Re: Stolen Bike......

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you want it FACTORY then get the insurance company to pony up for 
new factory painted panels, I would. In fact I'd expect a GOOD body 
shop to charge at least as much as new factory panels would cost.

Erik

>Hi all,
>
>Just thought I would give you an update on my bike which was stolen 
>last Friday.  They recovered it yesterday.    Went and had a look at 
>it last night.  They had ripped the ignition barrel totally out. 
>Inserted a screw in the filler cap so they could open it.  Mangled 
>the seat lock.  Scratches all down left and right side of fairing. 
>Looks like it was dropped on both sides either stationary or very 
>low speed.  Broken clutch lever, bent brake lever, scratched mirrors 
>and various other bits.  Estimate about two weeks to repair.
>
>I am told they will repsray the fairing.  Does anyone know if I can 
>expect the paint job to be as good a quality as the factory??  Also 
>does the ST have a clear coat over the paint and decals?    And is 
>there any other things I should check closely to ensure no damage?
>
>Thanks
>
>Rick
>'00 Sprint ST (2 weeks and counting)
>
>
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