Major fire ruined all my stuff

I had been storing my lawn service, boats and motorcycles at a friend's place in the country. 2 months ago I bought the 5 acres. Granted, none of this stuff was new, but most of it is gone now. From what I heard the neighbor had a small camp fire the night before. Today it flared up and went across his property. The 9 back-to-back freezes already had the grass brown and dry. Losses:
2001 V-Star 1100
Silver Wing
Maxim 750
Turbo bike (parts)
3 other parts bikes [seven bikes burnt]
3 boat motors, car motors, my hot rod parts,
3 commercial mowers, van, firebird, lots of spare parts.

I'm calling my lawyer tomorrow, and take pictures of the mess.
At least 2 acres are scorched.

 

Agh! That really sucks, dude. Was the stuff insured?

 

that realy sucks

 

REALLY sorry to hear about that!!! I would think it would be neighbor's problem (ahhh, what the H@## do I know about insurance though )...

skillet

 

Sorry to hear Time2r !!!! Hope all goes well for you

fab

 

No insurance, but the neighbor has a policy, and it was his fire.
I'll know more soon.

 

wow.

just wow.

that is soo frustrating, I was wondering why you werent getting back with me on that titling stuff.

I see your seca 900, venture, and I think some 750s werent on the list.... but damn.

he needs to pay for your stuff.

 

Pete, that really sucks.

Good luck with your recovery efforts.

 

That's a real rough deal, Time, I don't envy you sorting the insurance nightmare, good luck, Wiz.

 

Ouch that blows... Here in NH You will only have coverage on the bikes or boats if insured individually in a garage. Other than that you are screwed. My policy states no coverage for registered vehicles not individually insured.

What B.S.

Good luck man..

Rob

 

That's some bad news TimetoRide. No one was injured so that's good to hear. Best of luck with the insurance.

 

Oh my goodness.. Good Luck TTR! At least no one was hurt!
-Chris Allen

 

Thats such bad news.
I was reading the post with my 16 yr old daughter and she
was as shocked as I was.
How do you recover from that much loss?
Man.... I wish there was something I could do to help or say
to get you through this.....Just do us a favor and post if we can
help in any way.
I'm sure everyone will do their best to help you get back on your
feet!

Ron and family

 

Thanks for all the support and kind words guys.
Talked to 2 attorneys. This goes against the neighbor's policy, the initial claim handled without an attorney. I have to list reasonable values for everything. I get replacement value for the 24 X 30 pole barn I built.
Pics later today.

 

thats hard putting reasonable values on these bikes, they may look at ones for sale and say, that ones only 500 bucks, when your bike is probably worth 2000 or so since its been gone through and so on and so forth

 

Dig up any reciepts you have for add-ons you put on those bikes and other stuff you did to them that raises the value of them.

 

Bummer dude!

 

Here's a shot of the V-Star 1100
The guy owns 10 properties, and has insurance.
Schooter's going to help me load larger pics. Thanks Schoot !

 

Trust me Time, its the LEAST I can do.


Beautiful 1982 Silver Wing






2001 V-Star cost about $3,000 and ran perfect.





The Maxim 750, melted rims.



Seca 750 rims, completely melted

 

one thing I've noticed in the pictures, look at all the burnt grass!

 

I'd be highly po'd. With your photos and a proper investigation, you might have enough to have the law nail this nitwit.

 

Oh my God.
What a shame.

You know, ... whatever number ... gets printed on the Insurance Company's check ... is going to look ... two or three zero's short when you see it!

The photos are heartbreaking.
The loss as we see it, now, is inconceivable.
I'm glad it wasn't worse and no harm came to you or your family.

 

oh my god man thats awful. that must have been some fire to do all that damage to those bikes. what a shame i hope that neighbor pays for it

 

How much for the melted rims?

Seriously, hope it all works out man..

Rob

 

Pete,

I hope everything turns out in your best interest with this. You must be heartbroken. If you need anything in the meantime let me know. If it got all of your bikes let me know and I will bring mine over so you can get a riding fix if you need it.

 

Dang, sorry this happened to you. Count your blessings that nobody got hurt physically.

Best of Luck,
Kendall

 

You know, five of the bikes could have been pushed to safety, if anyone had been thinking- -(save the horses!)- - they stood around and waited for the fire dept. to arrive. Today I talk to the Insurance adjuster.

