Fast Crash on the Track

WesleySnipes · March 26th, 2013, 12:27 AM

Pretty much topped out through Riverside at Buttonwillow. I got more speed than I usually do and the whole thing just slipped. I had been doing the same thing alllll day and then randomly I'm suddenly going too fast. Luckily I just got dirt in my eyes and my leathers survived. I put together a bunch of the passing that was going on. I finally got my knee down too so I'd say it was a great day and I did what I wanted to do. But now I have no bike to ride : / ....

The bike is completely destroyed. It did a bunch of flips and probably went 80ft if not more. If anyone has a frame sitting around let me know.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Aggrotech · March 26th, 2013, 01:33 AM

get a 300!

JELY1990 · March 26th, 2013, 01:48 AM

Ah major bummer man. Glad you made it out okay.

psych0hans · March 26th, 2013, 01:57 AM

I'm glad you're alright bro... Good luck getting the bike back in shape/getting a new one... Will insurance cover it? Does insurance even cover track riding?

csmith12 · March 26th, 2013, 04:43 AM

Dewin werk yo! Good luck finding a frame.

csmith12 · March 26th, 2013, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

I'm glad you're alright bro... Good luck getting the bike back in shape/getting a new one... Will insurance cover it? Does insurance even cover track riding?

Sometimes insurance will cover it, most of the time no. Depends on the policy he has.

cookiebug79 · March 26th, 2013, 06:31 AM

Oh man that sucks! Glad you're ok! Incredible aftermath!

cuz · March 26th, 2013, 06:45 AM

:/ well at least your alright

i like the song

Rexbo · March 26th, 2013, 06:58 AM

time for race bike!

cuong-nutz · March 26th, 2013, 07:02 AM

Good you're okay! If the bike still tracks straight I'd still roll with it.

rojoracing53 · March 26th, 2013, 07:14 AM

Congratulations your earned that new R6

Glad your ok and if the frames bent you can always get it straitened out. I can almost guarantee I've crashed my bike harder and I had them straitened and they worked fine afterwards.

CC Cowboy · March 26th, 2013, 07:22 AM

Nice crash! What were you on the track with the MFS course? The other riders (including the control riders) were dangerously slow (for your speed). They all appear to be first time riders.

I know why you crashed. If you turn the music off and concentrate on just riding (instead of listening to music) you won't crash (as much).

Nemesis · March 26th, 2013, 07:31 AM

Sorry about your crash. Yeah, like someone had mentioned try claiming through you insurance co. If you have State Farm they will cover it.

If you don't have full coverage and need a frame try Ebay or craigslist.

As to why you crashed...review the vid very closely and you'll see the reason why. FWIW, you were jamming.

choneofakind · March 26th, 2013, 07:32 AM

You always look like you're having fun when you do work!

Pinging @Jono. You still got that spare frame?

rojoracing53 · March 26th, 2013, 07:49 AM

Dude is that a missile or an exhaust can

I love it.

Jono · March 26th, 2013, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Pinging @Jono. You still got that spare frame?

I do. But I am holding on to it. I have a feeling that I may need it in the future. You know, like when I get into track days and all.

@WesleySnipes Nice video man! Glad you walked away from that crash without any major injuries.

Just look for a frame on CL. That is how I found mine. It came with the triples, front forks, and swingarm all for under $200 if I remember correctly.

xSean13 · March 26th, 2013, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

Dude is that a missile or an exhaust can

I love it.

Just noticed that too, made me lol at the rocket fins. Looks kind of dangerous though.

alex.s · March 26th, 2013, 08:45 AM

congratulations! pretty sweet crash. looks like you were really having fun out there. a little bit bumpy and cold off the main line huh?

WesleySnipes · March 26th, 2013, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Nice crash! What were you on the track with the MFS course? The other riders (including the control riders) were dangerously slow (for your speed). They all appear to be first time riders.

