so.. ninja lowsided... questions about fixes!!

boyonfire · September 7th, 2009, 08:16 PM

The damage: scratched fairing, shift lever bent awkwardly, (both) handle bar inserts bent toward the gas tank, and the signal light got ripped right off.

The result: The shift lever makes it super hard to my foot to get under it and shift, and the bar inserts pinch my fingers when I turn.

The solution? Being cheap and a student, is it possible to bend the handle bar inserts and the shift lever back to their original positions without further damaging them? I hope I don't have to replace them

kkim · September 7th, 2009, 08:29 PM

The shift lever can possibly be straightened out. remove it from the bike and use a vice and a hammer carefully pound it back into shape, depending on how badly bent it is.

pics would help.

boyonfire · September 7th, 2009, 10:05 PM

I will try that kkim. And as far as pics go, my ninja is at a friend's house across the bay bridge, and my knee is injured. I will try to post some up asap.

How about straightening the handlebars too?

Does anyone know if I could use these as replacements? http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ement-Bar.aspx

CRXTrek · September 7th, 2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyonfire

Does anyone know if I could use these as replacements? http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ement-Bar.aspx

Not for stock replacement,but if you had clip-ons sure.

Verus Cidere · September 8th, 2009, 12:02 AM

Look on ebay. For pregens, there's a ton of used replacement parts available for much cheaper than new parts. Check it out, you might get lucky. Good luck on the fix, and heal up soon!

smcbride11 · September 8th, 2009, 06:46 AM

Like Kelly mentions, the shifter's an easy fix. You may need to use a pipe to help leverage it to bend it back, but it's not a big deal.

The stock handlebars and turn signal cost about $80 and $40 respectively, and they're quick replacements. The fairing you can likely live with.

noche_caliente · September 8th, 2009, 02:27 PM

I second ebay as a source for parts. I hope the knee heals up soon - look for my oops thread if you need someone to commiserate with

September 7th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#1
boyonfire ninjette.org member Name: Phil Location: Bay Area, Cali Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 ninja 250 Posts: 12	so.. ninja lowsided... questions about fixes!! The damage: scratched fairing, shift lever bent awkwardly, (both) handle bar inserts bent toward the gas tank, and the signal light got ripped right off. The result: The shift lever makes it super hard to my foot to get under it and shift, and the bar inserts pinch my fingers when I turn. The solution? Being cheap and a student, is it possible to bend the handle bar inserts and the shift lever back to their original positions without further damaging them? I hope I don't have to replace them

September 8th, 2009, 12:02 AM	#5
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Look on ebay. For pregens, there's a ton of used replacement parts available for much cheaper than new parts. Check it out, you might get lucky. Good luck on the fix, and heal up soon! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

September 8th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#7
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	I second ebay as a source for parts. I hope the knee heals up soon - look for my oops thread if you need someone to commiserate with __________________________________________________ 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

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September 7th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	The shift lever can possibly be straightened out. remove it from the bike and use a vice and a hammer carefully pound it back into shape, depending on how badly bent it is. pics would help.

September 7th, 2009, 10:05 PM	#3
boyonfire ninjette.org member Name: Phil Location: Bay Area, Cali Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 ninja 250 Posts: 12	I will try that kkim. And as far as pics go, my ninja is at a friend's house across the bay bridge, and my knee is injured. I will try to post some up asap. How about straightening the handlebars too? Does anyone know if I could use these as replacements? http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ement-Bar.aspx

September 8th, 2009, 06:46 AM	#6
smcbride11 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Providence, RI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 BMW K75 Posts: 188	Like Kelly mentions, the shifter's an easy fix. You may need to use a pipe to help leverage it to bend it back, but it's not a big deal. The stock handlebars and turn signal cost about $80 and $40 respectively, and they're quick replacements. The fairing you can likely live with.