new member from Stuttgart, Germany

[Sava66]

you're right montmil. how do I stop it now that it's out of control?

[montmil]

Quoting my favorite alien, Seven of Nine, 'Resistance is futile.'

[Sava66]

Just don't forget the "purposely disorganized" moniker we take so much pride in:)

[Sava66]

 Just got back from Siebenrock. That place is paradise for Airheads. They are really nice and speak english too. he walked me through about five different maintenance steps without any irritation. I asked him how much for a paint job he said "we're too expensive 200-400 euros, I'd take it somewhere else". i asked him about getting the odometer fixed, he said "let's look to see if we have a used one". they didn't. the verdict on the speedometer: 3-4 weeks and 150 euros minimum. I got an exhaust pipe wrench/sternmutterschlussel (my new favorite german word)   (very nice) for 25 euros. oil and washers for final drive/gearbox oil changes. He also gave me some BMW silicon for the valve cover gasket. Only problem, i forgot my VAT form so I had to pay the 18% They have what looks like a brand new R65 in there for 3000 euros and lots and lots of cool other bikes. The 1969 R75/5 was one of my favorites.

[darrylri]

There's a vintage BMW museum in a former church in the village of Otterbach, very nearby Kaiserslautern.  I think it's open on weekends and by appointment.  Say hello to Klaus Vogel for me, he is the caretaker.

[Sava66]

I hope everyone's well. I was in Italy, Netherlands and Brussels for three weeks. Got to go see Dachau too. What craziness. I keep getting calls from the insurance company so I'm not sure if I should go ahead and make some repairs or not myself.

[montmil]

... I keep getting calls from the insurance company so I'm not sure if I should go ahead and make some repairs or not myself.

So LT, What does your insurance carrier have to do with you making repairs on your motorcycle?

Does this have something to do with the little tip over you encountered early on? If so, go score a hefty repair bill estimate then - if you have clear title to the machine- have the check sent to you in your name. Fix it. Pocket the diff.

[MR.E]

You should always balance your carbs with a hot engine.  And we mean one that has been ridden for 20 mins, not just a hop down the street and back.

Cheers

you're kidding??!!
If only i'd known that, back to the shed tomorrow!
Thanks



Welcome to the forum mate, bikes looking good.
Elliott

[Sava66]

"So LT, What does your insurance carrier have to do with you making repairs on your motorcycle?

Does this have something to do with the little tip over you encountered early on? If so, go score a hefty repair bill estimate then - if you have clear title to the machine- have the check sent to you in your name. Fix it. Pocket the diff."

I wish it were that easy. They actually come and look at the bike, so they want to see the damages.

[montmil]

I wish it were that easy. They actually come and look at the bike, so they want to see the damages.

Most insurance co's want an adjuster to look at the damaged vehicle prior to determining repair costs. No biggie, there. Be sure and point out every little nick and scratch. Hand grip scuffed? Foot peg rubber, tank scratched, fender scuff, valve cover bodged? ... you get the idea.

[Bengt_Phorqs]

sternmutterschlussel

I like that!  Monte calls his the "fugawi" club named after a wandering tribe that would stop, look around, and say "where the fugawi", hence the name.  He displays his prominently in his workshop.

[Sava66]

Monty, (Actually my arch-frenemy in the office is also named Monty)

You are 100% correct. These are the things that I outlined to talk to them tomorrow when they come to take a look at the bike:

1. Left Valve Cover scratched. Needs to be replaced.
2. Left Rearview Mirror damaged. Replaced by me.
3. Left Turn Signal/Blinker damaged. Replaced by me.
4. Spilled gas damaged paint on gas tank. Needs to be touched up.
5. Odometer portion of Speedometer stopped working. Housing scratched. Needs to be replaced, refurbished.
6. Front fork scratched. Needs to be buffed, sanded.
7. Oil leak. Not sure of cause of leak.
8. Clutch lever/handle scratched. Needs to be replaced.

I don't know if I can convince them that the oil leak was caused by the accident, but I will do my best. I definitely didn't notice it before. The oil is starting to get on my nerves. It seems to just spill out when I start the bike first thing in the morning. I know that's already on a different thread, so no need to re-hash it here. I know what needs to be done.