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[Chris Krok]

> From: Jeff Saline > In the early '60s I also learned not to put a "U" shaped metal wire > into a wall outlet ever again. : )

Jeff's parents: "Hey! You're grounded!" There's a two-drink minimum, and don't forget to tip your waitress. Krokko -- Dr. J. Christopher Krok Explosion Dynamics Laboratory John Lucas Adaptive Wind Tunnel Caltech MS 205-45, Pasadena, CA 91125

[Steven and Christina Wilkins]

Hello Everyone, Through a little streak of bad luck my 2004 KLR was involved in a riderless crash. The details of the crash aren't important righ now, but I need your input on what comes next. I took the bike to the local dealer at the request of the insurance adjuster. The dealer did a damage estimate and tried to work it several different ways. The results remained the same...total loss. This was a 2004 model purchased new for $5000 OTD. It had just under 6,000 miles on the clock, was completely stock, and was otherwise in perfect condition. Speaking with the insurance adjuster, they plan to offer me the listed NADA value of $3435, plus 3% tax, plus a $55 registration fee. That's $3693 at a loss of $1307 from the initial purchase price in January of '04. Here is my issue....At first glance $3693 looks too low. I did a Kelly Blue Book search and pulled a value of $3750. I know were only talking a few hundred bucks here, but replacing the bike with a new one will cost a significant difference. They're running about $5200 retail. How much do you guys think an insurance company should pay for an '04. What should happen if we can't get together on a more reasonable price, or is the current offer reasonable? Any body have experience with a similar incident? Thank you ahead of time for your help. Steve W. wrecked A-18