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September 1st, 2012, 12:18 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: D
Location: round rock tx
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Bent Frame(?) Advice
Need some advice, I have a 08 ninja with a bent frame, it seems like the front forks are leaning like this // but I am not sure if it's the frame or what and how bad it is. Anyone have a naked pic from the front so I can compare?
The pictures are of the bike where it's not completely upright (don't have a stand) If it is the frame is it worth looking into getting it bent back? Or should I part it out or get a new frame and swap it all.   It was a lowside into some brush around 25mph must have bent from the handlebars digging into the floor or slamming in the ground. |
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September 1st, 2012, 12:46 PM
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Name: Hernan
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It could be bent forks from the fall.
That seems to be the reason, according to the distance from the red lines to the top and bottom of the front tire. In order to find out, you will need to disassemble them and roll them on a flat surface. For verifying the frame, you could take the front off completely from the steering column, align the rest of the bike perfectly vertical, draw a line on the floor plumb with the central line of the frame and observe through the steering column to check for any deviation.
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September 1st, 2012, 01:37 PM
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Name: D
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From this pic what would lean towards? Frame or Fork? Looks almost like the Right (when sitting on it)Fork is bent which would be odd cause it's a lowside on the left.  
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September 1st, 2012, 01:42 PM
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Great pic!
Forks; they should parallel to the steering column (were the bearings are and your line aligns with). Check this article out: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_need_...nd_front_wheel
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September 1st, 2012, 02:49 PM
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September 1st, 2012, 02:53 PM
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You are welcome.
Best!
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