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Thread: 05 XB12R- IS THIS BIKE TOTALED?

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    I bought the bike all of 2 days before my ex-gf (an experienced rider) hit a pothole and lost control (she is ok).
    After removing the rear fairing, I discovered this:



    Aside from this, the bike is essentially fine. It would need a new shifter, grips, and a lever. The fairings aren't even scratched. My question is: Is this crack a deal-breaker? The part that broke is on the main frame, which is my concern. Further, if it is fixable-is it feasible? I'm not willing to pour a bunch of cash into a broken bike, but if it can be fixed for a few hundred bucks (aside from the parts I mentioned) I would seriously consider keeping it. Any advice is appreciated- thanks guys.

    Conor

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    I've seen people just make I mount out if weld then drill and tap it. It will work but I wouldn't ride two up on a repaired frame.

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    Yes, it can be repaired by a competent tig welder. It's not in a section that contains fuel, so it's just the sub-frame structure that needs repaired. If I were to do it, the frame would come off, get stripped completely, grind out the broken section, build it back up with a tig welder, grind it smooth, drill and tap the place it needs to be mounted, then repaint the frame again. The cheap way would be skip the paint removal except for where you have to weld it and then rattle can it to the original color.

    It would be a fair bit of work and I'd only do it if it were MY personal bike where the liability would remain with myself if it broke again for whatever reason.

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    Conor, my bigger question is why did you let your ex-girlfriend ride your bike?

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    @08herobolt valid.

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    I smell sabotage.

    Jk jk I'm glad she is ok and hopefully you can get it fixed with spending a ton.

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    Insurance will likely write it off because of the frame damage. As adams mentioned above, it's repairable but it's a liability issue for whoever repairs it, so you'll be challenged to find anyone willing to take on that risk.

    I've seen aluminum-frame bikes written-off with less damage than you've got.

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    @go_cytosis the bike was not insured. I'd had it not even 2 days and purchased it to sell at a profit- it wasn't a bike I was planning to keep. The only reason we were even riding it is because I'd just changed the oil and needed to warm it up to check oil levels. So that's where the question comes from- I either have a $4000 pile of junk or something I can spend a little more on to keep for myself.

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    You might be better just parting it out. Unless you know a competent welder.

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    Part it out? WTF? Do you have kids? What happens if one breaks a leg? Do you cap their ass,,,
    "He was a Sufferin" BANG! Old lady gains a few pounds? BANG! Your inlaws getting a little forgetful? BANG!
    Why sir do you want to kill motorcycles?

    http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto

    You need to read and adopt the following....




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