2008+ Two Brothers Exhaust Slip-On

[SpyderGirl]

So the accident over the weekend was a total loss. However, the 2 Bros exhaust on it was not damaged in the accident and literally has less than 150 miles on it. I still have the box and all the parts and instructions for it. So the insurance company is letting me salvage it off the bike so I can sell it.

So if you are interested in a practically brand new 2 Bros slip-on, let me know. It's the Carbon Fiber one. It retails at $499. I'm asking $450 shipped, or $425 picked up. The only damage that it MIGHT have is some scuffing from the brush that caught the bike. The bike went down on the left side, not the right.

I'll be picking the bike up on Saturday from The Junction so if you want it, let me know. I also have a passenger seat from the bike that was not on it when the bike was wrecked, so it's brand new.

Let me know, I need to salvage what I can out of this bike... I'll still owe like $4K even after the insurance company pays the lienholder. I'm so pissed!!

[Hokie11]

how is that possible?? even if you paid $5k, the insurance should cover almost all of that since there is minimal depreciation

a friend of mine crashed her 09 250R SE and insurance tried to say they will let her keep it for cost of repairs minus salvage value, which they claimed to be like $3500, so she would only get a payment of $1000 to fix her bike. That was TOTAL BS. she got receipts from several salvage places that said her bike is not worth more than $1000 in its condition, so after a few weeks battle and talking to managers at the insurance company, they put the salvage value at like $900 and paid out the rest to her.
thats not the only time i heard of this happen either, i think just within the past month i saw a thread on someone totalling his bike and insurance tried to screw him over

fight back with them and get actual numbers of where they are pulling their calculations.

[SpyderGirl]

I really don't know yet because the numbers haven't come back and the salvage company has not seen the bike. The bike is brand new and has less than 800 miles on it.

Thanks for the tips, I will see what I can do to get out of this owing the smallest amount possible. As for me buying the bike back myself... I don't think I want to. My husband wants me to give up street riding on two wheels for a while considering my streak of bad luck. We are considering dirt bikes instead.

[SpyderGirl]

I just got the bike home and there is NO damage at all to the exhaust that I can see. It seems to be in perfect shape. If I can't get what I'm asking, I am just going to keep it.

Someone tells me you can get it brand new for $459 shipped, I don't know where. Anyway, I'll drop my price $25.... so $400 picked up and $425 shipped. This exhaust is practically brand new. I haven't even gone through a tank of gas with it on. It took no damage in the accident and I still have the box.

[mista350z]

Is this the exhaust you have?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Two-B...Q5fAccessories

[divingtigger]

I really hate making insurance claims, the only time I got a fair amount (car got written off) was when I called the guy a prostitute, once he stopped laughing and saying that I wasn't making any sense I explained to him that I pay him money and every time I deal with them I get screwed (used a worse word though). They gave me an extra $3000.

[bob706]

Originally Posted by divingtigger

when I called the guy a prostitute, once he stopped laughing and saying that I wasn't making any sense I explained to him that I pay him money and every time I deal with them I get screwed

[SpyderGirl]

Originally Posted by mista350z

Is this the exhaust you have?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Two-B...Q5fAccessories

Yes, that is what I have.

Originally Posted by divingtigger

I really hate making insurance claims, the only time I got a fair amount (car got written off) was when I called the guy a prostitute, once he stopped laughing and saying that I wasn't making any sense I explained to him that I pay him money and every time I deal with them I get screwed (used a worse word though). They gave me an extra $3000.

ROFLMAO!! I don't think I need to use that one on my insurance company, they've been very good to me thus far. I should have some rough numbers today including a look at the estimate which I hear is close to $5K!

[Greg_E]

Buy any string and a couple of plumb bobs yet?

(FYI http://www.google.com/products/catal...m=4#ps-sellers)

[SpyderGirl]

WHAT??

ANYWAY... I am not going to keep the bike so the exhaust, possibly the brake light modulator, and the fender eliminator kit will be available. Let me know if you are interested in one or more of these items. The fender eliminator the no-cut kind and it's really nice.

