Accident

Rawr · April 1st, 2009, 07:13 PM

hey all...was just in an accident...was on I-70 between terre haute and indianapolis in indiana...was going 70 mph when i hit a very very very bad patch of pavement...it looke like mogels on a ski hill...i couldnt see it because there was a car in front of me...i tried to slow down but i hit one of the thills and rear was thrown out...it caught and i began to wobble and ocillate...i slammed the throttle trying to get it to straighten out but the rear wheel slipped...i slid across both lanes of traffic and hit the grass median...it was so crazy, when i was on the ground sliding i saw the bike slide by me and hit the grass....spent 6 hours at the hospital getting xrays....im ok, i got lots of road rash on the top of my hand and my knees...not sure how the bike is i didnt get a chance to look at it since they made lay still...i had the farings off on the front as was planning to do some carb work later.....hahaha now that i think about i started a thread earlier today asking if i would incure any damage riding nekkid haha...anyway im pretty sure it was sliding on its right side so i hope the exhaust is ok, ill know saturday...im a little worried about riding again though....but i got to hop back on the horse ya know?

cn: wrecked my bike...im fine...hope she is too =)

Ken · April 1st, 2009, 07:22 PM

Matt,

Sorry to hear you wrecked your bike. Glad to hear you're okay. Were you wearing proper gear?

bob706 · April 1st, 2009, 07:27 PM

Glad to hear your fine, well as fine as you can be considering what happened. Hopefully you and your bike will be back on the road soon. Take care

Alex · April 1st, 2009, 07:27 PM

Sorry to hear about your

. Glad you weren't banged up too badly, and post up as soon as you hear more about the bike...

Rawr · April 1st, 2009, 07:34 PM

i was wear a helmet of course and my riding jacket...i was wearing just jeans however but i was surprised i didnt take more leg damage...helmet is completly scratched to hell...i cant imagine my face if i wasnt wearing it...the jacket is totaled too as they had to cute it off my body because they didnt want to move my neck....thanks for the kind words yall...im actually hoping the exahust took the most damage as i am getting area p soon..will let yall know about the bike...i could also post some pretty nasty rash picks if you want =p

OldGuy · April 1st, 2009, 07:49 PM

Matt - sorry to hear about the crash but very happy to hear that you are OK. Bikes and gear can be replaced but not you. Insurance?

sometimesido · April 1st, 2009, 07:50 PM

Damn glad you're alright.

Would the city pay for your damages?

Syphen · April 1st, 2009, 07:59 PM

I've witnessed a few crashes and know that the FIRST thing to do once your on the ground is to get your bike shut off if it isn't already. The 2nd thing to do is get your jacket off if you can move still. The paramedics don't care if its a $800 alpinestars suit or a $2 t-shirt. They will cut it right off.

Glad your okay. Post of some pics of the rash! Lets see how she is.

Nemy · April 1st, 2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sometimesido

Would the city pay for your damages?

This could actually be a possibility for something like you described. Good to hear you're pretty unscathed. Hopefully the bike is just as good.

M-Oorb · April 1st, 2009, 08:07 PM

Glad your ok dude. Musta been a scary event..cant even imagine. But I like where your minds at...if the stock exhaust is toast doesnt really matter cause the area p is better. haha. I think that is all thats needed to be said to show that your doin alright.

Rawr · April 1st, 2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Oorb

Glad your ok dude. Musta been a scary event..cant even imagine. But I like where your minds at...if the stock exhaust is toast doesnt really matter cause the area p is better. haha. I think that is all thats needed to be said to show that your doin alright.

haha true ture

as far as the city paying for damages im not sure who i would contact...but it would be awsome if they would...i do have insursance but i have a 500 dollar deductible so i doubt the damage will be that much if the bike still runs.

kkim · April 1st, 2009, 08:33 PM

contact the city's road division. You would be surprised what your damage will add up to once it is checked over.

I would notify my insurance and ask them to go after the city for the deductible. I hope you have witnesses.

You were lucky.

AGATT

Ken · April 1st, 2009, 08:40 PM

Matt,

If your state has a department of transportation, most likely you'll need to file a claim with them, if they're responsible for maintaining highways.

