I Officially Hate Wednesdays :(

ARc · March 12th, 2009, 10:52 PM

So on the way home for dinner today, things were going smoothly. I revved up the engine, let the clutch go a little...

a little too hard. I jerked back, my right wrist twisting the throttle, not helping the situation.

The bike lurched forward. Fast. No problem, I just need to make a right tur... oh ****. I'm going to hit the security station.

I grab a whole bunch of brake and jam on my rear as well. I feel the bike lose traction from underneath and say to myself "better an embarassing lowside than an even more embarassing head on collision resulting in insurance claims / damages." I hit the pavement with my hip and elbow receiving the brunt of the impact. THANK GOD FOR GEAR. I would have shattered my elbow otherwise.

The security guard comes out asking if I am okay, helping me collect scattered pieces of faring from off the ground. I bid him thank you and ride off into the sunset.

But it doesn't end there.

I notice that my handlebars are a little off as I ride back home. Took off my gloves and helmet, put the bike on its centerstand, took out the toolpouch in the back of the seat, I got to work, loosening the steering tree. Once it got loose, i noticed it was hard to make sure that it was aligned. So I got in my car, picked up my friend, and we got it fixed. So I'm about to drop him back off, when I notice I'm missing my helmet and gloves. I go in my room to get them, thinking I had left it in there when I realized I hadn't stepped in my room since I got back. Look around moar and they are no where to be seen.

Are you serious? Did I get jacked after dropping my bike?

I'm still a little bitter over it because those were my favorite pair of gloves ever. I could care less about the HJC helmet. But I want my gloves back! I hate Wednesdays! (Wednesdays are when no one calls me back, msgs me back, and all this random bad luck **** happens to me. It's a running joke between my friends and I, haha)

On a lighter note, I learned that gear is really really important, and that my bike is still running, andI can buy new fairings to make my bike into a color I like.

Today I bought an almost-new Shoei RF-1000 (Diabolic Zero) from a guy whose wife decided she didn't like riding with her hubby for $200. Still looking for gloves to replace the ones that got stolen. I've been looking at the Dainese Hellracers and Duel's, but also considering the Held Thrux, Akira, and Phantoms. What gloves do you guys wear and what would you recommend that I get?

Nemy · March 12th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Rough day. Good to see you're hanging tough. What colour you thinking of painting her now?

and if you got home to pick up your car, wouldn't your gear be there

Visus · March 12th, 2009, 11:16 PM

Hump day indeed.

ARc · March 12th, 2009, 11:22 PM

I had taken off my helmet, gloves and put them down on the floor, and in my anxiety, popped my seat off and immediately took out the Kawi tools and started loosening my steering tree. When I had it loosened enough, I realized i needed someone to keep the handlebar in center position so I could check if the wheel was straight or not. My gear grew legs and ran away while I was picking up my friend. Fast little ****ers.

ninjabrewer · March 12th, 2009, 11:22 PM

Glad to here that you are ok. I've had the same mishap, except I didn't go down, something happens, blip the grip and bike does something you weren't expecting. imagine if you were on a 600.

show some pics of how your gear held up on the pavement. What kind of jacket were you wearing.

Again, glad to hear you are ok.

nb

miks · March 13th, 2009, 12:00 AM

Glad to hear that you're okay!

Also wondering what jacket you were wearing.

zartan · March 13th, 2009, 12:08 AM

glad you are ok.!! That is good news.

Bad Berries for whomever took the gear.. oooh mmemkkkoijlmemcmclsjfojosjfls
(bad juju spell). UN-less it was one of your nice neighbors bringing it inside for you??? And they will return it tomorrow...one could hope.

As far as gloves it is so personal... you have to try them on and on . what a bummer..

today is Friday the 13th

btw... I think it is lucky!

Sound Wave · March 13th, 2009, 01:23 AM

crap. glad that you are ok. maybe later when you have a chance, you can practice panic stops. to conditon your body on how to react if a similar situation ever comes up again. just a thought.

that sounds like a great deal on the rf-1000!! as far as gloves go... yeah, it is personal preference. i got the alpinestars octane s-moto gloves in black. link for gloves
i had to return them the first time. i wear large medical gloves. i got the large. waaay too tight. got the x-large and fits great and are comfortable. if i ever did get another pair however, i think i would go with a gauntlet style. just because i feel my exposed wrists are a bit vulnerable in a crash.

there must be a place that sells aftermarket fairings for your bike right? if so, no reason to go back to the stock design. if anyone ever bangs the front or rear bumper on my car. body kit guarantee!

