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tealetm · 10-23-2005

Well, I just dropped my 95 S3 today. I'm just a little bit frustrated- just a little bit. I'm fine- was wearing my helmet/jacket/gloves/pants/boots luckily so I got up without a scratch on me. Coming on an entrance ramponly doing about 30mph hit a bunch of potholes and couldn't really correct it and ended up jumping the curb and landing on the other side on the highway. The radiator is smashed, but other than that I was able to ride it home (between stopping every few minuntes and it being chilly out- it didn't over heat). Right handlebar is bent somewhere, which hit the tank and put a dent in it. Front light/bracket, intruments/ directional, front brake cylinder, are smashed. Only one scratch on the engine cover. It rode home straight, so I'm pretty sure the front forks aren't messed up and the front end of the frame didn't get bent- as I would assume I would have noticed. So for now? Time to look for parts... any help? As mentioned I need at least the front headlight assembly and instrument cluster, front fender (cracked on the mounting bolt)... any ideas aside from ebay for parts? Thanks guys/gals- ride safe.

crashmasterd · 10-23-2005

Too bad man. I been there and it sucks.

Unfortunately it's getting tough to find components for the first generation S3's (T300). Worse, those parts you need are the first things to go in any crash on that bike. Therefore, even most wrecked bikes won't help you.

Glad the most important piece of equipment is okay: You.

SlvrSurfr · 10-24-2005

Glad your ok, I was there at the 1st of the month my self. Id love to tell you a place that sells new OEM parts for cheaper but I couldnt find any.

rudebwoy85 · 10-24-2005

Sorry to hear about your 'get off', glad your okay. Dont forget the frame sliders when you put things back together.

Captain_Rat · 10-25-2005

THESE GUYS are in the UK, but look promising for the spares you need.

Good luck,
Capt.

tealetm · 12-11-2005

Thanks to Captain_Rat, I did oreder/receive a used headlight, directional arms and radiator from Triumph_ant (http://www.triumph-ant.co.uk/index.html) out of the UK. I highly recommend them for hard to find used parts!

Still looking for a tank and tach...