My ZX-6 is dead...

Green Streak · April 24th, 2011, 08:48 PM

Our garage burned down 2 weeks ago and took my ZX-6 with it.

It also took along one of our pickups, one of our cars, our Conversion Van, Go Cart, two four wheelers, car trailer, and some farm equipment. But my 250 made it. The fire dept was finally able to get it under control. They weren't able to start right away because of the exposions. With all the gas, and welders, cutting torches, etc. it was too dangerous for a while. I uploaded a few pics my son took. You can see the front forks and the 4-in-1 Vance & Hines exhaust sticking straight up. The whole mess is a total loss but at least nobody was hurt.

wayanlam · April 24th, 2011, 10:14 PM

oh wow... and i thought i had it bad with my bike's fall... terrible to see such a loss.

there are always things that put you in perspective. now we just need to look at the disaster in japan and then even this garage/workshop fire doesn't seem like much either.

as you mentioned most importantly no one got hurt over there with the fire. that's something that money can not fix, well at least not the way it can buy a new bike or car.

best wishes with the clean up~

"A" · April 25th, 2011, 02:39 AM

Was there a cause to the fire?

Green Streak · April 25th, 2011, 08:37 AM

Thanks. It was caused by a brush fire. It was hot and windy which made it very difficult for the fire dept to get it under control before major property damage was done.

"A" · April 25th, 2011, 08:44 AM

That really blows.. I hope insurance company makes it alright without premium increase.

Nemesis · April 25th, 2011, 09:01 AM

R.i.p. Zx-6r.

Green Streak · April 25th, 2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "A"

That really blows.. I hope insurance company makes it alright without premium increase.

Yes, I am quite certain that it will go up.

Snake · April 25th, 2011, 10:02 AM

That realy stinks, sorry for your lose.

Liquidtoon · April 25th, 2011, 10:41 AM

Sorry for the the loss, but I think your all looking at the glass half empty! After the insurance check its shopping time! Oh the fun of looking for new toys. What could be more fun that spending a couple days getting new more toys.

gogoKawi · April 25th, 2011, 10:48 AM

Bikes are replaceable, people aren't. Glad no one was hurt.

Speaking of replacement, I'm guessing Kawasaki will bring out a redesigned ZX-6 next year. Worth looking in to...

Green Streak · April 25th, 2011, 10:50 AM

Thank you all. The insurance won't cover but a small percentage of the worth, but I am so glad that nobody was hurt or killed and the fire dept was able to put it out before it got to the house. So while it makes me sad to look at the melted hulk of a bike that I put alot time and $ customizing how I wanted it, it could have been SO MUCH worse!

Zombiphone · April 25th, 2011, 08:36 PM

/dislike

On the bright side, you could make a pretty badass art piece with the remains. Conversational, snazzy, AND hardcore.

vnranger · April 25th, 2011, 11:13 PM

Sorry for your lose. Glad no one was hurt.

Green Streak · April 27th, 2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

/dislike

On the bright side, you could make a pretty badass art piece with the remains. Conversational, snazzy, AND hardcore.

That is a great idea. I will need to dig it out of there and see if it will make a good sculpture for our front lawn.

That would definitely start some conversations.

CZroe · May 20th, 2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

/dislike

On the bright side, you could make a pretty badass art piece with the remains. Conversational, snazzy, AND hardcore.

Insurance company will probably want it for scrap.

April 24th, 2011, 10:14 PM	#2
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	oh wow... and i thought i had it bad with my bike's fall... terrible to see such a loss. there are always things that put you in perspective. now we just need to look at the disaster in japan and then even this garage/workshop fire doesn't seem like much either. as you mentioned most importantly no one got hurt over there with the fire. that's something that money can not fix, well at least not the way it can buy a new bike or car. best wishes with the clean up~ __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

April 25th, 2011, 08:37 AM	#4
Green Streak Ninjette Owner Name: Rick Location: Aiken County, SC Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, a puddle of Ninja ZX6 Posts: 520	Thanks. It was caused by a brush fire. It was hot and windy which made it very difficult for the fire dept to get it under control before major property damage was done. __________________________________________________

April 25th, 2011, 10:50 AM	#11
Green Streak Ninjette Owner Name: Rick Location: Aiken County, SC Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, a puddle of Ninja ZX6 Posts: 520	Thank you all. The insurance won't cover but a small percentage of the worth, but I am so glad that nobody was hurt or killed and the fire dept was able to put it out before it got to the house. So while it makes me sad to look at the melted hulk of a bike that I put alot time and $ customizing how I wanted it, it could have been SO MUCH worse! __________________________________________________

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gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	Bikes are replaceable, people aren't. Glad no one was hurt. Speaking of replacement, I'm guessing Kawasaki will bring out a redesigned ZX-6 next year. Worth looking in to...

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