Advise needed 950 been hit

cfactor · 08-08-2004, 09:50 AM

Seeking advise on unfortunate accident. Only 100mi on my new Black 950 and a guy backs into it while parked. Bike falls over on left side. Very minor scratches to L exhaust, L passenger peg bracket, L footpeg, L side lower fairing, completely broken clutch lever, completely cracked up lower L side plastic thingy that is below bodywork.

Also, bike was in 1st gear, bike was pushed maybe 1.5ft, could this have messed up the tranny? Seems to run fine. What a HASSLE. Seems to me I should get a quote for all parts and have him write a check for that. He is willing to write check, does not want to involve insurance.

Where would you start to get quote for parts? Like to order KTM tankbag too!

I did not purchase bike locally as dealer does not sell the 950.

If it was your new car you would do this wouldnt you want all items replaced new?

I GREATLY appreciate your thoughts and suggestions! I really enjoy this website and I LOVE this bike!

Chas Walter
Tulsa OK
04 KTM 950
95 RS125
63 Vespa 150
74 RD200
99 Gilera SP180

Spanish Bob · 08-08-2004, 10:16 AM

Happened to me on a R1100 once and it didnt hurt the transmission at all. dont know about KTMs. Get everything replaced by the culprit (EVERYTHING) he did it, he has to pay for what he did. Keep the new stuff for when you really bang up the bike or sell it.

at least the guy seems straight and you were not sat on the bike at the time.

bob

Flanny · 08-08-2004, 10:30 AM

Use this to build a quote:

http://www.ktminfo.com/partscat/Page...50&Cat=3208106

Print out each sheet with prices and have him cut the cheque.

PeteH · 08-08-2004, 11:29 AM

Your story reminded me of the day my one day old '81 GPz550 rolled forward and fell off the sidestand. At least I had no one to blame but myself,I had neglected to leave the bike in gear. I just got my 950 this week-did 300 mis. in the Allegheny National Forest yesterday. BTW the tank bags are on back order at KTMUSA.

Gauloises · 08-08-2004, 04:09 PM

Double bummer

"side lower fairing" isn't that the tank

jdhall · 08-08-2004, 05:41 PM

The plastic gizmo you (he) broke is a "tank protector" or some such. It's there to sacrifice itself so you don't bust the spendy tank.. It did its job.

I usually get KTM parts from Cycle Zone in kansas. Usually quite decent service. http://www.cyclezonektm.com/

Don't know how fast they are on Adventure orders yet. I should get sone stuff from the next week though.

You can also check out the dealers that support www.ktmtalk.com A lot of folks like Munn (don't know how he is on Adventures), but I found him to be a blithering idiot. Everyone has off days I suppose.

Doug Matson · 08-08-2004, 10:40 PM

If you are a member of KTMtalk I believe you get a discount at Cyclezone most people deal with Mike there, good guy. Good Luck

Doug Matson · 08-08-2004, 10:42 PM

Members of KTMtalk get discounts at Cycle Zone I believe. Most people deal with Mike there he is a good guy. Good luck.

barbasma · 08-09-2004, 12:06 AM

i've changed the plastic pegs on the tank so many times...

ScubaJKD · 08-09-2004, 05:20 AM

Get Yourself the parts catalogs with graphics.

2004 Spareparts Manual 950 / 950 S Engine #3208140

2004 Spareparts Manual 950 / 950 S Chassis #3208139

Order parts online through www.KTM-Parts.com I have had good service so far with them.

Most shops I have dealt with do not have a large inventory of parts in stock for the 950 and they will have to get them from the wharehouse. Most things seem to take 2 weeks or more.

Hope this helps. By the way the Black 950 has 20 more horsepower. Its not a party until she has a scratch on her. Now your ready to ride.

jdhall · 08-09-2004, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScubaJKD

Order parts online through www.KTM-Parts.com I have had good service so far with them.

Scuba:

KTM-Parts.com is apparently a storefront for a dealer. Any idea who?

Thx

08-08-2004, 09:50 AM	#1
cfactor ^OP Chas Walter Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Oddometer: 56	Advise needed 950 been hit Seeking advise on unfortunate accident. Only 100mi on my new Black 950 and a guy backs into it while parked. Bike falls over on left side. Very minor scratches to L exhaust, L passenger peg bracket, L footpeg, L side lower fairing, completely broken clutch lever, completely cracked up lower L side plastic thingy that is below bodywork. Also, bike was in 1st gear, bike was pushed maybe 1.5ft, could this have messed up the tranny? Seems to run fine. What a HASSLE. Seems to me I should get a quote for all parts and have him write a check for that. He is willing to write check, does not want to involve insurance. Where would you start to get quote for parts? Like to order KTM tankbag too! I did not purchase bike locally as dealer does not sell the 950. If it was your new car you would do this wouldnt you want all items replaced new? I GREATLY appreciate your thoughts and suggestions! I really enjoy this website and I LOVE this bike! Chas Walter Tulsa OK 04 KTM 950 95 RS125 63 Vespa 150 74 RD200 99 Gilera SP180 Attached Images

