To remove or not to remove??

extremez31 · April 11th, 2012, 10:48 AM

Hey peeps so I've been lucky enough to keep the forester in the garage and commute everyday with the bike.

Here is a little backstory. My neighbor also commutes daily with his 599. he parks on the street in downtown NYC. the problem is his bike has been knocked down at least once a month by people bumping into the parked bike. Last week he found a honda goldwing on top of it. Someone hit the goldwing which tipped over and used the 599 as a sidestand.

On the way to work this morning while looking for parking I saw a covered bike (nice aprilla cover) laying on its right side.

Now im scared because my bike is in excellent condition, everything looks new. Should I remove the fairings and store them away or keep everything on and remove them when some idiot knocks the bike over??

Am i being paranoid?

Alex · April 11th, 2012, 11:05 AM

Parking on the street in NYC (or any other crowded city) certainly carries some risk. I don't know if pulling the fairings fixes the problem though. It might minimize some damage, but it could still ding up the tank, the levers, the exhaust, and in fact if it gets hit in some ways, the parts behind the fairing might be more damaged than they would have been otherwise (cooling system, perhaps other accessories).

I think another tact is to have the commuting bike and the "shiny" bike as two separate bikes. I cringe when I see particularly expensive bikes parked on the side of the street here in SF, knowing how many of them I've also seen tipped over.

setasai · April 11th, 2012, 11:33 AM

That's a real dilemma. What about frame sliders but keeping the fairings on? It still wont really solve the issue. Anyway to find another place to park that would allow for more room? Possibly on a nook on the sidewalk out of people's way? As Alex suggested, maybe getting a commuter bike would be worth it as well. Something designed to be rugged and tipped over, like a dualsport.

extremez31 · April 11th, 2012, 11:39 AM

this was supposed to be the commuter! the more I ride it the more I love it. Sliders aren't a bad idea as long as they dont mount to the motor. Huge issue with frame sliders for the monster is that sliders go through the frame and motor. If the bike falls on the slider it may crack the engine case.

Anyone know where the sliders attach to on a 07? I couldn't convince the wife to let me buy a 3rd bike to commute with.

Motofool · April 11th, 2012, 12:45 PM

I would remove the fairings and store them away until you find a safe and protected spot at your work place; actually, that is what I did with my bike.

Those cagers that knocked down the Honda Goldwing are like the crazy snowbirds that we have here in Florida; watch out, those will be returning to your area soon.

Jono · April 11th, 2012, 01:36 PM

Here you go.. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_...liders_are_not

I don't think anybody makes any frame sliders for the EX250. So what I would do is... Leave everything the way is is and just accept the fact that your bike may get knocked over or try to find a better parking spot or remove the fairings or maybe using the center-stand will make it more stable and less likely to be knocked over? Idk.

FrugalNinja250 · April 11th, 2012, 06:38 PM

Buy a busted up set of fairings and run them, save the nice set for when you want to ride a spiffy new-looking bike.

n4mwd · April 11th, 2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Those cagers that knocked down the Honda Goldwing are like the crazy snowbirds that we have here in Florida; watch out, those will be returning to your area soon.

Here in FL when cagers knock down a bike and run off we just shoot them. In NYC, they aren't that civilized.

eddiekay · April 11th, 2012, 08:41 PM

I parked in Manhattan for many years:
a crushed flat soda can ( soda cans used to be thicker then) under the kickstand make the bike almost un-tippable.

choneofakind · April 11th, 2012, 08:51 PM

solution: Supermoto or dual sport.

extremez31 · April 12th, 2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddiekay

I parked in Manhattan for many years:
a crushed flat soda can ( soda cans used to be thicker then) under the kickstand make the bike almost un-tippable.

Crushed soda cans? its a joke right? i'm tempted to try it but would feel really stupid knocking over my own bike while testing this solution.

n4mwd · April 12th, 2012, 01:23 PM

Maybe try putting a hidden video camera on the thing. When someone knocks it over, have your lawyer send them a bill any damages plus $1000 for punitive damages. Its a crime to leave the scene of an accident up there right?

Arinze · April 18th, 2012, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4mwd

Maybe try putting a hidden video camera on the thing. When someone knocks it over, have your lawyer send them a bill any damages plus $1000 for punitive damages. Its a crime to leave the scene of an accident up there right?

