Trying to decide

jtrkr220 · 09-12-2015, 01:02 PM

Have any of you parted out your motorcycle or had to do extensive repairs?
Te reason I ask is ...I was in an accident on my voyager and bent the forks and busted up the faring, OEM parts are so expensive and aftermarket parts are almost non existent except for add ons. I don't know what a good value would be for the bike as is. Any help or ideas would be appreciated.

recumbentbob · 09-12-2015, 01:22 PM

What did your insurance do?

redjay · 09-12-2015, 01:45 PM

I would think the replacement parts would be cheaper than getting another Voyager ?

When fixed it would be worth a lot more than you would get if you parted it out.
Have you actually priced the OEM parts ?

ronayers.com to look up prices on their microfiche.

http://www.ronayers.com/oemparts/a/k...48f/front-fork

**Top Cat** · 09-12-2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

What did your insurance do?

What Bob asked

jtrkr220 · 09-13-2015, 06:55 AM

Hate to admit it but, I paid cash just over 10k for the bike origionally and when I insured it I neglected to go full coverage. Currently I'm still working on paying the hospital bills and OEM parts I have looked up so far I'm looking at about 7k and thats not including small parts.

2 fork assemblies
front fender
outer faring
inner faring
both crash bars
both lowers
both footrests
left saddlebags

It's just such a daunting list

smokey · 09-13-2015, 07:39 PM

Part it out, %50 of retail is usual for asking if the parts are still in good shape, I had a V65 magna that blew the engine, got $4000 or so for the parts in total, even sold the frame. A lot of the parts were aftermarket and were sought after, so it would also depend on the market.

ponch · 09-13-2015, 08:17 PM

Find a Voyager, Vaquero or Nomad with a blown engine.

Ipack · 09-13-2015, 08:38 PM

First off I hope your O.K. , Shame you didn't have the full coverage . I think in your shoes myself I would find another Voyager that you could get for less than 7k , and have plenty of spare parts ....or as another suggested find one with a blown engine and swap . If you in fact would like to part out ....I would like to buy both of the air cleaner side covers and the left side lower cover with the ''6" mine have faded some

xlock · 09-13-2015, 09:05 PM

Glad you're OK! Don't feel bad; I had a $5k+ hospital bill from playing Rugby without health insurance not long ago...we all take risks doing what we love sometimes!
Not sure how handy you are or how long you'll be laid up but parting a vehicle out is a pretty daunting task in and of itself, also, you'll sell "the good stuff" quickly and be left storing a lot for a while not to mention all the shipping...if it were me I'd probably list it as is and see what kind offers you get, you may be suprised. Wouldn't hurt to see if you get any interest while you decide.

Boscoe · 09-14-2015, 03:47 PM

jtrkr220, sorry to hear of your wreck and injuries. Do you have any accessories or add-ons that you want to sell?

dank · 09-15-2015, 02:56 PM

If you go the repair route, make certain it is just the forks that bent, that there was no damage to the triple tree. I had a Connie where both were bent after a head-on collision, but the damage to the triple tree was much harder to see.

ponch · 09-15-2015, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dank

If you go the repair route, make certain it is just the forks that bent, that there was no damage to the triple tree. I had a Connie where both were bent after a head-on collision, but the damage to the triple tree was much harder to see.

If he can find someone with a Motoliner, ROTObike or a Mega MAX, the could find out if the frame is tweaked and if so, fix it. Sometimes bikes are off from the factory too.

