My First Motorcycle Fail.. Lol

aaron15 · July 26th, 2013, 05:07 PM

Exactly what the title says.. Just me pulling a newbie mistake haha.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Motofool · July 26th, 2013, 05:13 PM

You could use this:

fishdip · July 26th, 2013, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaron15

Exactly what the title says.. Just me pulling a newbie mistake haha.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Its sad you had to slow it down and zoom in on this.

JohnnyBravo · July 26th, 2013, 05:20 PM

Tough break... Funny vid

aaron15 · July 26th, 2013, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

You could use this:

Haha, that would be helpful. But I think I learned from my mistake now lol.

@fishdip, eh I suppose so! Just in case someone missed it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Tough break... Funny vid

Haha, thanks mate.

JohnnyBravo · July 26th, 2013, 05:29 PM

That button is easy to hit, glad I haven't hit it yet.

aaron15 · July 26th, 2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

That button is easy to hit, glad I haven't hit it yet.

yeah haha. Bad luck on my part. I thought I had stalled the bike somehow when I first pulled over. Then when I watched the footage at home, I was surprised I didn't know/feel/see that I killed the engine lol.

JohnnyBravo · July 26th, 2013, 05:39 PM

At least you were gonna check for gas instead of posting a what happened thread.

subxero · July 26th, 2013, 05:59 PM

never hit the kill switch when i was in motion, glad to see they must have put in a safety measure when designing it so that the rear wheel doesn't lock up when it gets hit while in motion. (does that make sense to think that?

)

beren · July 26th, 2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by subxero

never hit the kill switch when i was in motion, glad to see they must have put in a safety measure when designing it so that the rear wheel doesn't lock up when it gets hit while in motion. (does that make sense to think that?

)

No reason for it to lock up. Engine can still turn, just not under its own power. This is no different that running out of gas.

ChickenRun · July 26th, 2013, 08:28 PM

Smooth move lol. By the way, I have the same gloves and they've already began to rip less than 300 miles in.

Bob2010 · July 26th, 2013, 08:43 PM

Kudos to your sir lol

Another thread that makes me feel better about myself

Did the same thing when I first started riding. I was coming out from a dead stop , accelerating while making a right hand turn. Bike stopped before it could even take off, already in momentum, i almost dumped it. Pulled every muscle in my back trying to bring her upright agsin.
Checked for gas too. When I went to restart it , I flipped the switch and then it dawned on me what I did.

Driddle · July 26th, 2013, 08:53 PM

How long did it take you to realize that the cutoff switch had been flicked?

fr1dayn1ght · July 26th, 2013, 09:01 PM

how fast do you need to go to safely remove your hands??
I tried once and the handlebar start wobbling like hell...almost crash, now im scared of it

Alex · July 26th, 2013, 09:07 PM

You're not supposed to hit your own kill switch. You're supposed to hit your buddy's kill switch while riding by.

aaron15 · July 26th, 2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChickenRun

Smooth move lol. By the way, I have the same gloves and they've already began to rip less than 300 miles in.

aw man thats a bummer to hear. At least I got these gloves for a decent price from motobash at Cycle Gear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob2010

Kudos to your sir lol

Another thread that makes me feel better about myself

Did the same thing when I first started riding. I was coming out from a dead stop , accelerating while making a right hand turn. Bike stopped before it could even take off, already in momentum, i almost dumped it. Pulled every muscle in my back trying to bring her upright agsin.
Checked for gas too. When I went to restart it , I flipped the switch and then it dawned on me what I did.

Haha, I had the same realization as well.

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Originally Posted by Driddle

How long did it take you to realize that the cutoff switch had been flicked?

You know, I didn't even realize until I watched the footage. But I knew something was off when I was going to start the bike up again, cause I was like hmmm I don't remember turning the engine cutoff switch off lol.

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Originally Posted by fr1dayn1ght

how fast do you need to go to safely remove your hands??
I tried once and the handlebar start wobbling like hell...almost crash, now im scared of it

Not quite sure. I was probably going around 40-50mph in the video. Whatever feels comfortable!

