Re: Stolen Bike......

[Paul Fox <pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 > At 08:39 AM 1/30/01 +0800, Rick Nelson wrote:
 > >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?
 > 
 > I would pull the fairing and see what the backside looks like. Look for 
 > cracks or other damage on the backside. Also, check the tabs on the front 
 > edge of both large fairing sections (they sit under the black radiator 
 > shrouds) - they are easily damaged and if broken, I would just ask for 
 > replacement panels.

i agree -- those tabs are absurdly weak.  (a flawed design, imo.)

i'd also worry about what else they did to the bike.  why did they need
to pry open the tank?  just because they could?  i'd insist that it be
drained and cleaned.

paul
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  paul fox, pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (arlington, ma, where it's 28.8 degrees)
  'oh-oh Sprint RS, '91 VX800, DoD #1462, AMA #545601

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