 Finally great news after my accident. Yeehaa
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Well it was 7 weeks to the day that a car pulled out on me and I crashed the Speedy. I was covered for new bike replacement warranty. I told the insurance company that I would prefer black again and carby model if available. Yeehaa. My dealer in Sydney has come to the rescue with a 2008 last of the carby model in black. I pick it up tomorrow. My spirits are rising again and I am so happy.
Brent if you reading this be gentle with me as I redo all my mods that I did to the previous bike.
I look forward to reading all my Dinqua material and the advice given by so many of you over the past year.
Now where is that extra long drill bit I made for baffle removals.
Cheers peoples.
Derek
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 Re: Finally great news after my accident. Yeehaa
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me" Hunter S. Thompson
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Re: Finally great news after my accident. Yeehaa
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Good for you man. Git 'er done! 
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Re: Finally great news after my accident. Yeehaa
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That's good news for sure. Glad to hear things worked out.
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that is great news, good luck with the new bike
Frank
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Hooray!! 
I would be unstoppable if not for law enforcement and physics.
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Good things come to those who wait... This is indeed good news for you, you'll be glad to get riding again...
05 SM Neon Blue/Black. Thunder Bike Cams & Pipes & Flowed Head. AI&Snork removed, Airbox Mods, 135mains, 42/17T, 140x80x17" TBS Front Wheel
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07 TBA Pacific Blue and White.. stock for now!
A bike has half the wheels my cage does.. but 3x the fun factor
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I feel you pain and you glea! The same thing happend to my speedy, I mean the exact same thing, but I replaced her with an america. Half the fun is makin the the bike your own with the mods you do to it. The other half is on the road. Take care. 
Its more fun to be ridin'! I'm still ridin 
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good on ya! i need to look into this kind of insurance!
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." - Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
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The insurance deal is this.
If the bike is less than 2 years old and you are still the original owner they will replace it with a new bike even if the bike has been upgraded or you can take the money at market value. Market value money would be several thousand less than an on the road new bike so you would always choose new bike unless injured and cannot ride again.
Ok so I picked up my new bike today and yep she sure is a beauty. It is a 01/08 plate bike so it is 10 months newer than my old girl. Still a carby model but the tank is the new style. My thighs rubbed against it all the way home. I think I will need to grow on this bike as it doesnt feel quite the same as the old girl.
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I'm really happy for you Derek! I'm in somewhat the same situation. My America is at the local dealer still waiting to get an estimate done on it. Nervous about the outcome. But really glad for you! And getting an America this time, oh yeah, smart choice brother! lol
2005 America, green/gray, gutted stock pipes, tall sissy bar w/ luggage rack, Saddleman's dual touring seat and Tourmaster saddlebags (and sissybar bag).
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Still a carby model but the tank is the new style. My thighs rubbed against it all the way home. I think I will need to grow on this bike as it doesnt feel quite the same as the old girl.
Since it still has carbs, you can swap out the tank with one of the older tanks.
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Quote:
Now where is that extra long drill bit I made for baffle removals.
We here ya, good news Derek 
Ray(UK)
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Seven weeks is a long time. Have fun dude.
mike
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