Dealership wrecked my bike. (pics)

ouch.... i have had a few bike..... really sorry to read about this. seems by the tone of your post that the shop owners will do whats needed to make you happy. how was that tech able to get on your bike and not know new tires must be bedded in? he must have been "a new guy" . shame that he had to get hurt to learn such a lesson. he made a mistake, i hope he heals fast.

 

Im thinking a new 2005 R6 would be a fair re-payment. Remember to ask for more than what you can expect to receive..............you can always go down but never back up.

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PS..........I hope the tech's OK!!

 

Brand new bike plus a bit of money for your modifications. Nothing less. And soon.

Don't let them jerk you around.

 

Take em through the cleaners. That bike looks totally messed...grrr

 

It would probably make sense to get a local lawyer involved now, rather than later:
was a police report filed? Any accident involving an injury would probably necessitate one. What does it say about cause?
You should notify your insurance company. They will want to investigate sooner than later. Also find out, or have your lawyer find out, who is insuring the mechanic/store.
Ultimately, apart from being made whole on the loss of your bike, I think you want the comfort of knowing that you will have no liability for the guy's injuries. This is where your lawyer comes in. Not to raise issues, but it's conceivable that as the owner of the vehicle, you may have potential liability although you are not at all at fault. I would think this would be something that the respective insurance companies sort out, but if the mechanic is greedy or has injuries of a serious nature that may require years of rehabilitation, he may want to score- and chances are, his insurance company may want to tax your insurance company for some of the claim.
Thus, the lawyer part is a good idea early on.
You may also have a claim, both against the shop and against the mechanic, including negligence to offset any claim the latter may make (see above) re: his injuries.
I wouldn't sign any form of release as part of a make good on your bike, because it may preclude you from asserting such claims (even as counterclaims) should the need arise. Ideally, you get releases from the shop and mechanic running in your favor, you release your direct claims against them- but reserve the right to an indemnity or other claim over, should any assertion be made against you (including but their insurance company, the mechanic, etc.) that would justify your putting it right back on their plate for coverage. And, to sort out the bike damage/replacement issue, give some thought to an independent examination if the shop tries to claim that it's fixable.

 

I am not a real huge bike guy so excuse the lame question but You could fix a totalled bike like that?

 

I have never had a bike that needed to be test driven for "new shoes" thats nuts...You should get a better reason why "Don" took your bike for a spin.

Regards,
Pots

 

All I could think seeing that gas tank was "joyride"? That f*cker ain't getting much joy in a while. I sure hope he already had kids if he wanted some! lmao.

I'd ask for an equivalent bike (NOT a new one) with a one year total warranty or something.

 

I'd spring for the brand-new R6 if I were you, to replace the cost of the bike plus the fact that you got robbed by a mechanic of theirs.

Sorry to hear about your bike, mate... hope you can find a new one soon for more seat time...

 

Jason,
Sorry to hear about the "incident". I think you're right to keep everything "polite" for now. If they consent to giving you what you want, good for you; you may ba able to come out with a new bike. If I were you, I'd consider retrieving my mods asap, as they do have a way of disappearing when not in your possession, and the future ownership of the bike in question. You can put them, (if they are undamaged), on your new R6.
Glad to hear the guy who dropped it is going to recover, we all make mistakes. Hopefully, the dealer will step up to the plate for you. My guess is they are consulting their attourney right now, you may want to do the same, so you don't get blind-sided.
I'd not accept the return of a sportbike that the frame had been scratch, NO MATTER HOW STRAIGHT THEY SAY IT IS. You'll never be able to sell it- I wouldn't buy it......................

 

Sounds like a good company that you should continue to do business with.


As for doing a test ride after mounting the tires, as a current shop owner and in the past being a shop forman at a dealership I insist on doing a test drive of every vehicle worked on in the shop. I have turned work away when the owner has not wanted test drives done. For one thing can you imagine what a lawyer would do to me on the stand if I said I just bolted a set of wheels on a vehicle and did not drive it after? I don't care what happened or who's fault it was I would get crucified for doing that. I am sorry I will not open myself up to that kind of liability.

 

glad things worked out.

 

sounds like the shop owners handled this with class. I'd continue to give them my business. Congrats and post us up some pics when you get the new bike!

 

I am glad things worked out for you, I see Doms shattered pelvis healed pretty quick.

 

This is a dealer you should continue to do business with! They handles this with class, for sure! This is how business should be done, IMO. Glad to hear the mechanic is all right, hope he heals up fine! It's great that this was done without getting lawyers involved. Have fun on the new bike and post pics when you can.

J

Keep the shiney side up!

 

Kudos to Cycle City for making things right!

 

Wow - awesome.

I wish this dealership was in my area - I'd be honored to be a customer there.

Here's hoping the guy heals up completely - from what you've said, it sounds to me like it was a bit of bad judgement in an otherwise good employee, rather than an abuse or a joyride.

Bravo.

 

Good to hear. Atleast they honored up and gave you some source of compensation for what happened. The Mechanic apolgised, alls well it ends well.

 

Congrats on the bike. Sounds like a good deal, and a dealer standing up for its mistakes.

Any pics of Sharon?

 

Sounds like Dominic is a stand-up guy... even when it hurts to stand up!