I dropped it. :(

anarchyx34 · September 16th, 2015, 10:08 AM

I was determined to never let this happen but I managed to drop my new (to me) bike. I put the side-stand down and then turned around to put something in my car. Several seconds later I hear it hit the ground.

Broken turn signal, bent clutch lever, and several gouges in various places. I already found the replacement parts on ebay for cheap so it's not an expensive mistake, just an aggravating one. I guess I didn't have the side-stand down all the way? Who knows.

csmith12 · September 16th, 2015, 10:13 AM

Bummer man, but it happens. If the side stand is not fully deployed the weight of the bike can push it back toward the up position and down it goes. Forward facing inclines can accelerate the issue.

The only fix, is to be super anal about it. Always do a double take to ensure it's down fully.

Glad it was a cheap fix.

Motofool · September 16th, 2015, 11:25 AM

Sorry to read that

Also, if on sand or dirt, the stand slowly sinks until rolls over on her side.

csmith12 · September 16th, 2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

Sorry to read that

Also, if on sand or dirt, the stand slowly sinks until rolls over on her side.

Oh yea!!!! Forgot about that off the cuff. Sidestands love to sink in hot blacktop too.

Alex · September 16th, 2015, 11:33 AM

Also, don't leave it in neutral while on the sidestand. Make sure it is in gear, preferably first, then roll the bike as far forward as possible to take up the driveline slack. Then lean it over on the kickstand This way it can't roll any further off the stand.

Panda · September 16th, 2015, 11:59 AM

Great advice in this thread. After I put the kick stand down I actually kick it lightly to make sure it's fully forward and then weight the stand.

We all make dumb mistakes. The first night I had my cbr I dropped it and broke the right mirror stalk trying to jump start it in full leathers.

M42 · September 16th, 2015, 01:42 PM

I have the same picture, same model and color of ninja, which I dropped for the same reason. No biggie.

choneofakind · September 16th, 2015, 01:47 PM

I do that too now, after being lucky enough to turn around and catch it... twice.

A little tap with the foot makes sure you don't drop her.

Dave Wolfe · September 16th, 2015, 07:35 PM

One day many yrs ago I was warming up my ex 500 in neutral on its sidestand. Wouldnt you know the bugger popped into gear and tipped over!

Dont feel bad this stuff happeens to us all. Heck you didnt even poke the turn signal thru the fairing.

xXecuterXx2 · September 16th, 2015, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Also, don't leave it in neutral while on the sidestand. Make sure it is in gear, preferably first, then roll the bike as far forward as possible to take up the driveline slack. Then lean it over on the kickstand This way it can't roll any further off the stand.

Thats my exact line of action

, also, how do you kind a post helpful?

choneofakind · September 16th, 2015, 09:37 PM

You have to have no life and post a lot.

Ralgha · September 16th, 2015, 11:26 PM

I have no life, I don't post as much as I should though.

Motofool · September 17th, 2015, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralgha

I have no life, I don't post as much as I should though.

We hope that you at least ride.

ForceofWill · September 17th, 2015, 04:16 AM

That sucks man. I have a habit of pulling on the bike towards the kickstand side a couple times once I get off to make sure it's set well.

Ralgha · September 17th, 2015, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

We hope that you at least ride.

Well there is that, my Ninja is my social life, I talk to it.

csmith12 · September 17th, 2015, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xXecuterXx2

Thats my exact line of action

, also, how do you kind a post helpful?

Make it to 1000 posts. Pretty easy right?

I will mark it helpful for ya.

DEFY · September 17th, 2015, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

I will mark it helpful for ya.

Does this mean I should mark it unhelpful

nickjpass · September 17th, 2015, 08:41 AM

until your bike looks like this you can't complain

(i don't remember how many times this thing has been on the ground)

Finesse · September 17th, 2015, 06:55 PM

You didn't drop it. Your side stand did.

xXecuterXx2 · September 17th, 2015, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Make it to 1000 posts. Pretty easy right?

Easy Squeezy I'm a tenth of the way there

akima · September 20th, 2015, 10:36 AM

Glad to read that you weren't on the bike when it dropped.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Wolfe

One day many yrs ago I was warming up my ex 500 in neutral on its sidestand. Wouldnt you know the bugger popped into gear and tipped over!

That can happen?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

until your bike looks like this you can't complain

(i don't remember how many times this thing has been on the ground)

Does the lack of front fairing make it hard work to ride quick on that?

nickjpass · September 21st, 2015, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

Glad to read that you weren't on the bike when it dropped.

That can happen?!

Does the lack of front fairing make it hard work to ride quick on that?

when on a straight, tucked in, there's lots of wind.

otherwise, no.

September 16th, 2015, 10:08 AM	#1
anarchyx34 ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Brooklyn, NY Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 04 EX250 Posts: 30	I dropped it. :( I was determined to never let this happen but I managed to drop my new (to me) bike. I put the side-stand down and then turned around to put something in my car. Several seconds later I hear it hit the ground. Broken turn signal, bent clutch lever, and several gouges in various places. I already found the replacement parts on ebay for cheap so it's not an expensive mistake, just an aggravating one. I guess I didn't have the side-stand down all the way? Who knows.

September 16th, 2015, 10:13 AM	#2
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	Bummer man, but it happens. If the side stand is not fully deployed the weight of the bike can push it back toward the up position and down it goes. Forward facing inclines can accelerate the issue. The only fix, is to be super anal about it. Always do a double take to ensure it's down fully. Glad it was a cheap fix. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 16th, 2015, 11:25 AM	#3
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	Sorry to read that Also, if on sand or dirt, the stand slowly sinks until rolls over on her side. __________________________________________________ *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

September 16th, 2015, 11:33 AM	#5
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September 16th, 2015, 11:59 AM	#6
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Great advice in this thread. After I put the kick stand down I actually kick it lightly to make sure it's fully forward and then weight the stand. We all make dumb mistakes. The first night I had my cbr I dropped it and broke the right mirror stalk trying to jump start it in full leathers.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

September 16th, 2015, 01:42 PM	#7
M42 Wrench wench Name: The Stigette Location: DC/MD/VA Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): TWO HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT CUBIC CENTIMETERS (R.I.P.), SIX HUNDRED FORTY FIVE CUBIC CENTIMETERS Posts: 415	I have the same picture, same model and color of ninja, which I dropped for the same reason. No biggie. __________________________________________________

September 16th, 2015, 01:47 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I do that too now, after being lucky enough to turn around and catch it... twice. A little tap with the foot makes sure you don't drop her.

September 16th, 2015, 07:35 PM	#9
Dave Wolfe CCS Amateur #501 Name: Dave Location: Iowa Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 SE 'Booger' Posts: 406	One day many yrs ago I was warming up my ex 500 in neutral on its sidestand. Wouldnt you know the bugger popped into gear and tipped over! Dont feel bad this stuff happeens to us all. Heck you didnt even poke the turn signal thru the fairing.

September 16th, 2015, 09:37 PM	#11
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	You have to have no life and post a lot.

September 16th, 2015, 11:26 PM	#12
Ralgha ninjette.org sage Name: Kevin Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Tiger 800 XRT Posts: 828	I have no life, I don't post as much as I should though.

September 17th, 2015, 04:16 AM	#14
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	That sucks man. I have a habit of pulling on the bike towards the kickstand side a couple times once I get off to make sure it's set well.

September 17th, 2015, 06:55 PM	#19
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	You didn't drop it. Your side stand did.

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