10-01-2020, 03:43 AM
Long story short. Bought a used 2013 CB1100(from a forum member). On the pics it had engine guards on. Thought I was getting the guards but between the time of posting and sale, the seller sold the guards to someone on this forum. Which is fine. The bike is is amazing condition despite having a garage tip over. When I got the bike It had a few Super slow leaks that needed to be addressed (crankcase covers) and top gasket. I only noticed cause I’m OCD. Honestly a lot of it was so minor and the owner only put 8000 miles on it in the entire time he owned it. I don’t think it’s something he would’ve really noticed.
Upon delivery of the bike And giving it a thorough inspection (Took my time) test drove, etc. Bought it. A few hundred miles later and having to replace the cover seals I noticed some paint off the frame as well as this dimple. I’m assuming that’s where the U joint from the crashguards hooked up and eventually “bit” into the paint etc.
Just to be clear. I don’t know if the owner knew/thought it was a big deal or if I hit something on the road in my few hundred miles of ownership. Don’t think I did. The bike performs as it should and tracks straight, no weirdness at high speed 85mph and up...
So need some opinions:
Is the frame compromised in any way? Am I being too dumb and ocd about this?
I was going to put engine guards on, but after seeing how they mount with that U joint will that hold up? Suggested brand?
Or call my insurance and make a claim?
Upon delivery of the bike And giving it a thorough inspection (Took my time) test drove, etc. Bought it. A few hundred miles later and having to replace the cover seals I noticed some paint off the frame as well as this dimple. I’m assuming that’s where the U joint from the crashguards hooked up and eventually “bit” into the paint etc.
Just to be clear. I don’t know if the owner knew/thought it was a big deal or if I hit something on the road in my few hundred miles of ownership. Don’t think I did. The bike performs as it should and tracks straight, no weirdness at high speed 85mph and up...
So need some opinions:
Is the frame compromised in any way? Am I being too dumb and ocd about this?
I was going to put engine guards on, but after seeing how they mount with that U joint will that hold up? Suggested brand?
Or call my insurance and make a claim?