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Trusty K5 got rear ended last night at the lights, low speed, but I'm concerned if the tyre took brunt of impact what unseen damage is there despite on the surface being a minor shunt e.g swing arm mount to gearbox/motor.

I recall advice on this form years ago that I need to express to insurance co they need to guarantee in writing the bike still be fit for the purpose it was designed for i.e.2-up at 110 km/h on the freeway OR if I choose 250 km/h down the straight on a trackday = whether I do latter or not is irrelevant.

So I can see why it doesn't take much to write them as by pay and auction they just avoid any liability claims - but I wonder how much this is influenced by my statement to assessor/insurance about concerns.
Mark

you could always ask for an xray assessment on swingarm?

The swingarm is really a solid chunk and to bend it from the rear it would take a mighty wallop. But I would really be concerned about the rear rim. Daz's father bumped his Gen2 busa rolling out of garage. Bike just fall on the ground and you would think nothing of it. But when he turn the rear wheel while lubricating the chain (f&*ck, yea I know) the rim was all wobbly and beyond straightening. Interestingly it did not noticed anything while riding (and he is not a slouch ) Insurance replaced the wheel without fuss.