tram tracks :(

ranma3030 · December 25th, 2013, 04:59 PM

So it happened again. The day before Xmas eve I went down for my second time.

I was following a friend who was in his car as we were about to pick up a truck so I could move house. (Couldn't of happened at a worst time)

The weather was horrible and wet and there was oil everywhere. Plus I live in Melbourne now which has the biggest urban tram system in the world.

I was following my friend and we where coming up to a right hand intersection. I was riding inbetween the tram lines as you sometimes can not avoid in this city. I think because I was following my friend and focused on what he was doing more than I should of been focused on what I was doing.

I got surprise when the track went off to the right suddenly making me cross it before I got to the intersection. I must of been slowing down or had the brake on just a touch because as soon as my front tire hit the track down I went.

I slide a few feet picked myself off the ground and picked my bike up with one hand (other hand was limp) it was amazing really people came out of no where to make sure I was OK. If wasn't in shock and pain I would of liked to say thank you. I jumped in my friends car and he drove me to the hospital.

Soft tissue damage in my left hip. (Really hurts to move my leg) and fractured my collarbone in a few places.

Couldn't of happened at a worst time as I have one apartment that is all packed up for the move and one that is empty just waiting to move into. Im also in the restaurant game so this is the busiest time of year for me.

Bike is scratched up which is OK as I don't mind battle scars. Needs a new left handle bar as it's bent and the shifter is bent back 180 degrees.

Can anyone guess if the shifter is bent back like that would the internals be OK?

Anyway merry Xmas all and ATGATT I would be so worse off if I wasn't wearing full gear.

Keep it rubber side down brothers and sisters.

Deejay.

the big mike · December 25th, 2013, 05:33 PM

Can't help with the technical stuff, but I wish you a good healing

ranma3030 · December 25th, 2013, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the big mike

Can't help with the technical stuff, but I wish you a good healing

Thanks mate

Motofool · December 25th, 2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranma3030

So it happened again............Can anyone guess if the shifter is bent back like that would the internals be OK?

Very sorry to read this, Deejay

The shifter can be easily straighten and it should not be internal damage.
If the left handle bar is not hitting the tank, you could still ride it like that.

My first fall ever was similar to yours.
You didn't need to be braking for the front tire engaging on the wet rail and basically make you slam the ground in a heartbeat.
All your weight was on your left shoulder upon impact.

Hope that your collarbone heals properly and quickly.

CC Cowboy · December 25th, 2013, 06:10 PM

Crashing sucks. Don't do it again. Merry Christmas anyway.

ranma3030 · December 25th, 2013, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Crashing sucks. Don't do it again. Merry Christmas anyway.

I will most certainly try not too

allanoue · December 25th, 2013, 06:43 PM

Pull the shifter off before you try to bend it back strat. It should be fine.

ranma3030 · December 25th, 2013, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

Pull the shifter off before you try to bend it back strat. It should be fine.

Awesome thanks.

csmith12 · December 25th, 2013, 07:28 PM

Rotten luck, best wishes with your move and speedy healing.

EsrTek · December 25th, 2013, 08:49 PM

Sorry to hear...hope you recover quickly, my shoulder took about 8 days to be useable after I landed directly on it.

csmith12 · December 25th, 2013, 09:12 PM

^^^ lucky, mine took 8 months.

chef · December 26th, 2013, 12:14 AM

Im also in the restaurant game so this is the busiest time of year for me.
Glad it wasnt worse & hope you heal up soon.
I know the feeling,busiest time of year,600 guests in the hotel & i got busted fingers.

greenaero · December 26th, 2013, 10:45 AM

Sorry to hear of your crash, I hope you get healed up quickly. Also hope you are able rebend everything back into shape on your bike.

kirk595x · December 26th, 2013, 11:09 AM

Sorry about your crash mate. Hope you heal up quick.

ranma3030 · December 26th, 2013, 11:50 AM

Thanks for the kind words all!

ranma3030 · December 28th, 2013, 01:59 AM

So today I removed the shifter and bent it back. Bike turned over first go

bulletproof little buggers the ninjettes.

Now if my collar bone heal quick smart so I can get back to work I'll be happy.

Motofool · December 28th, 2013, 04:39 AM

jefe305 · December 28th, 2013, 08:22 AM

I slid out last week. Had to brake hard locked them up and went down. A bunch of strangers also helped me. Stood my bike up, gave me the keys, and gently carried me out of the street and onto the sidewalk since I couldn't walk. It's great when people are nice to us. And most definitely ninjas are tough bikes mine went down hard and damage is only cosmetic. I feel you on the bad timing mine happened a week before Christmas and that night I had a party planned in a suite that my friends and I got at a Vegas hotel. I just keep telling myself it could of been a lot worse and We'll get thru it.

ranma3030 · December 29th, 2013, 02:33 PM

Your right mate it could of been a lot worse! Hope you heal up champ and your back in action in no time. Don't know about you but now my ninja has some battle scars I kinda like her more

PartsNinja · January 23rd, 2014, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranma3030

Awesome thanks.

