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[ScottyB]

Right Guys and Gals i am in a bit of a dilema and need some advice.

I took the new 749 round to the wifes Uncles to let him see it. I went inside for a drink of water as it was scorching hot, as i walked in his front door i heard that distinctive plastic meets tarmac sound.

The **** had only gone and sat on the bike and dropped it

I lost the plot and had to walk away before i snapped him in 2. His attitude was unbelievable ranging from....."It's only a bike" to "I hope it is insured"...........

Rab at Ducati Glasgow opened up specially on Monday to put it in for repair as i was going back to the rigs. The damage is £500+ rear brake lever snapped, front brake lever damage, clutch cover, RHS fairing etc etc.

The idiot is now decided he is not paying for the damage.

What can i do?

1. Cause £500+ damage to his BMW sat in his drive way, and see how he likes it! (Looking favourite)

2. Turn him upside down and shake him until my money falls out

Any other suggestions?

The bike was only TPFT so not insured for space cadets getting on it and dropping it!!!!

I am gobsmacked at his attitude, if that had been me with someone elses pride and joy i would have been groveling and beside myself with apologies and embarassment. With Mastercard at the ready to pay for the damage.

Scottch and i spoke about it at length, what makes it worse is he is a fellow biker. What is it with people and bikes, just because it has a seat does not mean you have the right to sit on it!!!!!!

I swear if he was not related to the wife i would slap him.

What are my options?