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Originally Posted by Alex

You're not supposed to hit your own kill switch. You're supposed to hit your buddy's kill switch while riding by.

Hahahaha. Duly noted!

fishdip · July 26th, 2013, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fr1dayn1ght

how fast do you need to go to safely remove your hands??
I tried once and the handlebar start wobbling like hell...almost crash, now im scared of it

You need to do it at 90-110.

7oxSin · July 27th, 2013, 12:22 AM

lol never done it myself, but love to do it at red lights to my buddies as soon as they turn green.

Sirref · July 27th, 2013, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fr1dayn1ght

how fast do you need to go to safely remove your hands??
I tried once and the handlebar start wobbling like hell...almost crash, now im scared of it

grip the bike more with your lower body and consciously hold onto the tank and that shouldn't happen, that and go at least 30mph since the bike needs some speed to be comfortably stable and 250s lose power/speed quicker than a lot of other bikes (even 300s)
if you still have problems check your tires/tire pressure/etc

Trailerboy531 · July 27th, 2013, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

You're not supposed to hit your own kill switch. You're supposed to hit your buddy's kill switch while riding by.

The amount of times that myself @alex.s @Kevin2109 and @Havok have done this to each other..... well.....

Havok modded his killswitch so he'd be safe hahah

BIGREDIOWAN · July 27th, 2013, 06:24 AM

lol, I just did this the other day, I felt like a dumbass once I figured out what I did. Glad I'm not the only one..........

slickt0mmy · July 27th, 2013, 06:34 AM

Haha I've done this before too. I was stopped on the side of the road waiting for a buddy that had gotten stuck at a red light. Then when he caught up, I went to take off quickly so he didn't have to slow down. But in my rush I must have touched the kill switch when I was putting my hands on the bars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fr1dayn1ght

how fast do you need to go to safely remove your hands??I tried once and the handlebar start wobbling like hell...almost crash, now im scared of it

It might be the front tire. My bike was doing that too, back before I put some new tires on it. I've heard it's because the front tire starts cupping as it wears out and causes a slight wobble that is exaggerated when you take your hands off the bars. Anyway, after I got new tires the wobble went away.

alex.s · July 27th, 2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

The amount of times that myself @alex.s @Kevin2109 and @Havok have done this to each other..... well.....

Havok modded his killswitch so he'd be safe hahah

oh man just the other day i got kevin so good.... the trick is to approach on the left so they don't think you are going for the kill then last minute switch to the right and pop the switch. kevin has developed good swatty hands though so if you dont surprise him its hard to get the switch

Motofool · July 27th, 2013, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fr1dayn1ght

how fast do you need to go to safely remove your hands??
I tried once and the handlebar start wobbling like hell...almost crash, now im scared of it

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/My_bars...e_my_hands_off

ChaoSS · July 27th, 2013, 04:23 PM

Haven't done that in motion, but I have done that right as the light turns green, with a line of cars behind me.

And I once pulled the seat off to try to jump start it before realizing the kill switch was flipped, since I never really use the thing.

kslane · July 27th, 2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaoSS

Haven't done that in motion, but I have done that right as the light turns green, with a line of cars behind me.

And I once pulled the seat off to try to jump start it before realizing the kill switch was flipped, since I never really use the thing.

been their dont that. relised after thying to just start to check the switch

Tigerpaw · July 27th, 2013, 05:41 PM

I always seem to do it when the bike is already off. Get confused for a second, then feel like an idiot

I'm not into doing it to others, on bikes...autos are another story

250rr · July 27th, 2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kslane

been their dont that. relised after thying to just start to check the switch

's misspelled. No understand.

rasta · July 27th, 2013, 06:43 PM

Nice fail bro! I was expecting something much worse, like you were going to ride straight into the curb when you stretched lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

grip the bike more with your lower body and consciously hold onto the tank and that shouldn't happen

