I have the most expensive frame sliders...and they protect the body!!

M-Oorb · June 13th, 2009, 06:48 AM

And its called....15in carbon fiber Area P muffler

. Went down for the first time today going to work. Thank God it wasn't bad at all...im fine with no bruises...just rash on the 5 week old Area P.

So ive been reading the thread about braking(wether or not to use rear brake due to the rear tire slidding out) and have been thinking to myself "geez these guys(and girls) must have lead feet because I've never done that!) Well I was pulling into work...started to slow, hit a patch of dirt, rear tire started to slide. First im thinking ok Ill just slide it out till I stop...but then the curb is fast approching. Well I almost came to a complete stop, front tire kissed the curb bike went off balance and down she goes.

First off, Im so glad I was wearing my gloves(like I always do) or I'd be missing a couple layers on my hand. I'm fine, a couple knicks off the bar end, front brake lever, and very minor scratches on the turn signal(maybe time for Protons)...and then the rash on the Area P. there a 3 minor scrapes but only one looks like it went through the clear coat and to the actually carbon fiber. Anyone know if I can somehow "buff" this stuff out?

So it took me a trip from Florida to New Jersey and a total of 3000 miles on the bike to lay it down. Moral of the story...coulda been worse if some crazy driver behind me didn't stop when I went down. Im fine(prides a little hurt) and the bike is still in pretty good condition. The Area P makes me sad but its just metal(although a very pretty piece) It makes a great, albeit expensive, frame slider to protect your plastics but id rather scratch them up and replace a fairing then have scuffs on my exhaust

Good day to you now

ninjabrewer · June 13th, 2009, 06:58 AM

Glad to hear that you are ok.

nb

TnNinjaGirl · June 13th, 2009, 07:19 AM

Sorry to hear. Scratches on CF are like scars on skin. Chicks dig it.

noche_caliente · June 13th, 2009, 07:22 AM

I'm sorry to hear that Matt, but at least you are ok!

00v_Lucky · June 13th, 2009, 02:43 PM

ouch, i dont know whats worse anymore, an area p exhaust or a fairing.

M-Oorb · June 13th, 2009, 04:37 PM

Hmm I would say the area p...the fairing cost some dough but atleast you can buy one...can't buy an area p muffler new :/
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Nemy · June 13th, 2009, 04:40 PM

Good to hear that the damage isn't too bad. Sucks about the exhaust though. Maybe kerry can give you some tips of buffing it out...

kkim · June 13th, 2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Oorb

...can't buy an area p muffler new :/

I believe you can.

June 13th, 2009, 06:48 AM	#1
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	I have the most expensive frame sliders...and they protect the body!! And its called....15in carbon fiber Area P muffler . Went down for the first time today going to work. Thank God it wasn't bad at all...im fine with no bruises...just rash on the 5 week old Area P. So ive been reading the thread about braking(wether or not to use rear brake due to the rear tire slidding out) and have been thinking to myself "geez these guys(and girls) must have lead feet because I've never done that!) Well I was pulling into work...started to slow, hit a patch of dirt, rear tire started to slide. First im thinking ok Ill just slide it out till I stop...but then the curb is fast approching. Well I almost came to a complete stop, front tire kissed the curb bike went off balance and down she goes. First off, Im so glad I was wearing my gloves(like I always do) or I'd be missing a couple layers on my hand. I'm fine, a couple knicks off the bar end, front brake lever, and very minor scratches on the turn signal(maybe time for Protons)...and then the rash on the Area P. there a 3 minor scrapes but only one looks like it went through the clear coat and to the actually carbon fiber. Anyone know if I can somehow "buff" this stuff out? So it took me a trip from Florida to New Jersey and a total of 3000 miles on the bike to lay it down. Moral of the story...coulda been worse if some crazy driver behind me didn't stop when I went down. Im fine(prides a little hurt) and the bike is still in pretty good condition. The Area P makes me sad but its just metal(although a very pretty piece) It makes a great, albeit expensive, frame slider to protect your plastics but id rather scratch them up and replace a fairing then have scuffs on my exhaust Good day to you now

June 13th, 2009, 06:58 AM	#2
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Glad to hear that you are ok. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

June 13th, 2009, 07:22 AM	#4
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	I'm sorry to hear that Matt, but at least you are ok! __________________________________________________ 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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June 13th, 2009, 07:19 AM	#3
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Sorry to hear. Scratches on CF are like scars on skin. Chicks dig it.

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June 13th, 2009, 04:37 PM	#6
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Hmm I would say the area p...the fairing cost some dough but atleast you can buy one...can't buy an area p muffler new :/ Posted via Mobile Device

June 13th, 2009, 04:40 PM	#7
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	Good to hear that the damage isn't too bad. Sucks about the exhaust though. Maybe kerry can give you some tips of buffing it out...