Wasn't my fault this time. RIP first bike.

Guilty · April 10th, 2016, 09:42 PM

So some old dude made a left turn into a parking lot failing to see me and I took a shot at his rear bumper. Thank God I came out with just a tiny bruise on my shin, but the bike... I am expecting to see the insurance adjuster to call it a total loss since the bike is not expensive to begin with and OEM parts are astronomical to the insurance guys. I think I have a lucky bird on my shoulder.

Ghostt · April 10th, 2016, 10:02 PM

Glad to hear your okay, as Chuck Yeager once said " any landing you can walk away from, is a good landing"

Hope the insurance company pays out enough for you to get another one.

VaFish · April 11th, 2016, 04:06 AM

Take the insurance payout, buy the bike back and make a cafe racer or street fighter out of it.

Or just buy cheap aftermarket fairing or learn to plastic weld.

HoneyBadgerRy · April 11th, 2016, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaFish

Take the insurance payout, buy the bike back and make a cafe racer or street fighter out of it.

Or just buy cheap aftermarket fairing or learn to plastic weld.

Or ziptie stitch

kdogg2077 · April 11th, 2016, 07:13 AM

Been in the same situations (except the accident was my fault). You're bike doesn't look that bad.

I was able to use some 3m product to literally tape and plastic glue my fairings back together. It held really well for a riding season while I patiently cruised ebay looking for cheap used fairings. After I got them my bike was good as new.

You can rebuild her.

VaFish · April 11th, 2016, 07:19 AM

I just took up plastic welding a week ago and it seems to work pretty well on my daughters bike.

adouglas · April 11th, 2016, 07:28 AM

That doesn't look remotely totaled to me, unless something's gotten tweaked.

Looks like you need upper cowl, right side lower and a turn signal. Frame slider wouldn't be covered since it's not OEM.

Minimal Google searching (cheapcycleparts.com) show the total for all of that to be about $600. No doubt you could get the bits a lot cheaper with patience and an ebay account.

LittleRedNinjette · April 11th, 2016, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Frame slider wouldn't be covered since it's not OEM.

Depends on the coverage. Mine covers aftermarket parts up to 3k. They replaced the sliders (among other things) on my 300 after it fell over in the driveway.

CaliGrrl · April 11th, 2016, 09:03 AM

Glad you're not hurt! Hopefully your insurance payout will cover some of the repairs or replacement faring pieces.

kdogg2077 · April 11th, 2016, 09:09 AM

I remember what I used to fix my fairing now. Fiberglass cloth. It's really tough and easy to glue to the fairing and bandaid it together with plastic glue made to use on ABS plastic.

You can get all this stuff at autozone and walmart for less $30.

You bike will still have battle scars but that's what racing stickers are for

allanoue · April 11th, 2016, 09:12 AM

Glad you're ok
Now that you have crashed you can get an R6

crazymadbastard · April 11th, 2016, 10:53 AM

Glad you are OK.

toEleven · April 11th, 2016, 11:24 AM

Glad you're mostly okay OP. Your lucky bird should do you a favor and keep you clear of the entire accident next time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

...
Now that you have crashed you can get an R6

If that's as tongue in cheek as it reads to me, you should've suggested a GSX-R.

SLOWn60 · April 11th, 2016, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

Glad you're ok
Now that you have crashed you can get an R6

You are a bad, bad man Mr Allan!

adouglas · April 11th, 2016, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toEleven

Glad you're mostly okay OP. Your lucky bird should do you a favor and keep you clear of the entire accident next time.
If that's as tongue in cheek as it reads to me, you should've suggested a GSX-R.

Yut-ugghhhhhhh

Link to original page on YouTube.

tfkrocks · April 11th, 2016, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toEleven

Glad you're mostly okay OP. Your lucky bird should do you a favor and keep you clear of the entire accident next time.
If that's as tongue in cheek as it reads to me, you should've suggested a GSX-R.

Lesser known forum rule: Crash a ninjette, get an R6

Guilty · April 16th, 2016, 08:01 PM

Just got the repair quote from a very reputable shop near me. To make it simple, I could buy two brand new of the same bike. A estimate of 7k. ****ed up everything from the front wheel to the seat fairing and everything in between and then some. Instrument cluster is in a couple of pieces as well. At least the fuel tank didn't get a scratch on it.

I haven't let their insurance of the damage cost because I want to see if I should get a lawyer to help recover my damaged bike. I have 1000 on any additions to the bike, but I don't know how that would work with his policy. Got a lot of pictures of the location and what could cause the accident if the person isn't paying attention.

Abu_Mishary · April 20th, 2016, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Lesser known forum rule: Crash a ninjette, get an R6

Why an R6? Go all the way and get a Concours.

cbinker · May 3rd, 2016, 07:43 AM

Its your fault

just gonna leave this right here.

