100 miles in...

hazelberg · January 4th, 2012, 04:06 PM

Well guys, I've owned my 06 250R for about two weeks now. I had no riding experience prior to my purchase. I've taken the bike out about three or four times and have rode about 100 miles so far. I had my first wreck today, taking a corner too slowly while hitting loose pavement on old tires. The incident was made worse because I was less than 25 ft. from my house and my girlfriend was right behind me to witness the whole event. Completely thrashed my right blinker and cut the fuel line. Need advice on how to fix both

massacremasses · January 4th, 2012, 04:16 PM

no bueno.

Alex · January 4th, 2012, 06:02 PM

Have you taken the MSF course?

gfloyd2002 · January 4th, 2012, 07:21 PM

Happy you weren't hurt, other than possible bruised left ego due to girlfriend seeing everything.

However, cornering too slowly is not the cause of traction loss. It may be worth reviewing the accident or talking it out and see what you might be able to learn. First thing is never to blame road conditions or going too slow.

Don't be too discouraged, though. Many people dump their bikes in slow speed (or even parked) accidents early after purchase. The important thing is to keep learning, and as Alex mentioned, get some good basic instruction to get you up to speed quicker.

For repairs, we have a very good index of DIY threads here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5586. You might also check for replacement parts at Bike Bandit or similar site, which has complete searchable OEM replacement parts. Super easy - you just input your year and bike model, then look through the diagrams for the part you need. The Bike Bandit link above will take you directly to the schematic for your bike.

greg737 · January 4th, 2012, 11:15 PM

You'll never forget this incident and that will make you a better rider, and a safer rider too.

choneofakind · January 4th, 2012, 11:19 PM

Glad you're ok. It sucks to read about riders going down.

You cut the fuel line and trashed the fuel line on the right side? Check with the microfiche on bikebandit or cheapcycleparts to make sure you're talking about the right thing, because the fuel line is on the left side...

NDspd · January 5th, 2012, 08:00 AM

Sorry to hear you bit the dust man, we learn from our mistakes....well most people do.

I've run into a few "Oh S$%t" moments, and I analyze how that happened and how not to do it again. It's learning from our experiences that makes us better riders. So, fix your baby up and get riding, be proud that you weren't severely hurt.

Ride Safe man!!

cbdallas · January 5th, 2012, 08:23 AM

I, too am curious how you destroyed the right blinker, and cut the fuel line, which is on the left side of the bike. Sorry for your spill. This is why I have such a hard time looking ahead in corners. I'm too concerned with what's right in front of my wheel that will potentially cause me to slide.

coondog · January 13th, 2012, 08:12 AM

I found out the hard way that the "blinkers" are really a stem and light fixture, $50 per item so $100. Send me a p.m. as to which side and i'll send you a pair bro. If you aren't aware of counter-steering get on it and take the time to get used to it and continue until it's second nature (for me it was easy to do but took a year to do so on auto.) Allows you to power out of such situations. Happy Trails, let me know.

January 4th, 2012, 04:06 PM	#1
hazelberg ninjette.org newbie Name: Mike Location: Booneville Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki 250R Posts: 5	100 miles in... Well guys, I've owned my 06 250R for about two weeks now. I had no riding experience prior to my purchase. I've taken the bike out about three or four times and have rode about 100 miles so far. I had my first wreck today, taking a corner too slowly while hitting loose pavement on old tires. The incident was made worse because I was less than 25 ft. from my house and my girlfriend was right behind me to witness the whole event. Completely thrashed my right blinker and cut the fuel line. Need advice on how to fix both

January 4th, 2012, 04:16 PM	#2
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	no bueno. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 4th, 2012, 06:02 PM	#3
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January 4th, 2012, 07:21 PM	#4
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Happy you weren't hurt, other than possible bruised left ego due to girlfriend seeing everything. However, cornering too slowly is not the cause of traction loss. It may be worth reviewing the accident or talking it out and see what you might be able to learn. First thing is never to blame road conditions or going too slow. Don't be too discouraged, though. Many people dump their bikes in slow speed (or even parked) accidents early after purchase. The important thing is to keep learning, and as Alex mentioned, get some good basic instruction to get you up to speed quicker. For repairs, we have a very good index of DIY threads here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5586. You might also check for replacement parts at Bike Bandit or similar site, which has complete searchable OEM replacement parts. Super easy - you just input your year and bike model, then look through the diagrams for the part you need. The Bike Bandit link above will take you directly to the schematic for your bike. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

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January 4th, 2012, 11:15 PM	#5
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	You'll never forget this incident and that will make you a better rider, and a safer rider too.

January 4th, 2012, 11:19 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Glad you're ok. It sucks to read about riders going down. You cut the fuel line and trashed the fuel line on the right side? Check with the microfiche on bikebandit or cheapcycleparts to make sure you're talking about the right thing, because the fuel line is on the left side...

January 5th, 2012, 08:00 AM	#7
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Sorry to hear you bit the dust man, we learn from our mistakes....well most people do. I've run into a few "Oh S$%t" moments, and I analyze how that happened and how not to do it again. It's learning from our experiences that makes us better riders. So, fix your baby up and get riding, be proud that you weren't severely hurt. Ride Safe man!!

January 5th, 2012, 08:23 AM	#8
cbdallas ninjette.org guru Name: Charlie Location: Wylie, TX Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R Posts: 317	I, too am curious how you destroyed the right blinker, and cut the fuel line, which is on the left side of the bike. Sorry for your spill. This is why I have such a hard time looking ahead in corners. I'm too concerned with what's right in front of my wheel that will potentially cause me to slide.

January 13th, 2012, 08:12 AM	#9
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	I found out the hard way that the "blinkers" are really a stem and light fixture, $50 per item so $100. Send me a p.m. as to which side and i'll send you a pair bro. If you aren't aware of counter-steering get on it and take the time to get used to it and continue until it's second nature (for me it was easy to do but took a year to do so on auto.) Allows you to power out of such situations. Happy Trails, let me know.