I dont think he is willing to use his 250 as bait bike. I wouldnt be

str8t six · April 18th, 2012, 07:54 AM

you cant fit the bike in the garage?

April 11th, 2012, 10:48 AM	#1
extremez31 ninjette.org member Name: Rich Location: New Jersey Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 94 EX250, 81 GS450 Posts: 67	To remove or not to remove?? Hey peeps so I've been lucky enough to keep the forester in the garage and commute everyday with the bike. Here is a little backstory. My neighbor also commutes daily with his 599. he parks on the street in downtown NYC. the problem is his bike has been knocked down at least once a month by people bumping into the parked bike. Last week he found a honda goldwing on top of it. Someone hit the goldwing which tipped over and used the 599 as a sidestand. On the way to work this morning while looking for parking I saw a covered bike (nice aprilla cover) laying on its right side. Now im scared because my bike is in excellent condition, everything looks new. Should I remove the fairings and store them away or keep everything on and remove them when some idiot knocks the bike over?? Am i being paranoid?

April 11th, 2012, 11:05 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Parking on the street in NYC (or any other crowded city) certainly carries some risk. I don't know if pulling the fairings fixes the problem though. It might minimize some damage, but it could still ding up the tank, the levers, the exhaust, and in fact if it gets hit in some ways, the parts behind the fairing might be more damaged than they would have been otherwise (cooling system, perhaps other accessories). I think another tact is to have the commuting bike and the "shiny" bike as two separate bikes. I cringe when I see particularly expensive bikes parked on the side of the street here in SF, knowing how many of them I've also seen tipped over. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 11th, 2012, 11:33 AM	#3
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	That's a real dilemma. What about frame sliders but keeping the fairings on? It still wont really solve the issue. Anyway to find another place to park that would allow for more room? Possibly on a nook on the sidewalk out of people's way? As Alex suggested, maybe getting a commuter bike would be worth it as well. Something designed to be rugged and tipped over, like a dualsport. __________________________________________________ 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Sport Touring Style: ZG ST; Symtec heated grips; RAM GPS w/ mUSB; DIY reshaped seat; DIY Givi E21 Sidecases; 15T sprocket

April 11th, 2012, 12:45 PM	#5
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	I would remove the fairings and store them away until you find a safe and protected spot at your work place; actually, that is what I did with my bike. Those cagers that knocked down the Honda Goldwing are like the crazy snowbirds that we have here in Florida; watch out, those will be returning to your area soon. __________________________________________________ *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

April 12th, 2012, 01:23 PM	#12
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Maybe try putting a hidden video camera on the thing. When someone knocks it over, have your lawyer send them a bill any damages plus $1000 for punitive damages. Its a crime to leave the scene of an accident up there right? __________________________________________________ My Ninja Blog Proud member of ABATE.My NYC Road Rage documentary - CENSORED!

April 11th, 2012, 11:39 AM	#4
extremez31 ninjette.org member Name: Rich Location: New Jersey Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 94 EX250, 81 GS450 Posts: 67	this was supposed to be the commuter! the more I ride it the more I love it. Sliders aren't a bad idea as long as they dont mount to the motor. Huge issue with frame sliders for the monster is that sliders go through the frame and motor. If the bike falls on the slider it may crack the engine case. Anyone know where the sliders attach to on a 07? I couldn't convince the wife to let me buy a 3rd bike to commute with.

April 11th, 2012, 01:36 PM	#6
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Here you go.. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_...liders_are_not I don't think anybody makes any frame sliders for the EX250. So what I would do is... Leave everything the way is is and just accept the fact that your bike may get knocked over or try to find a better parking spot or remove the fairings or maybe using the center-stand will make it more stable and less likely to be knocked over? Idk.

April 11th, 2012, 06:38 PM	#7
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Buy a busted up set of fairings and run them, save the nice set for when you want to ride a spiffy new-looking bike.

April 11th, 2012, 08:41 PM	#9
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	I parked in Manhattan for many years: a crushed flat soda can ( soda cans used to be thicker then) under the kickstand make the bike almost un-tippable.

April 11th, 2012, 08:51 PM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	solution: Supermoto or dual sport.

April 18th, 2012, 07:54 AM	#14
str8t six never enough Name: josh Location: michigan Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 ninja 250R Posts: 277	you cant fit the bike in the garage? __________________________________________________ custom graphics, zero gravity DB

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