HD2Rocket3
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I got the estimate on my '07 R3 Classic today from the Triumph dealer in MD where the repairs are going to be made. The initial estimate from Geico was $3300, the dealer says it's $5200 and it sounds like Geico will make good on it. The major components that are being replaced are the saddle bags, rear fender and lights, rear tire, right floor board and windshield plus a bunch of little things like exhaust tips, mirror, front signal light, etc. I feel like they gave it a good going over and there's no structural damage that could be found, although the bracket holding on the radiator was bent which is worrisome. The damage comes up to about 55% of the retail value of the bike. I wanted to ask the forum what would YOU do once it's fixed? Just keep it and ride it like always? Sell or trade it? What bothers me most is that although it appears that the damage is basically cosmetic and all they will be doing is bolting on new stuff, it will always be a wrecked bike
even if it comes back better than it was. Thanks, and basically, bah humbug.