[divingtigger]

What kind of fender eliminator kit is it? Might be interested

[SpyderGirl]

Originally Posted by divingtigger

What kind of fender eliminator kit is it? Might be interested

I don't know, I bought it off eBay. It was $75 when I bought it. Really easy to install. I bought it from some machining business in Australia I think it was.

Here is his eBay page: http://myworld.ebay.com/mustardbikes

[demp]

is the exhaust still available?, how much would it cost you to ship it to canada? (toronto)

[SpyderGirl]

PM me your exact address and I'll get a price for you.

[demp]

you have a PM do you accept paypal?

[SpyderGirl]

Originally Posted by demp

you have a PM do you accept paypal?

Got it. And yes I do. I'll send that info to you once I have the total price with shipping.

[demp]

mmmm You wouldn't happen to have a seat cowl would you?

[SpyderGirl]

Originally Posted by demp

mmmm You wouldn't happen to have a seat cowl would you?

I do, but the back pad is missing and there is some scuffing on it. Also it has tenatively been spoken for.

[demp]

has anyone else claimed the no-cut fender elim?

[SpyderGirl]

Originally Posted by demp

has anyone else claimed the no-cut fender elim?

Yup, it has been tenatively been spoken for as well.

[Greg_E]

Didn't realize you were not going to try and fix it.

[SpyderGirl]

I just decided today. I got the estimate from the insurance company.... it was $5,113 with parts and labor and they missed a few parts that I know of for sure. I figured out about what it would cost me to fix it and and I came up with a minimum of about $1,200 which didn't include the buy-back amount -- which I don't know what it is but it'll be probably at least $1,000 and for $2,200 or so I can get a nice dirt bike or a nice barely used street bike. I also still will owe at least $3,500 to the lienholder. It's just not worth it. I'm really bummed out cuz my birthday is just next week and I had a plan to take a ride on my birthday on her.

At least I have the Spyder.

[demp]

how much damage is there anyways? - edit, sorry let me rephrase that, what was actually damaged?

[SpyderGirl]

Here is the list:

Headlamp Assembly $235.06
Right Front Signal Lamp $38.61
Left Front Signal Lamp $38.61
Front Fender Panel $117.53
Front Cowl Panel $219.31
Front Windscreen $134.76
Right Front Mirror $66.27
Left Front Mirror $66.27
Right Upper Cowl Panel $275.38
Left Upper Cowl Panel $275.38
Right Stripe Tape Cowl Decal $23.72
Left Stripe Tape Cowl Decal $23.72
Right Rear Cowl Cover $60.81
Left Rear Cowl Cover $60.81
Left Tape Tank Decal $17.74
Right Tape Tank Decal $17.74
Rear Upper Cover Assembly $120.68
Front Wheel $564.75
Front Brake Lever $12.98
Rear Break Pedal $82.20
Right Front Footrest $5.42
Left Front Footrest $5.42
Left Rear Step Stay Holder $77.82
Right Bank Angle Bolt $5.20
Right Front Outer Suspension Dust Seal $13.40
Rigth Front Outer Suspension Oil Seal $12.14
Right Front Suspension Protector $20.88
Right Front Outer Suspension Fork Tube $257.55
Right Gasket $3.82
Right Handlebar $86.20
Left Handlebar $86.20
Throttle Grip Assembly $26.32
Left Handlebar Balancer $18.88
Clutch Lever Assembly $41.00
Right Combination Switch $92.93
Left Combination Switch $125.10
Fuel Tank $424.80
Fuel Tank Gasket $8.36
Clutch Cover $125.10
Engine Cover Gasket $18.76
Shift Lever $38.41
Seat Cover $97.76

[SpyderGirl]

Most of this must be, needs to be, or really should be replaced with the exception of a few items such as the front wheel and the headlight (which is just scuffed up)

[demp]

...ouch, I'm shocked by the extensive list, one thing i notice immediately though - the front wheel, get it from Tim (powdercoated), you can get a new SET for 450


all of that was ACTUALLY damaged? or is that just the list the insurance people gave you?

