Motorcycle Damageability Costly Features  Prepared by Anthony Boddy Parts Research Manager Insurance Australia Group office +61 (0) mobile +61 (0) August 2006 IAG Research Centre Unit One, No. 2 Holker Street Newington NSW 2127 Australia reception +61 (0) fax +61 (0) (C) 2006 All rights reserved.

Rear brake lever damages frame in stationary fall Handlebar end damages frame in low speed impact

Muffler contacts and creases alluminium swingarm in stationary fall

Steel frame brackets stronger than aluminium frame - can damage frame on impact in stationary fall

First points of contact in stationary fall are unprotected frame and fuel tank (most expensive parts)

Close proximity of handlebar switch to fuel tank at full lock guarantees fuel tank damage in a stationary fall

Unprotected swingarm is first point of contact in low speed fall