Well, it's official, the 1K is a total loss

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Originally Posted by hessogood

Is the other driver insured under the same company? Economy sucks, insurance companies will try to screw you.

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Yep.

You need to make sure that Commerce is not 50/50 ing this claim. It sounds like you might be being found at least partially at fault. Check on that. Tell them you accept 0% responsibility for this accident and you will take it as far as you need to to prove it. Then tell them they WILL be covering ALL losses, medical bills and pain and suffering. DO NOT cash any check until you are happy it is the final settlement. They are trying to avoid paying out for some reason and I bet that the accident is not considered 100% the other driver's fault....yet.

If you are forced to hire a lwayer, they will have to pay that bill also.

yeap - they're gonna waffle unless you hold their feet to the fire. it sucks, but it's how they play the game. If you're going after pain and suffereing def get a lawyer involved sooner rather than later. Bringing legal counsel to the table tends to change their tone.

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Originally Posted by e30addict

yeap - they're gonna waffle unless you hold their feet to the fire. it sucks, but it's how they play the game. If you're going after pain and suffereing def get a lawyer involved sooner rather than later. Bringing legal counsel to the table tends to change their tone.

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And I plan on going after something for P&S, since I'm still in pain almost 3 weeks later. Not much, but I ant something for the BS I went through and continue to go through.

sucks to have to fight for your claim. good luck chuck, even though you're still ugly

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Originally Posted by DBKromz

sucks to have to fight for your claim. good luck chuck, even though you're still ugly

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Yes still ugly! What about our pain and suffering? :D

btw... I got something in the mail today

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Originally Posted by seth399

I have no experienc with bikes but I had an accident with some douche (and my insurance was Commerce), I basically had to badger them and tell them they were wrong/underestimating things SEVERAL times before they gave me a check that was fair to me. It sucks but it will probably just consist of you badgering them until they finally realize you are not an idiot and what what is rightfully yours.

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the more you pester them the better your chances of getting whats fair.

I totalled my Erion Edition 929 a few years ago and fought with them to get more money, wasn't too hard in this instance but calling them a bunch helped.

They should cover all of the goodies you had on it but you'll probably need receipts for them. I'm assuming you have a local agent, try going through them and bring them the receipts.

Just be ready for a fight and be prepared to be aggravated each time you talk to someone.

Farewell noble steed . . .

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1967/dsc1016.jpg

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

the more you pester them the better your chances of getting whats fair.

I totalled my Erion Edition 929 a few years ago and fought with them to get more money, wasn't too hard in this instance but calling them a bunch helped.

They should cover all of the goodies you had on it but you'll probably need receipts for them. I'm assuming you have a local agent, try going through them and bring them the receipts.

Just be ready for a fight and be prepared to be aggravated each time you talk to someone.

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I faxed Commerce every receipt I had, which is everything I put on the bike, including the tank bag, which was ruined in the crash.

Should you have let them take the bike before getting the settlement agreed?

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Originally Posted by Mystic

going to have to disagree with you ..blue/yellow was the fastest color :beerbang:

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Sweet, that means I got the fastest 600 then since its blue :beerbang:

Check out North Reading Motorsports. Last time i as in there they had 07s, not sure of the price or color though.

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Originally Posted by 07BladeRider

Farewell noble steed . . .

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You barely knew him. :mecry:

FYI

SUpposed Honda has rebates

they said sport bikes up to 2900 ,, prob vfr but still

If you could get an 09 for 10K

with yen about 90 its gonna get ugly when these are sold out

yea but he doesnt want a 08-09 he wants a 06-07

There are some out there man, at least you got what you could off of it before they took it. Like i said if you find one far away and need help getting it home let me know!

I'll keep my eye out for you

Well, on a better note, I was contacted by Commerce today. They're giving me the full cost that I paid for the bike, plus sales tax, registration and title fees. And they got approval for the full cost of every aftermarket part I bought for it.

So, part 1 of 3 will be complete. They're going to send American Honda the payoff on the bike and me a check for the balance. (about $3K after the payoff)

Now for parts 2 and 3, which are the replacement gear and the medical expenses. Both of which are still ongoing. I emailed the gear receipts, along with the new helmet receipt to her insurance company. I don't expect to hear anything until sometime next week.

But things are looking up.

That's good that things are looking up. I hope I never crash my bike :pray: Although my sister just totaled her car today! :deathslap:

Nice Chuck! Get that settled and find a new Blade!

And I looked at Weymouth Honda's site. They have an 07 Black & Metallic gray. Not sure if it's a leftover, so I sent an inquiry.

It looks like this:

http://image.sportrider.com/f/904057...ack_static.jpg

nice! Another nice color scheme

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Originally Posted by 07BladeRider

And I looked at Weymouth Honda's site. They have an 07 Black & Metallic gray. Not sure if it's a leftover, so I sent an inquiry.

It looks like this:

http://image.sportrider.com/f/904057...ack_static.jpg

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You like that? :confused:

I hope you make out well with the gear. I heard from Commerce today and they covered my helmet but would not cover my pants. The pants were not that expensive and can be fixed up to be usable. Only the first layer of cloth was dammaged. But I am real glad that they paid the full price of the helmet. I already ordered a new one.

I am still waiting to see what they want to do about the bike. The first estimate missed half of the damage and they sent a check. They have been back and agree with the rest of the damage which more than doubled the repair costs. I want to go riding so I want it fixed or the money to replace it soon.

have you looked into how much it would cost to buy the bike back from the ins company?

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Originally Posted by 07BladeRider

And I looked at Weymouth Honda's site. They have an 07 Black & Metallic gray. Not sure if it's a leftover, so I sent an inquiry.

It looks like this:

http://image.sportrider.com/f/904057...ack_static.jpg

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if its a used one stay away from it ...its my buddys old one they probably still have it

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Originally Posted by mondos06cbr1000

nice! Another nice color scheme

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I found out today that the 07 didn't have a black & red. Just the silver that I had, the black & gray and the repsol.

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Originally Posted by Wild.Bill

I hope you make out well with the gear. I heard from Commerce today and they covered my helmet but would not cover my pants. The pants were not that expensive and can be fixed up to be usable. Only the first layer of cloth was dammaged. But I am real glad that they paid the full price of the helmet. I already ordered a new one.

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It's not Commerce that's going to pay for the gear. It's her insurance that will be, which is Harleysville. (figures, eh? Harleysville and she causes an accident w/ a Japanese sportbike)

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Originally Posted by Mystic

if its a used one stay away from it ...its my buddys old one they probably still have it

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?? Did he beat on it? What's wrong with it?