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Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! March 30th, 2010, 06:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,375
Posted By matteblack
I haven't replaced them yet. My left bar was...

I haven't replaced them yet. My left bar was tweaked, left mirror, turn signal, etc. That stuff added up $$ quick. I would love to find the cheapest source for the fairings if anyone knows.

Matt
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! March 29th, 2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,375
Posted By matteblack
I agree with previous posters, don't claim it. ...

I agree with previous posters, don't claim it.

I claimed damage from a lowside on mine (exactly like yours) and they totalled it because of the fairing damage and replacement parts/labor. No major...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! October 7th, 2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By matteblack
Got all of the new parts put on the bike today....

Got all of the new parts put on the bike today. It runs and drives just fine. Any recommendations for getting oily crap off the tires? I felt it being squirmy and I'm afraid to turn left until I get...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! October 1st, 2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By matteblack
I got the bike back home from the shop the other...

I got the bike back home from the shop the other day and have ordered enough parts to get it back on the road and functional. For the cosmetic stuff, I'll probably leave it for a while or get the...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! September 28th, 2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By matteblack
I'm pretty sure once a title is labelled salvage,...

I'm pretty sure once a title is labelled salvage, it's salvage. Pretty stupid considering that none of the mechanicals are ruined.
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! September 25th, 2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By matteblack
Well the bike was totalled but I'm keeping it and...

Well the bike was totalled but I'm keeping it and fixing the broken bits. It will have a salvage title and I'll still owe money on it, which is super lame. I did get checked by a doc and he said I...
Forum: Items Wanted September 21st, 2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 943
Posted By matteblack
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair September 1st, 2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,934
Posted By matteblack
I had one of those. It was blue. I really liked...

I had one of those. It was blue. I really liked everything about it except for the tiny gas tank.
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! September 1st, 2009, 12:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By matteblack
Thanks. Yep the corvette's front bumper was done....

Thanks. Yep the corvette's front bumper was done. Seemed like the rest was fine, though.
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 31st, 2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By matteblack
Yep. 1480 miles. Bought it used a couple months...

Yep. 1480 miles. Bought it used a couple months back with 700 miles on it. :(

Again, amazing info Greg. It's wild that after 14 years on the road I have never heard of or witnessed a diesel spill...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 31st, 2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By matteblack
That's an interesting diesel fuel theory, Greg......

That's an interesting diesel fuel theory, Greg... I'll have to check in with the cops.

I was accelerating from a stop light and the road was shady and didn't look off at all to me. I was probably...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 31st, 2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By matteblack
That's the plan! There are a couple months left...

That's the plan! There are a couple months left in the riding season and I'm not gonna ride the ruckus 100% of that time. In MN we need to use every last drop of summer! ;)
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 31st, 2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By matteblack
Didn't see it at all. Road looked normal and...

Didn't see it at all. Road looked normal and wasn't shiny. All of a sudden I was on the ground and sliding on what felt like gravel and that was it.
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 31st, 2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By matteblack
I think I am ok. Had a helmet, gloves and jacket...

I think I am ok. Had a helmet, gloves and jacket on. Only the gloves and my jeans show any wear. I slid on my hands and left side mostly.

A lot of stuff is damaged but workable. left mirror and...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 31st, 2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By matteblack
My first crash after riding for 9 years. Oil slicked road.

I'm pissed and my pristine bike is not anymore because some jerk spilled oil all over the on-ramp. I'm a super careful rider and always watch out for hazardous road conditions. A corvette slid out 10...
Forum: Off-Topic June 19th, 2009, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 134,524
Posted By matteblack
I'm a VW guy currently. I've owned subarus,...

I'm a VW guy currently. I've owned subarus, nissans, and hondas in the past, though.

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Forum: Ride Reports June 18th, 2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,430
Posted By matteblack
I miss the bay area's twisties so so much. ;-(

I miss the bay area's twisties so so much. ;-(
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 17th, 2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 69,337
Posted By matteblack
Here's a quick chop I did tonight. I was too lazy...

Here's a quick chop I did tonight. I was too lazy to get "L" brackets etc. so it will be like this for a bit. I pretty much just chopped away most of the fender and then repurposed the plate light...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 17th, 2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 31,348
Posted By matteblack
I've been riding for about 9 years. The ninja 250...

I've been riding for about 9 years. The ninja 250 is the smallest displacement bike I've owned (other than my 50cc ruckus). I ride aggressively and the ninja lets me do that without getting too far...
Forum: Off-Topic June 16th, 2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,664
Posted By matteblack
I have a mac, a PC, and an iphone, so I can't...

I have a mac, a PC, and an iphone, so I can't really answer. ;-P
Forum: New Members June 16th, 2009, 07:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,092
Posted By matteblack
Welcome! I just got back from Florence,...

Welcome!

I just got back from Florence, Italy on vacation and I want to go back with a motorcycle! The twisty roads there were amazing.
Forum: New Members June 12th, 2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,267
Posted By matteblack
I'm in Minneapolis on the south side.

I'm in Minneapolis on the south side.
Forum: New Members June 12th, 2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,267
Posted By matteblack
Hello. Fellow MN rider here.

Hello. Fellow MN rider here.
Forum: New Members June 12th, 2009, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By matteblack
Are you in the twin cities? Or really up north?

Are you in the twin cities? Or really up north?
Forum: Riding Skills June 12th, 2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 19,893
Posted By matteblack
Cool I took the beginner MSF about 8 years ago in SF,...

I took the beginner MSF about 8 years ago in SF, CA. It was really easy to get the M endorsement after taking the course. I for sure learned skills that I continue to use today like scanning the...
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