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Zwerver

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Last week, after waiting for 60 days, I got a 3 sentence letter from
my insurance-company informing me that, because my GS wasn't locked properly,
they decided not to pay anything....
Besides the confirmation of my "bike-got-stolen" message to them on march 17th,
this was the first spontanious reaction from my insurance.
Normally it takes 30 days to sort this out, but for reasons unknown to me,
the person who handeled this case needed an extra month to decide what to do
with my claim, and was not a bit interested in informing me about the progress;
the only progress was made after I asked for it by phone, even responding
to my e-mails was too much of an effort for this person.
So now I've written two letters to their director, one to complain about the
way this claim was handled and one asking him to reconsider their "verdict";
I hope this man has a more customer-friendly attitude then his employee...
Funny enough this insurance company is the KNMV, the Royal Dutch Motorcycle
Associaton.
The only advantage of this extended waiting period was that I had a lot of time
to think about what to do next in case of this worst case scenario:
1. Start all-over again, just riding my Old Dominator, and save money for something
better. 20 years ago I started with a GT500 and it took me 7 years before I
bought my first new bike, a 100GS.
2. Quit. Although not at the time or in a way of my choosing, perhaps it would
be a good moment to settle down and start a bit more normal life, and just keep
the Dominator for daily transport...
3. Plunder my bank account, beg, steal and cry to got enough funds to buy a 1150 again,
and take the risk that it could get stolen again.
Last few weeks I seriously opted for 2, to quit, until I had a good conversation
with my girlfriend just after I got the bad news...
In her opinion, riding and travelling was a too important part in my life,
so quitting was out of the question. Just keeping the Dominator or some other
form of two-wheeled transport didn't sound good either; The gs was more to me
then just transport.
Last years trip to Norway was her first ever holliday on a motorcycle and her first
experience with northern Europe, and like most people I've met, she never though
of Scandinavia as a good place to go with a bike and tent, but in the 3 weeks
we've been there last year she's discovered a whole new world.
Perhaps that's why she suggested I should go for option 3 first...

So last friday I went to my dealer....






:hapybnce: :hapybnce: :hapybnce: :hapybnce: :hapybnce:
And ordered a new, all black 2003 Adventure, with ABS, heated grips, big tank
and TT Sondersystem alu panniers, to be delivered in the first week of june...
:hapybnce: :hapybnce: :hapybnce: :hapybnce: :hapybnce:
 
Hi Zwerver!

:) So:
Perhaps I'll meet you and your girlfriend at Tyrigrava on a NEW BLACK GS this summer!?!!!?

I think your girlfriend is your kind of girl: ''Buy a bike, honey!''
Keep her!

;) Big hug from Liv.
 
First Ride

Sorry to hear about the other bike but as you will have the new one shortly you will have no excuse not to drop down to Hamme in Belgium for the GS weekend. That should knock the mileage up for your first service.
 
Welcome back Zwerver

... life ain't the same without a GS, I've been there

... and its all the more sweeter when you are back in the saddle

:beerjug:
 
Yee har!

Buy the girl some flowers as well - you know it makes sense:D
 
Hi Zwerver,
goede keuze ;)

Don't forget to post pictures of your all black GSA. I would to love to see it. Not many of those riding around (most are silver ones).

CU on GS club nl
 
What the hell? That's bad news mate. I was thinking... you poor bastard and feeling really sorry for you... then you say you're getting a new one... jammy bastard i thought... but not really, you had your bike nicked. Ok your missus is one in a million and you're getting a new..... Damn life can be so complicated.
Best of luck to you mate.


:confused:
 
Umph? ...didn't understand...
- Is this a joke and I'm missing something... or
- They didn't really pay for the "stolen" bike? How the hell they can say "she was not properly locked" if she has been stolen??!!?!:confused:
 
Hi Geert - you surely have a No 1 lady!

I'm sure I echo all our (British bikers - not just GS owners) feelings that you have been stuffed by an Insurance Company - in the UK we have an Ombudsman who would deal with any appeal - do you not have such a person who has some authority with Insurance Companies? We could also consider legal action against the company but, following our conversation some time ago now, it seems they demand the 'bike be locked - this is very bad news and myheart goes out to you my friend.

On the other hand - I am really pleased to hear you will continue and get back on the road - like you, I have learned these people on motor cycles are an entirely different breed.

As we say here - you are a long time dead! Enjoy what you can while you can and I am sure you will be doing just that in a few weeks time.

Well done to both of you - here's to a new era:beerjug:
 
Zwerver

they have balls the size of spacehoppers to call themselves the Royal Dutch MOTORCYCLE Association. Thieving bastards.

Glad you didnt choose option 2
 
Zwerver
Welkom terug - !!!

Look forward to seeing you in Hamme next month - bring the ol' lady too , she sounds like a wonderful understanding woman :D
 
Hi Zwerver

Good to hear that you'll be GSing again shortly; option two was never really on.

Your girlfriend wouldn't have any unattached sisters, would she?

Mick :beerjug:
 
Yes, I am a lucky b*****d!

Thank for your kind reactions, I'm counting the days now to get back
in/on the saddle of a GS.
As things look now, the insurance won't pay a penny, because the bike
should be either locked or have a working alarm at all times...
I wrote them a letter to complain about the strict use of this rule.
For example, filling up at a pump, and going inside to pay, I think nobody
locks his bike for those few minutes..
Taking a break on a trip, and going for a toilet (or a tree) a few meters away
from your bike; do you put on the alarm or lock up?
Coming home, walking around/to your house to open the garage, who locks his bike?
In my case, I parked the bike in front of the shopwindow, went in and bought
what I needed (5 meters away from my bike) and came out the see my gs was gone.
Found a whitness, who, when I asked him, really realised what he'd just seen.
According to him, 2 guys on a scooter, who were waiting at the other side of the
road came to my bike, fumbled a bit, started and drove away.
It looks like they were waiting for an opportunity like this all the time, and had
the tools and the knowledge to pull-out the steering-lock and contact within seconds,
and start the bike... In this case, an alarm would have helped...
And it would have helped if I hadnot stated honestly that my bike was only on the
steering lock at the time of theft... A quite expensive lesson...
I was in doubt if I should buy a new bike again, using money saved for
the future (a house), because I know there will always be a moment in which
I will give thieves a chance like this...
But on the other hand, you only live once, and should try to make your days
worthwhile, and that's why I choose to go on gs'ing... And I realise I am a lucky
basterd who has a choice! I can imagine getting you bike stolen would be much more
of a disaster if your last penny was put in the bike.
 
Zwerver, I didn't steal it - honest !!!
And I can't believe you are PAYING for something..surely you could have won it or something !!!

Good on Ya tho'

Me, got a f650GS now !!!

Kenny

P.S. Have you got a wallet ?? LOL
 
Kenny,

Congratulations with your new GS, but isn't it
quite a coincidence; you buying a new 650 after my GS
got stolen! :(
And to be honest, last few month a have been digging into my families history, looking for a rich and old aunt... And as you can see, I found one and she likes me! She even bought me a wallet
to keep al the free lottery tickets, dinner vouchers ect. I normally get when I show up somewhere! :D
 
Voorspoedige Reise!

Hey Zwerver!!

Glad you are sorted with a new bike and know that sickening feeling being without a GS! Could not breathe for about 3 days after they stole gringo last year but fortunenately got it back after a couple of days - phew! :D

Many happy miles with your new baby and tell your g'friend she is one clever top girl!

Cheers
:gringo
 


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