Crash!

Rollin.. · October 14th, 2011, 12:45 PM

Sunday afternoon..

I was riding on highway 440 and there was an exit ramp to change to US 1/9. It was a left turn 40mph but I maybe going in a bit too fast..maybe around 50+.

As I was approaching the turn I realized it was a very sharp U-turn. I could have made it but then I saw there was gravel covering almost half of the road. I was able to pull the bike upright and brake but I was still coming in hot.

I skid for about two feet (bike still upright) before the front wheels hit the curve, thats when I lost control. Bike fell on its right side.

Bike went over the curve and hit the metal railings. The right side of my chest hit the metal railings and my helmet hit the right handlebars.

Happened so fast the next thing I realized I was face down on the side of the ramp and the bike's front wheels were over the curve. Got up..felt my body for injuries...I seem to be fine...called 911..They asked where I am and I actually don't know because I was just following my gps, don't know the exact location..so I told them I'll call back...

so I then called my girlfriend and told her I got into an accident and I'll call her back...

two cars stoped to help me. Fortunately the first person happens to be a nurse (she was wearing scrubs..

). She helped me pick up my bike and touched my ribs to make sure I didn't break any bones...

Another guy stopped to check as I was brushing off all the dirt from my pants and jacket. He said he also rides and that corner is very dangerous because of the gravel covering almost the whole part of the road..

the bike started, got home..after the adrenaline wore off, thats when I felt sore...on the right side of the chest and lower back...

had my x-rays the other day..no broken bones..yipeee!!!

although the doctor said my right chest wall tissue / muscle has a contusion (fancy medical term for bruising) so It still hurts, may take 2-3 weeks to heal...

My assessment: rider error and a little bit of bad luck..=)
(1) going to fast
(2) not wearing the appropriate jacket! all the rest of my body was ok except the chest area because I just wore a leather jacket and not my alpinestar jacket..
(3) gravel

NDspd · October 14th, 2011, 06:56 PM

Jesus man, glad you're not seriously injured. Atleast you had your helmet on, unlike most of the motorcyclists in my area.

Good luck on getting you and your bike back to good health.

akima · October 15th, 2011, 05:15 AM

That's pretty lucky having a nurse pull up after the accident.

50MPH accident could've gone a lot worse. You were lucky!

From the pictures it looks like the damage to your body and your bike is mostly superficial. Hopefully you will have them both fully restored soon

Alex · October 15th, 2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollin..

no broken bones..yipeee!!!

akima · October 15th, 2011, 07:28 AM

Just noticed your avatar image. I feel it's appropriate to link you this:

Lou · October 15th, 2011, 10:34 AM

Glad you made it out fine. Sounds like you dodged a bullet

itsa250bro · October 15th, 2011, 12:54 PM

So sorry to hear about this, but relieved to hear you are OK. You're original post "Im out this weekend folks...I crashed last sunday..." really got us scared.

It's a good reminder to be careful 100% of the time. Last Sunday the weather was beautiful... really, like one of the nicest days of the year. Mid 70's and no clouds. Not the kind of day you'd expect to find loose gravel on a highway exit ramp.

Rollin.. · October 15th, 2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by akima

Just noticed your avatar image. I feel it's appropriate to link you this:

WTF!!! hahaha!

Rollin.. · October 15th, 2011, 07:20 PM

Thanks a lot everyone...yeah I'm just glad it wasn't that bad and mostly just fairing damages to the bike..

I already ordered flushmount signals, a new exhaust..and may get a new paintjob..I'm thinking digital camo...

blink · October 15th, 2011, 07:41 PM

****ing gravel

blink · October 15th, 2011, 07:42 PM

seriously they really should look after the roads better... taxes do balls all

Live2ride · October 15th, 2011, 07:49 PM

Wow, that sucks, glad your not hurt too bad but that really sucks. And ninja turtles don't make out; whoever made that was a dumba$$. Ninja turtles = awesomeness.

dsims321 · October 15th, 2011, 09:27 PM

Glad to hear your ok man. I also just wrecked my bike yesterday, actually due to some gravel on the road

I swear Gravel to Motorcycles is like Superman to Kryptonite.

00NissanNinja · October 15th, 2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by akima

Just noticed your avatar image. I feel it's appropriate to link you this:

First off, WTF??!! lmao, don't do that to the ninja turtles, just dont...they are badass not...that...

