Crashed the ninja! Part out or sell whole? Advice requested!

[daisha]

Low sided up near Big Bear, CA. Rocks in the road that came down from a cliff - avoided two, hit the third. Option 1: stand it up to swerve & go into oncoming traffic/off a cliff. Option 2: clip the rock, low side - better of the two, but ouch! Minor road rash on my knee, lots of bruises but thankfully my gear held up!
The ninja is kind of in rough shape. It went down on the left side, most of the plastics are rashed or cracked. The gauge cluster is hanging loose, the wind screen is still up on Big Bear. Left mirror shattered, one rear turn signal shattered as well. The forks are bent, but I managed to get them straight enough to ride home. Frame appears to be straight.

The ultimate question - sell as a crashed bike (its SoCal, there's probably good potential here) or part it out? Engine has 3300 miles on it (crazy low for a 2006) & it runs great. Still got me 45 miles home after the crash.

Advice is welcome! I'll try to add some pictures once I get them off my phone.

[nickjpass]

Might be worth more parted out...or someone would want it as a track bike?

Put an ad up for a whole bike...if no one bites, part it

[csmith12]

Are you ok?

Could go either way, depends on the pics.

[Mocha Man]

Sorry to her about this. It's really hard to say what you should do until pictures are up. On a side note, any damage to yourself?

[nickjpass]

Did the rocks fall as you were riding? Just curious...

...must have been scary. I'd probably need a new pair of drawers.

[daisha]

Pictures of the bike after I got it home. I could post what happened to my legs too - but its a bit graphic. Road rash on one knee, mostly just bruises.

Had on a leather jacket that took a ton of damage (but saved my skin!), knee high boots that also took on a lot of damage, jeans (not riding jeans - dumb dumb move there, hence the road rash on the knee), gloves that almost shredded in the palms but kept my hands okay, and a helmet that got a few good scrapes.

[daisha]

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Did the rocks fall as you were riding? Just curious...

...must have been scary. I'd probably need a new pair of drawers.

They must have come down shortly before I entered the corner. If much traffic would've gone around the corner, a car probably would've kicked them out of the lane. A motorcycle may or may not have missed them, depending on their line in the corner. I was closer to the shoulder - the person riding in front of me missed them, but entered the corner closer to the center line.

[nickjpass]

Heal up

if you post pictures of your wounds, you make want to link them instead of attaching them or inserted, just in case someone doesn't want to see it.

[LNasty]

pictures, pictures, pictures, pictures!!!!!!

[Trailerboy531]

Where are you located? Apparently not Boston..

If it's close by I could take a look and let you know? Doesn't sound too bad really besides forks.

[Hero Danny]

Originally Posted by daisha

They must have come down shortly before I entered the corner. If much traffic would've gone around the corner, a car probably would've kicked them out of the lane. A motorcycle may or may not have missed them, depending on their line in the corner. I was closer to the shoulder - the person riding in front of me missed them, but entered the corner closer to the center line.

Sorry about the fall, I hope you heal up okay

You live in Boston? Where did you fall? I live over in plymouth.

I guess I'll see your ad on craigslist soon, huh?

[daisha]

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Where are you located? Apparently not Boston..

If it's close by I could take a look and let you know? Doesn't sound too bad really besides forks.

Ahh, yeah I need to update that. I am in Redlands, CA. :P

[daisha]

Originally Posted by Hero Danny

Sorry about the fall, I hope you heal up okay

You live in Boston? Where did you fall? I live over in plymouth.

I guess I'll see your ad on craigslist soon, huh?

I used to live in Norwood, MA - just moved to SoCal in May. Forgot to update that!

[Hero Danny]

Originally Posted by daisha

I used to live in Norwood, MA - just moved to SoCal in May. Forgot to update that!

ah, lol figures. SoCal is where it is AT! I gotta move there..

[EternalNewb]

Heal up quickly! I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can sell the bike and get another. I've had some similar scares up on Angeles Crest highway, but have been fortunate enough to ride away from them (so far).
Also, +1 on the injury pics! I guess links do make more sense, if only to spare the squeamish.

[Klondike1020]

Post on the ninja 250 forums.

If Somone will give you 800 for it as a track bike I think u r doing well.

Parting it out I think you could make more but it's a lot of trouble.

I always group parts when I sell. Makes people buy more.

I parted out a snowmobile 5 year ago.
Still have boxes of parts. Made more than I bought it for

The key was- someone wants the hood throw in tail light for 20
someone wants gauges I throw in boogey wheels for 5 bucks each.

But it's hard cause eventually u r left with stuff that you either have to give away or throw away. Also parting a bike sucks because the easiest parts to sell get broke

[daisha]

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Heal up quickly! I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can sell the bike and get another. I've had some similar scares up on Angeles Crest highway, but have been fortunate enough to ride away from them (so far).
Also, +1 on the injury pics! I guess links do make more sense, if only to spare the squeamish.

In various states of healing:
http://imgur.com/a/o9zDL

All things considered, I fared really well for a low side at 40 mph.

[LNasty]

Originally Posted by daisha

In various states of healing:
http://imgur.com/a/o9zDL

All things considered, I fared really well for a low side at 40 mph.

Daaaaaaaamn girl!!!! pretty narly looking

[subxero]

Originally Posted by LNasty

Daaaaaaaamn girl!!!! pretty narly looking

+1

[LNasty]

not trying to make light of the situation, but that leg looks like it could be used on the set of The walking Dead! Heal up quick and get back in the saddle

[algs26]

Why did I click on the link?