Rawr · April 1st, 2009, 08:47 PM

yea it was a highway so i would have to talk to the state... there were lots of witnesses...unfortunatly i wasnt able to get any contact information...maybe it will be in the police report...from what i heard them tell the cop though was that i lost control...i think i may head out tommorrow or saturday and take pictures of the road...ill try to post them too and see what you guys think

kkim · April 1st, 2009, 08:52 PM

pictures for evidence is a good thing to have if you decide to pursue your claim with the city/state. find out who owns that road.

komohana · April 1st, 2009, 08:55 PM

poopers matt!!

glad you're ok

Sound Wave · April 1st, 2009, 09:14 PM

matt, glad that you are not seriously injured. that sounds like you had quite a scare. hopefully everything will work out in the end. good luck.

Verus Cidere · April 1st, 2009, 09:41 PM

Sorry about the accident dude! I'm glad to hear you're ok. Oh, and make sure you look into getting a new helmet. If it's scratched as bad as you said, there's probably damage to the shell and it won't help you too much if it happens again. Just a thought...

Again, glad to hear you're ok! Go get the jerks that didn't fix the road!

miks · April 1st, 2009, 10:19 PM

Glad to hear that you're mostly okay, and the bike didn't implode on impact. I hope you have a heal quick, and everything goes well with the bike! take care.

islanderman7 · April 1st, 2009, 10:30 PM

Dang, sorry to hear about your bike. Glad you're okay. Heal up soon and get back on.

sharky nrk · April 2nd, 2009, 12:08 AM

I hate the roads here in IN - they are all so damn ******, poor patches and potholes and everything else - hope you get better soon

00v_Lucky · April 2nd, 2009, 01:01 AM

Glad you're okay and see that you can still type even with the road rash on your hands.

Just curious, how thick of gloves were you wearing? I want to know if my icon pursuit gloves will hold up in a crash like that. (Mine are pretty thin, were your gloves leather or some kind of fabric?)

SteveL · April 2nd, 2009, 01:27 AM

It’s good to hear that you survived with out too much damage to yourself; roads are not user friendly when you are sliding on them. Hopefully you will have learnt a valuable lesson, that at high speed you have to leave more space between you and the vehicle in front gives you more time to see problems, good luck for the future.

Steve

Visus · April 2nd, 2009, 02:19 AM

That sucks, man. Get better and back to riding soon.

Rynownd · April 2nd, 2009, 05:43 AM

Wow, sorry to hear about your accident, Matt. Sounds like you came away as unharmed as you could have. Yet another example of why we should always ride with helmets!

I rememeber your thread about riding without plastics, at this point I guess it'as a good thing they weren't on there... saved a couple hundered bucks at least. Also, you have inspired me to stay off I-70. I was planning to take it to see my family recently. (West Lafayette to Indy to Effingham, IL) I decided against it and took all back roads, which wound up being extremely smooth.

Good luck with the recovery and insurance!

RMLegacy · April 2nd, 2009, 06:36 AM

Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad to hear that you are OK.

Snake · April 2nd, 2009, 06:36 AM

Sorry to hear about that. Get better soon.

Buffalony · April 2nd, 2009, 06:46 AM

You bought the ticket + Took the ride.

Glad your healthy.

Get a new helmet. Their only good for one of those kinds of spills!

Good luck pursuing the state. Definitely talk to a lawyer right away to see what your options are.

+1 to pictures. Try to get everything when taking the pictures. Your line of sight. The line you took off the road. Get as many angles as posible. Even ground level with a tape measurer against the BS you hit if you can. Go for the best daylight and most importantly when it's not busy. Do it all quick because troopers don't like vehicles sitting or pedestrians walking on state highways. Take pictures of your injuries NOW. Document how the accident makes you feel physically and mentally.
Once again good luck pursuing the state. If you can prove the accident occured because of neglect you might be able to collect.

If you haven't called your insurance company I'd wait. Especially if you think damages total to less than your deductible. Remember; Calling them and telling them you were in an accident or something happened to your vehicle will raise your insurance. Regardless of cost to fix.

Cali619 · April 2nd, 2009, 06:59 AM

Glad your OK, you will be back in the saddle again I'm sure, just shake it off and you will ride smarter with with this experience. Just dont ride scared you will think to much...

rceezy · April 2nd, 2009, 07:54 AM

WOW... I am really glad you are doing relatively well. I hope your baby is alright also!

Rawr · April 2nd, 2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00v_Lucky

Glad you're okay and see that you can still type even with the road rash on your hands.

