Does your bike need to be perfect?

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Jul 12, 2013 | 05:35 AM

#11

cass

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yeah, i'd probably fix it. especially if the insurance company is paying for it.

Jul 12, 2013 | 07:24 AM

#12

AlanStansbery

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From: Rosamond, Cali

If the scratches didn't bug me I'd pocket the money. I think you need to base your decision on your own sensibilities in the matter.

Alan

Jul 12, 2013 | 07:30 AM

#13

bikerlaw

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Unless I bought the bike used and the scratch was already there, I would have to fix it.

Jul 12, 2013 | 07:50 AM

#14

yowflhtk

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From: Ottawa, Canada

The guys that would tell you to "just leave it" don't hang out on no internet forum. They're out riding.

Jul 12, 2013 | 08:07 AM

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Ultra103

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From: Arkansas

Quote:

Originally Posted by yowflhtk

The guys that would tell you to "just leave it" don't hang out on no internet forum. They're out riding.

Just what I was thinking. My bike stays dirty and is already scratched up on the tank, bags and fender from chickens jumping on it. It's just a bike...

If you like to show the bike off more than enjoy the ride, I would fix it, sell the old bag and use that little bit of money to buy some cleaning accessories.

Jul 12, 2013 | 08:09 AM

#16

BoonDock_Saint

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From: Florida

Those insurance checks are for hookers and blow.

Everyone knows that.... I'd FIX IT, but, unfortunately, I'm allergic to hookers and blow.

Jul 12, 2013 | 08:24 AM

#17

Pumba11

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From: Twin Cities, MN

Only 3 years old...fix it.

My 14 year old RK has some "petina" so it doesn't need to be perfect. Let's me enjoy the ride a bit more if I'm not obsessing over every little thing.

But then again, my bike paint is currently 100% covered by Plasti-Dip. Kind of like a big HD bike condom.

Jul 12, 2013 | 08:29 AM

#18

NDBadlands4-2

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From: Badlands of ND

if the scratch was my fault I may leave it as a reminder to not be stupid. If it was someone else's fault it would just make me mad to keep looking at it. I would fix it.