CaliGrrl · May 3rd, 2016, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

Its your fault

just gonna leave this right here.

"I hate crashing so I try really hard not to do it."

Ok, that made me laugh, but I get it. I think I will hate crashing, too, so will try hard to avoid it.

GreenNinja · May 8th, 2016, 04:09 PM

Sorry to hear you crashed. It is not a good feeling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaFish

Take the insurance payout, buy the bike back and make a cafe racer or street fighter out of it.

Or just buy cheap aftermarket fairing or learn to plastic weld.

How do you buy the bike back from insurance? When I crashed mine, they told me it would sell at an auction.

VaFish · May 8th, 2016, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenNinja

Sorry to hear you crashed. It is not a good feeling.

How do you buy the bike back from insurance? When I crashed mine, they told me it would sell at an auction.

I've only totaled a couple of cars, but when they offered the pay out I asked how much to buy it back and they gave me a price.

April 10th, 2016, 09:42 PM	#1
Guilty ninjette.org member Name: Sam Location: The Swamp Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2009 Yamaha C3 Posts: 13	Wasn't my fault this time. RIP first bike. So some old dude made a left turn into a parking lot failing to see me and I took a shot at his rear bumper. Thank God I came out with just a tiny bruise on my shin, but the bike... I am expecting to see the insurance adjuster to call it a total loss since the bike is not expensive to begin with and OEM parts are astronomical to the insurance guys. I think I have a lucky bird on my shoulder. Last futzed with by Alex; April 10th, 2016 at 11:31 PM. Reason: fixed pics - just copy the IMG link from photobucket and paste it right in

April 10th, 2016, 10:02 PM	#2
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Glad to hear your okay, as Chuck Yeager once said " any landing you can walk away from, is a good landing" Hope the insurance company pays out enough for you to get another one. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

April 11th, 2016, 04:06 AM	#3
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	Take the insurance payout, buy the bike back and make a cafe racer or street fighter out of it. Or just buy cheap aftermarket fairing or learn to plastic weld.
	3 out of 3 members found this post helpful.

April 11th, 2016, 07:13 AM	#5
kdogg2077 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: Ebensburg, PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529	Been in the same situations (except the accident was my fault). You're bike doesn't look that bad. I was able to use some 3m product to literally tape and plastic glue my fairings back together. It held really well for a riding season while I patiently cruised ebay looking for cheap used fairings. After I got them my bike was good as new. You can rebuild her. __________________________________________________ "Take it easy driving. The life you might save might be mine."

April 11th, 2016, 07:19 AM	#6
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	I just took up plastic welding a week ago and it seems to work pretty well on my daughters bike.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

April 11th, 2016, 07:28 AM	#7
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	That doesn't look remotely totaled to me, unless something's gotten tweaked. Looks like you need upper cowl, right side lower and a turn signal. Frame slider wouldn't be covered since it's not OEM. Minimal Google searching (cheapcycleparts.com) show the total for all of that to be about $600. No doubt you could get the bits a lot cheaper with patience and an ebay account. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

April 11th, 2016, 09:03 AM	#9
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Glad you're not hurt! Hopefully your insurance payout will cover some of the repairs or replacement faring pieces.

April 11th, 2016, 09:09 AM	#10
kdogg2077 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: Ebensburg, PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529	I remember what I used to fix my fairing now. Fiberglass cloth. It's really tough and easy to glue to the fairing and bandaid it together with plastic glue made to use on ABS plastic. You can get all this stuff at autozone and walmart for less $30. You bike will still have battle scars but that's what racing stickers are for __________________________________________________ "Take it easy driving. The life you might save might be mine."

April 11th, 2016, 09:12 AM	#11
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Glad you're ok Now that you have crashed you can get an R6 __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

April 11th, 2016, 10:53 AM	#12
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Glad you are OK. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

April 16th, 2016, 08:01 PM	#17
Guilty ninjette.org member Name: Sam Location: The Swamp Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2009 Yamaha C3 Posts: 13	Just got the repair quote from a very reputable shop near me. To make it simple, I could buy two brand new of the same bike. A estimate of 7k. ****ed up everything from the front wheel to the seat fairing and everything in between and then some. Instrument cluster is in a couple of pieces as well. At least the fuel tank didn't get a scratch on it. I haven't let their insurance of the damage cost because I want to see if I should get a lawyer to help recover my damaged bike. I have 1000 on any additions to the bike, but I don't know how that would work with his policy. Got a lot of pictures of the location and what could cause the accident if the person isn't paying attention.

May 3rd, 2016, 07:43 AM	#19
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Its your fault just gonna leave this right here. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com
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