Just curious, how thick of gloves were you wearing? I want to know if my icon pursuit gloves will hold up in a crash like that. (Mine are pretty thin, were your gloves leather or some kind of fabric?)

gloves were joe rockets...just fabric however..not gauntlets...i think im going to look into some gauntlets now haha...and thanks all for the advice...we are talking with the insurance people about the road and we are going to see how they feel

talked a guy out at the bike just a little while ago...sheared off the right footpeg and brake pedal...exhaust is pretty tour up...broke off mirrors and damaged some other things...i havent seen it yet...but the guy said it is likely to go down as a total...which means ill have to turn in my fairings haha...kinda bummed though...i will have to use the insurance money to pay off my loan....but it really stinks cause the new 09's are more expensive than my 08 was....maybe ill have to look into a used one...will let yall know if they call it a total lost...ill try to get pictures of the road in the next couple of days and maybe the bike too

again thanks all for the kind words

xTKx · April 2nd, 2009, 09:06 AM

Hey Matt, awesome that you're in such hight spirits despite the recent fall!

It def. takes character to keep on going after a pretty bad spill. Glad you're ok man!

Post pics and keep us updated!!

BlueTyke · April 2nd, 2009, 03:52 PM

Wow I am glad you are okay!

noche_caliente · April 2nd, 2009, 04:14 PM

I'm glad to hear you're ok, but sorry to learn of the accident!
Looking back on it - what are some things you think you might could have done differently to avoid it?
It would be awesome if you could post up or link to pics of the damage of yourself, your gear and your bike along with the road pics so others can learn from the experience.
Heal up fast!

Rawr · April 2nd, 2009, 08:35 PM

well...i was following a car...so i probably could have been following farther back...i would have seen the pavement sooner...when i started wobbling i tried to give it more gas to straighten the bike out as ive learned, but i think the wobble was just too bad

im definitly getting gauntlets and pants now...the helmet really saved me...as did my jacket (kevlar joe rocket one with pads)

attached are some pictures of my hand and knee...that was all that i really hurt...also me in the neck brace before they said it was ok to take it off...also my helmet too...it is pretty dang scratched up cant imagine if that would have been my face...will post pictures of my gloves and maybe a better one of my helmet and of course some of the road once i can get them

if you dont like blood dont look at the attachments haha

paterick4o8 · April 3rd, 2009, 01:54 AM

Yikes, but glad to hear you're ok.

I urge you to wear better gear. After my first lowside I learned, and spent my $$ first on getting better gear before actually fixing the unnecessary things on the bike, and I vouch that it was a wise investment.

Get well

miks · April 3rd, 2009, 02:46 AM

Is it me or can you see your bone or something on your hand? Freaky....

Glad to hear that you're still up and about, and that you're planning on getting proper gear.

Also, are you smiling in that picture lol?

Buffalony · April 3rd, 2009, 05:29 AM

to the hand.

Helmets f-ed.

And your alive and smiling

Great Attitude

miks · April 3rd, 2009, 05:34 AM

Argh, can't get that picture of the hand out of my head, its bloody revolting! But at the same time, I just want to grab a stick and poke at it

Buffalony · April 3rd, 2009, 06:02 AM

"MOLE"

April 1st, 2009, 07:13 PM	#1
Rawr Blue Blue Blue Name: Matt Location: Mooresville, IN Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 97	Accident hey all...was just in an accident...was on I-70 between terre haute and indianapolis in indiana...was going 70 mph when i hit a very very very bad patch of pavement...it looke like mogels on a ski hill...i couldnt see it because there was a car in front of me...i tried to slow down but i hit one of the thills and rear was thrown out...it caught and i began to wobble and ocillate...i slammed the throttle trying to get it to straighten out but the rear wheel slipped...i slid across both lanes of traffic and hit the grass median...it was so crazy, when i was on the ground sliding i saw the bike slide by me and hit the grass....spent 6 hours at the hospital getting xrays....im ok, i got lots of road rash on the top of my hand and my knees...not sure how the bike is i didnt get a chance to look at it since they made lay still...i had the farings off on the front as was planning to do some carb work later.....hahaha now that i think about i started a thread earlier today asking if i would incure any damage riding nekkid haha...anyway im pretty sure it was sliding on its right side so i hope the exhaust is ok, ill know saturday...im a little worried about riding again though....but i got to hop back on the horse ya know? cn: wrecked my bike...im fine...hope she is too =)

April 1st, 2009, 07:22 PM	#2
Ken "Is that the Ninjer 1000? Name: Ken Location: SoCal SGV Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Quarter Liter Kawi Posts: 275	Matt, Sorry to hear you wrecked your bike. Glad to hear you're okay. Were you wearing proper gear? __________________________________________________ My Mods

