This time it wasn't a Camry

Jiggles · April 20th, 2014, 11:41 AM

Yep crashed at the track, turn 11 at Sonoma. Felt like the rear slid out but one guy said he was watching and I tucked the front.

The damage: a bent handlebar

Solution, I bent it back going back out after lunch

Jiggles · April 20th, 2014, 11:46 AM

Motofool · April 20th, 2014, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Yep crashed at the track, turn 11 at Sonoma. Felt like the rear slid out but one guy said he was watching and I tucked the front............

Sorry

alex.s · April 20th, 2014, 11:47 AM

congratulations!

alex.s · April 20th, 2014, 11:47 AM

wheres the video?

Jiggles · April 20th, 2014, 11:50 AM

I wasn't running a camera just a lap timer

alex.s · April 20th, 2014, 11:52 AM

was it at least right after your fastest lap?

i hear from gurk if you turn more and gas it that you'll be alright.

DaBlue1 · April 20th, 2014, 11:55 AM

Your bikes too heavy! Loose a couple of those keys.

Jiggles · April 20th, 2014, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

was it at least right after your fastest lap?

i hear from gurk if you turn more and gas it that you'll be alright.

Yea ran a 2:13 only my second session though

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Your bikes too heavy! Loose a couple of those keys.

Those are for the fengshui

ninjamunky85 · April 20th, 2014, 12:09 PM

I've got a windscreen for sale if you want it. Probably not a big deal since it's a track bike though.

DaBlue1 · April 20th, 2014, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Your bikes too heavy! Loose a couple of those keys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

....Those are for the fengshui

Feng Shui emphasizes de-cluttering and balance. Absence of clutter for focus and balance so you don't fall.

choneofakind · April 20th, 2014, 12:16 PM

This is just your bikes way of shedding all parts that should be replaced anyway. Glad you're alright, time for upgrades!

Sirref · April 20th, 2014, 12:27 PM

how quick were you going? The scratches look pretty shallow

N-m · April 20th, 2014, 12:43 PM

Jump back in there.

Jiggles · April 20th, 2014, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

I've got a windscreen for sale if you want it. Probably not a big deal since it's a track bike though.

I might. $$$???

Jiggles · April 20th, 2014, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

how quick were you going? The scratches look pretty shallow

It felt like walking speed but I think it was around 40mph

ninjamunky85 · April 20th, 2014, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I might. $$$???

I'm asking for $40 shipped.

cuong-nutz · April 20th, 2014, 05:33 PM

Bike faired well!

greenaero · April 20th, 2014, 05:46 PM

Glad you are OK and minimal bike damage.

Jiggles · April 20th, 2014, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

I'm asking for $40 shipped.

Stock windscreen right? Just remembered it doesn't work without the mirrors

ninjamunky85 · April 20th, 2014, 06:57 PM

Yeah it's the stock one.

JohnnyBravo · April 20th, 2014, 09:41 PM

Least it was t to bad

EternalNewb · April 20th, 2014, 09:43 PM

Glad you're ok. Doesn't look too bad. Nice job bending the handlebar back into shape.

alex.s · April 21st, 2014, 12:20 AM

it needed clipons anyway

algs26 · April 21st, 2014, 12:20 AM

How'd the suit hold up?
Your 300 looks like a 2014.

tfkrocks · April 21st, 2014, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by algs26

How'd the suit hold up?
Your 300 looks like a 2014.

Lol because of the black tank with unpainted track fairings?

rojoracing53 · April 21st, 2014, 03:42 AM

Damn good thing you got that race bodywork on there, that **** just payed for itself.

Jiggles · April 21st, 2014, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by algs26

How'd the suit hold up?
Your 300 looks like a 2014.

Suit looks brand new

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

Damn good thing you got that race bodywork on there, that **** just payed for itself.

I was thinking the same thing lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Glad you're ok. Doesn't look too bad. Nice job bending the handlebar back into shape.

Thanks. We used the handle from my pitbul stand slid over the handlebar to give enough leverage to bend it back

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

it needed clipons anyway

Yea it does

Ninja Bob · April 21st, 2014, 08:53 AM

Righteous. Good to know there's a such thing as track fairings. Makes the idea of taking mine to the track one day much more of a reality.

Glad you and the bike are okay.

Jiggles · April 21st, 2014, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Bob

Righteous. Good to know there's a such thing as track fairings. Makes the idea of taking mine to the track one day much more of a reality.

Glad you and the bike are okay.

Switching between the two is annoying though, it's easier to just not crash lol

dino74 · April 21st, 2014, 10:24 AM

Bummer but better on the track then on the streets.

Who's the manufacturer of the track palstics?