Basically, grab onto the gas tank with your legs like you're about to bust a nut

Sirref · July 28th, 2013, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Nice fail bro! I was expecting something much worse, like you were going to ride straight into the curb when you stretched lol

Basically, grab onto the gas tank with your legs like you're about to bust a nut

the irony is that it'll make you less likely to bust a nut under heavy braking

July 26th, 2013, 05:07 PM	#1
aaron15 weeeeee! Name: Aaron Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 19	My First Motorcycle Fail.. Lol Exactly what the title says.. Just me pulling a newbie mistake haha. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ -Aaron '06 Ninja 250

July 26th, 2013, 05:13 PM	#2
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	You could use this: __________________________________________________ *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

July 26th, 2013, 05:20 PM	#4
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Tough break... Funny vid __________________________________________________

July 26th, 2013, 05:29 PM	#6
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	That button is easy to hit, glad I haven't hit it yet. __________________________________________________

July 26th, 2013, 05:39 PM	#8
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	At least you were gonna check for gas instead of posting a what happened thread. __________________________________________________

July 26th, 2013, 05:59 PM	#9
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	never hit the kill switch when i was in motion, glad to see they must have put in a safety measure when designing it so that the rear wheel doesn't lock up when it gets hit while in motion. (does that make sense to think that? ) __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

July 26th, 2013, 08:28 PM	#11
ChickenRun ninjette.org member Name: Brandon Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250r SE (without stupid tribal decals) Posts: 110	Smooth move lol. By the way, I have the same gloves and they've already began to rip less than 300 miles in. __________________________________________________ "It sounds like a lawnmower." "Shut up no it doesn't."

July 26th, 2013, 08:43 PM	#12
Bob2010 ninjette.org sage Name: Bob Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 730	Kudos to your sir lol Another thread that makes me feel better about myself Did the same thing when I first started riding. I was coming out from a dead stop , accelerating while making a right hand turn. Bike stopped before it could even take off, already in momentum, i almost dumped it. Pulled every muscle in my back trying to bring her upright agsin. Checked for gas too. When I went to restart it , I flipped the switch and then it dawned on me what I did. __________________________________________________ 2010 Red Ninja 250 2009 Black Ninja 250 -If you ride like lightning,you're gonna crash like thunder-
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July 26th, 2013, 08:53 PM	#13
Driddle ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Murrieta, California Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 288	How long did it take you to realize that the cutoff switch had been flicked? __________________________________________________ 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r \| Yoshimura Stainless Full Exhaust \| Pazzo Levers \| Puig Double Bubble \| DynoJet Stage 2 \| K&N Intake \|

July 26th, 2013, 09:01 PM	#14
fr1dayn1ght ninjette.org member Name: Binh Location: NJ Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 250 (sold), 2013 CB500F Posts: 125	how fast do you need to go to safely remove your hands?? I tried once and the handlebar start wobbling like hell...almost crash, now im scared of it

July 26th, 2013, 09:07 PM	#15
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July 27th, 2013, 12:22 AM	#18
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	lol never done it myself, but love to do it at red lights to my buddies as soon as they turn green. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35

July 27th, 2013, 06:24 AM	#21
BIGREDIOWAN ninjette.org member Name: Trevor Location: Norwalk, IA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 51	lol, I just did this the other day, I felt like a dumbass once I figured out what I did. Glad I'm not the only one..........

July 27th, 2013, 04:23 PM	#25
ChaoSS ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Goshen CA Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 red 250 ninja Posts: 740	Haven't done that in motion, but I have done that right as the light turns green, with a line of cars behind me. And I once pulled the seat off to try to jump start it before realizing the kill switch was flipped, since I never really use the thing.

July 27th, 2013, 05:41 PM	#27
Tigerpaw ninjette.org guru Name: Tom Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 '09 Boulevard C50. '08 250r(TOTALED BY DEER) Posts: 467	I always seem to do it when the bike is already off. Get confused for a second, then feel like an idiot I'm not into doing it to others, on bikes...autos are another story __________________________________________________ CHEERS!!!

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