Had my first motorcycle accident yesterday

Sailariel · March 8th, 2009, 01:22 PM

Like a dumb s---, I didn`t take Kelly`s advice and tried putting my bike on a stand by myself. Well, the bike fell down and landed on me. No damage to the bike since I served as a cushion. Also, it was a good thing that I did not run the bike prior to this baloonfooted move. I would have been burned wicked bad. It took a while to get under it to be able to use my leg muscles to get the bike upright. I will reiterate Kelly`s advice; "Don`t do it alone!" The bike suffered no damage whatsoever. I have several large bruises and am a bit stiff today.

ninjabrewer · March 8th, 2009, 01:29 PM

OUCH, I hope you are OK.

nb

islanderman7 · March 8th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Yikes! What did you do alone?

Just curious and I am glad the bike is not damage but could you have gotten out of the way to avoid getting crushed?

tlhamon · March 8th, 2009, 02:01 PM

Glad you are OK. One good thing, you can heal and your bike can't so good job cushioning its fall.

islanderman7 · March 8th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlhamon

Glad you are OK. One good thing, you can heal and your bike can't so good job cushioning its fall.

Not so. Its best to let the bike fall because cosmetic damages are replaceable, expensive though. Serious bodily injury is usually permanent and last through out your lifetime. Most of patients that I work with that suffer from lumbar or leg injuries never fully recover. They usually feel better after some therapy but they always come back with the same degree of pain. So take care of yourself first.

BlueTyke · March 8th, 2009, 02:50 PM

Wow! Glad your okay!

Sound Wave · March 8th, 2009, 03:22 PM

wow. hope you heal up fast. you tried putting the bike on a rear stand? or the front stand?

cwb48 · March 8th, 2009, 04:19 PM

Wow, Alex, I almost had the same experience yesterday. I was going to try my new forward handle stand for the first time, so I took the cover off the bike, measured the distance between the spools and checked the stand, put the stand under the bike and pushed it off of the side stand- and then realized that I couldn't see past the muffler to see if the stand was on the spool correctly. I (wisely it seems now) decided to wait until my son was around to try it. I'm not sure that the wife would have been much help.

I hope you are OK. We can't be falling down too much at our advanced age.

Chris

g21-30 · March 8th, 2009, 05:46 PM

Alex, sorry to hear about your misfortune and I'm glad both you and the baby are OK.

Couple of things I've learned about the rear stand: (1) Use a removable tie wrap or big rubber band on the front brake lever to keep the bike from rolling when you lift the rear (2) Put 2x4 or 2X6, etc. under the kick stand so the bike is closer to vertical. Then stand on the right rear of the bike and slide the rear stand under the spools, while holding the passenger strap on the rear seat. Push down on the stand lever to raise the bike and keep the bike vertical with the passenger strap. Removal is the reverse, just make sure the kick stand is down and lined up with the 2X4... I always remove the tie wrap to allow the front brakes to release the pressure on the piston, after completing the jack up/down.

Good Luck

Angel-be-Good · March 8th, 2009, 05:58 PM

I'm always going to be alone when putting my bike on a stand, so I got this one from Pitbull:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Very easy to stand the bike by myself. Only downside is that the handle can obstruct your access from the left side of the bike, but it hasn't been an issue for me.

g21-30 · March 8th, 2009, 06:01 PM

Another look:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9810

and

http://www.onthethrottle.tv/pages/pa...nds_08/151_637

Alex · March 8th, 2009, 06:12 PM

Sorry to hear this Alex, but very glad you're mostly OK and the bike came through OK as well...

HKr1 · March 8th, 2009, 06:57 PM

How does the bike fall on you putting it on the stand, You should be behind the bike..... Or did you try and catch it?

OldGuy · March 8th, 2009, 07:43 PM

Alex - so sorry to hear about you problem but so relieved that you and your Ninja are OK. First snow, now the dumping the bike on top of yourself - please don't go down to the boat tomorrow by yourself.

I'd be interested in hearing just how you and the bike ended up and how you got out from underneath it by yourself.

noche_caliente · March 8th, 2009, 09:31 PM

Alex, I'm so sorry to hear about your fall! Glad you're mostly ok aside from the bruising, and that the bike is ok. A heating pad on the bruises should help a good bit.

miks · March 9th, 2009, 04:05 AM

Hope you have a speedy recovery.

All the best!

BlueTyke · March 9th, 2009, 07:33 AM

Phil always puts his Busa up and down from stands by himself. I think part of what helps him is a dock that he puts his bike that holds the front wheel in place. But then again he is a pretty big guy. He can man handle Tyke pretty easily... His Busa he is pretty confident with.

Sailariel · March 9th, 2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

How does the bike fall on you putting it on the stand, You should be behind the bike..... Or did you try and catch it?

