Author Topic: Repair stolen V-Strom (Read 7810 times)

angelo_lopes · « **on:** February 23, 2017, 13:17:50 »

August 28, 2016 my V-Strom was stolen in Wapping, London. Last Tuesday, 6 months later, the London Metropolitan Police

found the bike

This is unbelievable. My girl is back

But I need to repair the electric wiring harness, steering stem upper bracket and a few more cosmetic things. Bike is at home but I know nothing in London.

Where do you suggest to bring the bike for repair? With quality service and honest prices?
Thanks.

Forgot to mention, I need to bring the bike to repair next Saturday February 25

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2017, 13:32:41 »

Am sure Kwakaboy can help...

Great to hear you got the bike back

but sorry some thieving scumbag took it in the first place

angelo_lopes · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2017, 14:34:44 »

kwackboy you mean, right?
http://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=4952

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2017, 16:34:28 »

Nearly....

Kwackboy is how the man himself spells it.

angelo_lopes · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2017, 16:58:37 »

Yupp llol After posting I was not allowed to edit to correct

kwackboy · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2017, 17:53:40 »

Ah ha .. allas, my name appears correct and so shall I..

Thanks for the recommendations ... pm sent

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2017, 18:17:33 »

Close enough

Hope to see a picture of the bike fully restored soon

angelo_lopes · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2017, 18:59:02 »

You have my word

King Orry · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2017, 20:45:20 »

I'm guessing the bags on the bars are to preserve prints.?
Hope they catch em and chop their bloody hands off.!
Thieving B@st@rds.

Holmsey · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2017, 22:06:47 »

Would definitely use Kwackboy. .. I only let him touch my bike ....

Knows his shit and knows V Stroms.

angelo_lopes · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2017, 23:06:01 »

Scheduled with Burwin Motorcycles for next saturday

And yes, King Orry. Bags on the bars were to preserve prints

kwackboy · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2017, 10:32:46 »

How's the new Headbearings Holmsey ? ..

Rich:-) · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2017, 10:38:20 »

Did you not get an insurance payout when it was stolen?

Holmsey · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2017, 11:14:28 »

Quote from: kwackboy on February 24, 2017, 10:32:46

How's the new Headbearings Holmsey ? ..

They are working perfectly. ... I can actually go round corners now

Thanks again for your efficient service.

angelo_lopes · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2017, 12:14:58 »

Quote from: Rich:-) on February 24, 2017, 10:38:20

Did you not get an insurance payout when it was stolen?

The bike is portuguese and I bought it cash, not renting or leasing. In Portugal renting or leasing are the only chance for you to have a full coverage insurance included. Not in my case. And my Strom is 10 years old, insurance cost would be the bike value

Fat Rat · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2017, 13:59:10 »

But you need insurance over here?

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2017, 15:11:01 »

Don't tell Mr. Newheadbearing man!!!!

angelo_lopes · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2017, 15:14:03 »

Yes, when you register a vehicle in any EU country, you must insure it for third party liability. This compulsory insurance is valid in all other EU countries.
It covers you if you have an accident causing damage to property or injury to anyone other than the driver.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2017, 16:04:27 »

We won't be an EU country for much longer

That said, I'm curious, do you not have the option for 'Third Party, Fire & Theft? That is a pretty basic cover here.

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2017, 20:32:39 »

I bet we all pay more travelling abroad soon