Yeah I was in C group I'm certian it was probably the reason I crashed since I was taking outside lines a lot...next time starting B forsure.

I know why you crashed. If you turn the music off and concentrate on just riding (instead of listening to music) you won't crash (as much).

Lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

Congratulations your earned that new R6

Glad your ok and if the frames bent you can always get it straitened out. I can almost guarantee I've crashed my bike harder and I had them straitened and they worked fine afterwards.

Hmm Do I have to strip it down or can they just do it? That would be an awesome option for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexbo

time for race bike!

Hell yeah there is a 2009 racebikke for sale on CL for 3700 little steep but we shall see!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Sorry about your crash. Yeah, like someone had mentioned try claiming through you insurance co. If you have State Farm they will cover it.

If you don't have full coverage and need a frame try Ebay or craigslist.

As to why you crashed...review the vid very closely and you'll see the reason why. FWIW, you were jamming.

Like sticking my finger in a jar of jam or what? I don't really know why I crashed other than that I was going 10mph than I normally do on the outside.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

congratulations! pretty sweet crash. looks like you were really having fun out there. a little bit bumpy and cold off the main line huh?

Yeah unfortunately but it was a very hot day so : / no idea.

Thanks for the wishes everybody! I'll be back riding with some new exhaust ideas and new paint within the month!

WesleySnipes · March 26th, 2013, 03:15 PM

A quick update I was fortunate enough to be able to pick up a Ninja 250 with a knock for $400 to swap over my stuff to. And another bike that has been crashed with little damage for $200. I can now build a street and track bike...ahhhhh yeah

csmith12 · March 26th, 2013, 03:17 PM

alex.s · March 26th, 2013, 03:34 PM

score! see, crashing is good.

WesleySnipes · March 26th, 2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

score! see, crashing is good.

I was thinking the same thing haha.

cookiebug79 · March 26th, 2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WesleySnipes

A quick update I was fortunate enough to be able to pick up a Ninja 250 with a knock for $400 to swap over my stuff to. And another bike that has been crashed with little damage for $200. I can now build a street and track bike...ahhhhh yeah

Nice work!

Side note - I see that you are in San Luis Obispo. Do you go to school there? Are you part of the Cal Poly Penguins?

WesleySnipes · March 26th, 2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookiebug79

Nice work!

Side note - I see that you are in San Luis Obispo. Do you go to school there? Are you part of the Cal Poly Penguins?

Yes I go to school in Slo. I was thinking about joining them but they do a lot of dirt and I have very little free time haha.
I actually have a sweatshirt from them for some reason.

cookiebug79 · March 26th, 2013, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WesleySnipes

Yes I go to school in Slo. I was thinking about joining them but they do a lot of dirt and I have very little free time haha.
I actually have a sweatshirt from them for some reason.

FWIW, they get mad discounts on Ti2TT track days, so they're worth a look!

WesleySnipes · March 26th, 2013, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookiebug79

FWIW, they get mad discounts on Ti2TT track days, so they're worth a look!

Ohh dear god why has no one told me this I'm signing up tomorrow haha. Thank You for the heads up!

Dmented · March 27th, 2013, 02:45 PM

sooooooooo...
WE RACIN'?!

WesleySnipes · March 27th, 2013, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmented

sooooooooo...
WE RACIN'?!

Shootz cuz I hope so. It may not be for a bit though until I get these bikes back up and running and little more money in my pocket.

alex.s · March 27th, 2013, 05:45 PM

racing is cheaper than track-daying... i'm told... just dont let anyone talk you into buying a bunch of fancy crap and its cheaper..........

CC Cowboy · March 27th, 2013, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

racing is cheaper than track-daying... i'm told... just dont let anyone talk you into buying a bunch of fancy crap and its cheaper..........

Racing is more exciting, I'm not to sure about the cheaper part.

alex.s · March 27th, 2013, 07:09 PM

track days are like $150-200... cvma is only $100! that's cheaper, kinda! technically!

