Went down last Sunday

worker1 · November 30th, 2014, 08:07 PM

Hi all,

So last Sunday I was riding my fz-09 and I was coming out of a mountain area. I was in the last turn before entering residential, and I ended up on the other side of the road in gravel. I don't remember everything that happened before or after the accident. I had a raccoon run out in front of me. I don't know if you can drive slow enough to protect yourself from kamikaze raccoons.

I didn't go to the hospital. My neck is still a little stiff. I'm missing a bit of skin on my hip. The fz-09 has scratches everywhere and the front is bent up. I have full coverage comprehensive/collision on the fz-09 but am waiting to hear back from the shop. They told me it was probably totaled.

I will be selling my 2013 Ninja 300 (and probably my fz-09) to help pay for an FZ-07.

LNasty · November 30th, 2014, 08:19 PM

Crash your already too fast for you bike, next step get a bigger bike.

Sorry if that came off as a little sarcastic, but damn man, should prob stick with the 300 for a while. Glad you're somewhat ok, I would have that neck checked out still though. I got into a minor rear ender couple years back, seemed like it was nothing, just a little stiff neck. Few days later my neck froze up in place and had shooting pain down my arm, ended up being that I had crushed a disc between my c5 and c6 vertebra. Still have daily issues with it and have to do daily traction at home. Hasn't stopped me from riding, but now have constant headaches. Stay safe out there, animals are a bitch sometimes and come out of nowhere.

flitecontrol · November 30th, 2014, 08:25 PM

Hope you heal up soon, and glad you weren't more seriously injured.

Haven't hit any wildlife yet, but figured small stuff, like a squirrel, wouldn't be too bad if I couldn't avoid it. Not sure about something as large as a raccoon.

csmith12 · November 30th, 2014, 08:35 PM

Best wishes Ryan, if you get the 7... would you please do a review.

Sirref · November 30th, 2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LNasty

Crash your already too fast for you bike, next step get a bigger bike.

From what I've heard the 7 is fairly reasonable to control, very linear power and it doesn't have the throttle twitches that the 9 has. I do agree that nothing teaches you how to ride properly like time spent on a slower bike though.

Little known fact, bikes can ride straight over 'coons and be fine. The rule of thumb is "if it can be eaten in one sitting, you can ride over it." If it happens mid-corner just straighten up and brake a bit as necessary.

Good luck with the fz7, I've been fairly interested in that bike myself as it feels like the new sv650. Great price deal for a great middleweight bike.

worker1 · November 30th, 2014, 09:49 PM

I'm very grateful that I'm not seriously hurt. If I get the fz07 I'll do a review.

alex.s · November 30th, 2014, 09:51 PM

****ing racoons! i'll be sure and aim for the next one i see.

csmith12 · November 30th, 2014, 09:56 PM

http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zracoon4.html

MrAtom · November 30th, 2014, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zracoon4.html

You Kentucky people are strange...

csmith12 · November 30th, 2014, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

You Kentucky people are strange...

No worries, it tastes like chicken. hahahhahahahaha

MrAtom · November 30th, 2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

No worries, it tastes like chicken. hahahhahahahaha

Actually, maybe you're on to something. One time in high school one of my friends made some squirrel jerky and it was delicious. I just don't eat animals anymore at all these days

akima · December 1st, 2014, 02:03 PM

Motofool · December 1st, 2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by worker1

............. I didn't go to the hospital. My neck is still a little stiff. I'm missing a bit of skin on my hip...............

Quick healing !!!

Link to original page on YouTube.

Worldtraveller · December 1st, 2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

****ing racoons! i'll be sure and aim for the next one i see.

Better hope it's not armed!

http://wallpaperswide.com/download/r...r-1024x768.jpg

alex.s · December 1st, 2014, 03:32 PM

i think they are still technically legs.

Worldtraveller · December 1st, 2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

i think they are still technically legs.

I see what you did there.

greenaero · December 1st, 2014, 09:07 PM

@worker1, sorry to hear about your crash, I hope you heal up soon. Definitely write up a report on your new moto.

superflytako · December 1st, 2014, 09:27 PM

Glad you're okay. I have a FZ-09 on the way coming from a 300 xD

November 30th, 2014, 08:07 PM	#1
worker1 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: South Pasadena Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, FZ-09 Posts: 28	Went down last Sunday Hi all, So last Sunday I was riding my fz-09 and I was coming out of a mountain area. I was in the last turn before entering residential, and I ended up on the other side of the road in gravel. I don't remember everything that happened before or after the accident. I had a raccoon run out in front of me. I don't know if you can drive slow enough to protect yourself from kamikaze raccoons. I didn't go to the hospital. My neck is still a little stiff. I'm missing a bit of skin on my hip. The fz-09 has scratches everywhere and the front is bent up. I have full coverage comprehensive/collision on the fz-09 but am waiting to hear back from the shop. They told me it was probably totaled. I will be selling my 2013 Ninja 300 (and probably my fz-09) to help pay for an FZ-07.

November 30th, 2014, 08:35 PM	#4
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	Best wishes Ryan, if you get the 7... would you please do a review. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 30th, 2014, 09:51 PM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	****ing racoons! i'll be sure and aim for the next one i see. __________________________________________________

November 30th, 2014, 09:56 PM	#8
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	http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zracoon4.html __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
	3 out of 3 members found this post helpful.

December 1st, 2014, 03:32 PM	#15
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i think they are still technically legs. __________________________________________________
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 30th, 2014, 08:19 PM	#2
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	Crash your already too fast for you bike, next step get a bigger bike. Sorry if that came off as a little sarcastic, but damn man, should prob stick with the 300 for a while. Glad you're somewhat ok, I would have that neck checked out still though. I got into a minor rear ender couple years back, seemed like it was nothing, just a little stiff neck. Few days later my neck froze up in place and had shooting pain down my arm, ended up being that I had crushed a disc between my c5 and c6 vertebra. Still have daily issues with it and have to do daily traction at home. Hasn't stopped me from riding, but now have constant headaches. Stay safe out there, animals are a bitch sometimes and come out of nowhere.

November 30th, 2014, 08:25 PM	#3
flitecontrol ninjette.org guru Name: Lee Location: Monroe, LA Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): Rebel 250s, Ninja 250s VN750s (currently nine total) Posts: 465	Hope you heal up soon, and glad you weren't more seriously injured. Haven't hit any wildlife yet, but figured small stuff, like a squirrel, wouldn't be too bad if I couldn't avoid it. Not sure about something as large as a raccoon.

November 30th, 2014, 09:49 PM	#6
worker1 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: South Pasadena Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, FZ-09 Posts: 28	I'm very grateful that I'm not seriously hurt. If I get the fz07 I'll do a review.

December 1st, 2014, 02:03 PM	#12
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

December 1st, 2014, 09:07 PM	#17
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	@worker1, sorry to hear about your crash, I hope you heal up soon. Definitely write up a report on your new moto. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

December 1st, 2014, 09:27 PM	#18
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	Glad you're okay. I have a FZ-09 on the way coming from a 300 xD

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