11-16-2014, 09:14 AM
Yes, I was speaking in general about what some people choose to do first, without regard for what should really come first.
But it does have some parallel with what you chose, EmptySea. If you had purchased engine guards, you wouldn't have had the aggravation of damage to your cases, and the hassle of an insurance claim. Yes, comparing the dollar amounts of guards and what you have spent on repairs may be a wash at this point, but one more drop and you're in the red. And what if your insurance company raises your rates? And you must have an out of pocket deductible, no? And they probably will protect a lower leg/ankle/foot when the bike goes over. If you really don't like them, that's fine. I'm just giving my view.
But it does have some parallel with what you chose, EmptySea. If you had purchased engine guards, you wouldn't have had the aggravation of damage to your cases, and the hassle of an insurance claim. Yes, comparing the dollar amounts of guards and what you have spent on repairs may be a wash at this point, but one more drop and you're in the red. And what if your insurance company raises your rates? And you must have an out of pocket deductible, no? And they probably will protect a lower leg/ankle/foot when the bike goes over. If you really don't like them, that's fine. I'm just giving my view.