Day of the Crash Photoshoot.

ryan.chin · September 14th, 2012, 10:06 AM

The day of my crash, my friend took some pretty cool pictures of me on the bike. I figured I'd share them here.

ryan.chin · September 14th, 2012, 10:22 AM

Zzz.

Redgeneral · September 14th, 2012, 10:23 AM

Nice pics!

What communication system are you using? And how do you like it?

Jiggles · September 14th, 2012, 11:13 AM

Sweet boots

csmith12 · September 14th, 2012, 11:43 AM

ryan.chin · September 14th, 2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Redgeneral

Nice pics!

What communication system are you using? And how do you like it?

It's the UCLEAR Boomless Mic Set. And, it's ****ing awesome.

@Jiggles - Always a critic.

Jiggles · September 14th, 2012, 01:30 PM

Hey, theyre your ankles not mine

menikmati · September 14th, 2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Sweet boots

Hella sick.

Madman44 · September 15th, 2012, 01:37 AM

If you don't have boots, I'd highly recommend that you tuck in your laces. I learned that the hard way when they got caught around my shift lever and nearly caused a drop when I tried to plant my feet.

Whiskey · September 15th, 2012, 04:44 AM

Could the one hand riding be part of the problem...

Motofool · September 15th, 2012, 10:20 AM

Regarding the second picture:

Most hazards (77% according to researchers from the University of Southern California) come from the 11-to-1 o'clock line of sight in front of you.

Even at slow speeds, you are covering a lot of pavement each second (44 feet at 30 mph, 59 feet at 40 mph).

Most physical damages occur to the foot and legs during accidents.

1) Look forward, and nowhere else than forward, while the bike is moving.

2) Both hands on the handlebar and fingers covering brake and clutch levers while the bike is moving.

3) Rear pegs up while you are riding solo.

4) Exposed skin = Potential meat for the pavement.

Malicious Logic · September 15th, 2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

Regarding the second picture:

Most hazards (77% according to researchers from the University of Southern California) come from the 11-to-1 o'clock line of sight in front of you.

Even at slow speeds, you are covering a lot of pavement each second (44 feet at 30 mph, 59 feet at 40 mph).

Most physical damages occur to the foot and legs during accidents.

1) Look forward, and nowhere else than forward, while the bike is moving.

2) Both hands on the handlebar and fingers covering brake and clutch levers while the bike is moving.

3) Rear pegs up while you are riding solo.

4) Exposed skin = Potential meat for the pavement.

Lol, I only abide by two of those. I always shoulder check or just take a quick look at things I'm passing and on straights where I know I'm not gonna stop anytime soon, I'll sometimes take my clutch hand off. Although if you want to get technical, MSF says to keep your hands around the bars for complete control. They recommended 'covering the controls' for situations like coming up to any intersection. *shrugs* Everyone's a critic on the interwebz.

OP: Nice pics. I'd recommend getting some riding boots though.

lgk · September 15th, 2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by menikmati

Hella sick.

the only way it would have been more epic is if he wore five fingers

ryan.chin · September 15th, 2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lgk

the only way it would have been more epic is if he wore five fingers

Lmao.

ryan.chin · September 15th, 2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

Could the one hand riding be part of the problem...

You never take your hand off the clutch handle bar?

cerberusrex25 · September 15th, 2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Sweet boots

Ditto. I also suggest some nice cool ointment for that SICK BUUUUUURN!!!!

BlueHairSar · September 16th, 2012, 05:38 AM

RIP, Bike-bike.

ryan.chin · September 16th, 2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

Ditto. I also suggest some nice cool ointment for that SICK BUUUUUURN!!!!

Lolololololol.

ryan.chin · September 16th, 2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueHairSar

RIP, Bike-bike.

Le pew.

My friends friends friend is selling his ZX-6. Might pick that bad boy up.

Jiggles · September 16th, 2012, 10:28 AM

Yea, I'll bet you can handle a 600 after 2mo. On the 250. You for sure won't crash again

ryan.chin · September 16th, 2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Yea, I'll bet you can handle a 600 after 2mo. On the 250. You for sure won't crash again

People start on 600's all the time. Thank you for your input.

cerberusrex25 · September 16th, 2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan.chin

People start on 600's all the time. Thank you for your input.

