Update on Mr & Mrs Burnout - or - Valkyrie Meets Deer (but not in a good way)...

[f-Stop]

...here's what I know...

...Curtis just sent me these pics of his Interstate.  He and Judy met up with a deer at 65mph last night after the Lost Maples ride.  They are both sore and needed some stitches, but otherwise OK.  Damian (2K1Supervalk) saw them to the ER and made sure they got home OK last night.  He also helped Curtis go back to pick up the bike this morning.







Big sigh of relief here!  

Both Curtis and Judy are OK and it even looks like the Valk is in not too bad of shape.  Curtis said that the bike started right up this morning and that last night the stereo was still playing after sliding, skipping and rolling 320 ft.

Also, hats off to Damian for stepping up to help take care of these very lucky folks!  

[MR BURNOUT]

Don't know what we would have done without Damian ,Judy says we owe him some food the boy likes to eat. Looks like I will Ned a new fairing & crash bars both sides.

[Mallett]

One of my greatest fears...DEER....Glad you & your wife are ok....bike can be fixed....

[2K1SUPERVALK]

 The Valk actually traveled 375 feet after impact. Judy blazed a trail for 126 feet. When i got there it looked like she was laying in a snowbank from all the insulation that was exposed from the snow bib she was wearing to stay warm for the day. Thank God for layered clothing for a cool ride that day. Judy also had deep scratch's on her face shield. I am very surprised they made it through.

[2K1SUPERVALK]

Curtis, no need for pay back. that's what "FRIENDS" do. My pay back is  that You, Judy, me and the Centex folks get to ride again. See ya'll soon.

[flamingobabe #44]

WOW!!! glad to hear Curtis and Judy are fairing well...damn deer....a big fear of mine...glad y'all are OK!!!

[us385south]

Day-um...  Riding here in the hill country is not for the faint of heart...

I hope all recover well and the bike is salvageable...

[Mofla]

Yeah the redneck is really hard on bikes !! They r sooo lucky ,,, soooo glad y'all r ok !!!! I would really miss her !!!!!! Lol luv yuzz !!!!
Mofla,,,,

[MR BURNOUT]

Looks like they are going to total it out, that sucks i will buy it back and fix it . Will get numbers tomorrow on amount & buy back. I did not think it would be totaled WOW.

[Mallett]

Burnout, hope you'll share with us what your insurance co. values your bike at....sure looks like a nice one....

[MR BURNOUT]

I WILL POST THE NUMBERS WHEN I GET THEM. IT HAS A LITTLE MORE THAN 34000 MILES ON IT. ALL THAT IS WRONG IS THE FAIRING, TRUNK IS SCRATCHED, RIGHT BAG IS SCRATCHED BAD & CRASH BARS

[Mallett]

Wonder why they are totaling it with no more wrong with it than that?....I'd dang sure try to buy it back if I were you....

[Sircharles]

God Bless,
So many reasons to ride, and so many scary things out there to consider each time. Back in the saddle again. Eyes open and alert, and we all still need a fistful of luck besides.
I hope your scuffs heal, and your bike gets back to fighting trim soon.
Peace.
Charles.

[Timbo]

So thankful that it was not any worse.  Heal soon....

[MR BURNOUT]

Ok got the numbers back this morning, they will give me $8,772.06 for my bike - $500 deductible= $8,272.06 + $ 400 credit for hellmets =total back in pocket $ 8,672.06 I can buy it back for $3,1075. I have all weekend to think about it dont know if i want to mess with it. I know i can buy a nice interstate for $ 8,672 that has not been wrecked. LOOKING  FOR SOME HELP HERE WHAT DO YALL THINK.

[Sergeant D]

Curtis,

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but I am glad you are still around.  I hope and pray that you and the misses heal quickly.  Strangely enough, I was at Lost Maples on Sunday with my wife and granddaughter.

[Disco]

Here's what I think:

If 1) your bike has sentimental value, and 2) you don't mind it having a Salvage Title going forward, retain it and use the +/- $5,500.00 to repair it.  There is a lot of motorcycle left and you might wind up with some extra cash.

If 3) your bike has no sentimental value, and/or 4) you don't want a bike with Salvage Title, take the total loss and buy another.  

OR, if you can get your insurance adjuster to use the street prices for used replacement parts instead of full-pop retail prices for new Honda replacement parts, it might not have to be totaled. 

[MR BURNOUT]

THEY SAID IT WOULD NOT BE A SALVAGE TITLE

[michaelyoung254]

I'd keep the bike if I were you. The parts you need are available either on here or you can snag them off of eBay. Just keep a look out for what you need, and be ready to grab it when it becomes available. Your Interstate really didn't get that much damage, and it'd be a shame to let it slip through your fingers.

[Disco]

THEY SAID IT WOULD NOT BE A SALVAGE TITLE

That's really good news if everything checks out OK.  I think the next steps are to take it down to a rolling chassis and inspect everything you take off for bends/cracks/symmetry and then the frame very closely for bends/cracks/symmetry/cracks in the paint. 

Just my two cents and worth every each penny.   

Glad to know you are feeling well enough to work through this and that you're not "hanging it up"!  Good luck and keep us in the loop!

[Red Diamond]

I agree with Dave, not getting a salvage title is a plus. Unless there is some damage not visible in the pics, with 5K bucks you could repair a lot and pocket a lot.

[MR BURNOUT]

I think im going to keep her

[Mallett]

I think that's a good decision, Burnout...a few parts & a little paint & she'll be as good as new...

[Daniel Meyer]

Yikes! Glad you survived!

[R J]

Get busy and tear it down for a good inspection before they come to haul it off.

Check the neck in the frame for any cracked paint, if ya find some, it means a bent frame.   If it is bent, let em have it.

Then go find ya a nice used one.    There is a bunch of them out there for sale. Some over priced, some in the right price range and some that are stupidly low in price, those I'm afraid of.