qoute: Mscrmkr,
" The BS in my life seems to be raining down like crazy right now and I could really use a good long ride. "
My thought all day every day.
I had a friend the dealt w/ Insc claims. He was a state adjuster for Ct.
They always grease the squeaky wheel. Meaning anything out of the Norm. gets their attention. Offer them the price of the top box, and a few Accessories you may have installed for the return of the bike plus the difference.
3k for the bike - 350 for the "sentimental" bits. you accept 2650.00 plus the bike. Whatever the numbers are the fact you are making a ripple in their pond gets you moved up on their "list".
If you have a Dr. friend that will state how long, and drawn out treatment will be... That helps to get them going as well. Especially if you appear to NOT agree w/ the doc. "Oh Mr. Allstate... I just want my bike, and to get this all behind me. Ow! Excuse me Mr. Allstate... I am getting that pain in my eyes again..."