tomfranken said:
If someone completely modifies the suspension on their GL1800 - including removing a critical function to control front-end diving in a fast stop - and they subsequently have an accident, can't the insurance company refuse to pay? And if someone encouraged the person to make the modification - let alone sold the parts and installed them on the bike - wouldn't that person also be liable for any damages?
I sure would be hesitant to but myself and my family in that situation.
Tom Franken
Darksider repeating some well stated concerns...
Tom...
You raise a very good question to consider in "general" when applying any type of accessories / modification / upgrade to your bike.
However, I would not direct this discussion towards one manufacturer or another. Hopefully there is a member that's a lawyer and an insurance adjudicator who could provide a response to this issue.
I guess there are always risks associated with changing your stock bike - either with accessories, modifications, or upgrades, etc.
Based on the feedback that I have read about the Traxxion shock and their expertise in this area, I would, without a doubt, get their product (although expensive, but that's another thread). The Canadian conversion to US hurts even more!
All of us have to do our due dilligence to research a product that we want to install. We can only assume that the manufacturer has done their home work to conclude that the product is safe.
Without being too simplistic, do the research, speak the the manufacturer, read the forums, establish that "gut feel" , determine the advantageous / disadvantageous, rule out any safetly issue, and make a decision about the product.
Bottom line, as the owner of the bike, we take the responsibility for installing, modifying or changing the bike.
Zeebo