Burnt leg on tail pipe

Anthony_marr · August 6th, 2009, 12:07 PM

In the summer I wear shorts underneath the protective pants. Last weekend, after a ride, I parked the bike, took off the pants, and casually gave my right lower leg a second degree burn by contact with the tail pipe. After the split-second of ZZZZT!, there was no pain. Presumably all the nerve endings were burnt off. The dark brown liquid-filled blister is the size of a match-book - still intact. Doc says to keep it so until it bursts, then bandage it with prescribed med for at least a month. You ladies with competition-grade legs be careful! - AM

BlueTyke · August 6th, 2009, 12:23 PM

Thanks for the heads up! Sorry it was a lesson learned that way! Feel better!

CC Cowboy · August 6th, 2009, 12:27 PM

That sweet smell of burning flesh!

DarkNinja52 · August 6th, 2009, 12:33 PM

I burnt myself through my jeans when I stalled on a hill... no real damage to my leg or jeans but it hurt like hell for the efw seconds while i was trying to keep from goin back down the hill wondering why my leg hurts so much.

hot chrome looks like cold chrome.. same thing with glass.. ask me how i know

feel better

SteveL · August 6th, 2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkNinja52

I burnt myself through my jeans when I stalled on a hill... no real damage to my leg or jeans but it hurt like hell for the efw seconds while i was trying to keep from goin back down the hill wondering why my leg hurts so much.

hot chrome looks like cold chrome.. same thing with glass.. ask me how i know

feel better

What do you think brakes are for.

Steve

DarkNinja52 · August 6th, 2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveL

What do you think brakes are for.

Steve

first day on the road , stop sign at the top of a hill, i tried to use the front break from goin backwards and use throttle at the same which is hard to do with one hand... i learned that the key is to use the back break unless you have long fingers and can manipulate both the break and throttle with some sort of contorted claw of a hand

DarkNinja52 · August 6th, 2009, 01:05 PM

but thanks for enlightening me steve.

Anthony, you have any pics of the burn? sounds greusome

websniper · August 6th, 2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkNinja52

first day on the road , stop sign at the top of a hill, i tried to use the front break from goin backwards and use throttle at the same which is hard to do with one hand... i learned that the key is to use the back break unless you have long fingers and can manipulate both the break and throttle with some sort of contorted claw of a hand

Take this from a guy with short hands, I've learned how to do this, and it is also helping me learn to blip while breaking+downshifting as well. It is possible, though I have considered installing Ninja 500 adjustable levers....

DarkNinja52 · August 6th, 2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by websniper

Take this from a guy with short hands, I've learned how to do this, and it is also helping me learn to blip while breaking+downshifting as well. It is possible, though I have considered installing Ninja 500 adjustable levers....

Dont want to thread jack, but i have a few questions, so just pm about how to do it if you get a chance or just make a thread because im sure other people with small hands need help also.

Carry on...

You will now be returned to your regular scheduled programming.

Scott1620 · August 6th, 2009, 01:48 PM

Yea I did the same thing a few weeks ago, had shorts under the riding pants and went to put the bike under the carport with shorts on, I didn't even feel it until a few minutes after... Mines not as bad as yours though, no blister to pop...

noche_caliente · August 6th, 2009, 05:44 PM

a perfect case for the Area P carbon fiber!

CRXTrek · August 6th, 2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

a perfect case for the Area P carbon fiber!

Or an undertail

Anthony_marr · August 6th, 2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkNinja52

Anthony, you have any pics of the burn? sounds greusome

Dark Ninja, well, I'm no "gruesomist", but here is a pic taken to answer your question. The blister is midway between knee and ankle, about "2 o'clock". Thank you for your concern.

I bet CCCowboy is salivating now to the "sweet smell of burning flesh".

DarkNinja52 · August 6th, 2009, 08:36 PM

That is quite a blister my friend, make sure it doesn't get infected when it bursts.
You said that you think all the nerve endings burnt off so you didn't feel any pain?
I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing (sounds like the best bad-thing that could happen). But i get the feeling that it would have hurt twice as much as it looks like it would have.

Hopefully pain doesn't need to be involved in order for it to be a lesson learned?

JaeL · August 6th, 2009, 08:40 PM

my lil brother did the same thing

Anthony_marr · August 6th, 2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueTyke

Thanks for the heads up! Sorry it was a lesson learned that way! Feel better!

Thank you! Don't mean to gross you out with that pic. Hope no such blister will ever appear on your leg, or Dark Ninja's! BTW, FYI, the cream prescribed is called Flamazine. - AM

ajmueller · August 6th, 2009, 10:15 PM

I don't think there are that many nerve endings there.