**smokier** · 09-16-2015, 07:50 AM

jtrkr220 Hope you are OK. Sorry to learn you are in this situation.
Guess I would look for a high mileage or blown Voyager and start swaping parts.
Craigslist and ebay the left overs to recoup some of the difference...
Best wishes,
Smokier

09-12-2015, 01:02 PM	#1
jtrkr220 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Galloway, Ohio Posts: 32	Trying to decide Have any of you parted out your motorcycle or had to do extensive repairs? Te reason I ask is ...I was in an accident on my voyager and bent the forks and busted up the faring, OEM parts are so expensive and aftermarket parts are almost non existent except for add ons. I don't know what a good value would be for the bike as is. Any help or ideas would be appreciated. __________________ VBA Member # 2390 Vulcan Riders Association Chapter 1-32 Columbus Ohio Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-13-2015, 06:55 AM	#5
jtrkr220 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Galloway, Ohio Posts: 32	Hate to admit it but, I paid cash just over 10k for the bike origionally and when I insured it I neglected to go full coverage. Currently I'm still working on paying the hospital bills and OEM parts I have looked up so far I'm looking at about 7k and thats not including small parts. 2 fork assemblies front fender outer faring inner faring both crash bars both lowers both footrests left saddlebags It's just such a daunting list __________________ VBA Member # 2390 Vulcan Riders Association Chapter 1-32 Columbus Ohio Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by jtrkr220; 09-13-2015 at 07:05 AM.
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09-13-2015, 07:39 PM	#6
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	Part it out, %50 of retail is usual for asking if the parts are still in good shape, I had a V65 magna that blew the engine, got $4000 or so for the parts in total, even sold the frame. A lot of the parts were aftermarket and were sought after, so it would also depend on the market. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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09-13-2015, 08:17 PM	#7
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,015	Find a Voyager, Vaquero or Nomad with a blown engine. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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09-12-2015, 01:45 PM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	I would think the replacement parts would be cheaper than getting another Voyager ? When fixed it would be worth a lot more than you would get if you parted it out. Have you actually priced the OEM parts ? ronayers.com to look up prices on their microfiche. http://www.ronayers.com/oemparts/a/k...48f/front-fork
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09-13-2015, 08:38 PM	#8
Ipack Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Springfield ohio Posts: 78	First off I hope your O.K. , Shame you didn't have the full coverage . I think in your shoes myself I would find another Voyager that you could get for less than 7k , and have plenty of spare parts ....or as another suggested find one with a blown engine and swap . If you in fact would like to part out ....I would like to buy both of the air cleaner side covers and the left side lower cover with the ''6" mine have faded some __________________ 2012 Voyager Cobra Tri Ovals K&N PCV
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09-13-2015, 09:05 PM	#9
xlock Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 406	Glad you're OK! Don't feel bad; I had a $5k+ hospital bill from playing Rugby without health insurance not long ago...we all take risks doing what we love sometimes! Not sure how handy you are or how long you'll be laid up but parting a vehicle out is a pretty daunting task in and of itself, also, you'll sell "the good stuff" quickly and be left storing a lot for a while not to mention all the shipping...if it were me I'd probably list it as is and see what kind offers you get, you may be suprised. Wouldn't hurt to see if you get any interest while you decide. __________________ '11 Vaquero '00 Nomad 1500fi - Sold - '92 Vulcan BUBF 1500 Bobber -Sold - VBA Member # 02057
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09-14-2015, 03:47 PM	#10
Boscoe Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 372	jtrkr220, sorry to hear of your wreck and injuries. Do you have any accessories or add-ons that you want to sell? __________________ 2011 Voyager 1700, Ebony/Pearl Meteor Gray Bridgestone Exedra Max tires in stock sizes Heated Avon grips with Throttle Mod Cobra Scalloped Slip-ons Thunder Mfg. Intake Gasket DEI Titanium exhaust header wrap Corbin heated seat. Polk Audio db521 speakers Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 with Mobil 1 M1-110 filter Kuryakyn Longhorn Offset Dually Highway Pegs Chrome passenger running board covers All new fluids and lube.
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09-15-2015, 02:56 PM	#11
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	If you go the repair route, make certain it is just the forks that bent, that there was no damage to the triple tree. I had a Connie where both were bent after a head-on collision, but the damage to the triple tree was much harder to see. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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09-16-2015, 07:50 AM	#13
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	jtrkr220 Hope you are OK. Sorry to learn you are in this situation. Guess I would look for a high mileage or blown Voyager and start swaping parts. Craigslist and ebay the left overs to recoup some of the difference... Best wishes, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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