My Annual Reuben Run Crash Report

[MCRIDER007]

Finally got my official estimate this weekend: $2800 parts and labor.
I didn't notice at the time, but they didn't include the "stay" that the mirror bolts to.

If that's broken, it's another $230 plus labor.

You have made a strong case that sliders are a waste of funds.....especially if you have insurance since the damage is going to be more than the deductible with or without sliders.

 

[FJRay]

Finally got my official estimate this weekend: $2800 parts and labor.
I didn't notice at the time, but they didn't include the "stay" that the mirror bolts to.

If that's broken, it's another $230 plus labor.

You have made a strong case that sliders are a waste of funds.....especially if you have insurance since the damage is going to be more than the deductible with or without sliders.

I remember you and George discussing whether you should get sliders or canyon cages on the new bike. Looks like you haven't done it.

 

[MCRIDER007]

Finally got my official estimate this weekend: $2800 parts and labor.

I didn't notice at the time, but they didn't include the "stay" that the mirror bolts to.

If that's broken, it's another $230 plus labor.

You have made a strong case that sliders are a waste of funds.....especially if you have insurance since the damage is going to be more than the deductible with or without sliders.

I remember you and George discussing whether you should get sliders or canyon cages on the new bike. Looks like you haven't done it.

My position, then and now, is that sliders or canyon cages may save your insurance companies a few dollars but its unlikely that the owner will save anything.....at least on a moving crash. Turns out that the sliders may not have any benefits even on a non-moving tip over. I think the canyon cages will have benefits on a non-moving tip over but they cost more than my insurance deductible.

 

[RadioHowie]

I think the canyon cages will have benefits on a non-moving tip over but they cost more than my insurance deductible.

Yeahbutt....ownership/installation of said device(s) qualifies you for the FJR Forum Cool Kids' Club!

 

[Dudewado]

Yep, the "Stay 1" is broken. That adds between $170-$258 (dealer's quote) plus 3.5 hours labor, $280.

For God's sake, don't let your mirror hit there ground!