April 1st, 2009, 07:27 PM	#4
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 about your . Glad you weren't banged up too badly, and post up as soon as you hear more about the bike... __________________________________________________ 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)

April 1st, 2009, 07:49 PM	#6
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Matt - sorry to hear about the crash but very happy to hear that you are OK. Bikes and gear can be replaced but not you. Insurance? __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

April 1st, 2009, 07:50 PM	#7
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	Damn glad you're alright. Would the city pay for your damages? __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 1st, 2009, 07:27 PM	#3
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Glad to hear your fine, well as fine as you can be considering what happened. Hopefully you and your bike will be back on the road soon. Take care

April 1st, 2009, 07:34 PM	#5
Rawr Blue Blue Blue Name: Matt Location: Mooresville, IN Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 97	i was wear a helmet of course and my riding jacket...i was wearing just jeans however but i was surprised i didnt take more leg damage...helmet is completly scratched to hell...i cant imagine my face if i wasnt wearing it...the jacket is totaled too as they had to cute it off my body because they didnt want to move my neck....thanks for the kind words yall...im actually hoping the exahust took the most damage as i am getting area p soon..will let yall know about the bike...i could also post some pretty nasty rash picks if you want =p

April 1st, 2009, 07:59 PM	#8
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	I've witnessed a few crashes and know that the FIRST thing to do once your on the ground is to get your bike shut off if it isn't already. The 2nd thing to do is get your jacket off if you can move still. The paramedics don't care if its a $800 alpinestars suit or a $2 t-shirt. They will cut it right off. Glad your okay. Post of some pics of the rash! Lets see how she is. __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

April 1st, 2009, 08:07 PM	#10
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Glad your ok dude. Musta been a scary event..cant even imagine. But I like where your minds at...if the stock exhaust is toast doesnt really matter cause the area p is better. haha. I think that is all thats needed to be said to show that your doin alright.

April 1st, 2009, 08:33 PM	#12
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	contact the city's road division. You would be surprised what your damage will add up to once it is checked over. I would notify my insurance and ask them to go after the city for the deductible. I hope you have witnesses. You were lucky. AGATT

April 1st, 2009, 08:40 PM	#13
Ken "Is that the Ninjer 1000? Name: Ken Location: SoCal SGV Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Quarter Liter Kawi Posts: 275	Matt, If your state has a department of transportation, most likely you'll need to file a claim with them, if they're responsible for maintaining highways. __________________________________________________ My Mods

April 1st, 2009, 08:47 PM	#14
Rawr Blue Blue Blue Name: Matt Location: Mooresville, IN Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 97	yea it was a highway so i would have to talk to the state... there were lots of witnesses...unfortunatly i wasnt able to get any contact information...maybe it will be in the police report...from what i heard them tell the cop though was that i lost control...i think i may head out tommorrow or saturday and take pictures of the road...ill try to post them too and see what you guys think

April 1st, 2009, 08:52 PM	#15
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	pictures for evidence is a good thing to have if you decide to pursue your claim with the city/state. find out who owns that road.

April 1st, 2009, 08:55 PM	#16
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	poopers matt!! glad you're ok __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

April 1st, 2009, 09:14 PM	#17
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.	matt, glad that you are not seriously injured. that sounds like you had quite a scare. hopefully everything will work out in the end. good luck.

April 1st, 2009, 09:41 PM	#18
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Sorry about the accident dude! I'm glad to hear you're ok. Oh, and make sure you look into getting a new helmet. If it's scratched as bad as you said, there's probably damage to the shell and it won't help you too much if it happens again. Just a thought... Again, glad to hear you're ok! Go get the jerks that didn't fix the road! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

April 1st, 2009, 10:19 PM	#19
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Glad to hear that you're mostly okay, and the bike didn't implode on impact. I hope you have a heal quick, and everything goes well with the bike! take care. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 1st, 2009, 10:30 PM	#20
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	Dang, sorry to hear about your bike. Glad you're okay. Heal up soon and get back on. __________________________________________________ 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.

April 2nd, 2009, 12:08 AM	#21
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	I hate the roads here in IN - they are all so damn ******, poor patches and potholes and everything else - hope you get better soon

April 2nd, 2009, 01:01 AM	#22
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	Glad you're okay and see that you can still type even with the road rash on your hands. Just curious, how thick of gloves were you wearing? I want to know if my icon pursuit gloves will hold up in a crash like that. (Mine are pretty thin, were your gloves leather or some kind of fabric?)