You are absolutely correct. I did catch it. I am very glad the bike had not been run because then I would have burns to deal with. I did manage to wiggle around so that both arms were free and that I was able to "press" the bike up enough so that I could get my legs under me. After that it was relatively easy. All I got was a bunch of bruises. I was glad that one of my hobbies is weght lifting. Being able to Bench Press 200Lbs minimized the damage--other than feeling like a total ass.

TrueFaith · March 9th, 2009, 07:38 AM

Oh c'mon, Alex. That's not really an accident. That's a mishap.

What I'm interested in seeing is how many of you were sucked in by the 60-degree weather on the east coast yesterday and took their bikes out for the first time this year, resulting in a real accident. I couldn't believe how many bikes I saw or heard on the road yesterday (today we have a coating of snow again and the temps are in the 30s). This is probably the most dangerous time of the year to ride up this way with all the sand and salt residue on the streets. Until the DPW cleans up all the sand and storm debris it's going to be dicey going out there. Anybody that succumbs to a freak warm day had better be on the lookout for sand and gravel, especialy in turns or at intersections since that's where it ends up building up. After going down on gravel last summer, I have no desire to test my luck until the snow is long gone and the streets are cleaner.

camaroz1985 · March 9th, 2009, 07:48 AM

I opened this thread fearing the worst, but glad to see both you and the bike are ok.

xTKx · March 9th, 2009, 07:49 AM

Glad you're ok Alex!!!

kkim · March 9th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Alex, sorry to hear of your wrestling match with the bike, but glad both of you made it out relatively unscathed.

I do recommend having a "spotter" the first few times you put the bike up on a rear stand, but after a few times, you'll be fine doing by yourself once you learn what to watch out for.

As was mentioned, putting a 2x4 under the sidestand helps a lot to bring the bike close to vertical.

Another that helps is having the stock rear seat on instead of the cowl so you can use the strap on the rear seat to grab while hoisting the bike.

Third is to line up the spools with the forks in the stand and with one smooth push, put the bike onto the stand.

A trick I learned when taking it back down is that no 2x4 is needed under the sidestand, but make sure the sidestand is down before lowering the bike. I lowered my bike once and realized once the bike was lowered that the side stand was not down. It's good thing the 250 is such a light bike as I was able to catch the bike as it was tilting over and manged to hold it upright.

Last trick when lowering is to turn the handlebars fully to the left before lowering. That insures that when the bike is lowered, it will drop to the left onto the sidestand instead of to the right and toppling over.

cwb48 · March 9th, 2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

I'm always going to be alone when putting my bike on a stand, so I got this one from Pitbull:

That's the same stand I have, but like I said, when you are on the left side of the bike with the handle, you can't see past the muffler on the 250R to be sure the stand is seated on the right side spool. I think this can be a one person stand with the 250, but you need to be sure the spool is seated before you try to lift the bike.

Chris

kazam58 · March 9th, 2009, 05:10 PM

Sorry to hear about the mishap, Alex. Glad you're okay and the bike is unscathed.

March 8th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#1
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Had my first motorcycle accident yesterday Like a dumb s---, I didn`t take Kelly`s advice and tried putting my bike on a stand by myself. Well, the bike fell down and landed on me. No damage to the bike since I served as a cushion. Also, it was a good thing that I did not run the bike prior to this baloonfooted move. I would have been burned wicked bad. It took a while to get under it to be able to use my leg muscles to get the bike upright. I will reiterate Kelly`s advice; "Don`t do it alone!" The bike suffered no damage whatsoever. I have several large bruises and am a bit stiff today.

March 8th, 2009, 01:29 PM	#2
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	OUCH, I hope you are OK. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

March 8th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#3
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	Yikes! What did you do alone? Just curious and I am glad the bike is not damage but could you have gotten out of the way to avoid getting crushed? __________________________________________________ Area P CF Standard,Airbox Removed,K&N R-0990,Factory Pro Jet Kit 3.0, Zero Gravity DB I'm not riding too fast... I'm flying too low.

March 8th, 2009, 02:01 PM	#4
tlhamon ninjette.org member Name: Thomas Location: Traverse City, MI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 183	Glad you are OK. One good thing, you can heal and your bike can't so good job cushioning its fall. __________________________________________________ It's not worth doing if you aren't completely stressed out about it.

March 8th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#6
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Wow! Glad your okay! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 8th, 2009, 03:22 PM	#7
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	wow. hope you heal up fast. you tried putting the bike on a rear stand? or the front stand?

