liam, its only bits of plastic and metal, and to be honest nicer replacements can be found. Touch wood i havent dropped my new bike, dropped my 125 several times, luckily all pretty much noob stationary mistakes. I have started getting the tools out on my bike and its under warranty. so wonder if i have voided it yet looking at changing my tail tidy for a smaller one so i can fit my smaller plate, other wise, just get ouit and ride. side within your own ability and progress from there. My cb500f is a brilliant bike, but its not the fastest or the most nimble but its ideal for me.... I raised bars and put a screen on it and a load of other shit, that i removed over the weekend.... back to basics this weekend.