Can any damage occur to the engine in a lowside?

n4v1n · August 9th, 2009, 12:00 PM

Recently lowsided the bike, it slid on its left side and hit a sign post with the fuel tank, denting it where it meets the seat. The bike was started the next day, sounded fine. I would just like to know if there could be any other damage besides what is cosmetic/obvious. Can I still ride with a dented tank, or will it affect the vaccum in the fuel line or something? It costs like ~$350 for the tank so If I can make do with out it I can just replace fairings, clutch lever, and shifter.

Also, what are the fairings in the back of the bike that wrap around the rear seat called? I can't seem to find them on the site I'm looking at for oem parts.

CRXTrek · August 9th, 2009, 01:24 PM

Cover-Tail
Part#36040/A~C
The letter A~C is the color
http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmot...-2009/o/m17969

n4v1n · August 9th, 2009, 07:27 PM

Thanks, does anyone know what I should do about the fuel tank?

kkim · August 9th, 2009, 07:28 PM

as long as it's not leaking, you can ride with a dented fuel tank, if that's the question.

TrueFaith · August 10th, 2009, 07:29 AM

Make sure to check the swingarm and rear axle carefully. If you contacted the tail fairings you probably did some damage to it. Mine was totalled by the insurance inspector even though it looked fine to me.

Broom · August 10th, 2009, 08:14 AM

the motor should be fine unless you managed to crack or grind through your side cases, but that'd be visually obvious. especially if its spewing oil.

i'd loosen up your triples and realign your forks (i think theres a DIY on this somewhere on here), and try to make sure your swing arm and stuff isn't binding up any. it should be fine.

tjkamper · August 10th, 2009, 08:28 AM

As long as the bike isn't bleeding you should be fine. You should inspect the entire bike and make sure there is nothing else broken or out of alignment, and then take it for a little, gentle spin arround the block. If it rides fine, then just fix the cosmetic stuff. The tank should be fine dented as long as it doesn't leak.

August 9th, 2009, 12:00 PM	#1
n4v1n ninjette.org member Name: navin Location: houston TX Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r Posts: 39	Can any damage occur to the engine in a lowside? Recently lowsided the bike, it slid on its left side and hit a sign post with the fuel tank, denting it where it meets the seat. The bike was started the next day, sounded fine. I would just like to know if there could be any other damage besides what is cosmetic/obvious. Can I still ride with a dented tank, or will it affect the vaccum in the fuel line or something? It costs like ~$350 for the tank so If I can make do with out it I can just replace fairings, clutch lever, and shifter. Also, what are the fairings in the back of the bike that wrap around the rear seat called? I can't seem to find them on the site I'm looking at for oem parts.

August 10th, 2009, 08:14 AM	#6
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	the motor should be fine unless you managed to crack or grind through your side cases, but that'd be visually obvious. especially if its spewing oil. i'd loosen up your triples and realign your forks (i think theres a DIY on this somewhere on here), and try to make sure your swing arm and stuff isn't binding up any. it should be fine. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

August 10th, 2009, 08:28 AM	#7
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	As long as the bike isn't bleeding you should be fine. You should inspect the entire bike and make sure there is nothing else broken or out of alignment, and then take it for a little, gentle spin arround the block. If it rides fine, then just fix the cosmetic stuff. The tank should be fine dented as long as it doesn't leak. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

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August 9th, 2009, 01:24 PM	#2
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Cover-Tail Part#36040/A~C The letter A~C is the color http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmot...-2009/o/m17969

August 9th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#3
n4v1n ninjette.org member Name: navin Location: houston TX Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r Posts: 39	Thanks, does anyone know what I should do about the fuel tank?

August 9th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	as long as it's not leaking, you can ride with a dented fuel tank, if that's the question.

August 10th, 2009, 07:29 AM	#5
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	Make sure to check the swingarm and rear axle carefully. If you contacted the tail fairings you probably did some damage to it. Mine was totalled by the insurance inspector even though it looked fine to me.