Memorial Weekend motorcycle vacation ended before it really gets started

[choptop]

F&CK That! Order the parts and do it yourself...

"The pegs were extended and the impact ripped the mounting thread bosses from the head causing a oil leak." posted by Bob109. I have a $500.00 deductible, my concern is that it could be more than just a valve cover that I might not notice if I replaced the cover myself and I know I could do it.
When things like this happen, you don't remember things, I don't remember shutting the engine off, did I wait till it was righted and went that 5 ft to the parking spot or what. W/fresh Mobil 1 synthetic, it should have been ok, but I don't know, I'm not a trained motorcycle mechanic. I am going to spend $500.00 either way, the insurance company can pay for a professional to make it right.

[53driver]

"The pegs were extended and the impact ripped the mounting thread bosses from the head causing a oil leak." posted by Bob109. I have a $500.00 deductible, my concern is that it could be more than just a valve cover that I might not notice if I replaced the cover myself and I know I could do it.
When things like this happen, you don't remember things, I don't remember shutting the engine off, did I wait till it was righted and went that 5 ft to the parking spot or what. W/fresh Mobil 1 synthetic, it should have been ok, but I don't know, I'm not a trained motorcycle mechanic. I am going to spend $500.00 either way, the insurance company can pay for a professional to make it right.

And the bottom line is you have to do what makes you comfortable and gives you peace of mind for the long haul.
No worries.

Cheers,
Steve

[willtill]

"The pegs were extended and the impact ripped the mounting thread bosses from the head causing a oil leak." posted by Bob109. I have a $500.00 deductible, my concern is that it could be more than just a valve cover that I might not notice if I replaced the cover myself and I know I could do it.
When things like this happen, you don't remember things, I don't remember shutting the engine off, did I wait till it was righted and went that 5 ft to the parking spot or what. W/fresh Mobil 1 synthetic, it should have been ok, but I don't know, I'm not a trained motorcycle mechanic. I am going to spend $500.00 either way, the insurance company can pay for a professional to make it right.

You can at LEAST take the valve cover off and look. If the bosses in the head are fine... you are golden and you'll save much money. Think how much beer you could buy; with the difference...

[choptop]

You can at LEAST take the valve cover off and look. If the bosses in the head are fine... you are golden and you'll save much money. Think how much beer you could buy; with the difference...

Not saving a cent by doing it myself, still cost me roughly 500.00 and my time. I took it to the steelership this morning.

[willtill]

Not saving a cent by doing it myself, still cost me roughly 500.00 and my time. I took it to the steelership this morning.

Hope they don't damage anything else on the bike... your experience may vary. I'd rather have a sucking chest wound than take my bike into the dealers around here....

Good luck

[choptop]

Hope they don't damage anything else on the bike... your experience may vary. I'd rather have a sucking chest wound than take my bike into the dealers around here....

Good luck

I have had my bike their before, brake recall, replace fork seals, they did ok. Got a return text from Rivco concerning my experience w/the pegs, they will sell me a pair of the "pegs" that pull out, $70.00.

[edgeman55]

Sorry to hear about your accident.This is why I did not like the Rivco pegs.If this had happened without them you might have scratched the engine guard as these bikes flop over pretty well protected.Plus I believe when they go over to the side like that the engine cuts out from a angle sensor type switch.Heck you walked away from it so alls not that bad

[willtill]

Has anyone; or does anyone know; of any issues with the Kuryakyn Ergo III's causing damage to the valve covers, if the bike falls over?