If you have one, use a vice or clamp to hold the lever, then use a pipe or something with a hole thats the right size to slip onto the tip (where the rubber part is) to bend it back. The longer the pipe the more leverage youll have and the easier this will be.

ranma3030 · January 23rd, 2014, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PartsNinja

If you have one, use a vice or clamp to hold the lever, then use a pipe or something with a hole thats the right size to slip onto the tip (where the rubber part is) to bend it back. The longer the pipe the more leverage youll have and the easier this will be.

Thanks for the advice mate

December 25th, 2013, 04:59 PM	#1
ranma3030 ninjette.org member Name: Deejay Location: adelaide Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE green. Posts: 75	tram tracks :( So it happened again. The day before Xmas eve I went down for my second time. I was following a friend who was in his car as we were about to pick up a truck so I could move house. (Couldn't of happened at a worst time) The weather was horrible and wet and there was oil everywhere. Plus I live in Melbourne now which has the biggest urban tram system in the world. I was following my friend and we where coming up to a right hand intersection. I was riding inbetween the tram lines as you sometimes can not avoid in this city. I think because I was following my friend and focused on what he was doing more than I should of been focused on what I was doing. I got surprise when the track went off to the right suddenly making me cross it before I got to the intersection. I must of been slowing down or had the brake on just a touch because as soon as my front tire hit the track down I went. I slide a few feet picked myself off the ground and picked my bike up with one hand (other hand was limp) it was amazing really people came out of no where to make sure I was OK. If wasn't in shock and pain I would of liked to say thank you. I jumped in my friends car and he drove me to the hospital. Soft tissue damage in my left hip. (Really hurts to move my leg) and fractured my collarbone in a few places. Couldn't of happened at a worst time as I have one apartment that is all packed up for the move and one that is empty just waiting to move into. Im also in the restaurant game so this is the busiest time of year for me. Bike is scratched up which is OK as I don't mind battle scars. Needs a new left handle bar as it's bent and the shifter is bent back 180 degrees. Can anyone guess if the shifter is bent back like that would the internals be OK? Anyway merry Xmas all and ATGATT I would be so worse off if I wasn't wearing full gear. Keep it rubber side down brothers and sisters. Deejay.

December 25th, 2013, 05:33 PM	#2
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	Can't help with the technical stuff, but I wish you a good healing __________________________________________________ I can not be a true player by playing around.

December 25th, 2013, 06:10 PM	#5
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Crashing sucks. Don't do it again. Merry Christmas anyway. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

December 25th, 2013, 07:28 PM	#9
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Rotten luck, best wishes with your move and speedy healing. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 25th, 2013, 09:12 PM	#11
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	^^^ lucky, mine took 8 months. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 25th, 2013, 06:43 PM	#7
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Pull the shifter off before you try to bend it back strat. It should be fine.

December 25th, 2013, 08:49 PM	#10
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Sorry to hear...hope you recover quickly, my shoulder took about 8 days to be useable after I landed directly on it.

December 26th, 2013, 12:14 AM	#12
chef ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Bali Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1965 Honda S90 , 2010 Ninja 250,2012 Vespa LX 150(Yes,a vespa!) Posts: 177	Im also in the restaurant game so this is the busiest time of year for me. Glad it wasnt worse & hope you heal up soon. I know the feeling,busiest time of year,600 guests in the hotel & i got busted fingers.

December 26th, 2013, 10:45 AM	#13
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Sorry to hear of your crash, I hope you get healed up quickly. Also hope you are able rebend everything back into shape on your bike. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

December 26th, 2013, 11:09 AM	#14
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	Sorry about your crash mate. Hope you heal up quick. __________________________________________________ Perform Random Acts of Coolness!!ATGATT

December 26th, 2013, 11:50 AM	#15
ranma3030 ninjette.org member Name: Deejay Location: adelaide Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE green. Posts: 75	Thanks for the kind words all!

December 28th, 2013, 01:59 AM	#16
ranma3030 ninjette.org member Name: Deejay Location: adelaide Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE green. Posts: 75	So today I removed the shifter and bent it back. Bike turned over first go bulletproof little buggers the ninjettes. Now if my collar bone heal quick smart so I can get back to work I'll be happy.

December 28th, 2013, 04:39 AM	#17
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	__________________________________________________ *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

December 28th, 2013, 08:22 AM	#18
jefe305 ninjette.org member Name: Mitchell Location: las vegas NV Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114	I slid out last week. Had to brake hard locked them up and went down. A bunch of strangers also helped me. Stood my bike up, gave me the keys, and gently carried me out of the street and onto the sidewalk since I couldn't walk. It's great when people are nice to us. And most definitely ninjas are tough bikes mine went down hard and damage is only cosmetic. I feel you on the bad timing mine happened a week before Christmas and that night I had a party planned in a suite that my friends and I got at a Vegas hotel. I just keep telling myself it could of been a lot worse and We'll get thru it.

December 29th, 2013, 02:33 PM	#19
ranma3030 ninjette.org member Name: Deejay Location: adelaide Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE green. Posts: 75	Your right mate it could of been a lot worse! Hope you heal up champ and your back in action in no time. Don't know about you but now my ninja has some battle scars I kinda like her more
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