New Ninja 250

dda3803 · March 2nd, 2012, 06:13 AM

Bought a used, but in immaculate condition '09 Ninja 250 2 days ago. First ride out I'm having a blast, decide to run up to the store to pick up a couple things. Checking out when I hear a thud and a truck driving off having knocked my parked bike over. Snapped the right peg bracket in half, shattered the right turn signal, scuffs on the handlebars and mirror.

I had to chase him down to an intersection on foot a few hundred feet away..he said he didn't notice he'd hit it. To the shop she goes. I guess I'm lucky his truck didn't run it over or that I wasn't on it...

koenigcitizen · March 2nd, 2012, 06:16 AM

Welcome to the forum.
Ouch! Is the truck driver going to be held responsible?

dda3803 · March 2nd, 2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by koenigcitizen

Welcome to the forum.
Ouch! Is the truck driver going to be held responsible?

Yeah he was very nice and I feel like he genuinely felt bad about it. He payed for a trailer rental and I'll call him today after getting a couple quotes. I also had an officer file a police report indicating who was at fault in case something goes wrong.

csmith12 · March 2nd, 2012, 06:19 AM

Welcome Dave!

Gratz on the bike but isn't that a kick in the bum? For sure better that you wasn't on the bike at that time. Best of luck with the driver and repairs.

koenigcitizen · March 2nd, 2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dda3803

Yeah he was very nice and I feel like he genuinely felt bad about it. He payed for a trailer rental and I'll call him today after getting a couple quotes. I also had an officer file a police report indicating who was at fault in case something goes wrong.

Thats great! Considering the circumstances, I would say that you were lucky! You will get 'er back on the road in no time!

NDspd · March 2nd, 2012, 08:42 AM

OUch man...welcome...I always hate to hear something like that happening. That's way I hate parking in Parking Lots or Paralel parking, people just don't always see ya or the bike.

Glad you're not hurt and the other guy is willing to help.

Mocha Man · March 2nd, 2012, 09:37 AM

Dang dude, I'm sorry that happened. Sounds like something that might happen to me. Welcome to the forum, regardless!

dda3803 · March 3rd, 2012, 09:11 AM

Well the shop quoted me at close to $1200.00 They're replacing everything the guy scratched up or broke. Parts were about 600, labor 450 + tax and inspection fee. The truck driver has agreed to pay, but I think she's gonna be tied up in the shop until the end of next week or later while parts are shipped in. I think I need to be reimbursed for my loss of fun as well.

leed · March 3rd, 2012, 10:09 AM

Gawd 450 for labor is ridiculous. You pay for less labor to get an engine rebuild.

Malicious Logic · March 3rd, 2012, 11:07 AM

Lack of situational awareness strikes again! Sucks that your out a bike for the next week. On the plus side, atleast it was your bike and not a small child. I've heard most/if not all the excuses and still haven't heard a good one for backing into things.

dda3803 · March 3rd, 2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

Lack of situational awareness strikes again! Sucks that your out a bike for the next week. On the plus side, atleast it was your bike and not a small child. I've heard most/if not all the excuses and still haven't heard a good one for backing into things.

That's exactly what I was thinking as well. If the guy had just swung into the adjacent spot when backing out as he did with my bike and there were a child or someone in a wheelchair, etc... he could have killed them.

250rr · March 3rd, 2012, 11:28 AM

Welcome, my friend. Sorry for the very unfortunate situation.

March 2nd, 2012, 06:13 AM	#1
dda3803 ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: Atlanta Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Honda Rebel Posts: 4	New Ninja 250 Bought a used, but in immaculate condition '09 Ninja 250 2 days ago. First ride out I'm having a blast, decide to run up to the store to pick up a couple things. Checking out when I hear a thud and a truck driving off having knocked my parked bike over. Snapped the right peg bracket in half, shattered the right turn signal, scuffs on the handlebars and mirror. I had to chase him down to an intersection on foot a few hundred feet away..he said he didn't notice he'd hit it. To the shop she goes. I guess I'm lucky his truck didn't run it over or that I wasn't on it...

March 2nd, 2012, 06:16 AM	#2
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	Welcome to the forum. Ouch! Is the truck driver going to be held responsible? __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

March 2nd, 2012, 06:19 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Dave! Gratz on the bike but isn't that a kick in the bum? For sure better that you wasn't on the bike at that time. Best of luck with the driver and repairs. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 3rd, 2012, 11:07 AM	#10
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Lack of situational awareness strikes again! Sucks that your out a bike for the next week. On the plus side, atleast it was your bike and not a small child. I've heard most/if not all the excuses and still haven't heard a good one for backing into things. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

March 2nd, 2012, 08:42 AM	#6
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	OUch man...welcome...I always hate to hear something like that happening. That's way I hate parking in Parking Lots or Paralel parking, people just don't always see ya or the bike. Glad you're not hurt and the other guy is willing to help.

March 2nd, 2012, 09:37 AM	#7
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Dang dude, I'm sorry that happened. Sounds like something that might happen to me. Welcome to the forum, regardless!

March 3rd, 2012, 09:11 AM	#8
dda3803 ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: Atlanta Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Honda Rebel Posts: 4	Well the shop quoted me at close to $1200.00 They're replacing everything the guy scratched up or broke. Parts were about 600, labor 450 + tax and inspection fee. The truck driver has agreed to pay, but I think she's gonna be tied up in the shop until the end of next week or later while parts are shipped in. I think I need to be reimbursed for my loss of fun as well.

March 3rd, 2012, 10:09 AM	#9
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	Gawd 450 for labor is ridiculous. You pay for less labor to get an engine rebuild.

March 3rd, 2012, 11:28 AM	#12
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Welcome, my friend. Sorry for the very unfortunate situation.