Yeah, but it is not the smartest or safest choice. Super sports are tuned differently, more responsive and less forgiving of new riders mistakes (specially when it comes to throttle control) this leads to nasty accidents. Another reason as to why this is not recommended is the fact that you won't learn to hone your skills, you would be to busy taming the bronco and focusing on surviving that you won't be able to learn properly. No one is denying you could be a fast learner, I have a friend that proved that, and he moved on to a 600 really quickly, but still cherished how forgiving and noble the 250 was and what he learned on it.

beren · September 16th, 2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan.chin

People start on 600's all the time. Thank you for your input.

If people rode off a bridge on their 600s all the time, would you?

ryan.chin · September 16th, 2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

Yeah, but it is not the smartest or safest choice. Super sports are tuned differently, more responsive and less forgiving of new riders mistakes (specially when it comes to throttle control) this leads to nasty accidents. Another reason as to why this is not recommended is the fact that you won't learn to hone your skills, you would be to busy taming the bronco and focusing on surviving that you won't be able to learn properly. No one is denying you could be a fast learner, I have a friend that proved that, and he moved on to a 600 really quickly, but still cherished how forgiving and noble the 250 was and what he learned on it.

True - but then again I've had a decent amount of experience on the 250. I put about 5000 miles within the three months of owning the bike.

ryan.chin · September 16th, 2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by beren

If people rode off a bridge on their 600s all the time, would you?

k

menikmati · September 16th, 2012, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan.chin

True - but then again I've had a decent amount of experience on the 250. I put about 5000 miles within the three months of owning the bike.

Seems like you just want to justify moving up to a 600 SS.

If you're not a proficient rider then I would get a reality check before stepping up.

If you can deal with the upkeep costs associated with a 600 SS then at least get some boots.

ryan.chin · September 16th, 2012, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menikmati

Seems like you just want to justify moving up to a 600 SS.

If you're not a proficient rider then I would get a reality check before stepping up.

If you can deal with the upkeep costs associated with a 600 SS then at least get some boots.

I will definitely purchase some boots.

cerberusrex25 · September 16th, 2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan.chin

True - but then again I've had a decent amount of experience on the 250. I put about 5000 miles within the three months of owning the bike.

then you should be ok, as long as you are comfortable and feel ready to move on, then do it. We are not your mom and I thought you had barely started but obviously you have not, I say go ahead and upgrade if you feel ready.

ryan.chin · September 17th, 2012, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

then you should be ok, as long as you are comfortable and feel ready to move on, then do it. We are not your mom and I thought you had barely started but obviously you have not, I say go ahead and upgrade if you feel ready.

Thank you. I do feel comfortable and ready.

stealth250 · September 20th, 2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan.chin

True - but then again I've had a decent amount of experience on the 250. I put about 5000 miles within the three months of owning the bike.

Yep, 3 months is an extremely long time

...(21 months in dog years).
Dude, if you think you have it mastered after 5k and 3 months, then go for it.
Although it's highly unlikely that you have figured it out that quick. It's like going from a Honda Civic to a Viper.

ryan.chin · September 20th, 2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by stealth250

Yep, 3 months is an extremely long time

...(21 months in dog years).
Dude, if you think you have it mastered after 5k and 3 months, then go for it.
Although it's highly unlikely that you have figured it out that quick. It's like going from a Honda Civic to a Viper.

Already got the R6

BlueHairSar · September 20th, 2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan.chin

Already got the R6

So that whole save-up-and-buy-something-next-season thing really worked out.

ryan.chin · September 21st, 2012, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueHairSar

So that whole save-up-and-buy-something-next-season thing really worked out.

I got an extremely good deal that I couldn't pass up!

bruce71198 · September 21st, 2012, 07:12 AM

I started racing 600's in the 90's and now I race a Ninja 250, I could have used your advise some time ago!!

azimmer11 · September 21st, 2012, 07:47 AM

post pics when you crash the R6 pl0x. And some of your ankles.

ryan.chin · September 23rd, 2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by azimmer11

post pics when you crash the R6 pl0x. And some of your ankles.

I bought boots, dick breath.

azimmer11 · September 24th, 2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan.chin

I bought boots, dick breath.

oh, so angry!

Azhyen · September 24th, 2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madman44

If you don't have boots, I'd highly recommend that you tuck in your laces. I learned that the hard way when they got caught around my shift lever and nearly caused a drop when I tried to plant my feet.

If I'm not riding with my boots,I always do this! Also to the OP, and how did you crash? What happened? Glad to hear it hasn't discouraged you from riding.

Minikin_Jo · September 24th, 2012, 10:30 AM

It was a hit and run driver. I don't care how experienced of a rider you are, **** happens.

