Hurricane

Clearlynotstefan · August 26th, 2011, 01:05 AM

With hurricane Irene nearing long island, and with the news telling me of impending 100mph winds and doom, I'm thinking I should find a way to bring the bikes in the house. Do you guys think thats anywhere near enough wind to push over or otherwise damage a 250 and a gsxr in a driveway? Keep in mind, bringing inside requires at least a few people for the gsxr, and involves stairs, and tight clearances. I've done it before, but it's not easy, and not the type of thing I'd like to do if I didn't have to. Opinions?

Trailerboy531 · August 26th, 2011, 01:09 AM

I know nothing of how much force these things have; but, would it hurt? It might be a PITA but in the end knowing your bikes are safe is worth it don't you think?

Alex · August 26th, 2011, 01:23 AM

100 mph winds would easily knock over a bike. Winds down in the 40 - 50 mph range are enough to do it in the right conditions. I had my 600+ lb RT blow over 30 feet from me while parked near the ocean a few years back. There's nothing quite like that awful crunching sound.

Racer x · August 26th, 2011, 02:23 AM

My consern is trees falling into the house or garage. Plus I live in a flood zone. I have been working (with a broken rib) cleaning gutters and drains .Plus I re landscaped the yard. Eight inches of rain is bad news.Hopefully it will turn out to sea.But this is the most powerful storm to hit the East Ccoast since 1938. Get ready this is not a drill

Clearlynotstefan · August 26th, 2011, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer x

My consern is trees falling into the house or garage. Plus I live in a flood zone. I have been working (with a broken rib) cleaning gutters and drains .Plus I re landscaped the yard. Eight inches of rain is bad news.Hopefully it will turn out to sea.But this is the most powerful storm to hit the East Ccoast since 1938. Get ready this is not a drill

I'm with ya! I'm way out east on the long island (Riverhead) I'm quite nervous about this!

CynicalC · August 26th, 2011, 02:31 AM

I would definitely get them to a safe spot. Hurricane Gloria left most of LI with out power for 2 weeks in 1985. This one is supposed to be worse if it hits you dead on. They haven't had a really bad storm there since hurricane Bob in 91, or the blizzard of 96. I would expect some serious power outages if it hits hard. Be prepared for the worst!

Snake · August 26th, 2011, 02:38 AM

Since it will be a pita to put the bikes in the house you might want to think about renting a storage space from a place such as U-Haul. They will probably make you sign a 6 month lease but it will be worth the peace of mind to know that your bikes are safe. If possible, make sure the facility is located inland as far as possible and at a high elevation to avoid flooding.

ninja250 · August 26th, 2011, 03:57 AM

Get your wheelies in before the rain comes and batten down the hatches.
Good luck East Coast.

kawiAlli · August 26th, 2011, 07:00 AM

If you have full coverage on the bikes Id say dont risk hurting yourself or someone else trying to get them up the steps. Id say that six months of storage will probably cost the same as your deductable and doesnt really make much sense. You never know if the storm will affect your area or not. Just my opinion though.

FBNTH · August 26th, 2011, 07:39 AM

Living in Florida you learn really quick that you dont worry as much about the wind, but worry more of what is being carried by the wind. Just think what will happen to that bike if its hit by a fence moving 100mph. Just something to think about.

EDIT: this is a video of a 2x4 being shot at different wall materials at 50mph

Link to original page on YouTube.

Clearlynotstefan · August 26th, 2011, 05:56 PM

Both bikes are now inside, and as an added bonus, The ninjette is backed in, and pointing exhaust out the sliding glass door. It has a full tank of gas, and a DC outlet. I suspect I could charge my phone, laptop, E-cigg, etc for at least a week before I run out of gas! A 250cc generator!

eddiekay · August 26th, 2011, 06:06 PM

Just read you bought them inside but....before the next one hits...go make friends with the VFD. They're all good guys and I'd bet you wouldve found a space for them there. I'm in Malverne and i dont expect more than a few lost shingles...all the really big trees have been blown down already.

bdavison · August 26th, 2011, 06:13 PM

Having lived on the Gulf of Mexico, and going through no less than 8 hurricanes. I can tell you MOST DEFINITELY MOVE THE BIKES INSIDE!

Its not just the potential of wind blowing them over....its the wind taking the shed from your neighbors backyard and flat running your bikes over with it.

almost40 · August 27th, 2011, 08:29 AM

If I wanted to make a few bucks i would goto the store here and buy 20 generators and head for the east coast. Bet I could double my money.

ruben · August 27th, 2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clearlynotstefan

Both bikes are now inside, and as an added bonus, The ninjette is backed in, and pointing exhaust out the sliding glass door. It has a full tank of gas, and a DC outlet. I suspect I could charge my phone, laptop, E-cigg, etc for at least a week before I run out of gas! A 250cc generator!

if youre going to use it as your generator make sure you put the bike outside and shut the door. carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the biggest killers post hurricane. and no, just opening the door isnt good enough.

