Why i hate the wind

areifel · March 24th, 2013, 04:48 PM

Earlier today Lake County, FL experienced some high speed gusts and hail. The result of the winds threw over my poor Ninja.

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I checked on the damage after the storm was over, which only lasted for a brief 20 minutes. (typical florida thunderstorms

) To my surprise nothing was broke. The cover had a hole in it, right handlebar end is scratched, minor scratches on the right mirror, the tiny rubber piece under the foot peg was scratched off, two dents on the exhaust and thats about it. Didn't see any paint damage, so i am assuming the exhaust took the grunt of the fall. There goes the resale value!

...I sure miss having a garage. Hope everyones Sunday was better than mine!

xSean13 · March 24th, 2013, 04:58 PM

Wow that really sucks. I always try to park where the wind either blows straight onto it or against the kick stand. I'd imagine that the cover, unfortunately, helped in blowing it over.

Snake · March 24th, 2013, 05:12 PM

That is one of my biggest fears. Coming back to find my bike knocked over by a car or the wind.

Motofool · March 24th, 2013, 05:14 PM

Sorry to read this, Drew

It was terribly windy by the East shore today as well.

drac · March 24th, 2013, 05:21 PM

on the bright side.... At least you weren't on the road when the storm blew through.

eddiekay · March 24th, 2013, 05:57 PM

Yeah....the wind really blows.

Trailerboy531 · March 24th, 2013, 06:00 PM

protip: Bike covers become full on sails when it's windy out. On the one hand they protect from flying debris (even sand counts here) on the other hand they catch a lot of wind and this can happen. Weigh your options!

CC Cowboy · March 24th, 2013, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by areifel

Earlier today Lake County, FL experienced some high speed gusts and hail. The result of the winds threw over my poor Ninja.

...I sure miss having a garage. Hope everyones Sunday was better than mine!

There was a tornado alert for Lake County today. Maybe it was sucked up 350 feet into the air and dropped back in the same space.

JohnnyBravo · March 24th, 2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

There was a tornado alert for Lake County today. Maybe it was sucked up 350 feet into the air and dropped back in the same space.

Daaaaang that sucks, least it wasn't worse

Mauchner · March 24th, 2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

That is one of my biggest fears. Coming back to find my bike knocked over by a car or the wind.

Same!

Sorry this happened to you... Not too sure what you could do to help with this sort of thing. Thankfully I don't have to worry about it.

areifel · April 1st, 2013, 10:40 AM

I guess it could have been far worse. My bike could have been flung into my neighbors new Chevy. Never trust Florida weather. One minute it is beautiful and sunny out, the next there is torrential downpour with severe wind gusts.

aeroblade · April 1st, 2013, 11:18 AM

Did you check the handlebars for any bends? I'd advice you to check the front wheel alignment as well. I was in well... almost similar incident and found my front fork and handle bars bent ( not easily noticeable ) and had to replace the entire thing.

az3200 · May 27th, 2013, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by areifel

Earlier today Lake County, FL experienced some high speed gusts and hail. The result of the winds threw over my poor Ninja.

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I checked on the damage after the storm was over, which only lasted for a brief 20 minutes. (typical florida thunderstorms

) To my surprise nothing was broke. The cover had a hole in it, right handlebar end is scratched, minor scratches on the right mirror, the tiny rubber piece under the foot peg was scratched off, two dents on the exhaust and thats about it. Didn't see any paint damage, so i am assuming the exhaust took the grunt of the fall. There goes the resale value!

...I sure miss having a garage. Hope everyones Sunday was better than mine!

I was worried about this happening too and wondered if it could happen. I too live in lake county FL

areifel · June 19th, 2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by az3200

I was worried about this happening too and wondered if it could happen. I too live in lake county FL

Murphy's law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong

March 24th, 2013, 04:48 PM	#1
areifel ninjette.org member Name: Drew Location: Florida Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 194	Why i hate the wind Earlier today Lake County, FL experienced some high speed gusts and hail. The result of the winds threw over my poor Ninja. IMG_3278.jpg I checked on the damage after the storm was over, which only lasted for a brief 20 minutes. (typical florida thunderstorms ) To my surprise nothing was broke. The cover had a hole in it, right handlebar end is scratched, minor scratches on the right mirror, the tiny rubber piece under the foot peg was scratched off, two dents on the exhaust and thats about it. Didn't see any paint damage, so i am assuming the exhaust took the grunt of the fall. There goes the resale value! ...I sure miss having a garage. Hope everyones Sunday was better than mine!

March 24th, 2013, 05:14 PM	#4
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Sorry to read this, Drew It was terribly windy by the East shore today as well. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

March 24th, 2013, 05:21 PM	#5
drac ninjette.org member Name: drac Location: VA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '88 Hurricane 600, '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 237	on the bright side.... At least you weren't on the road when the storm blew through. __________________________________________________ While no trees were harmed in making this post, a large number of electrons were severely inconvenienced.

March 24th, 2013, 06:00 PM	#7
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	protip: Bike covers become full on sails when it's windy out. On the one hand they protect from flying debris (even sand counts here) on the other hand they catch a lot of wind and this can happen. Weigh your options! __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

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March 24th, 2013, 04:58 PM	#2
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Wow that really sucks. I always try to park where the wind either blows straight onto it or against the kick stand. I'd imagine that the cover, unfortunately, helped in blowing it over.

March 24th, 2013, 05:12 PM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	That is one of my biggest fears. Coming back to find my bike knocked over by a car or the wind.

March 24th, 2013, 05:57 PM	#6
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Yeah....the wind really blows.

April 1st, 2013, 10:40 AM	#11
areifel ninjette.org member Name: Drew Location: Florida Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 194	I guess it could have been far worse. My bike could have been flung into my neighbors new Chevy. Never trust Florida weather. One minute it is beautiful and sunny out, the next there is torrential downpour with severe wind gusts.

April 1st, 2013, 11:18 AM	#12
aeroblade Doh! Name: Matt Location: Locating GPS... Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 286	Did you check the handlebars for any bends? I'd advice you to check the front wheel alignment as well. I was in well... almost similar incident and found my front fork and handle bars bent ( not easily noticeable ) and had to replace the entire thing.