WesleySnipes · March 28th, 2013, 12:21 AM

Id say it is cheaper if you have a race prepped bike and your licence. plus there is money to be won right?

CC Cowboy · March 28th, 2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WesleySnipes

Id say it is cheaper if you have a race prepped bike and your licence. plus there is money to be won right?

Only if you're fastest with the proper gear.

mfresh · March 28th, 2013, 10:59 AM

So what caused the crash?

Too much/improper lean angle?

WesleySnipes · March 28th, 2013, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfresh

So what caused the crash?

Too much/improper lean angle?

The theory I came to is taking the outside line which is dirty. My lean angle wasn't all that far off I wasn't even all that close. In the video it looks like I ran over a dark patch and lost it. Not sure to be honest.

csmith12 · March 29th, 2013, 06:48 AM

Ah man.... it sucks to not know why.

CC Cowboy · March 29th, 2013, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WesleySnipes

The theory I came to is taking the outside line which is dirty. My lean angle wasn't all that far off I wasn't even all that close. In the video it looks like I ran over a dark patch and lost it. Not sure to be honest.

You need to watch the video again. If you notice you're on a 250 blowing by sled dogs on bigger bikes led by control riders bored out of their minds. After passing lines of riders, holding on for dear life as they ride at a parade pace, you will notice the control rider in the group where you eventually go down, toss something onto the track. I couldn't tell if it was a liquid (oil, antifreeze, KY Jelly) or a handful of marbles but it seems to have done the trick. You can definitely see him chuckling under his helmet as you get swallowed up by the asphalt. They will never do this to you when you pass on the inside because if you go down there you take them with you (just a reminder on how to pass sled dogs).

WesleySnipes · March 29th, 2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You need to watch the video again. If you notice you're on a 250 blowing by sled dogs on bigger bikes led by control riders bored out of their minds. After passing lines of riders, holding on for dear life as they ride at a parade pace, you will notice the control rider in the group where you eventually go down, toss something onto the track. I couldn't tell if it was a liquid (oil, antifreeze, KY Jelly) or a handful of marbles but it seems to have done the trick. You can definitely see him chuckling under his helmet as you get swallowed up by the asphalt. They will never do this to you when you pass on the inside because if you go down there you take them with you (just a reminder on how to pass sled dogs).

Hahahaha I was laughing my ass off when I read this.

alex.s · March 29th, 2013, 03:09 PM

are you really wesley snipes?

i have a feeling the crash was caused by the rear tire sliding

March 26th, 2013, 12:27 AM	#1
WesleySnipes ninjette.org member Name: Wesley Location: San Luis Obispo Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Ninja 250ex 1989 Ninja 250ex 2005 Ninja 250ex 2007 Ninja 250ex 2011 Ninja 250r 1993 CBR600 Posts: 199	Fast Crash on the Track Pretty much topped out through Riverside at Buttonwillow. I got more speed than I usually do and the whole thing just slipped. I had been doing the same thing alllll day and then randomly I'm suddenly going too fast. Luckily I just got dirt in my eyes and my leathers survived. I put together a bunch of the passing that was going on. I finally got my knee down too so I'd say it was a great day and I did what I wanted to do. But now I have no bike to ride : / .... The bike is completely destroyed. It did a bunch of flips and probably went 80ft if not more. If anyone has a frame sitting around let me know. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ "I had so much fun crashing my Ninja" - Said by No One Ever
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March 26th, 2013, 01:57 AM	#4
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March 26th, 2013, 04:43 AM	#5
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March 26th, 2013, 06:45 AM	#8
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	:/ well at least your alright i like the song __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

March 26th, 2013, 07:02 AM	#10
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	Good you're okay! If the bike still tracks straight I'd still roll with it. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

March 26th, 2013, 01:33 AM	#2
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	get a 300!

March 26th, 2013, 01:48 AM	#3
JELY1990 Boring is my middle name. Name: Jason Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 258	Ah major bummer man. Glad you made it out okay.