April 2nd, 2009, 01:27 AM	#23
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	It’s good to hear that you survived with out too much damage to yourself; roads are not user friendly when you are sliding on them. Hopefully you will have learnt a valuable lesson, that at high speed you have to leave more space between you and the vehicle in front gives you more time to see problems, good luck for the future. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

April 2nd, 2009, 02:19 AM	#24
Visus ninjette.org member Name: Todd Location: Hawaii Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 57	That sucks, man. Get better and back to riding soon.

April 2nd, 2009, 05:43 AM	#25
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	Wow, sorry to hear about your accident, Matt. Sounds like you came away as unharmed as you could have. Yet another example of why we should always ride with helmets! I rememeber your thread about riding without plastics, at this point I guess it'as a good thing they weren't on there... saved a couple hundered bucks at least. Also, you have inspired me to stay off I-70. I was planning to take it to see my family recently. (West Lafayette to Indy to Effingham, IL) I decided against it and took all back roads, which wound up being extremely smooth. Good luck with the recovery and insurance! __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

April 2nd, 2009, 06:36 AM	#26
RMLegacy ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: CO Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): 07 250R Posts: 19	Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad to hear that you are OK.

April 2nd, 2009, 06:36 AM	#27
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Sorry to hear about that. Get better soon.

April 2nd, 2009, 06:46 AM	#28
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	You bought the ticket + Took the ride. Glad your healthy. Get a new helmet. Their only good for one of those kinds of spills! Good luck pursuing the state. Definitely talk to a lawyer right away to see what your options are. +1 to pictures. Try to get everything when taking the pictures. Your line of sight. The line you took off the road. Get as many angles as posible. Even ground level with a tape measurer against the BS you hit if you can. Go for the best daylight and most importantly when it's not busy. Do it all quick because troopers don't like vehicles sitting or pedestrians walking on state highways. Take pictures of your injuries NOW. Document how the accident makes you feel physically and mentally. Once again good luck pursuing the state. If you can prove the accident occured because of neglect you might be able to collect. If you haven't called your insurance company I'd wait. Especially if you think damages total to less than your deductible. Remember; Calling them and telling them you were in an accident or something happened to your vehicle will raise your insurance. Regardless of cost to fix. __________________________________________________

April 2nd, 2009, 06:59 AM	#29
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	Glad your OK, you will be back in the saddle again I'm sure, just shake it off and you will ride smarter with with this experience. Just dont ride scared you will think to much...

April 2nd, 2009, 07:54 AM	#30
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	WOW... I am really glad you are doing relatively well. I hope your baby is alright also!

April 2nd, 2009, 09:06 AM	#32
xTKx Finally! Name: Tony Location: Central TX Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Red 250R Posts: 420 Blog Entries: 4	Hey Matt, awesome that you're in such hight spirits despite the recent fall! It def. takes character to keep on going after a pretty bad spill. Glad you're ok man! Post pics and keep us updated!! __________________________________________________ -2009 Red Ninja 250R- Intuitive frame sliders, comp werkes fender eliminator ...

April 2nd, 2009, 03:52 PM	#33
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 I am glad you are okay! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

April 2nd, 2009, 04:14 PM	#34
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	I'm glad to hear you're ok, but sorry to learn of the accident! Looking back on it - what are some things you think you might could have done differently to avoid it? It would be awesome if you could post up or link to pics of the damage of yourself, your gear and your bike along with the road pics so others can learn from the experience. Heal up fast!

April 3rd, 2009, 01:54 AM	#36
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	Yikes, but glad to hear you're ok. I urge you to wear better gear. After my first lowside I learned, and spent my $$ first on getting better gear before actually fixing the unnecessary things on the bike, and I vouch that it was a wise investment. Get well

April 3rd, 2009, 02:46 AM	#37
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Is it me or can you see your bone or something on your hand? Freaky.... Glad to hear that you're still up and about, and that you're planning on getting proper gear. Also, are you smiling in that picture lol? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 3rd, 2009, 05:29 AM	#38
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	to the hand. Helmets f-ed. And your alive and smiling Great Attitude __________________________________________________

April 3rd, 2009, 05:34 AM	#39
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Argh, can't get that picture of the hand out of my head, its bloody revolting! But at the same time, I just want to grab a stick and poke at it __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.