Glad you are alright, thats why I got my astar jacket just in case my chest needs some protection.

akima · October 16th, 2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 00NissanNinja

First off, WTF??!! lmao, don't do that to the ninja turtles, just dont...they are badass not...that...

For some reason it brings me great joy to drop that in a room of male, Ninja Turtle fans

Evil Akima!!

I actually think it's kinda cute.

Rollin.. · October 16th, 2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dsims321

Glad to hear your ok man. I also just wrecked my bike yesterday, actually due to some gravel on the road

I swear Gravel to Motorcycles is like Superman to Kryptonite.

yeah I saw ur video man...gravel got us this week...good thing nothing serious..

dsims321 · October 16th, 2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollin..

yeah I saw ur video man...gravel got us this week...good thing nothing serious..

It had to drop on the side with the camera in that video lol the camera itself is fine but ill probably have to get a new housing

Any crash where you can walk away is definately better then the alternative in my opinion so ill count us as lucky *enough* this week seeing as we still dropped the bike which isnt very lucky

oblivion007 · October 16th, 2011, 09:07 AM

Wow. Sounds like that could have been a lot worse, glad you made it out great! Couple scratches and bruises. Meh..

koenigcitizen · October 16th, 2011, 09:16 AM

That Ninja Turtle animation is just disturbing....

OP, glad you are ok!

October 15th, 2011, 07:41 PM	#10
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	****ing gravel __________________________________________________ blink-182

October 15th, 2011, 07:42 PM	#11
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	seriously they really should look after the roads better... taxes do balls all __________________________________________________ blink-182

October 15th, 2011, 07:49 PM	#12
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	Wow, that sucks, glad your not hurt too bad but that really sucks. And ninja turtles don't make out; whoever made that was a dumba$$. Ninja turtles = awesomeness. __________________________________________________

October 15th, 2011, 09:27 PM	#13
dsims321 ninjette.org member Name: Drew Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Red Ninja 250r Posts: 91	Glad to hear your ok man. I also just wrecked my bike yesterday, actually due to some gravel on the road I swear Gravel to Motorcycles is like Superman to Kryptonite. __________________________________________________ '08 Ninja 250r Red (the fastest color) Vortex Clip ons, Ride it levers, MGP Growler, HotBodies Undertail.

October 16th, 2011, 09:16 AM	#19
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	That Ninja Turtle animation is just disturbing.... OP, glad you are ok! __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

October 14th, 2011, 06:56 PM	#2
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Jesus man, glad you're not seriously injured. Atleast you had your helmet on, unlike most of the motorcyclists in my area. Good luck on getting you and your bike back to good health.

October 15th, 2011, 05:15 AM	#3
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	That's pretty lucky having a nurse pull up after the accident. 50MPH accident could've gone a lot worse. You were lucky! From the pictures it looks like the damage to your body and your bike is mostly superficial. Hopefully you will have them both fully restored soon

October 15th, 2011, 07:28 AM	#5
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Just noticed your avatar image. I feel it's appropriate to link you this:

October 15th, 2011, 10:34 AM	#6
Lou ninjette.org member Name: LOU Location: Imperial County, California Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): GreenSE 09 250R Posts: 247	Glad you made it out fine. Sounds like you dodged a bullet

October 15th, 2011, 12:54 PM	#7
itsa250bro ninjette.org member Name: Tommy Location: Flemington, NJ Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 CP Blue Posts: 149	So sorry to hear about this, but relieved to hear you are OK. You're original post "Im out this weekend folks...I crashed last sunday..." really got us scared. It's a good reminder to be careful 100% of the time. Last Sunday the weather was beautiful... really, like one of the nicest days of the year. Mid 70's and no clouds. Not the kind of day you'd expect to find loose gravel on a highway exit ramp.

October 15th, 2011, 07:20 PM	#9
Rollin.. ninjette.org member Name: Ron Location: Jersey Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 133	Thanks a lot everyone...yeah I'm just glad it wasn't that bad and mostly just fairing damages to the bike.. I already ordered flushmount signals, a new exhaust..and may get a new paintjob..I'm thinking digital camo...

October 16th, 2011, 09:07 AM	#18
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	Wow. Sounds like that could have been a lot worse, glad you made it out great! Couple scratches and bruises. Meh..