Major fire ruined all my stuff

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.