I leaned over my bike a while ago to grab the charger leads after I had changed into shorts. My left foot was planted too close to the bike and as I leaned over my leg pressed against the can. As my full weight was on my left leg (using right leg as counter balance) I was unable to pull it away as fast as I would have liked.

My burn wasn't as significant as yours (from looks alone) but it was still relatively painless. Relatively meaning I only cursed a few times.

It did, however, take longer to heal than I expected and I still have a mark a few months later.

Heal quick! I know I won't make that mistake again.

CC Cowboy · August 7th, 2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony_marr

Dark Ninja, well, I'm no "gruesomist", but here is a pic taken to answer your question. The blister is midway between knee and ankle, about "2 o'clock". Thank you for your concern.

I bet CCCowboy is salivating now to the "sweet smell of burning flesh".

I sniffed the picture but no sweet smell. I does look juicey though.

Cali619 · August 7th, 2009, 07:16 AM

dude are you sure you those arnt competition grade legs!

AnarchoMoltov · August 7th, 2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

a perfect case for the Area P carbon fiber!

I second that 1.....u can ride around for 8 hours, get off the bike, and touch the can, its just warm....its crazy.......

DarkNinja52 · August 7th, 2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AnarchoMoltov

I second that 1.....u can ride around for 8 hours, get off the bike, and touch the can, its just warm....its crazy.......

Wow sounds like area p carbon fiber FTMFW

BLUEHAWAII · August 7th, 2009, 12:55 PM

I burnt my leg too, but not on my bike. My husband parked too close, i didn't even realize he was there, backed up and oops. I was wearing shorts, that happened in april and i still have a dark place or scar i guess.

PsueK · August 7th, 2009, 03:26 PM

that happened to my on my first ride on my bf's bike. i was wearing shorts too and thought I cleared the bike. Ouch! It's been 9 months or so and I still have the scar...

kkim · August 7th, 2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PsueK

that happened to my on my first ride on my bf's bike. i was wearing shorts too and thought I cleared the bike. Ouch! It's been 9 months or so and I still have the scar...

sue em'! then you'll have enough to buy a bike.

good to see you back on the board, Penny.

ShelbyOne · August 7th, 2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkNinja52

manipulate both the break and throttle with some sort of contorted claw of a hand

Ha!!!! great visual!

ScorpionNinja · August 7th, 2009, 05:16 PM

dang, good that your not freddy kruger like!

ive done this also... were SHORTs under my riding armored pants! at lunch time i left to go down the road to subway, so i just put on my hat-trick jacket, helm,gloves and take off! i stop at a light and i touched my calf for a .00001 " OUCHY" !!! only hurt for a sec, and there wasnt a single mark, Lucky me!

Anthony_marr · August 7th, 2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali619

dude are you sure those arnt competition grade legs!

Yes, I use them for equestrian competitions.

Grn99Kawi · August 7th, 2009, 05:43 PM

been there done that.. after swapping off my black cans for the chrome ones.. I took it for a quick ride to make sure all was well.. and I NEVER wear shorts riding.. but i did.. and of course I pulled over and leaned a bit to check one side and barely touched it.. a little burnt skin.. all healed now.. that was over a month ago... but a stupid mistake.

muffinman · August 7th, 2009, 09:37 PM

Chicks dig scars =)

Undertail exhaust FTW

Broom · August 7th, 2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

sue em'! then you'll have enough to buy a bike.

good to see you back on the board, Penny.

Hey... That's me you're talking about

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Strider · August 7th, 2009, 10:10 PM

OUCH Anthony! I hate burns! Hope it heals quick pal

Nexion · August 7th, 2009, 11:22 PM

I burnt my leg on my father's bike the first time I got on it with him. The burn was the size of a waffle and looked like a big pepperoni..that was oozing and bleeding profusely for days. Of course I didn't go to the hospital.

Anthony_marr · August 7th, 2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Strider

OUCH Anthony! I hate burns! Hope it heals quick pal

Nothing compared to your ordeal, brother. I'm sure we're both the wiser, though hopefully not wise enough to stay away from bikes! Back in the saddle this weekend, right? About time.

