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superflytako · March 16th, 2013, 06:35 PM

Only my 2nd day riding my 300 and I dropped it twice >_<

Pretty stupid on my part though, I was trying to do a turn on a fairly steep hill. Why I was on a hill, not sure. Why I was trying to turn on a hill, really not sure.

First drop the bike went down on the left side and then when we got it up...I accidentally released the front brake and the bike tipped over on the other side.

The damage wasn't too serious, mainly cosmetic to both mirrors, front brake and clutch lever. The left fairing took most of the damage and the right is barely noticeable.

The shift lever was bent all the way in but fortunately there was a good samaritan who offered his aid and helped me pull the lever back out. The dealer quoted me ~$80 for the gear lever and labor. It seems a bit steep though...Does anyone have any recommendations on where I can get a more reasonable price on the parts and possibly labor or do it myself?

Thanks in advance!

March 16th, 2013, 06:35 PM	#1
superflytako ninjette.org member Name: Garry Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS, 2013 Ninja 300 ABS (RIP), 2015 FZ-09 (sold) Posts: 78	2nd day, dropped twice. Only my 2nd day riding my 300 and I dropped it twice >_< Pretty stupid on my part though, I was trying to do a turn on a fairly steep hill. Why I was on a hill, not sure. Why I was trying to turn on a hill, really not sure. First drop the bike went down on the left side and then when we got it up...I accidentally released the front brake and the bike tipped over on the other side. The damage wasn't too serious, mainly cosmetic to both mirrors, front brake and clutch lever. The left fairing took most of the damage and the right is barely noticeable. The shift lever was bent all the way in but fortunately there was a good samaritan who offered his aid and helped me pull the lever back out. The dealer quoted me ~$80 for the gear lever and labor. It seems a bit steep though...Does anyone have any recommendations on where I can get a more reasonable price on the parts and possibly labor or do it myself? Thanks in advance!