BlueTyke · March 13th, 2009, 06:39 AM

Wow Jeff! Glad your okay! bummer about the gear too! Hopefully a helpful brownie had taken it into it's head to hide it for safety reasons

(Brownies need them too)

djpharoah · March 13th, 2009, 07:28 AM

Bro if you haven't MSF - also go to a school's parking lot on the weekend and practice 20-30mph panic stops. You need to know how to do that as the front to rear stopping power is different and the older pregens nose dive like nothing I've ever seen - which then puts all the weight on the front.

Glad you are ok man - I don't want to sound like a total douche but I'm sure you must be relieved that this happened on a street instead of a canyon eh? Can't imagine what you would have done there or what the outcome would have been...

Stay safe - also for turns on the streets take them slow (~6-10mph) especially if you have the stock tires like I do.

Keep the rubber side down.

islanderman7 · March 13th, 2009, 07:34 AM

That sucks. I am glad you're okay though.

HKr1 · March 13th, 2009, 07:59 AM

OldGuy · March 13th, 2009, 09:05 AM

That really bites the bag Jeff but glad to hear you are OK. Going to empty parking lots and practicing has really been a good use of my time not only in quick stops but tight turns and just general bike control. A lot of things you can do in a lot that you wouldn't do on the street until . . .

noche_caliente · March 13th, 2009, 03:17 PM

glad to hear you're ok - sorry to hear about the bike and gear though.... oh, and yesterday was Thursday, not Wednesday....

ARc · March 14th, 2009, 06:54 PM

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys! I will go and practice 25-30 mph stops in the parking lot as punishment ;D

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpharoah

Bro if you haven't MSF - also go to a school's parking lot on the weekend and practice 20-30mph panic stops. You need to know how to do that as the front to rear stopping power is different and the older pregens nose dive like nothing I've ever seen - which then puts all the weight on the front.

Glad you are ok man - I don't want to sound like a total douche but I'm sure you must be relieved that this happened on a street instead of a canyon eh? Can't imagine what you would have done there or what the outcome would have been...

Stay safe - also for turns on the streets take them slow (~6-10mph) especially if you have the stock tires like I do.

Keep the rubber side down.

Yea I know about the nosedive. Its sucks

But yea, I'm so glad this happened here and not the canyons

March 12th, 2009, 10:52 PM	#1
ARc Revolver Wario Name: Jeffrey Location: La Palma, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198 Logo Dude	I Officially Hate Wednesdays :( So on the way home for dinner today, things were going smoothly. I revved up the engine, let the clutch go a little... a little too hard. I jerked back, my right wrist twisting the throttle, not helping the situation. The bike lurched forward. Fast. No problem, I just need to make a right tur... oh **. I'm going to hit the security station. I grab a whole bunch of brake and jam on my rear as well. I feel the bike lose traction from underneath and say to myself "better an embarassing lowside than an even more embarassing head on collision resulting in insurance claims / damages." I hit the pavement with my hip and elbow receiving the brunt of the impact. THANK GOD FOR GEAR. I would have shattered my elbow otherwise. The security guard comes out asking if I am okay, helping me collect scattered pieces of faring from off the ground. I bid him thank you and ride off into the sunset. But it doesn't end there. I notice that my handlebars are a little off as I ride back home. Took off my gloves and helmet, put the bike on its centerstand, took out the toolpouch in the back of the seat, I got to work, loosening the steering tree. Once it got loose, i noticed it was hard to make sure that it was aligned. So I got in my car, picked up my friend, and we got it fixed. So I'm about to drop him back off, when I notice I'm missing my helmet and gloves. I go in my room to get them, thinking I had left it in there when I realized I hadn't stepped in my room since I got back. Look around moar and they are no where to be seen. Are you serious? Did I get jacked after dropping my bike? I'm still a little bitter over it because those were my favorite pair of gloves ever. I could care less about the HJC helmet. But I want my gloves back! I hate Wednesdays! (Wednesdays are when no one calls me back, msgs me back, and all this random bad luck ** happens to me. It's a running joke between my friends and I, haha) On a lighter note, I learned that gear is really really important, and that my bike is still running, andI can buy new fairings to make my bike into a color I like. Today I bought an almost-new Shoei RF-1000 (Diabolic Zero) from a guy whose wife decided she didn't like riding with her hubby for $200. Still looking for gloves to replace the ones that got stolen. I've been looking at the Dainese Hellracers and Duel's, but also considering the Held Thrux, Akira, and Phantoms. What gloves do you guys wear and what would you recommend that I get? __________________________________________________

