I had 2 bikes stolen within 6 months of each other and although its about 15 years ago i can still remember the frustration and the feeling of being violated. However I'm glad now more than ever that I didnt let the b#stards beat me, I'd have missed out on sooo many memorable miles, meeting the current mrs stumpydave and of course the friendship of many many people I have met through motorcycles over the years.

Oh and being part of the :660: family:grouphug5: .

Couldn't agree more stumpers, had several bikes stolen from the late 80's till most recently my CCM last year. Most embarrassing was the Z750Turbo that was my at the time b/friends in 1987.... let the guy have a test ride and he never came back, the bike and keys he left as 'deposit' turned out to be stolen too. The Z wasn't insured either, woops was I unpopular. Yes very stupid but I was trusting 17 yr old at the time and was unable to go pillion (as the guy offered - perhaps I had a lucky escape) due to being all banged up from writing off my LC125.

But theft, accident, whatever, I'll be giving up breathing before I give up biking.

SelinaXT

I will only be dissappointed if the Insurance company (C Nash) don't give me a fair price for the bike.
As for security, I had two big chains on her and they had to make two cuts per chain to get through. In all my years of carrying a big chain with me when I go off on one of my little trips, it really makes you wonder if it is worth it. Chaining bikes together etc. If these guys want your bike they will have it as they are one step ahead of the security.
Just a shame that I'm missing the rest of the summer.:sad10:

Yeah it's time lost you don't get componsated for Steve. I was with CaroleN when my CCM was nicked last year, got a write-off payout I was happy with (following friendly chat with the assessment engineer), despite her being stolen / recovered and only cosmetic damage. Didn't deal with CaroleN for the claim negotiations but directly with the Norwich Union peeps. Didn't need to claim for any accessories though so can't comment on that. All went pretty smoothly, despite my cheque mysteriously disappearing in the post and having to be re-issued, adding some time onto an otherwise relatively painless process.
Hope things go well for you,
Selina

I'm with Stumpy on this one, I've had good bikes nicked, thrown the ******s down the road and blown em up. End of the day its not the bike but the camaraderie and riding experience. No matter how much I spent or loved a bike, I could never walk away from biking (never mind the fact that legally that's all I can ride/drive (cept piggies)). I think mourn the loss but embrace the possibilities is in order, at the end of the day, WE are all still here awaiting your return SteveD.

Not doing a Derbyshire trails meet till SteveD is back in the saddle..... just shout when you're ready mate and we'll have a nice tootle round :)
Selina

Yes, hurry back. I have been away TWICE now on my own and have realised what a boring sod i am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Crusty:SoBored_YGAAH7:

AWWWWWW, you guys. Brings a tear to my eye:gay:

All documentation in now to the insurance company so I await the inevitable derisory offer (or am I just being a little cynical)

We shall see.

PS can you get a big tank for a TT600?:017:

Yip - if you're willing to spend the �300 to get it........

I've been watching Ebay for three years to find a second hand one.

BTW, the TT doesn't handle weight (like the two shipping containers you like to haul about with you) anything like the Z......

:catfight: MEEEOOOWWWW:warning1:


Its a fair point though :hahaha[1]:


Wouldnt get Steve to half the places he camps though, unless Andy could put knobblies on one????????????????????