My Baby Fell!!

kse91holydiver · May 12th, 2011, 02:13 PM

Hey guys, I'm a brand new Ninja Owner from Minneapolis. I have bad news though, my baby fell and hurt herself on her lower fairing and front fairing.

She has a couple cracks. So my question is should I take this to a shop so they can mold the plastic back together or should I order new parts? And anywhere any Minnesotans know that is a good place to get her fixed?

Alex · May 12th, 2011, 02:17 PM

Depends on how bad it is. Here's a thread that talks about how to do some repairs on minor cracks.

kse91holydiver · May 12th, 2011, 02:28 PM

Crack is pretty large, a the piece with the turn signal broke and fell off, the cracks are big enough to put your hand through.

Liquidtoon · May 12th, 2011, 02:48 PM

I personally would say just swap the parts yourself. If the bike runs well then no need have a shop work on it. they might be able to fix the front cowl but the fairing is a replacement either way. I would say go online find a new fairing cowl and after market lever and light. I dont know if you have a motorcycle recking yard in your area but they usually have little better pices if you can find what you need.

kse91holydiver · May 12th, 2011, 04:07 PM

Is it not worth it to file an insurance claim?

shawn57187 · May 12th, 2011, 04:19 PM

It depends on your deductible. A new fairing and turn signal from Kawasaki will probably be over $500. If you add in the front fairing, it will definitely be over $500.

I would spend the money to get everything fixed perfectly. No need to take it to a shop, replacing fairings is very easy. You can order the parts from your dealership to avoid shipping costs.

It's a new bike, you don't want it to look bad. Get it fixed and get back on the road

kaiserz · May 12th, 2011, 08:07 PM

And get frame sliders next time.

lgk · December 24th, 2011, 05:25 AM

Frame sliders and flush turn signals will help prevent this damage.

2011Ninja250R · December 27th, 2011, 08:34 PM

What he said. Get her fixed so she looks like new. I can't stand fingerprints on my baby.

94fiveohvert · December 27th, 2011, 09:12 PM

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cuz · December 27th, 2011, 09:24 PM

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alex.s · December 28th, 2011, 04:02 AM

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HKr1 · December 31st, 2011, 01:01 PM

Ah, whats a few months.

dark_beaverezt · January 3rd, 2012, 09:01 PM

GO....GO for a pair of SLIDERS,,dude....lesson learned....RIDE safe!!!!

May 12th, 2011, 02:13 PM	#1
kse91holydiver ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: Minneapolis Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 12	My Baby Fell!! Hey guys, I'm a brand new Ninja Owner from Minneapolis. I have bad news though, my baby fell and hurt herself on her lower fairing and front fairing. She has a couple cracks. So my question is should I take this to a shop so they can mold the plastic back together or should I order new parts? And anywhere any Minnesotans know that is a good place to get her fixed?

May 12th, 2011, 02:17 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Depends on how bad it is. Here's a thread that talks about how to do some repairs on minor cracks. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

December 27th, 2011, 08:34 PM	#9
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	What he said. Get her fixed so she looks like new. I can't stand fingerprints on my baby. __________________________________________________ '11 Green SE - 2 Bros Blk Series CF, Factory Pro Jet Kit, Spiegler Lines, ZG Windscreen, Pazzo Levers, CW Fender Elim, Custom LED Integrated Tail Light, Protons, OEM Seat Cowl & Ti ProBolts.

December 28th, 2011, 04:02 AM	#12
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	bbbraaaaaaiiiiinnnnnnnnss...... __________________________________________________

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kse91holydiver ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: Minneapolis Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 12	Is it not worth it to file an insurance claim?

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kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	And get frame sliders next time.

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lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	Frame sliders and flush turn signals will help prevent this damage.

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