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June 30th, 2013, 06:06 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Andrew
Location: Reading PA
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja 250 Posts: 11
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Close Call..
Thankfully it was just that and not more. I was out for a joy ride during this little break in rain eastern PA had today, hitting some back roads. Not too hard, but a wee bit over the posted "25"
 . I was going for right turn on a "T" intersection to get back towards the highway. This particular turn always gets me, even when i've been back there in my car, it kinda sneaks up on you. Everything went really fast so I'm not sure exactly what I did wrong, but here are a few things I know for starters.I know I started braking too late, and I think I grabbed too much throttle too soon. But what really caused the trouble was the gravel on the corner. I should've seen that there would be gravel there, the road kinda' dips down on that corner of the intersection, and the road goes uphill. In that split second of thought before the corner I had a bad feeling about it, I guess I should've payed attention to that hunch. The rear wheel slid out a bit but grabbed some firm pavement as my right foot instinctively shot out and bounced on the ground a few times. The bike went back upright and I pulled off the road and sat there a few seconds to regain my wits. It probably wasn't nearly as close a call as it felt like, but it shook me up. Honestly, it was probably a timely scare. I've been getting somewhat comfortable on the bike and a little healthy fear was probably in order, heh. So that's my story. I will say, for a second there I thought I was going to be able to get an R6....  I'm gonna try to be hanging about on this fine forum more than I have been these past few weeks, haha, summer's been busier than I thought it'd be! |
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June 30th, 2013, 06:33 PM
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#squid
Name: nickypoo
Location: Five Guys
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jul '16
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Glad you're safe
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June 30th, 2013, 06:45 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jason
Location: Norfolk, VA
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.
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Glad you're ok.
Think of everything as a gradual motion, and allow for extra time to complete your actions. Treat warning signs on the road as clues, and use your sight as evidence. Then your skills will come into play, instead of the fear...
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June 30th, 2013, 08:08 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Andrew
Location: Reading PA
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja 250 Posts: 11
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Thanks guys!
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July 2nd, 2013, 11:19 AM
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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
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Great to hear you made it.
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July 2nd, 2013, 11:53 AM
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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.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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July 2nd, 2013, 12:18 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Mark
Location: Portland
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.
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Way to ride through it!
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July 3rd, 2013, 09:10 AM
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Boring is my middle name.
Name: Jason
Location: Bay Area, CA
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 258
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Glad you made it out and glad to see the R6 joke is still alive
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July 3rd, 2013, 09:17 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jason
Location: Norfolk, VA
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.
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what joke?
getting an r6 after you crash is the natural thing to do.
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July 3rd, 2013, 09:24 AM
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Boring is my middle name.
Name: Jason
Location: Bay Area, CA
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 258
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Haven't you heard you're supposed to go straight to a liter bike now after crashing the 250?
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July 3rd, 2013, 09:27 AM
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I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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Go back and practice that turn!
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July 3rd, 2013, 09:48 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jason
Location: Norfolk, VA
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.
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Quote:
the 600s these days have no power, lol.
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