Carbon fiber frame can be repair, 3 links below:
McLaren 600LT Carbon Fibre Repair
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Panigale V4S- Superleggera conversion
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McLaren 600LT Carbon Fibre Repair
McLaren Chassis Repair - Carbon Fibre Repair
mclaren carbon fiber repair - Google Search
bp_SFV4
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That would do it.
There looks like there's salvageable parts. Are you going to part it out or just take the payout?
It was all pretty surreal. Almost like it was supposed to happen this way. I don't really put much emphasis on material objects but that build got me thru so much in last couple years. I appreciate everyone kind words. As an FYI, I'm.not sure what's happening with the insurance at the moment, but once I do I'll make sure to part stuff out.
Depends, It may be salvageable.
topolino
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Can't you refit your original frame for now. Wheels are easily replaced. As others have said, I've seen a lot worse come back from the dead and hit the road/track again. One guy in the UK had the rear swing arm completely ripped off his V4S. Had his frame and essential geometry checked on a jig and all OK, so he simply sourced another swingarm. Your bike might not look pretty right now but there is not much that cannot be fixed, unless it's bent up beyond recognition, which does not appear to be the case judging from your photos.
I was able to work something out with the insurance. The Frame and subframe will be posted for sale along with some other parts. After inspection the main frame is not cracked and fully intact, just some cosmetic damage that can be fixed- re-cleared. The rear subframe has an impact crack thats about 2 inches long, it can likely be repaired. Other parts will go up as well, I will take the highest offer for both since you cannot have only 1-since the mounting is different. To buy both offers to start at 6000$ will send pictures on request.
I am going to rebuild it myself. I was able to find a middle ground with Insurance.
topolino
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Great to hear you are going to rebuild the bike Apuca. One word of advice though. If you intend to sell the frame and sub-frame, you need to assure the buyer that beyond any cosmetic damage, the items have been independently inspected and verified for any internal damage or distortion, that cannot be seen with them mounted to the bike. I am not sure someone would be willing to pay $6000 for the pair (despite the fact they cost considerably more new) if there is any question over their structural integrity, which is why I suggest you have them professionally inspected by a Ducati dealer or at least checked on a jig. It's unlikely Ducati themselves will give you any written proof to that effect (they won't endorse a damaged structural component) but I would certainly have the crack checked in the subframe, as these are notoriously difficult to repair correctly (at least on a structural part of a bike that is going to be load bearing). In the UK there are specialist companies that can do this but it's not cheap. Were it just a panel or a fairing, it is not as important.
The bike is at Ducati at the moment. It was inspected by them, the deal with the insurance company was that they would pay for the parts and not labor. I’ve had Ducati do a solid once over, turn her over etc. The frame was inspected by Ducati and all seems ok, at the moment. We will see when I remove all
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