March 8th, 2009, 04:19 PM	#8
cwb48 Mature motorcyclist Name: Chris Location: Sykesville, MD Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, blue Posts: 126	Wow, Alex, I almost had the same experience yesterday. I was going to try my new forward handle stand for the first time, so I took the cover off the bike, measured the distance between the spools and checked the stand, put the stand under the bike and pushed it off of the side stand- and then realized that I couldn't see past the muffler to see if the stand was on the spool correctly. I (wisely it seems now) decided to wait until my son was around to try it. I'm not sure that the wife would have been much help. I hope you are OK. We can't be falling down too much at our advanced age. Chris

March 8th, 2009, 05:46 PM	#9
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Alex, sorry to hear about your misfortune and I'm glad both you and the baby are OK. Couple of things I've learned about the rear stand: (1) Use a removable tie wrap or big rubber band on the front brake lever to keep the bike from rolling when you lift the rear (2) Put 2x4 or 2X6, etc. under the kick stand so the bike is closer to vertical. Then stand on the right rear of the bike and slide the rear stand under the spools, while holding the passenger strap on the rear seat. Push down on the stand lever to raise the bike and keep the bike vertical with the passenger strap. Removal is the reverse, just make sure the kick stand is down and lined up with the 2X4... I always remove the tie wrap to allow the front brakes to release the pressure on the piston, after completing the jack up/down. Good Luck

March 8th, 2009, 05:58 PM	#10
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	I'm always going to be alone when putting my bike on a stand, so I got this one from Pitbull: Link to original page on YouTube. Very easy to stand the bike by myself. Only downside is that the handle can obstruct your access from the left side of the bike, but it hasn't been an issue for me. __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

March 8th, 2009, 06:01 PM	#11
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Another look: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9810 and http://www.onthethrottle.tv/pages/pa...nds_08/151_637

March 8th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#12
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	Sorry to hear this Alex, but very glad you're mostly OK and the bike came through OK as well... __________________________________________________ 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)

March 8th, 2009, 06:57 PM	#13
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	How does the bike fall on you putting it on the stand, You should be behind the bike..... Or did you try and catch it?

March 8th, 2009, 07:43 PM	#14
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Alex - so sorry to hear about you problem but so relieved that you and your Ninja are OK. First snow, now the dumping the bike on top of yourself - please don't go down to the boat tomorrow by yourself. I'd be interested in hearing just how you and the bike ended up and how you got out from underneath it by yourself. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

March 8th, 2009, 09:31 PM	#15
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Alex, I'm so sorry to hear about your fall! Glad you're mostly ok aside from the bruising, and that the bike is ok. A heating pad on the bruises should help a good bit.

March 9th, 2009, 04:05 AM	#16
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Hope you have a speedy recovery. All the best! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

March 9th, 2009, 07:33 AM	#17
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Phil always puts his Busa up and down from stands by himself. I think part of what helps him is a dock that he puts his bike that holds the front wheel in place. But then again he is a pretty big guy. He can man handle Tyke pretty easily... His Busa he is pretty confident with. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 9th, 2009, 07:38 AM	#19
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	Oh c'mon, Alex. That's not really an accident. That's a mishap. What I'm interested in seeing is how many of you were sucked in by the 60-degree weather on the east coast yesterday and took their bikes out for the first time this year, resulting in a real accident. I couldn't believe how many bikes I saw or heard on the road yesterday (today we have a coating of snow again and the temps are in the 30s). This is probably the most dangerous time of the year to ride up this way with all the sand and salt residue on the streets. Until the DPW cleans up all the sand and storm debris it's going to be dicey going out there. Anybody that succumbs to a freak warm day had better be on the lookout for sand and gravel, especialy in turns or at intersections since that's where it ends up building up. After going down on gravel last summer, I have no desire to test my luck until the snow is long gone and the streets are cleaner.

March 9th, 2009, 07:48 AM	#20
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I opened this thread fearing the worst, but glad to see both you and the bike are ok.

March 9th, 2009, 07:49 AM	#21
xTKx Finally! Name: Tony Location: Central TX Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Red 250R Posts: 420 Blog Entries: 4	Glad you're ok Alex!!!

March 9th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#22
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Alex, sorry to hear of your wrestling match with the bike, but glad both of you made it out relatively unscathed. I do recommend having a "spotter" the first few times you put the bike up on a rear stand, but after a few times, you'll be fine doing by yourself once you learn what to watch out for. As was mentioned, putting a 2x4 under the sidestand helps a lot to bring the bike close to vertical. Another that helps is having the stock rear seat on instead of the cowl so you can use the strap on the rear seat to grab while hoisting the bike. Third is to line up the spools with the forks in the stand and with one smooth push, put the bike onto the stand. A trick I learned when taking it back down is that no 2x4 is needed under the sidestand, but make sure the sidestand is down before lowering the bike. I lowered my bike once and realized once the bike was lowered that the side stand was not down. It's good thing the 250 is such a light bike as I was able to catch the bike as it was tilting over and manged to hold it upright. Last trick when lowering is to turn the handlebars fully to the left before lowering. That insures that when the bike is lowered, it will drop to the left onto the sidestand instead of to the right and toppling over.

March 9th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#24
kazam58 Sarcasm: Yea that'll work Name: Andy Location: Essex Jct, VT Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 330	Sorry to hear about the mishap, Alex. Glad you're okay and the bike is unscathed.

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