I don't understand why some on this forum gets all nasty when people want to get off a 250? Or picks on others over their gear (or lack of?) I mean, to each their own, right? I always drive/ride in a car with my seat belt on. Some people refuse to wear them. I would never be nasty to someone else if that's what they chose to do. I might think "you're crazy" but that's on them. I'm not responsible for their choices. And the last thing I would do is insult them for their decision.

Is there some sort of chart or timeline, that tells me, you or the next person that they should ride a 250 for x amount of time or x amount of miles or a certain way that determines them eligible to 'upgrade' their bike? No, there's not. It's really bugging me on this forum why people put others down about their choice to ride.

lgk · September 24th, 2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

It's really bugging me on this forum why people put others down about their choice to ride.

i don't think its too much the choice of ride people are ridiculing.

it has more to do with the "epiphany" that some people have after they crash a motorcycle.

for some reason they magically transformed into invincible master riders. the trade off is that they are bored of any motorcycle under 600cc....

September 14th, 2012, 10:06 AM	#1
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	Day of the Crash Photoshoot. The day of my crash, my friend took some pretty cool pictures of me on the bike. I figured I'd share them here. __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

September 14th, 2012, 10:22 AM	#2
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	Zzz. __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

September 14th, 2012, 11:13 AM	#4
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Sweet boots __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 14th, 2012, 11:43 AM	#5
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

September 14th, 2012, 01:30 PM	#7
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Hey, theyre your ankles not mine __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 14th, 2012, 10:23 AM	#3
Redgeneral ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Ontario Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r (SOLD) - Black. 2011 ZX-6R Green/Black - 2001 Garbage Bag Green KLR650 Posts: 275	Nice pics! What communication system are you using? And how do you like it?

September 15th, 2012, 01:37 AM	#9
Madman44 ninjette.org guru Name: Martin Location: California Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 291	If you don't have boots, I'd highly recommend that you tuck in your laces. I learned that the hard way when they got caught around my shift lever and nearly caused a drop when I tried to plant my feet.

September 15th, 2012, 04:44 AM	#10
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Could the one hand riding be part of the problem...

September 15th, 2012, 10:20 AM	#11
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Regarding the second picture: Most hazards (77% according to researchers from the University of Southern California) come from the 11-to-1 o'clock line of sight in front of you. Even at slow speeds, you are covering a lot of pavement each second (44 feet at 30 mph, 59 feet at 40 mph). Most physical damages occur to the foot and legs during accidents. 1) Look forward, and nowhere else than forward, while the bike is moving. 2) Both hands on the handlebar and fingers covering brake and clutch levers while the bike is moving. 3) Rear pegs up while you are riding solo. 4) Exposed skin = Potential meat for the pavement. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí Last futzed with by Motofool; September 15th, 2012 at 11:49 AM.

September 16th, 2012, 05:38 AM	#17
BlueHairSar ninjette.org sage Name: Sarah Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2005 Ninja 250 - Available for free mustache rides. Posts: 842	RIP, Bike-bike.

September 16th, 2012, 10:28 AM	#20
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Yea, I'll bet you can handle a 600 after 2mo. On the 250. You for sure won't crash again __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 21st, 2012, 07:12 AM	#34
bruce71198 ninjette.org sage Name: bruce Location: northern illinois Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Race bikes:08 Ninja 250,11 R6,16 ZX6,SV650.3 HD-1947,2-2003,2010. 1946 Indian and a lot of dirt bikes.2 Posts: 999	I started racing 600's in the 90's and now I race a Ninja 250, I could have used your advise some time ago!!

September 21st, 2012, 07:47 AM	#35
azimmer11 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: michigan Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784	post pics when you crash the R6 pl0x. And some of your ankles. __________________________________________________ Rockin' black on black since 2007.

September 24th, 2012, 10:30 AM	#39
Minikin_Jo ninjette.org sage Name: Jo Location: Howard County, MD Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 528	It was a hit and run driver. I don't care how experienced of a rider you are, **** happens. I don't understand why some on this forum gets all nasty when people want to get off a 250? Or picks on others over their gear (or lack of?) I mean, to each their own, right? I always drive/ride in a car with my seat belt on. Some people refuse to wear them. I would never be nasty to someone else if that's what they chose to do. I might think "you're crazy" but that's on them. I'm not responsible for their choices. And the last thing I would do is insult them for their decision. Is there some sort of chart or timeline, that tells me, you or the next person that they should ride a 250 for x amount of time or x amount of miles or a certain way that determines them eligible to 'upgrade' their bike? No, there's not. It's really bugging me on this forum why people put others down about their choice to ride. __________________________________________________ I'm not short, I'm concentrated AWESOME!

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