Wind blew my bike over

Jason5885 · March 9th, 2015, 08:44 AM

Sitting in work, go on lunch and go to work carpark, my bikes on its right side (winter cover on)

So mad right now.

Right handlebar is bent real bad, theres no play in the throttle now, new areap exhuast got squashed and scratched, Front right indicater is bent out of shape.

Fairing was saved thank god, had a winder cover on. I dont understand how the fairing isnt cracked though, it fell on its side twice apparently, a guy picked it up and came looking for me, and when i got to it it was over again.

LittleRedNinjette · March 9th, 2015, 08:55 AM

that sucks. Would insurance help fix it? I keep full coverage on my bike in case of something like that. Not sure what its like there though.

flitecontrol · March 9th, 2015, 08:55 AM

So the wind is blowing it over, and there's no cover on it? Must be some mighty strong gusts there!

Jason5885 · March 9th, 2015, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

that sucks. Would insurance help fix it? I keep full coverage on my bike in case of something like that. Not sure what its like there though.

My excess is £700 so it wouldn't be worth it I don't think. Would also lose my no claims bonus. I ordered a handlebar and indicator from tyga performance at £65.

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Originally Posted by flitecontrol

So the wind is blowing it over, and there's no cover on it? Must be some mighty strong gusts there!

Cover was on, it's a Oxford storm cover, thick and quilted, like a boat sail

LittleRedNinjette · March 9th, 2015, 09:06 AM

Ahh, understandable. Good luck fixing her back up.

Maybe no cover on such windy days from now on....

Jason5885 · March 9th, 2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Ahh, understandable. Good luck fixing her back up.

Maybe no cover on such windy days from now on....

Thanks. Lesson Learned yes. Wasn't aware this could even happen, I never seem to catch a break with my bike, its hemorrhaging my bank account.

LittleRedNinjette · March 9th, 2015, 09:18 AM

Ouch..

Chicagobob · March 9th, 2015, 11:45 AM

Ouch. Happened to me in 1977. I decided to abandon the cover after that.

Alex · March 9th, 2015, 12:18 PM

Been there done that; not a pleasant experience. One of mine blew over while I was only a few dozen yards away from it at the time. Nothing on earth sounds like that telltale crunch of plastic and dreams.

ryker · March 9th, 2015, 12:46 PM

damn wind!! sorry to hear about that

Roark · March 9th, 2015, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Been there done that; not a pleasant experience. One of mine blew over while I was only a few dozen yards away from it at the time. Nothing on earth sounds like that telltale crunch of plastic and dreams.

plastic and dreams

Jason5885 · March 10th, 2015, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Been there done that; not a pleasant experience. One of mine blew over while I was only a few dozen yards away from it at the time. Nothing on earth sounds like that telltale crunch of plastic and dreams.

That would have been heartbreaking, at least i never got to hear it

So I've got some questions..

My fairing doesn't seem to have any damage. No scratches or cracks, bearing in mind it fell over TWICE. How is this even possible? It had a cover on it but surely that wouldnt protect the fairing from getting cracked under the sudden weight?

Also, this will be the second time i've replaced a handlebar, this time the steering lock was on and it landed on the right handlebar bending it. Could the steering / steering lock be damaged?

Is the right handlebar relitively easy to replace? I've no idea how to adjust the throttle let alone take it off / replace it onto a new handlebar. I was contemplating just taking it to a bike garage to do but something tells me it could be quite simple to do.

Lastly and most importantly.. the bike still runs, but if i turn the throttle to say 6000 revs, the friction from the bent handlebar causes the throttle to stay at whatever revs its been put to, i have to force it back to 0 revs, its effectively cruise control, i could rev it to 8000 revs and let go and it would continue at that speed untill i pysically turn the throttle back down.
Are the cables being stretched possibly? or is it just because of the slight bent in the bar causing friction?

Thanks Guys

March 9th, 2015, 08:44 AM	#1
Jason5885 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Scotland Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r FI Posts: 205 Blog Entries: 1	Wind blew my bike over Sitting in work, go on lunch and go to work carpark, my bikes on its right side (winter cover on) So mad right now. Right handlebar is bent real bad, theres no play in the throttle now, new areap exhuast got squashed and scratched, Front right indicater is bent out of shape. Fairing was saved thank god, had a winder cover on. I dont understand how the fairing isnt cracked though, it fell on its side twice apparently, a guy picked it up and came looking for me, and when i got to it it was over again.

March 9th, 2015, 08:55 AM	#2
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	that sucks. Would insurance help fix it? I keep full coverage on my bike in case of something like that. Not sure what its like there though. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

March 9th, 2015, 08:55 AM	#3
flitecontrol ninjette.org guru Name: Lee Location: Monroe, LA Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): Rebel 250s, Ninja 250s VN750s (currently nine total) Posts: 465	So the wind is blowing it over, and there's no cover on it? Must be some mighty strong gusts there! __________________________________________________ Profanity is the weapon of the witless.

March 9th, 2015, 09:06 AM	#5
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Ahh, understandable. Good luck fixing her back up. Maybe no cover on such windy days from now on.... __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

March 9th, 2015, 09:18 AM	#7
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Ouch.. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

March 9th, 2015, 11:45 AM	#8
Chicagobob ninjette.org guru Name: Bob Location: Chicago Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250, 2018 Honda GL1800B Posts: 315	Ouch. Happened to me in 1977. I decided to abandon the cover after that.

March 9th, 2015, 12:18 PM	#9
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March 9th, 2015, 12:46 PM	#10
ryker chaos theory Name: Scott Location: Detroit Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE ; 2007 ZZR600 Posts: 123	damn wind!! sorry to hear about that __________________________________________________

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