September 9th, 2012, 01:46 PM | #1 |
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Name: Liz
Location: Norwalk
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My 1st Accident
So I did it....
I low sided into a ditch. F*ck*n Target Fixation We were 2000 strong on the CT 9/11 ride today everything was going well and i had to go WAY too fast. Should've ate my wheaties this morning! I didn't lean enough and went off the road loosing my left turn signal, my mirror, bent my gear lever (having to get it towed home ) NOT a good Sunday! This was my first group ride and not my last. Hopefully I will be back in action soon enough. |
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September 9th, 2012, 01:50 PM | #2 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
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Where you hurt? Bummer but nothing to bad!
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September 9th, 2012, 02:39 PM | #4 |
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Name: J.G.
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Glad your okay and hope the damage was minimal.
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September 9th, 2012, 02:44 PM | #5 |
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Name: Bryan
Location: San Jose
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I literally feel your pain. I just had my first crash today as well. My left knee's still bleeding a little.
Hope you didn't get hurt. Ride safe. |
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September 9th, 2012, 03:10 PM | #6 |
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Name: Yakaru
Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV
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Those parts are pretty easy to fix from what work I've done, still - bike looks way better than mine does right now -- you're okay right?
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September 9th, 2012, 03:35 PM | #7 |
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Name: Sean
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WHY IS EVERYONE CRASHING TODAY!?!?
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September 9th, 2012, 06:25 PM | #8 |
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Name: Liz
Location: Norwalk
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My pride is hurt. 7 hours later and my should is in pain and my shin is roughed up a bit. THANK GARSH for my gear! Betcha if i didn't have it on I would have broken sections. ATGATT
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September 9th, 2012, 06:28 PM | #9 |
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Name: Liz
Location: Norwalk
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Thank Gawd FOR ins. :-)
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September 9th, 2012, 06:33 PM | #10 |
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Name: Jessica
Location: Newnan, GA
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Good to hear that you're okay. I hope it's your first AND last accident! Glad you were wearing your gear!
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September 11th, 2012, 10:28 AM | #11 |
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Name: Andrei
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Glad you are okay!
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September 11th, 2012, 10:42 AM | #12 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
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I will take hurt pride over injury any day.
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September 14th, 2012, 12:13 PM | #13 |
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Name: Craig
Location: Norwalk, CT
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it's official. The 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R is totaled.
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September 14th, 2012, 12:15 PM | #14 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
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Time to get a 600!
or a 300
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September 14th, 2012, 03:15 PM | #15 |
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Name: Craig
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September 14th, 2012, 03:21 PM | #16 |
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2008s are too old?
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September 14th, 2012, 03:26 PM | #17 |
Ninja Noob
Name: Craig
Location: Norwalk, CT
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Would be open to any newgen however most of the 2008 and 2009 I'm seeing posted locally have more mileage/drops than I want.
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September 14th, 2012, 03:57 PM | #18 |
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I 100% get not wanting a dropped bike but mileage on these guys doesn't really matter. Even an 08 ninjette with 30k miles is worth getting. As long as its been properly maintained that thing will easily go another 20k miles, and if after 20k the engine did take a poop you can get a new "used" engine for $400-$700
What do you consider too much mileage on a ninjette?
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September 14th, 2012, 04:01 PM | #19 |
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Name: Craig
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The lower the better. The one that was just totaled had less than 4k miles.
Anything under approx 15k miles is fine by me. |
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September 14th, 2012, 04:03 PM | #20 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
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Thats still quite low mileage considering the 250s potential lifespan (if it doesn't get totaled) At least you're not part of the 10k crowd
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September 15th, 2012, 07:32 PM | #21 |
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Name: Liz
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September 15th, 2012, 09:00 PM | #22 |
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Wait... the damage you posted was the only damage to the bike and they totaled it????? From what you said it was COMPLETELY fixable..... Was Craig with you when you dropped it? Do you have pics of the damage?
Get the lesser payout and keep the bike and fix it.... If the bike is totaled most ins companies will give you a lesser payout if you keep the car, but idk about bike ins....
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September 15th, 2012, 09:48 PM | #23 |
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Name: Craig
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I was with her when the accident happened. She was directly behind me. I saw the whole thing thru my mirror. My blue Ninja is in the backgroud of her pic. She took that pic whele we waited for the tow truck.
There was a bit of scraping to the frame. The adjuster said they would not repair the frame but rather replace it. Since the cost of a frame, fairings turn signal, headlight, mirror, etc plus labor brought the amount over the value they totaled it. The insurance is giving us a nice amount for the bike plus it's accessories which will easily cover the cost of a replacement since we had a $100 deductible. Preference is to own a bike which has never been dropped. Progressive Insurance kind of rocks. |
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September 15th, 2012, 11:41 PM | #24 | |
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October 5th, 2012, 02:30 PM | #25 |
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Name: Amir Sheikh
Location: Hollywood
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I havnt rode in a group with my 250 when I had it. But I will when I fix my 600rr.
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October 5th, 2012, 02:34 PM | #26 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
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What is holding you back from riding the 250?
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October 5th, 2012, 02:55 PM | #27 |
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October 5th, 2012, 03:00 PM | #28 |
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October 5th, 2012, 03:02 PM | #29 |
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Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
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October 5th, 2012, 03:23 PM | #31 |
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You'll look like more of a dweeb sitting in a ditch with your bike because you upgraded for no GOOD reason aside from what OTHER PEOPLE think.
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October 5th, 2012, 03:25 PM | #32 | |
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October 5th, 2012, 03:28 PM | #33 | |
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October 5th, 2012, 07:50 PM | #34 |
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I actually enjoyed my 250 like hell. THe mgp exhaust made it 2wice the more enjoyable. It had plentiful speed to keep up and surpass traffic. I didint want to own a bike in the first place knowing how dangerous they are. So I wanted to own a 600 bike for a few months just to experience its power. Then I will sell it and move on without anymore bikes. Bikes are cool, and even though I ride a 600 now, they still are very dangerous. Respecting the machine is key.
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