Ninja Bob · April 21st, 2014, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Switching between the two is annoying though, it's easier to just not crash lol

I'm poor, so track days would prolly be few and far between. I'd say the work would be well worth it considering how little practice I'd have under my belt.

csmith12 · April 22nd, 2014, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Bob

I'm poor, so track days would prolly be few and far between. I'd say the work would be well worth it considering how little practice I'd have under my belt.

Even one is worth it.

csmith12 · April 22nd, 2014, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

Bummer but better on the track then on the streets.

^^^ this

Those are not scratches, that's character.

Sirref · April 22nd, 2014, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Bob

I'm poor, so track days would prolly be few and far between. I'd say the work would be well worth it considering how little practice I'd have under my belt.

I feel that, I'm trying to force a few to happen in july and my bank account is not exactly happy with me about that, very angry with me actually. Most of the cost is going into building the track bike and rounding out my gear collection a bit though.

300 for boots & gauntlet gloves
~500-1000 to make my 250 track worthy (including tires, not including track fairings (this season))
~300 for trailer + ~200 for a tow hitch on my car(might cut this cost and rent uhaul for this season + borrow my mom's suv or my bro's jeep)
~500 for a track weekend locally @ shenandoah July 13th/14th, including food/gas expenses
~500 for a track day at midOhio later on.

I regret adding that all up just now, especially considering that I'm going to run into more expenses such as stands/actioncam if I can/cooler filled with drinks/extra oil/tire guage&pump/a gas can for my extra fuel/and likely other miscellaneous expenses that I don't know to be prepared for.

I can only hope that the finances get less intimidating over time as I get everything I need in place

Ninja Bob · April 22nd, 2014, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

I feel that, I'm trying to force a few to happen in july and my bank account is not exactly happy with me about that, very angry with me actually. Most of the cost is going into building the track bike and rounding out my gear collection a bit though.

300 for boots & gauntlet gloves
~500-1000 to make my 250 track worthy (including tires, not including track fairings (this season))
~300 for trailer + ~200 for a tow hitch on my car(might cut this cost and rent uhaul for this season + borrow my mom's suv or my bro's jeep)
~500 for a track weekend locally @ shenandoah July 13th/14th, including food/gas expenses
~500 for a track day at midOhio later on.

I regret adding that all up just now, especially considering that I'm going to run into more expenses such as stands/actioncam if I can/cooler filled with drinks/extra oil/tire guage&pump/a gas can for my extra fuel/and likely other miscellaneous expenses that I don't know to be prepared for.

I can only hope that the finances get less intimidating over time as I get everything I need in place

God luck. After reading that, I don't know if I'll EVER have a track day.

What do you mean by track worthy? Do they have requirements, or do you just want your bike in a certain state?

Sirref · April 22nd, 2014, 05:47 PM

track worthy is mostly my own set of requirements, I want it running smoothly as well as upgrading the suspension/brakes, lowering the bars, increasing the tire sizes, adding on rearsets, and hopefully finding a full exhaust system. Along with rejetting the carbs for power gains. This in addition to safety wiring the bike and getting my hands on front/rear stands w/spools for it.

Jiggles · April 22nd, 2014, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

Bummer but better on the track then on the streets.

Who's the manufacturer of the track palstics?

Hot bodies, they held up pretty well!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

track worthy is mostly my own set of requirements, I want it running smoothly as well as upgrading the suspension/brakes, lowering the bars, increasing the tire sizes, adding on rearsets, and hopefully finding a full exhaust system. Along with rejetting the carbs for power gains. This in addition to safety wiring the bike and getting my hands on front/rear stands w/spools for it.

Dude, I race my bike and the only thing I have is rearsets. When I took it to the track all I did was switch to Rosso 2s

You're overthinking this just a bit

Sirref · April 22nd, 2014, 06:56 PM

I don't think I'm overthinking it too much, my 250 is track only and it's a pregen so upgrading the tire sizes is a pretty big improvement. A newgen rear swingarm w/rear wheel shouldn't be too hard to find and attach. A gsxr rear shock is super easy to do and putting a zx-6r front end or any other front end that fits gives me better brakes, lower handlebars and a massive front forks upgrade all in one. If I find everything junkyard it'll make my life a lot easier, and people junk crashed 600s all the time.

the exhaust is rusted a bit, as well as heavy as ****, but I'm sticking with it if I don't see an aftermarket full exhaust and there's no need to rejet if I'm not switching the exhaust

from there the rearsets are a necessity for ground clearance and with the bigger wheel sizes I can run Pirelli DRIIs

Jiggles · April 22nd, 2014, 09:51 PM

You've never been to the track right? You're putting way too much into the back just to go to a trackday. What is the point of adding all that stuff to your bike? To make it faster? The best way to make it faster is to work on the nut connecting the handlebars to the seat.