The firemen saved the back corner of the shed where the Chevy parts, Holley carbs, and 2 boat motors are, however drenched, and now exposed.
If any of this stuff is salvagable it needs to be moved today to dry storage.
More pics to Schooter. . .

 

THat sucks man. Your "before" pics will definitely help your claim. Good luck!

 

That picture of the melted rims shows just how hot the blaze was. Very nasty fire that one. I wish you all the best with the insurance TimetoRide.

 

Here's some shots that show the size of the fire. The van was dry storage of power tools until the firemen hosed it out.


Snapper Hydro commercial mower




The fire came from the house left center

 

my goodness what a mess. sorry fella. hope you get good compensation for a fortune worth of stuff that is now scrap.

on a side note. where do you get a mint modified v-star for $3k?

 

Some older Gold Wing guys had bought an auction wreck and fixed it up, then sold it to me under retail 3 years ago. It had a 205 R 60 rear tire, so it handled funny. I spent $250 having the bar-end turn signals professionally installed. The carb melted, so I'd say the motor is toast.

Of the 4 burned XJ's, I wonder if I have enough parts to throw together a "phoenix" rat bike??

 

What can one say but wow . Dont settle for the first pay out make sure you get what you diserve

 

I wouldn't try to use anything from that fire, Time, get the insurance & move on, I would even rebuild the barn in a different spot (with a moat around it)

 

Wow, an absolute tragedy. I hope something good happens in your near future. Best of luck tou you.

 

Very sorry, it is a bad deal, at least no one was hurt.

 

Finally met the adjuster. Things are looking better, he suggested getting a POD to save any valuables, and photograph my losses as I tear into the shed., big shed. Due to the burn ban, the insurance may be generous, as there is already legal action.

Fingers crossed, of course. - - Pray for Haiti !!

 

That's super Pete!

Might want to look into your own insurance policy for the future. If it'd been a cigarette butt out a car window or tornado you'd have been screwed.

 

Hey TIME,

How did this situation end up?

 

I had to drag everything out of the remains of the shed, photograph each item claimed, then research the replacement value.
That took a while.

The claim was submitted 2 weeks ago. The 72 year old man was found guilty of negligence, and given a year probation, ordered restitution.
I am hoping for fair value.

And then, on a more personal note- - my Mother suddenly passed away.
I had been taking care of her. I spoke with her just 10 minutes earlier and she was fine. She is with my Father now.

 

Really sorry for your loss man.

 

Jeez Pete, that's aweful.

i hope you and your family the best.

 

My condolences Pete.

 

Sorry to hear about that Pete, God Bless you and her.

 

I'm speechless. Better days are coming. Keep the faith Pete.

 

Sometimes it don't just rain.
It pours.

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Mother.

Find your Mother's star.
The new one, twinkling; amongst others not.
Perhaps they are not actually stars, but rather tiny openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines through and signals down to us, to let us know they are are content, at peace and joyfully in the company of God!

 

FWIW, one year ago last month my sister-in-law's barn burned....total loss including all contents, antiques, etc..... no animals. Cause: she wa burning some trash, in the burning barrel, but never noticed the smoldering dry grass on the bottom edge behind the barrel. She went into the house to get a drink, turned around and the barn was fully engulfed. Happens quick.
Results- 10 months for the insurance adjusters to finally come up with a bottom line for her.

Back when I was in college, we lost our music department building to a fire, I lost all but one instrument, all of my textbooks, music filing cabinet, and everything else that I had in my practice room. It was my senior year so I had basically my whole future career stuff there. Early sunday am fire, building was still locked, no one was injured. Cause: squirrels in the wall chewing on electric cords to the pipe organ in the basement. Results: all students were reimbursed for losses, and compensated for instruments.

Hope that helps put your's into some other perspective.

 

Condolences Pete for the loss of your mother. I lost mine about a year and a half ago on her 85th B-day, still miss her. Hang in there bud.

 

Thanks for all the kind words - - she was active with Church groups, Hospice House, and BETA center (crack babies).
now I start another round of "legal stuff".

 

WOW, My condolances. So much loss in such a short period. I am sure the loss of your Mother pales in comparison to the loss of your treasures but still two terrible events so close together.