Heal up.

[EternalNewb]

Props to you for riding the bike home with those injuries!
Seems like you're the type to tough it out no problem. I hope you heal well and quickly, so you can get back out on two wheels again soon.

[nickjpass]

It could have been worse!!! you seem to be healing well!

[crazymadbastard]

what gear were you wearing?

[nickjpass]

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...35&postcount=6

[BoBO]

Sorry about the lowside and the legs. I remember the bottom part of my gloves were gone when I lowsided, I was able to save my helmet with my hands. I love GEAR. I would probably sell the whole bike first if you can, it's less hassle. Part out is another good alternative if you have the patience, and then get a used or new 300 down the line. It's all up to you, you could even revive the bike back and paint the body a different color to your liking, if you have the time.

[Trailerboy531]

Originally Posted by daisha

Ahh, yeah I need to update that. I am in Redlands, CA. :P

THE OTHER SIDE OF SAN BERNARDINO!?

Step your game up and move to the beach I'd be happy to inspect your bike for you.

Via pictures.

[daisha]

Thanks for all the love
I'm healing up pretty well - it happened a week ago Saturday. Still some leftover bruises and one spot of road rash that just doesn't want to heal, but I'll be back on two wheels soon enough! Ended up going to a doctor earlier this week just to check out my knee - but everything is fine. Probably should've gone in the day it happened, but oh well!

I got extremely lucky for how everything went down - thank heavens for gear!!

[daisha]

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

THE OTHER SIDE OF SAN BERNARDINO!?

Step your game up and move to the beach I'd be happy to inspect your bike for you.

Via pictures.

I'd offer to bring it to you, but I don't think its up for any more highway riding. The ride back from Big Bear was enough for me!
And I would love to live on the beach, but I work in Loma Linda. I've been thinking about moving closer to LA though. I'd be going the opposite direction of traffic!

[daisha]

Found the location I went down on street view. My options with rocks in the road: stand it up & swerve, go into oncoming traffic & potentially off the cliff OR hope for the best with a low side into the wall. I think I may actually have gone off the high side, considering the damage is on the left side of the bike. It was a right-handed turn & the bike landed on top of me. I was further into the curve than the bike was. Its all kind of a blur though, I couldn't be 100% sure.

[LittleRedNinjette]

Ouch! Glad your ok.
Insurance cover attacking rocks?

[daisha]

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Ouch! Glad your ok.
Insurance cover attacking rocks?

Had liability only. For what I paid for the bike, cost of insurance & deductible, I would only have lost money if I crashed in the first year. Its been more than a year. :P I'm kind of a weirdo - I did an ROI on it.
TL;DR - nope!

[Alex]

Originally Posted by daisha

My options with rocks in the road: stand it up & swerve, go into oncoming traffic & potentially off the cliff OR hope for the best with a low side into the wall.

Are those really the only options? Motorcycles made it through safely in front of you and behind you, so what did they do differently? If you were faced with the identical scenario tomorrow, what would you do differently?

[LittleRedNinjette]

Originally Posted by daisha

Had liability only. For what I paid for the bike, cost of insurance & deductible, I would only have lost money if I crashed in the first year. Its been more than a year. :P I'm kind of a weirdo - I did an ROI on it.
TL;DR - nope!

Ahh, gotcha. Looking for a new bike yet?

[daisha]

Originally Posted by Alex

Are those really the only options? Motorcycles made it through safely in front of you and behind you, so what did they do differently? If you were faced with the identical scenario tomorrow, what would you do differently?

The rider in front of me entered the curve with a very different line. I tend to stay closer to the shoulder - California drivers still intimidate me (only been out here about two months). I learned very quickly that California roads aren't always maintained the best. Closer to the center is probably safer, in some cases.

[daisha]

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Ahh, gotcha. Looking for a new bike yet?

I am! Looking for something that is a little bigger size-wise (ride height, not necessarily CCs). I am simply too tall for the pre-gen ninjas, I couldn't quite get it to feel right.
Going to a shop with a lot of used bikes this weekend to sit on a few, gather some thoughts, then do more research.

[LittleRedNinjette]

Originally Posted by daisha

I am! Looking for something that is a little bigger size-wise (ride height, not necessarily CCs). I am simply too tall for the pre-gen ninjas, I couldn't quite get it to feel right.
Going to a shop with a lot of used bikes this weekend to sit on a few, gather some thoughts, then do more research.

I wish i had that problem.

I think the newgens and 300s are a bit taller.

Get in some test rides!

[allanoue]

Wow those legs. Glad you are healing well. You are one tough cookie for riding home. Good luck finding your next ride.

I am 5'11 and I am comfortable for long rides on my 300.

just saying

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by LNasty

not trying to make light of the situation, but that leg looks like it could be used on the set of The walking Dead! Heal up quick and get back in the saddle

FYI, that set was three minutes from my home a couple weeks ago.

http://goo.gl/maps/znOlV

They built a new hospital and closed down the two existing ones, so a couple years later it's the perfect place to film the season 5 premier.

[LNasty]

Originally Posted by CZroe

FYI, that set was three minutes from my home a couple weeks ago.

http://goo.gl/maps/znOlV

They built a new hospital and closed down the two existing ones, so a couple years later it's the perfect place to film the season 5 premier.

Oh nice! Can't get enough of the show. I even tried to become one of the zombie extras