Afan
... and this is my real name.
Thank you guys, I really appreciate your kind words and support. It's so good to feel you're the part of the big family.
I'm still waiting for the agents's offer. I would like to buy the bike back, regardless if I'm gonna fix it or part it out - if the money the will ask is reasonable.Afan,
Have you made a decision to rebuild or retire the bike or are you still exploring your options?
I hope you're healing process is swift!
Still didn't sell the bike. I feel so sorry to part it out...... If you decide on another ST11, try to buy this one back from insurance for a parts bike...
Thanks Uncle Phil.96 and up are pretty much identical - other than the ABSII vs the standard. Before 96, the big issue is the 28 amp vs the 40 amp alternator. Pretty much all parts are 'swappable' across years except ABS vs standard bits (the front fender, front wheel, forks are also different size). If you are looking, I would definitely go with an ABSII because the braking (not the ABS part) is much better. Good luck on your search.
How can I find if the frame is toast?!?... thus the frame is likely bent...
The way the forks look all bent out of shape, I'm guessing the triple tree is too, therefore the frame probably is. Either way, I wouldn't waste my time on it. IMO, these bikes are not worth restoring from that amount of damage. They're not collector worthy and therefore relatively inexpensive to replace. Cheaper and more efficient to just take your insurance money and get another bike.How can I find if the frame is toast?!?
Is there is an easy way or I have to take it to a dealership (what could be a problem)?
I don't know about that ...They're not collector worthy.
Well, there are always exceptions to the rule!I don't know about that ...