Rather amazingly the bike turned up this morning – over a month since the accident Bikers Legal Defence have returned the bike good as new – in fact they’ve not just returned the bike but also all the parts they removed – some of which are still in useable condition.

Here’s what was damaged and replaced

  • Rear Mudguard
  • Number Plate
  • Rear light lense
  • Rear light bulb
  • Givi Top Box A/M
  • L/H Givi Pannier Rack & Locking Stud
  • L/H/R Panel
  • Gear Lever
  • Side Stand
  • Generator Cover
  • Handle Bars
  • L/H Bar End Weight
  • Clutch Lever
  • Clock Surround
  • L/H/F Panel
  • Centre Front Panel
  • Front Subframe
  • L/H Mirror
  • Givi Touring Screen
  • LH Fr Footrest Complete
  • Stopper for Above
  • Rubber Step Lower
  • Aem Step
  • Washer
  • Rubber Lower Step
  • Collar
  • Bold Cap
  • Plate Step Lower
  • Ring Handle Weight
  • Rubber Handle Weight
  • Weight Steering Handle
  • Rubber Handle Weight
  • Headlamp Assy
  • Gen Cover Gasket
  • Centre Stand
  • Front Mudguard
  • Gear Lever Rubber
  • Rear Side Panel Spacers
  • Black Screen Trim
  • Lh/Rh Side Case Mtg Brkt & Ctre Support

All that came in, with labour at £2,282.23… so how close was I to having the bike written off?