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Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by TonyG, Aug 20, 2021.

  1. TonyG

    TonyG Noble Member

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    I had a minor off back in June sometime and decided to claim on the insurance rather than do it myself as the tank had been dented. Initially, I thought I'd made a major mistake when they started to ask why I hadn't declared that I'd changed the mirrors etc.. However, the claim all went ahead and despite misgivings about handing my bike over to 4th Dimension for the repairs due to bad online reviews, they seem to have done a very good job. They couldn't replicate the original blue colour so offered to respray it any colour I wanted, so I went for the modern Thruxton competition green, and I'm well pleased. The paint job looks excellent, and they kept me informed throughout. Only complaint is it took so long considering it was just some scuffs and scratches.

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  2. Golgotha

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    Awesome color choice. Gorgeous bike. Stunning.
     
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  3. TonyG

    TonyG Noble Member

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    Thanks...
     
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  4. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    Looks brilliant as said great colour choice, :cool:
     
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  5. joe mc donald

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    Great you have your Baby back and you are happy with it. Heard about Forth Dimension when i had my spill so insisted my bike be dealt with at Bulldog triumph which Carole Nash was happy with. But you have it back and you got the paint job you wanted so win win
    Joe
     
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  6. Mark9

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    That’s the best looking 900 I’ve seen, period.
     
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  7. TonyG

    TonyG Noble Member

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    Thanks all.
    Need a new front tyre and set for the rest of the year.
    They seem to have done a good job, think they went around it checking fasteners as lots of bolt heads now have little white paint check dots.
    I did think of taking it to my Triumph dealer, but they said they just do direct replacements of any damage, so with a new tank rather than repaired, it would have been near write off territory.
     
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  8. beerkat

    beerkat Senior Member

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    I'd be interested to know who this insurance company is, that questioned the replacement of something so trivial as mirrors. Makes you wonder if they have any real knowledge of the world of bikes and their owners, who chop and change parts all the time (unlike in the car-world), generally without informing insurance people. I realise some people tell their company about every changed grommet and washer but most don't. I never have, in 40+ years of riding. I just make sure I insure through a company that understands how and why, we customise our bikes.
    Sorry! Got well off the point of this post..yes, that's a great colour choice and really suits the bike.
     
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  9. Wessa

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    Brilliant, your bike looks amazing. I bet you are well pleased it is back in your garage.
     
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  10. TonyG

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    I am pleased to have it back, but it really does need a front tyre, it's still legal but I really notice it now after not riding it for a few months.

    The insurance company was Markerstudy, I declare anything substantial like the changed exhaust, etc., but never thought to mention things like mirrors. As you say, the majority of bikers fiddle about with little changes. They did sound ominous at first, and took a long time to confirm the claim, but they covered it in the end.

    Cheers.
     
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  11. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    That's an absolute stunner - great colour choice too! :heart_eyes:
     
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  12. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Glad you have your bike back and ready to go--after that new tire (erm, tyre) is installed. As many other have already said, that's a great color choice. I love that green and it looks fantastic on your bike.:heart_eyes:
     
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  13. TonyG

    TonyG Noble Member

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    #13 TonyG, Aug 22, 2021
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    Thank you. It's a tyre, or else I'll have to call you Sandy!;)
     
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  14. Holtee

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    Looks flippin lovely that.
     
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  15. pistonbroke

    pistonbroke Senior Member

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    Bonny looking bonnie there fella!
     
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  16. Rimbo

    Rimbo Well-Known Member

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    Got to say that looks awesome!! Loving the colour - kinda retro but modern. Great choice.
     
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  17. TonyG

    TonyG Noble Member

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    Thanks, the more I look at it the more I like it. I'm not a fan of the chrome but the paint really sets it off nicely. Just have to try and stay upright for a while.
     
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  18. TonyG

    TonyG Noble Member

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    Strangely, the new colour is making it hard to insure, some won't quote and one more than doubled the quote, because I changed the colour! It just makes my blood boil. Luckily, my current broker came in around the same.
     
  19. Wessa

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    I don’t understand why changing the colour on a bike would make any difference to the insurance. Mind boggling
     
  20. FRANKV

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    Muy bonita, le sienta muy bien ese color.
     
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