Well it finally happened, I was riding Monday night. I was trail riding going about 20-25 mph going over swells in the trail, I came down on the other side of one when I landed on a rock. It bounced my sideways then I over corrected and got tossed of. My bike flipped on it's side and hit a fence. I then took out 3 cactus plants. Its been 2 days and I am still picking cactus out of my butt.

My bike did not have that much damage but the frame under the engine, where the rock hit, is bent a bit. Can you guys take a look at the photos and tell me what you think? I have full coverage insurance on it but I am afraid to file a claim if its not something I need to do. Thanks.

Sorry about the quality, I used my camera phone.

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Your lucky that rock didn't connect with your engine.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] If it were me I would have it streighten. I don't think frames are real pricey tho. Then PUT ON A SKID!

 

OUCH that sucks . Kinda hard to tell how much damage from the pictures But ask yourself one question ( why do I pay and pay and pay for insurance ? )
Did you all ready answer it .
Good luck

 

File a claim, your bike is hosed!

 

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FILE THE CLAIM!! that is going to cost a pretty penny!! If your insurance totals it out then sell me the engine!!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

whenever u get it fixed id get some skidplates, not that those crappy plastic ones...laff i still have stock plates =)

 

It looks like you need a frame and subframe, I'd file a claim.

 

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The reason why I did not want to file a claim is because I just got the insurance about 30 days ago. If I file I am sure they will cxl my policy. What do you guys think?

Do you really think its that bad? The frame is not that bent, its just pushed flat on the bottom, its no longer a round tube. Its not like the frame was pushed into the motor or something.

I just don't know what to think.

Thanks for the help