08-08-2004, 10:16 AM	#2
Spanish Bob I dont know where I am. Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Barcelona, Spain Oddometer: 2,081	Happened to me on a R1100 once and it didnt hurt the transmission at all. dont know about KTMs. Get everything replaced by the culprit (EVERYTHING) he did it, he has to pay for what he did. Keep the new stuff for when you really bang up the bike or sell it. at least the guy seems straight and you were not sat on the bike at the time. bob __________________

08-08-2004, 11:29 AM	#4
PeteH Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Oddometer: 68	Bummer Your story reminded me of the day my one day old '81 GPz550 rolled forward and fell off the sidestand. At least I had no one to blame but myself,I had neglected to leave the bike in gear. I just got my 950 this week-did 300 mis. in the Allegheny National Forest yesterday. BTW the tank bags are on back order at KTMUSA.

08-08-2004, 04:09 PM	#5
Gauloises Void Joined: May 2002 Location: Cloppa Castle Oddometer: 116	Double bummer "side lower fairing" isn't that the tank __________________ Gates

08-08-2004, 05:41 PM	#6
jdhall Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Oddometer: 39	The plastic gizmo you (he) broke is a "tank protector" or some such. It's there to sacrifice itself so you don't bust the spendy tank.. It did its job. I usually get KTM parts from Cycle Zone in kansas. Usually quite decent service. http://www.cyclezonektm.com/ Don't know how fast they are on Adventure orders yet. I should get sone stuff from the next week though. You can also check out the dealers that support www.ktmtalk.com A lot of folks like Munn (don't know how he is on Adventures), but I found him to be a blithering idiot. Everyone has off days I suppose. __________________ Jim Hall 520 EXC 950 LC-8 Adventure Turning Money into Noise

08-08-2004, 10:30 AM	#3
Flanny Flanny-it-up! Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the World, the Universe Oddometer: 2,744	Use this to build a quote: http://www.ktminfo.com/partscat/Page...50&Cat=3208106 Print out each sheet with prices and have him cut the cheque. __________________ Flanny Flanny-it-up!...Check out the FlannyMedia Web Site and Blog at www.FlannyMedia.Com

08-08-2004, 10:40 PM	#7
Doug Matson Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Torrance, Ca. Oddometer: 1,306	If you are a member of KTMtalk I believe you get a discount at Cyclezone most people deal with Mike there, good guy. Good Luck __________________ 04' 950 Adventure 03' 450 EXC 05' K1200 LT 93' XR 200 72' SL 100 67' Triumph Bonneville 70' CB 350 65' CB 160

08-08-2004, 10:42 PM	#8
Doug Matson Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Torrance, Ca. Oddometer: 1,306	Members of KTMtalk get discounts at Cycle Zone I believe. Most people deal with Mike there he is a good guy. Good luck. __________________ 04' 950 Adventure 03' 450 EXC 05' K1200 LT 93' XR 200 72' SL 100 67' Triumph Bonneville 70' CB 350 65' CB 160

08-09-2004, 12:06 AM	#9
barbasma 100% CAROTONE Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Sondrio (In the middle of the Alps) Italy Oddometer: 1,821	i've changed the plastic pegs on the tank so many times... __________________ "Dakar must be a race for few people, Dakar is a dream, the dream of the Rose Lake, if everybody finish it, the dream is over" Fabrizio Meoni ciao Matteo www.barbasma.smugmug.com www.lc8.org www.adventureschool.it KTM 950 ADV S 2003 80.000 KM..... and gooooo...

08-09-2004, 05:20 AM	#10
ScubaJKD Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Herndon, VA. USA Oddometer: 95	Parts Order Get Yourself the parts catalogs with graphics. 2004 Spareparts Manual 950 / 950 S Engine #3208140 2004 Spareparts Manual 950 / 950 S Chassis #3208139 Order parts online through www.KTM-Parts.com I have had good service so far with them. Most shops I have dealt with do not have a large inventory of parts in stock for the 950 and they will have to get them from the wharehouse. Most things seem to take 2 weeks or more. Hope this helps. By the way the Black 950 has 20 more horsepower. Its not a party until she has a scratch on her. Now your ready to ride. __________________ "Absorb What is Usefull, Reject What is Useless, and Add What is Specifically Your Own" 1997 BMW R1100GS, 2004 Triumph Tiger 955i, 2004 KTM 950 Adventure, 1975 Norton 850, 1985 Kawasaki 750 Turbo, 1995 Triumph Daytona 1200, 1999 Triumph Thunderbird

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