Leave it the way it is, take it to the track and then see how necessary all those mods are.

April 20th, 2014, 11:41 AM	#1
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	This time it wasn't a Camry Yep crashed at the track, turn 11 at Sonoma. Felt like the rear slid out but one guy said he was watching and I tucked the front. The damage: a bent handlebar Solution, I bent it back going back out after lunch __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs
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April 20th, 2014, 11:46 AM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	__________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 20th, 2014, 11:47 AM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	congratulations! __________________________________________________

April 20th, 2014, 11:47 AM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	wheres the video? __________________________________________________
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April 20th, 2014, 11:50 AM	#6
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I wasn't running a camera just a lap timer __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 20th, 2014, 11:52 AM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	was it at least right after your fastest lap? i hear from gurk if you turn more and gas it that you'll be alright. __________________________________________________
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April 20th, 2014, 11:55 AM	#8
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Your bikes too heavy! Loose a couple of those keys.

April 20th, 2014, 12:09 PM	#10
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	I've got a windscreen for sale if you want it. Probably not a big deal since it's a track bike though. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

April 20th, 2014, 12:16 PM	#12
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	This is just your bikes way of shedding all parts that should be replaced anyway. Glad you're alright, time for upgrades!
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April 20th, 2014, 12:27 PM	#13
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	how quick were you going? The scratches look pretty shallow

April 20th, 2014, 12:43 PM	#14
N-m Captain 2 Sexy Name: Newton Location: South TN Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kwaka EX250 Posts: 241	Jump back in there.

April 20th, 2014, 05:33 PM	#18
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Bike faired well! __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

April 20th, 2014, 05:46 PM	#19
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Glad you are OK and minimal bike damage. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

April 20th, 2014, 06:57 PM	#21
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Yeah it's the stock one. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

April 20th, 2014, 09:41 PM	#22
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Least it was t to bad

April 20th, 2014, 09:43 PM	#23
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Glad you're ok. Doesn't look too bad. Nice job bending the handlebar back into shape.

April 21st, 2014, 12:20 AM	#24
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	it needed clipons anyway __________________________________________________

April 21st, 2014, 12:20 AM	#25
algs26 ninjette.org guru Name: al Location: NorCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex300, gave up looking for a 250 Posts: 435	How'd the suit hold up? Your 300 looks like a 2014.

April 21st, 2014, 03:42 AM	#27
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Damn good thing you got that race bodywork on there, that **** just payed for itself.
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April 21st, 2014, 08:53 AM	#29
Ninja Bob Certified Slacker Name: Shawn Location: Cleveland Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 232	Righteous. Good to know there's a such thing as track fairings. Makes the idea of taking mine to the track one day much more of a reality. Glad you and the bike are okay. __________________________________________________ *Ninja Bob*

April 21st, 2014, 10:24 AM	#31
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	Bummer but better on the track then on the streets. Who's the manufacturer of the track palstics? __________________________________________________ CVMA #55

April 22nd, 2014, 05:47 PM	#37
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	track worthy is mostly my own set of requirements, I want it running smoothly as well as upgrading the suspension/brakes, lowering the bars, increasing the tire sizes, adding on rearsets, and hopefully finding a full exhaust system. Along with rejetting the carbs for power gains. This in addition to safety wiring the bike and getting my hands on front/rear stands w/spools for it.

April 22nd, 2014, 06:56 PM	#39
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I don't think I'm overthinking it too much, my 250 is track only and it's a pregen so upgrading the tire sizes is a pretty big improvement. A newgen rear swingarm w/rear wheel shouldn't be too hard to find and attach. A gsxr rear shock is super easy to do and putting a zx-6r front end or any other front end that fits gives me better brakes, lower handlebars and a massive front forks upgrade all in one. If I find everything junkyard it'll make my life a lot easier, and people junk crashed 600s all the time. the exhaust is rusted a bit, as well as heavy as ****, but I'm sticking with it if I don't see an aftermarket full exhaust and there's no need to rejet if I'm not switching the exhaust from there the rearsets are a necessity for ground clearance and with the bigger wheel sizes I can run Pirelli DRIIs

April 22nd, 2014, 09:51 PM	#40
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	You've never been to the track right? You're putting way too much into the back just to go to a trackday. What is the point of adding all that stuff to your bike? To make it faster? The best way to make it faster is to work on the nut connecting the handlebars to the seat. Leave it the way it is, take it to the track and then see how necessary all those mods are. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

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