March 26th, 2013, 06:31 AM	#7
cookiebug79 n00b with the b00bs Name: Jen Location: Southern California Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250, 2008 EX250, 2001 ZR-7S, 2010 ZX-6R Posts: 470	Oh man that sucks! Glad you're ok! Incredible aftermath!

March 26th, 2013, 06:58 AM	#9
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	time for race bike!

March 26th, 2013, 07:14 AM	#11
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	Congratulations your earned that new R6 Glad your ok and if the frames bent you can always get it straitened out. I can almost guarantee I've crashed my bike harder and I had them straitened and they worked fine afterwards.
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March 26th, 2013, 07:22 AM	#12
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Nice crash! What were you on the track with the MFS course? The other riders (including the control riders) were dangerously slow (for your speed). They all appear to be first time riders. I know why you crashed. If you turn the music off and concentrate on just riding (instead of listening to music) you won't crash (as much). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 26th, 2013, 07:31 AM	#13
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Sorry about your crash. Yeah, like someone had mentioned try claiming through you insurance co. If you have State Farm they will cover it. If you don't have full coverage and need a frame try Ebay or craigslist. As to why you crashed...review the vid very closely and you'll see the reason why. FWIW, you were jamming. __________________________________________________

March 26th, 2013, 07:32 AM	#14
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	You always look like you're having fun when you do work! Pinging @Jono. You still got that spare frame?

March 26th, 2013, 07:49 AM	#15
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	Dude is that a missile or an exhaust can I love it.

March 26th, 2013, 08:45 AM	#18
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! pretty sweet crash. looks like you were really having fun out there. a little bit bumpy and cold off the main line huh? __________________________________________________

March 26th, 2013, 03:15 PM	#20
WesleySnipes ninjette.org member Name: Wesley Location: San Luis Obispo Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Ninja 250ex 1989 Ninja 250ex 2005 Ninja 250ex 2007 Ninja 250ex 2011 Ninja 250r 1993 CBR600 Posts: 199	A quick update I was fortunate enough to be able to pick up a Ninja 250 with a knock for $400 to swap over my stuff to. And another bike that has been crashed with little damage for $200. I can now build a street and track bike...ahhhhh yeah __________________________________________________ "I had so much fun crashing my Ninja" - Said by No One Ever
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March 26th, 2013, 03:17 PM	#21
csmith12 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. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 26th, 2013, 03:34 PM	#22
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	score! see, crashing is good. __________________________________________________

March 27th, 2013, 02:45 PM	#28
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March 27th, 2013, 05:45 PM	#30
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	racing is cheaper than track-daying... i'm told... just dont let anyone talk you into buying a bunch of fancy crap and its cheaper.......... __________________________________________________

March 27th, 2013, 07:09 PM	#32
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	track days are like $150-200... cvma is only $100! that's cheaper, kinda! technically! __________________________________________________

March 28th, 2013, 12:21 AM	#33
WesleySnipes ninjette.org member Name: Wesley Location: San Luis Obispo Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Ninja 250ex 1989 Ninja 250ex 2005 Ninja 250ex 2007 Ninja 250ex 2011 Ninja 250r 1993 CBR600 Posts: 199	Id say it is cheaper if you have a race prepped bike and your licence. plus there is money to be won right? __________________________________________________ "I had so much fun crashing my Ninja" - Said by No One Ever

March 28th, 2013, 10:59 AM	#35
mfresh Knee-dragger in Training Name: Manny Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R (Sunbeam Red) Posts: 319	So what caused the crash? Too much/improper lean angle? __________________________________________________ North GA Riders

March 29th, 2013, 06:48 AM	#37
csmith12 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. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Ah man.... it sucks to not know why. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 29th, 2013, 03:09 PM	#40
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	are you really wesley snipes? i have a feeling the crash was caused by the rear tire sliding __________________________________________________

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