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June 17th, 2014, 07:30 AM
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Certified Slacker
Name: Shawn
Location: Cleveland
Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 232
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Hit a nasty pothole the other day.
Nothing terribly obvious is wrong with the bike aside from my cool-guy LEDs not working. I imagine a wire got knocked loose or something. They're not important and I'll prolly be able to figure it out.
The question I have is, Are there things I should closely look at for something not so obvious? How do I make sure the forks weren't damaged? Are there weak spots on the frame I should know about? How about the wheel? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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June 17th, 2014, 07:32 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: S
Location: CA/MA, usually
Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.
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The first things that come to mind for me are alignment and the underside of the bike. I know a buddy who destroyed her belly pan in a similar fashion.
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June 17th, 2014, 07:48 AM
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Name: Paul
Location: UK
Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.
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1 If the forks still move full travel that's good
2 Check the fork clamps on the yokes are ok they can crack close to the bolt. 3 With the front wheel off the ground gently move the bars around the straight ahead position Checking for any tendency to detent into the ahead position. which will require bearing replacement. 4 The wheel will usually be protected by the tire but give it a spin to check the rim is true 5 The swing arm is trailing so should be fine just check the rear wheel alignment hasn't been knocked out of whack and you should be good to go 
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June 17th, 2014, 11:49 AM
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Name: Ray
Location: 48162
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Got a couple dents in the rim from some of the wonderful potholes here in michigan, most everything on the bike will be fine but check the rim for and dings and dents.
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June 17th, 2014, 04:19 PM
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If the wheel is straight, you're fine.
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June 17th, 2014, 06:29 PM
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Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
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If they are straight and the front tire is not twisted respect to the handlebar. The tightness of the bolts that hold the engine to the frame and the play of the steering column's bearings. The wheel should rotate true, radially and laterally. You are welcome
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June 18th, 2014, 02:35 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Ray
Location: 48162
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Yes i have, but only on rare occasions anymore. Heading east bound just before the road clears of the really bad sections there was a nice pothole i hit that was shaded and i didn't see till i was on it, it was a really nice way to take to milan years ago but not so much anymore till they repave it. |
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June 20th, 2014, 01:29 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Paul
Location: UK
Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.
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By chance came across this article, girl was nearly killed when a pothole threw her off her motorcycle.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-22087471 |
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