August 6th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#1
Anthony_marr ninjette.org guru Name: Anthony Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZZR 250; 1996 Suzuki Katana GSXF 600; 80s Yamaha 650 Special; 70s Kawasaki 350 Triple Posts: 448	Burnt leg on tail pipe In the summer I wear shorts underneath the protective pants. Last weekend, after a ride, I parked the bike, took off the pants, and casually gave my right lower leg a second degree burn by contact with the tail pipe. After the split-second of ZZZZT!, there was no pain. Presumably all the nerve endings were burnt off. The dark brown liquid-filled blister is the size of a match-book - still intact. Doc says to keep it so until it bursts, then bandage it with prescribed med for at least a month. You ladies with competition-grade legs be careful! - AM

August 6th, 2009, 12:23 PM	#2
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Thanks for the heads up! Sorry it was a lesson learned that way! Feel better! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

August 6th, 2009, 12:27 PM	#3
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	That sweet smell of burning flesh! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

August 6th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#4
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	I burnt myself through my jeans when I stalled on a hill... no real damage to my leg or jeans but it hurt like hell for the efw seconds while i was trying to keep from goin back down the hill wondering why my leg hurts so much. hot chrome looks like cold chrome.. same thing with glass.. ask me how i know feel better __________________________________________________

August 6th, 2009, 01:05 PM	#7
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	but thanks for enlightening me steve. Anthony, you have any pics of the burn? sounds greusome __________________________________________________

August 6th, 2009, 01:48 PM	#10
Scott1620 ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Delaware Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r(sold), 2007 650R (sold), 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 199	Yea I did the same thing a few weeks ago, had shorts under the riding pants and went to put the bike under the carport with shorts on, I didn't even feel it until a few minutes after... Mines not as bad as yours though, no blister to pop...

August 6th, 2009, 05:44 PM	#11
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	a perfect case for the Area P carbon fiber! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

August 6th, 2009, 08:36 PM	#14
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	That is quite a blister my friend, make sure it doesn't get infected when it bursts. You said that you think all the nerve endings burnt off so you didn't feel any pain? I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing (sounds like the best bad-thing that could happen). But i get the feeling that it would have hurt twice as much as it looks like it would have. Hopefully pain doesn't need to be involved in order for it to be a lesson learned? __________________________________________________

August 6th, 2009, 08:40 PM	#15
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	my lil brother did the same thing __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

August 6th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#17
ajmueller ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Medford, Oregon Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): EX250-E2 Posts: 12	ouch I don't think there are that many nerve endings there. I leaned over my bike a while ago to grab the charger leads after I had changed into shorts. My left foot was planted too close to the bike and as I leaned over my leg pressed against the can. As my full weight was on my left leg (using right leg as counter balance) I was unable to pull it away as fast as I would have liked. My burn wasn't as significant as yours (from looks alone) but it was still relatively painless. Relatively meaning I only cursed a few times. It did, however, take longer to heal than I expected and I still have a mark a few months later. Heal quick! I know I won't make that mistake again.

August 7th, 2009, 07:16 AM	#19
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	dude are you sure you those arnt competition grade legs! __________________________________________________ Facebook DY Fender chop, Danmoto CB slip-on w/baffle, Airbox removed, Kleen-air removed, shimmed needles, Mikuni #117.5 Main jets, K&N RU-1822 air filter pods

August 7th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#22
BLUEHAWAII ninjette.org member Name: STACEY Location: DALTON, GA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 KAWASAKI NINJA 250R Posts: 28	I burnt my leg too, but not on my bike. My husband parked too close, i didn't even realize he was there, backed up and oops. I was wearing shorts, that happened in april and i still have a dark place or scar i guess. __________________________________________________ Don't get MAD, get EVEN!

August 7th, 2009, 03:26 PM	#23
PsueK Competitive Korean Name: Penny Location: Dallas, TX Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): working on it Posts: 13	that happened to my on my first ride on my bf's bike. i was wearing shorts too and thought I cleared the bike. Ouch! It's been 9 months or so and I still have the scar...

August 7th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#26
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	dang, good that your not freddy kruger like! ive done this also... were SHORTs under my riding armored pants! at lunch time i left to go down the road to subway, so i just put on my hat-trick jacket, helm,gloves and take off! i stop at a light and i touched my calf for a .00001 " OUCHY" !!! only hurt for a sec, and there wasnt a single mark, Lucky me!

August 7th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#28
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	been there done that.. after swapping off my black cans for the chrome ones.. I took it for a quick ride to make sure all was well.. and I NEVER wear shorts riding.. but i did.. and of course I pulled over and leaned a bit to check one side and barely touched it.. a little burnt skin.. all healed now.. that was over a month ago... but a stupid mistake. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

August 7th, 2009, 09:37 PM	#29
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Chicks dig scars =) Undertail exhaust FTW

August 7th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#31
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	OUCH Anthony! I hate burns! Hope it heals quick pal __________________________________________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ATGATT 4EVER

August 7th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#32
Nexion ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Connecticut, USA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Working towards one Posts: 27	I burnt my leg on my father's bike the first time I got on it with him. The burn was the size of a waffle and looked like a big pepperoni..that was oozing and bleeding profusely for days. Of course I didn't go to the hospital.

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