First real drop since I got the bike

oblivion007 · July 28th, 2011, 07:41 PM

I got it practicing just about a minute ago... was in my local parking lot *apartments*

Practiced doing tight slow circles left and right and emergency stops. I locked up the front tire, it turned hard to the left and the bike fell to the right. I tried to stop it but failed =[

Broke my right front turn signal, scratches on the fairing (the worst part lol) and some scratches on the exhaust.

not much more to say... I'm fine.

Alex · July 28th, 2011, 07:45 PM

Why don't you have a seat over there.

alex.s · July 28th, 2011, 07:50 PM

good job

i'm serious. it's better then not practicing and doing it when someone cuts you off on the highway then the idiot behind you runs you over. a few scratches and a broken signal are minor

keep practicing. remember, stay smooth. don't grab; steady increase in braking force... you don't want to go faster than your forks can keep up, otherwise your front goes bye-bye

ducducgooseit · July 28th, 2011, 07:54 PM

Bike

You

Back at it soon

oblivion007 · July 28th, 2011, 08:13 PM

Just got back from a recovery ride.... the scratches so butt hurt me I had to go for a ride. I'm just sad about the aesthetics and what my moto-sensei has to say about it.

I'll find out what he has to say tomorrow at Compa night at the bike shop and hear from all the motorcycle guru's there.

the big mike · July 29th, 2011, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Why don't you have a seat over there.

That picture is killing me

ally99 · July 29th, 2011, 04:00 AM

Did you have the bars turned even slightly when your bike went over? I couldn't tell if it dropped while you were practicing your circles or practicing your fast stops. Either way, if you were circling, ONLY use the rear brake when the bars are turned. That actually helps the bike stand up rather than tipping it over (unless you use too much and the bike stops...a stopped bike will always tip! Ask me how I know.

) If it was during fast braking only, you may have been too tight on the bars and pushed one of them while braking. The reason MSF teaches us not to swerve and brake simultaneously is because our bikes lose traction if both are done at the same time. When hard braking, clench the tank between your knees and have your arms as relaxed and loose on the bars as possible. Just some suggestions from someone who's been there. It took me forever to feel confident in parking lots, and that was with a lot of practice. Good luck! You'll get it. Just keep practicing!

CynicalC · August 2nd, 2011, 04:48 PM

This should be in the "I crashed" forum.

Pete22x · August 3rd, 2011, 03:50 AM

Sorry to hear, don't let it discourage you.. I had a few close calls stopping too. Just make sure those handlebars are straight when squeezing that front brake. I've been lucky so far, been able to catch the weight of it a couple of times.

July 28th, 2011, 07:41 PM	#1
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	First real drop since I got the bike I got it practicing just about a minute ago... was in my local parking lot apartments Practiced doing tight slow circles left and right and emergency stops. I locked up the front tire, it turned hard to the left and the bike fell to the right. I tried to stop it but failed =[ Broke my right front turn signal, scratches on the fairing (the worst part lol) and some scratches on the exhaust. not much more to say... I'm fine.

July 28th, 2011, 07:45 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Why don't you have a seat over there. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 28th, 2011, 07:50 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	good job i'm serious. it's better then not practicing and doing it when someone cuts you off on the highway then the idiot behind you runs you over. a few scratches and a broken signal are minor keep practicing. remember, stay smooth. don't grab; steady increase in braking force... you don't want to go faster than your forks can keep up, otherwise your front goes bye-bye __________________________________________________

July 29th, 2011, 04:00 AM	#7
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Did you have the bars turned even slightly when your bike went over? I couldn't tell if it dropped while you were practicing your circles or practicing your fast stops. Either way, if you were circling, ONLY use the rear brake when the bars are turned. That actually helps the bike stand up rather than tipping it over (unless you use too much and the bike stops...a stopped bike will always tip! Ask me how I know. ) If it was during fast braking only, you may have been too tight on the bars and pushed one of them while braking. The reason MSF teaches us not to swerve and brake simultaneously is because our bikes lose traction if both are done at the same time. When hard braking, clench the tank between your knees and have your arms as relaxed and loose on the bars as possible. Just some suggestions from someone who's been there. It took me forever to feel confident in parking lots, and that was with a lot of practice. Good luck! You'll get it. Just keep practicing! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

August 2nd, 2011, 04:48 PM	#8
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	This should be in the "I crashed" forum. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

July 28th, 2011, 07:54 PM	#4
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Bike You Back at it soon

July 28th, 2011, 08:13 PM	#5
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	Just got back from a recovery ride.... the scratches so butt hurt me I had to go for a ride. I'm just sad about the aesthetics and what my moto-sensei has to say about it. I'll find out what he has to say tomorrow at Compa night at the bike shop and hear from all the motorcycle guru's there.

August 3rd, 2011, 03:50 AM	#9
Pete22x ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: WV Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 SE GREEN 250 Posts: 37	Sorry to hear, don't let it discourage you.. I had a few close calls stopping too. Just make sure those handlebars are straight when squeezing that front brake. I've been lucky so far, been able to catch the weight of it a couple of times. __________________________________________________ 7.24.11 - 09' Ninja 250R in SE Green. 1494 Miles. Currently, 1721 Miles

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