[demp]

i need to start pressing F5 before I post a question you just answered XD

[SpyderGirl]

Originally Posted by demp

i need to start pressing F5 before I post a question you just answered XD

LOL!! Yeah, I went through the list myself and took out things that could be done without and figured in the cost of what I could pay for the parts and such and still came up with a number of nearly $1,500. I also am assuming that the clutch isn't messed up because the shift lever got bent completely backwards and the bike won't shift out of gear. That stuff wasn't even on the estimate!!

[demp]

that list is so not cool... way too long

even your seat was damaged, what the hell did you hit? (or hit you?)

[SpyderGirl]

Originally Posted by demp

that list is so not cool... way too long

even your seat was damaged, what the hell did you hit? (or hit you?)

The bike went off the road, through a barbed wire fence, and slid about 20 feet down a ravine and was caught by the brush. The damage on the seat cover is minimal, but it's there.

Needless to say I was very lucky!!

[Greg_E]

Yikes, let them pay off the loan and say good by, hopefully you get a little cash in pocket too. You could always pick up a really cheap old version and mod the heck out of it. I'm even starting to think that might be the better way for me to go, something back in the 90's maybe (since there was little to no change until 2008). A few hundred and work on mods after that.

[SpyderGirl]

Originally Posted by Greg_E

Yikes, let them pay off the loan and say good by, hopefully you get a little cash in pocket too. You could always pick up a really cheap old version and mod the heck out of it. I'm even starting to think that might be the better way for me to go, something back in the 90's maybe (since there was little to no change until 2008). A few hundred and work on mods after that.

They are not paying off the loan and I am going to get no money at all except a reimbursement of $150 for the $585 tow and recovery, and money from some of the parts I am salvaging off of it. I'll still owe close to $3,500 I'm guessing... which SUCKS! The hubby and I are thinking about doing dirt bikes.

[divingtigger]

Wow that really sucks, so they are basically giving you nothing for your bike?? Why even bother having insurance at all.

Up here the insurance is stupid, on a 2008 ninja 250 with full discount it is still going to be $2000 a year ($400 a month in the summer and the extra goes towards storage insurance in the winter).

On an R1 it is closer to $4000 a year

[SpyderGirl]

Originally Posted by divingtigger

Wow that really sucks, so they are basically giving you nothing for your bike?? Why even bother having insurance at all.

Up here the insurance is stupid, on a 2008 ninja 250 with full discount it is still going to be $2000 a year ($400 a month in the summer and the extra goes towards storage insurance in the winter).

On an R1 it is closer to $4000 a year

Well I figure I owe almost $7K. If they give me $3,500 as the value of the bike (I do not have GAP insurance) that leaves me with a balance of $3,500 roughly.

[noche_caliente]

I'm confused, how do you have 7k on loan? That makes this that much more painful!

[Greg_E]

Yeah $7K on a $4100, even after tax and tags that seems like way too much. For 7K you could have gotten a nice 600 class machine.

[SpyderGirl]

Originally Posted by Greg_E

Yeah $7K on a $4100, even after tax and tags that seems like way too much. For 7K you could have gotten a nice 600 class machine.

I bought it in San Francisco... 9.75% tax + title + license + set-up + accessories + god knows what else...and there ya go. Yeah, I'm quite ticked-off considering I'm going to end up paying almost $5K if you include the payments I've already made for a bike I don't have.... but at least I still have the accessories and making back some of the money on selling them

[Greg_E]

Man, most of these dealerships are just thieves! With fees like that I would have gotten up and walked out the door. I'd rather ride a used moped than pay that kind of crap.

Do yourself a favor.... Get a dual sport bike so that you can take it on the road. Might not be as fun off road as a real dirt bike, but should be good enough for playing and then you can get some utility out of it too.

[SpyderGirl]

Greg, yes, we were considering dual sports. My only problem with a dual sport is that I am a shorty.... and I need to be able to touch the ground with both feet. It's not something I have to decide now and I know there are ways around the bike being short. I am looking at the CRF250 and the TT-R230 if I just go straight dirt bike... not sure what I would go with for a dual sport... whatever it is, it'll have to be used and cheap.

[kkim]

crf230L