March 12th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#4
ARc Revolver Wario Name: Jeffrey Location: La Palma, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198 Logo Dude	I had taken off my helmet, gloves and put them down on the floor, and in my anxiety, popped my seat off and immediately took out the Kawi tools and started loosening my steering tree. When I had it loosened enough, I realized i needed someone to keep the handlebar in center position so I could check if the wheel was straight or not. My gear grew legs and ran away while I was picking up my friend. Fast little ****ers. __________________________________________________

March 12th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#5
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	Ouch.... Glad to here that you are ok. I've had the same mishap, except I didn't go down, something happens, blip the grip and bike does something you weren't expecting. imagine if you were on a 600. show some pics of how your gear held up on the pavement. What kind of jacket were you wearing. Again, glad to hear 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

March 13th, 2009, 12:00 AM	#6
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Glad to hear that you're okay! Also wondering what jacket you were wearing. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

March 13th, 2009, 12:08 AM	#7
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	glad you are ok.!! That is good news. Bad Berries for whomever took the gear.. oooh mmemkkkoijlmemcmclsjfojosjfls (bad juju spell). UN-less it was one of your nice neighbors bringing it inside for you??? And they will return it tomorrow...one could hope. As far as gloves it is so personal... you have to try them on and on . what a bummer.. today is Friday the 13th btw... I think it is lucky! __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

March 12th, 2009, 11:12 PM	#2
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	Rough day. Good to see you're hanging tough. What colour you thinking of painting her now? and if you got home to pick up your car, wouldn't your gear be there

March 12th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#3
Visus ninjette.org member Name: Todd Location: Hawaii Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 57	Hump day indeed.

March 13th, 2009, 01:23 AM	#8
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	crap. glad that you are ok. maybe later when you have a chance, you can practice panic stops. to conditon your body on how to react if a similar situation ever comes up again. just a thought. that sounds like a great deal on the rf-1000!! as far as gloves go... yeah, it is personal preference. i got the alpinestars octane s-moto gloves in black. link for gloves i had to return them the first time. i wear large medical gloves. i got the large. waaay too tight. got the x-large and fits great and are comfortable. if i ever did get another pair however, i think i would go with a gauntlet style. just because i feel my exposed wrists are a bit vulnerable in a crash. there must be a place that sells aftermarket fairings for your bike right? if so, no reason to go back to the stock design. if anyone ever bangs the front or rear bumper on my car. body kit guarantee!

March 13th, 2009, 06:39 AM	#9
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Wow Jeff! Glad your okay! bummer about the gear too! Hopefully a helpful brownie had taken it into it's head to hide it for safety reasons (Brownies need them too) __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 13th, 2009, 07:28 AM	#10
djpharoah \m/ Name: Mesh Location: Irvine, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): CBR600F3 Smokin Joes Posts: 138	Bro if you haven't MSF - also go to a school's parking lot on the weekend and practice 20-30mph panic stops. You need to know how to do that as the front to rear stopping power is different and the older pregens nose dive like nothing I've ever seen - which then puts all the weight on the front. Glad you are ok man - I don't want to sound like a total douche but I'm sure you must be relieved that this happened on a street instead of a canyon eh? Can't imagine what you would have done there or what the outcome would have been... Stay safe - also for turns on the streets take them slow (~6-10mph) especially if you have the stock tires like I do. Keep the rubber side down.

March 13th, 2009, 07:34 AM	#11
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	That sucks. I am glad you're okay though. __________________________________________________ Area P CF Standard,Airbox Removed,K&N R-0990,Factory Pro Jet Kit 3.0, Zero Gravity DB I'm not riding too fast... I'm flying too low.

March 13th, 2009, 07:59 AM	#12
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.

March 13th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#13
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	That really bites the bag Jeff but glad to hear you are OK. Going to empty parking lots and practicing has really been a good use of my time not only in quick stops but tight turns and just general bike control. A lot of things you can do in a lot that you wouldn't do on the street until . . . __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

March 13th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#14
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	glad to hear you're ok - sorry to hear about the bike and gear though.... oh, and yesterday was Thursday, not Wednesday....

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