do it on the insurance Steve, as what it will cost you in extra premuim over the next 2 years or so will be far less than even buying a new tank for your bike

this is of little use to you now but might help in the future.

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/sh...ad.php?t=32468

If you do end up replacing the panels, hang onto the old ones for trackday or keep the new ones for when you eventually sell the bike.

Ive got a spare pristine red tank that i was saving for a moment like this....

ooh wheres the idea smilie...........?

weigh up the cost of ins claim, I called my company to ask what difference it makes when I had mishap with dzuz and take the excess into account, still better of with a cliam tho and means you have nice new shiney bike again!! wots insurance for if youre not gonna use it.....

Sorry to hear about the mishap Steve. :(

You'll probably find that the increase in premiums is significantly less than paying for repair. If you've got fully comp it should be worth using it.

Dave

You guess well mate , he's not called Dr AK for nothing ;)