Noobtastic14 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I came out all geared up for a long ride with the wife to find the bike like this: The only thing that really made it bad was the broken peg assembly As far as minor damage- some cracked plastic, dented gas tank, and a lot of rash. Rumor is that on a Friday night there were some drunk and disorderly types roaming around and I think they were getting on and off of it and knocked it over. Somebody could have also backed into it and then left. I know it didn't fall on its own because its been sitting for about two weeks through some serious weather without tipping over. Progressive is awesome and hooked me up. I got the bike for $4500 about five years ago and they are cutting me a check for $3000 to repair the damage. Now I know VFRD will get a bit rattled but I don't plan on fixing much damage haha I just moved to Arizona and will be using the money to get back into riding in the dirt as well as the street. SO, I still don't want to ride around with shameful rashed fairings that I didn't cause. The quick and dirty solution was using the bikes natural body lines to add black to all the red and allowing it to cover the bad spots. I didn't fill the scratches so they can still be seen if you're up close and looking for it but I did sand them pretty smooth while prepping for paint. Thanks for looking -Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer HughJebolzak Posted November 8, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2015 Sucks that happened to your bike. Nice cover up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted November 8, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2015 It sure sucks that there are dirtbags like that around. Sorry for your misfortune. Looks though, like you are making lemonade from lemons - the paint repair looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 8, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2015 Looks pretty good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nifty7Fifty Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Sorry to hear. I like the fix tho. The black accents give it a whole new dimension and ties in nice with the seat. When I get a 6th gen, I might do a similar paint scheme. Thanks for the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Ack, a terrible sight. I'm sure I would be fully PO'd. Also sure it would do no good. Ride on, ride safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobtastic14 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks guys! It's definitely a lemonade out of lemons situation. The new look is growing on me. -Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 9, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 9, 2015 Decals or black tape are great to cover up cracks and scratches! Been there, still doing it! as for the scum that did this..... (just kidding ok?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobtastic14 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Small update: The new peg bracket is installed Chain is adjusted Battery is charged and last but not least- I used a bit of spray tint to shoot the indicators dark! I'm haven't been on the road enough to decide if they are too dark or not. If they are dark enough that the indicators are not visible I may just shoot them black and use the amber LEDs in the mirrors for turn signals. Thanks for looking -Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 14, 2015 Now all you have to do is fit the mufflers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Drew, thank you for detailing your experience. You did a great job with the bike. Are you going to buy a dirt bike or do you have one already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobtastic14 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 The baffle in the tip does a pretty good job of keeping the noise manageable. If anything I might get the cat cut out and a muffler welded in Buell style. -Drew Drew, thank you for detailing your experience. You did a great job with the bike. Are you going to buy a dirt bike or do you have one already? Tomorrow I'm picking up an 07 WR450 for trail and dune use! Super excited! -Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rhoderage Posted November 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 15, 2015 Good plan on the inexpensive fix, the paint looks fine like that and it does hide the damage well! Any chance you can post a vid w/sound of the bike running/revving with that non-exhaust? What did u use for a baffle; custom-made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 15, 2015 I googled "DC Audio" and now get your drift with that muffler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobtastic14 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Good plan on the inexpensive fix, the paint looks fine like that and it does hide the damage well! Any chance you can post a vid w/sound of the bike running/revving with that non-exhaust? What did u use for a baffle; custom-made? I started with THIS but it was a little bit restrictive and sounded bad. I ended up shortening it and slightly modifying it until it had the right balance of baffle and flow. I googled "DC Audio" and now get your drift with that muffler Yeah my other hobby gets pretty intense... -Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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