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Motorcycle Damageability Costly Features Prepared by Anthony Boddy Parts Research Manager Insurance Australia Group office +61 (0)2 9292 6847 mobile +61 (0)4 11 012 398 22 August 2006 IAG Research Centre Unit One, No. 2 Holker Street Newington NSW 2127 Australia reception +61 (0)2 9292 6840 fax +61 (0)2 9737 9860 www.industryresearch.com.au (C) 2006 All rights reserved.

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Motorcycle Damageability

Costly Features

Prepared by Anthony BoddyParts Research ManagerInsurance Australia Groupoffice +61 (0)2 9292 6847mobile +61 (0)4 11 012 398 22 August 2006

IAG Research CentreUnit One, No. 2 Holker StreetNewington NSW 2127 Australiareception +61 (0)2 9292 6840fax +61 (0)2 9737 9860 www.industryresearch.com.au

(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