Alex · August 27th, 2011, 12:39 PM

And - these motorcycles do not have a cooling system meant for continuous idling. Works great while moving, but 10+ minutes while at a stop, and it is nudging the red zone.

August 26th, 2011, 01:05 AM	#1
Clearlynotstefan ninjette.org member Name: Stefan Location: Riverhead, Long Island, New York Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninja 250, Totally black. Gsxr 600 Red. Posts: 179	Hurricane With hurricane Irene nearing long island, and with the news telling me of impending 100mph winds and doom, I'm thinking I should find a way to bring the bikes in the house. Do you guys think thats anywhere near enough wind to push over or otherwise damage a 250 and a gsxr in a driveway? Keep in mind, bringing inside requires at least a few people for the gsxr, and involves stairs, and tight clearances. I've done it before, but it's not easy, and not the type of thing I'd like to do if I didn't have to. Opinions?

August 26th, 2011, 01:23 AM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	100 mph winds would easily knock over a bike. Winds down in the 40 - 50 mph range are enough to do it in the right conditions. I had my 600+ lb RT blow over 30 feet from me while parked near the ocean a few years back. There's nothing quite like that awful crunching sound. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 26th, 2011, 02:31 AM	#6
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	I would definitely get them to a safe spot. Hurricane Gloria left most of LI with out power for 2 weeks in 1985. This one is supposed to be worse if it hits you dead on. They haven't had a really bad storm there since hurricane Bob in 91, or the blizzard of 96. I would expect some serious power outages if it hits hard. Be prepared for the worst! __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

August 26th, 2011, 03:57 AM	#8
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Get your wheelies in before the rain comes and batten down the hatches. Good luck East Coast. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

August 26th, 2011, 07:39 AM	#10
FBNTH ninjette.org member Name: Rick Location: Winter Park, Fl Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 64	Living in Florida you learn really quick that you dont worry as much about the wind, but worry more of what is being carried by the wind. Just think what will happen to that bike if its hit by a fence moving 100mph. Just something to think about. EDIT: this is a video of a 2x4 being shot at different wall materials at 50mph Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Rick Last futzed with by FBNTH; August 26th, 2011 at 11:17 AM.

August 26th, 2011, 01:09 AM	#2
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	I know nothing of how much force these things have; but, would it hurt? It might be a PITA but in the end knowing your bikes are safe is worth it don't you think?

August 26th, 2011, 02:23 AM	#4
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	My consern is trees falling into the house or garage. Plus I live in a flood zone. I have been working (with a broken rib) cleaning gutters and drains .Plus I re landscaped the yard. Eight inches of rain is bad news.Hopefully it will turn out to sea.But this is the most powerful storm to hit the East Ccoast since 1938. Get ready this is not a drill

August 26th, 2011, 02:38 AM	#7
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Since it will be a pita to put the bikes in the house you might want to think about renting a storage space from a place such as U-Haul. They will probably make you sign a 6 month lease but it will be worth the peace of mind to know that your bikes are safe. If possible, make sure the facility is located inland as far as possible and at a high elevation to avoid flooding.

August 26th, 2011, 07:00 AM	#9
kawiAlli ninjette.org member Name: Allicia Location: Clark County Ohio Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 15	If you have full coverage on the bikes Id say dont risk hurting yourself or someone else trying to get them up the steps. Id say that six months of storage will probably cost the same as your deductable and doesnt really make much sense. You never know if the storm will affect your area or not. Just my opinion though.

August 26th, 2011, 05:56 PM	#11
Clearlynotstefan ninjette.org member Name: Stefan Location: Riverhead, Long Island, New York Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninja 250, Totally black. Gsxr 600 Red. Posts: 179	Both bikes are now inside, and as an added bonus, The ninjette is backed in, and pointing exhaust out the sliding glass door. It has a full tank of gas, and a DC outlet. I suspect I could charge my phone, laptop, E-cigg, etc for at least a week before I run out of gas! A 250cc generator!

August 26th, 2011, 06:06 PM	#12
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Just read you bought them inside but....before the next one hits...go make friends with the VFD. They're all good guys and I'd bet you wouldve found a space for them there. I'm in Malverne and i dont expect more than a few lost shingles...all the really big trees have been blown down already.

August 26th, 2011, 06:13 PM	#13
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Having lived on the Gulf of Mexico, and going through no less than 8 hurricanes. I can tell you MOST DEFINITELY MOVE THE BIKES INSIDE! Its not just the potential of wind blowing them over....its the wind taking the shed from your neighbors backyard and flat running your bikes over with it.

August 27th, 2011, 08:29 AM	#14
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	If I wanted to make a few bucks i would goto the store here and buy 20 generators and head for the east coast. Bet I could double my money. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

August 27th, 2011, 12:39 PM	#16
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	And - these motorcycles do not have a cooling system meant for continuous idling. Works great while moving, but 10+ minutes while at a stop, and it is nudging the red zone. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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