fox on road...

pomartin · July 10th, 2012, 02:28 PM

While riding a fox jumped in front of me. Speed was about 50 km/h. Luckily for me it hitted front wheel with head and I managed to rode over it w/o faling.

Now i need some advice which bike parts should i check. Forks are ok (not curved) and so is front wheel.
Is there any other part to look at?

Unfortunately little buddy did not survived the impact

folky15 · July 10th, 2012, 02:55 PM

So you didn't crash?

Probably no need to worry about the bike unless you start to hear weird noises. Check to make sure nothing is loose.

EsrTek · July 10th, 2012, 02:57 PM

I think you checked everything I would think could get hurt, but I'm sure someone else will pipe in if I'm wrong.
I'd think hitting a pothole speedbump or curb at that speed be alot worse then something that squishes.
PS- this isn't a crash report, so wrong section, grats on keeping it up!!

lgk · July 10th, 2012, 03:09 PM

did your fairings get damaged at all?

Whiskey · July 10th, 2012, 03:10 PM

Check the front mudguard, the bottom of the fairing & the radiator, depending on how intact the fox was after the crash you may need to clean them down & see if there is any cosmetic damage there.

Stingray1000 · July 10th, 2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pomartin

While riding a fox jumped in front of me. Speed was about 50 km/h. Luckily for me it hitted front wheel with head and I managed to rode over it w/o faling.

Now i need some advice which bike parts should i check. Forks are ok (not curved) and so is front wheel.
Is there any other part to look at?

Unfortunately little buddy did not survived the impact

I think foxes (and FOXES!) are attracted to Ninjettes! I was riding 2 weeks ago and a baby fox came out running on the side of the road after me. Reminded me of a dog running after a postman! lol

pomartin · July 10th, 2012, 03:23 PM

@EsrTek sory for posting it here...taught it belong here... it still is a sort of crash i guess
@lgk no fairing dammage. Just had to clean up the bottom of the fairing when i was checking it.

Tnx for replies and suggestions. Bike seems to be OK

lgk · July 10th, 2012, 03:28 PM

glad everything looks good

Miles_Prower · July 11th, 2012, 12:00 PM

nooo you just killed my cousin!!!

Stingray1000 · July 11th, 2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles_Prower

nooo you just killed my cousin!!!

Could've been worse... Could've been sonic the hedgehog LOL

Miles_Prower · July 11th, 2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

Could've been worse... Could've been sonic the hedgehog LOL

hahaha i know..but i think sonic would have popped his tires!!

pomartin · July 11th, 2012, 02:01 PM

i saw sonic too, a couple of kms before this "crash"... but he was allready done for

lgk · July 11th, 2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pomartin

i saw sonic too, a couple of kms before this "crash"... but he was allready done for

i saw him earlier that same day.
said he was looking for some rings

gfloyd2002 · July 12th, 2012, 04:24 AM

This is for those coming into this misleadingly titled thread expecting to see something else.

Miles_Prower · July 12th, 2012, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

i saw him earlier that same day.
said he was looking for some rings

i guess he didn't find any rings before getting hit. -1 life, game over lol.

July 10th, 2012, 02:28 PM	#1
pomartin ninjette.org member Name: Martin Location: Slovenia Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (FI) Posts: 169	fox on road... While riding a fox jumped in front of me. Speed was about 50 km/h. Luckily for me it hitted front wheel with head and I managed to rode over it w/o faling. Now i need some advice which bike parts should i check. Forks are ok (not curved) and so is front wheel. Is there any other part to look at? Unfortunately little buddy did not survived the impact

July 10th, 2012, 02:55 PM	#2
folky15 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Chicago Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 156	So you didn't crash? Probably no need to worry about the bike unless you start to hear weird noises. Check to make sure nothing is loose. __________________________________________________ Done: Fender Eliminator Kit, Shogun frame sliders, Rim Tape, Freeway Blaster horn, Protons, Rear LEDs, Brake Modulator Planned: Comp Werkes Slip-on, Snorkel Delete, Shimmed Needles

July 12th, 2012, 04:24 AM	#14
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	This is for those coming into this misleadingly titled thread expecting to see something else. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

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July 10th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#3
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	I think you checked everything I would think could get hurt, but I'm sure someone else will pipe in if I'm wrong. I'd think hitting a pothole speedbump or curb at that speed be alot worse then something that squishes. PS- this isn't a crash report, so wrong section, grats on keeping it up!!

July 10th, 2012, 03:09 PM	#4
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	did your fairings get damaged at all?

July 10th, 2012, 03:10 PM	#5
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Check the front mudguard, the bottom of the fairing & the radiator, depending on how intact the fox was after the crash you may need to clean them down & see if there is any cosmetic damage there.

July 10th, 2012, 03:23 PM	#7
pomartin ninjette.org member Name: Martin Location: Slovenia Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (FI) Posts: 169	@EsrTek sory for posting it here...taught it belong here... it still is a sort of crash i guess @lgk no fairing dammage. Just had to clean up the bottom of the fairing when i was checking it. Tnx for replies and suggestions. Bike seems to be OK

July 10th, 2012, 03:28 PM	#8
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	glad everything looks good

July 11th, 2012, 12:00 PM	#9
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	nooo you just killed my cousin!!!

July 11th, 2012, 02:01 PM	#12
pomartin ninjette.org member Name: Martin Location: Slovenia Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (FI) Posts: 169	i saw sonic too, a couple of kms before this "crash"... but he was allready done for