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October 30th, 2012, 06:01 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Marc
Location: Castaic, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1986 Goldwing, 1996 CR500, 2011 Ninja 250, 2009 Harley Heritage Softail, 1941 Suzuki Gerbil 250 Posts: 427
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Not the best way to meet a new neighbor.
A new neighbor just moved in a few days ago and I noticed he had an R6. I've been meaning to go over and say hi, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Well, yesterday morning we left about the same time, he was one car in front of me, and was just getting on to one of those half circle on-ramps. All of a sudden he slides out and the car behind just missed him.
It was dark so I pulled over and positioned my bikes lights to shine on him so people could see him. I introduced myself as his neighbor and helped him pick his bike up. Not the best way to meet. One thing I couldn't figure out was why he crashed. The ground was dry, not cold enough for ice (it was about 48 degrees), he didn't have a steep lean angle, and wasn't going that fast. All I could figure was his tires were cold. Since we live very close to the freeway, his tires probably weren't gripping well yet. Good thing to remember this time of year.
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October 30th, 2012, 06:17 PM
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Name: Chris
Location: Tujunga
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He may have momentarily gassed it a bit causing the rear tire to step out and break away. That happened to me on a rainy day, luckily it regained traction quickly. R6 can break lose very very easily.
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October 30th, 2012, 06:20 PM
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Name: Sean
Location: Middle TN
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.
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October 30th, 2012, 07:19 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Robert
Location: los angeles
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled), 2007 Yamaha R6(Sold), 2013 Ninja 300 Special Edition W/O ABS Posts: 168
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the r6 will break loose really easy, i had it almost slip out once, luckily i am a professional and that was an awesome save. |
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October 30th, 2012, 07:26 PM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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Was he ok? I bet he is glad you where a fellow rider.
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October 30th, 2012, 07:37 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Marc
Location: Castaic, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1986 Goldwing, 1996 CR500, 2011 Ninja 250, 2009 Harley Heritage Softail, 1941 Suzuki Gerbil 250 Posts: 427
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He was wearing tennies, but it didn't look like he was limping. At least he had a jacket and gloves on. He seemed kind of shook up too. What bothers me is that the car behind him just kept going, didn't even check on him. Well, I suppose he probably saw me stopping, but still...
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October 30th, 2012, 07:41 PM
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Name: Hansveer
Location: Bombay, India
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.
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October 30th, 2012, 08:05 PM
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not an actual panda
Name: dan
Location: philadelphia
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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Besides being embarrassed that's a great way to meet. Glad you were there to spotlight him so cagers saw him and didn't crash into him while he was down.
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October 31st, 2012, 03:11 PM
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Name: Robert
Location: los angeles
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled), 2007 Yamaha R6(Sold), 2013 Ninja 300 Special Edition W/O ABS Posts: 168
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October 31st, 2012, 03:48 PM
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Location: Ware Is.,MA
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October 31st, 2012, 08:46 PM
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Name: Marc
Location: Castaic, CA
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