LinearCitrus
New Member
So with the recent tropical storm Jose, I was notified by my apartment complex's maintenance guy (also a rider), that the wind had knocked my bike over not once, but twice (he picked it up once). When I got home that evening, there was a large puddle of oil next to the bike and oil spread all across the right side of the bike. After it stopped raining I went and took a good long look and it appears that the handlebars got bent, but I don't see any other serious damage.
I'm considering filing an insurance claim because I don't feel it's safe to ride with the handlebars like that, but it looks like OEM handlebars are relatively cheap ($75-$100). I'm wondering how difficult it is to replace the handlebars myself (to avoid towing costs, shop costs, etc.), and if it's safe to do that? Like I said, it appears that only the handlebars are damaged, and the oil needs to be replenished, but I wanted to get some opinions before I make a decision.
Thoughts?
Thanks
I'm considering filing an insurance claim because I don't feel it's safe to ride with the handlebars like that, but it looks like OEM handlebars are relatively cheap ($75-$100). I'm wondering how difficult it is to replace the handlebars myself (to avoid towing costs, shop costs, etc.), and if it's safe to do that? Like I said, it appears that only the handlebars are damaged, and the oil needs to be replenished, but I wanted to get some opinions before I make a decision.
Thoughts?
Thanks