn't look like this will last very long..
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...kZDaDItZVc4LWc

Not to mention the cosmetics. The fairings are trashed. That doesn't really bother me as I don't much care for appearances.. but worth noting.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...TN0VDNIQzNNeDA

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...HAxSFFnRERyZ2s

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...nNlWVF4ZEIxbWs

So the ultimate question is.... New sh!t? or fix what I have?

All of this is rather depressing. Insurance did not pay out anything pertaining to bike repairs or anything of that nature. Thanks guys!

I revived a basket case Triumph Bonneville once. This bike has so much wrong with it it will cost you what a replacement would cost you and it's going to be a-lot less work.

I, personally, wouldn't touch it with a fork. Move on.

Bill