Slow Crash/Totalled Bike

EternalNewb · April 8th, 2015, 11:30 PM

Sooo, as of Monday morning, I've joined the bikeless-ish crew. I was traveling on an interstate in CA, not lane-splitting at the time, and getting over to exit. Traffic was moving about 55+ mph, but slower in the exit-only lane. I signaled, checked over my left and right shoulders, and seeing adequate space, began to merge. Alas, someone merged without signalling/cut me off, and then immediately slammed their brakes. Please note I had more than adequate room prior to this, and was slowing down the whole time. I didn't see room to swerve, so I hit the brakes, laid the bike down, separated, and barely slid (looked like 5ft, if that), as the two witnesses both said. I couldn't have been going more that 35-40, and slowing down the whole time. Of course this is the one time I wasn't running my camera.

Anyway, long story short, I'm barely bruised, and am very grateful to @Biscuit for picking me and my busted bike up and being super sweet and supportive.
Looks like a total loss, and as much as I'd love to revive it as a track bike, it is also my daily, so I may just need to accept the payout and say goodbye to my wonderful first bike, some 20k miles after we first met.

tfkrocks · April 8th, 2015, 11:32 PM

Damn, glad you weren't hurt. Time for a 300?

Trailerboy531 · April 8th, 2015, 11:33 PM

Quick! Strip it for useful parts for the bike behind it before insurance takes it! Say they broke off in the crash

(not super kidding fyi)

Glad you're okay noob. Stop trying to copy me, it's not worth it!

Trailerboy531 · April 8th, 2015, 11:33 PM

Quick! Strip it for useful parts for the bike behind it before insurance takes it! Say they broke off in the crash

(not super kidding fyi)

Glad you're okay noob. Stop trying to copy me, it's not worth it!

alex.s · April 8th, 2015, 11:34 PM

nooooo

EternalNewb · April 8th, 2015, 11:34 PM

@Rebecca Haha, maybe? I do love the 250s though. Also, it depends on what happens with insurance. I'm just peeved because I put around $500 into the bike in the last week and a half. New chain, still covered in factory lube, and new Pirelli Sport Demon, just scrubbed in on the Crest at the beginning of last week. Womp-womp.

EternalNewb · April 8th, 2015, 11:36 PM

Thanks @Max and @alex.s. Insurance has already taken pictures. Part-stripping foiled. I'm all good though, sans the insurance hassle and stuff.

Singh2jz · April 9th, 2015, 12:22 AM

Aw man, glad you're okay!

Make sure to give the ninja a kiss goodbye

csmith12 · April 9th, 2015, 03:47 AM

Glad your good, plastic and metal can be replaced.

Now is a great time to be looking at buying another small bike though.

LittleRedNinjette · April 9th, 2015, 04:28 AM

Damn, sorry to heard but good you're ok!

+1 on going from the 250 to 300. Miss my 250 but love my 300 more.

crazymadbastard · April 9th, 2015, 05:14 AM

Glad you are ok. What gear were you wearing?

kdogg2077 · April 9th, 2015, 06:02 AM

Bummer about the bike but the bigger story is that you're alive to ride another day. You'll feel way better when you get another bike.

So when are you picking up the R6?

snapshot · April 9th, 2015, 12:37 PM

Ouch! Sorry to see this. Glad that you're okay. Bikes will come and go, but the important thing is that we stay.

Is there anything that you'd have done differently? Sorry. Gotta ask...

Good luck with the insurance company!

Ride on,

J~

Sirref · April 9th, 2015, 01:05 PM

Glad you're ok physically. There is an amazing selection of bikes out there for you to enjoy shopping for, it's a shame for sure though.

Sidenote: The R6 is an amazing bike

As are the N300/R3/RC390

EternalNewb · April 9th, 2015, 02:59 PM

To all who have replied, thank you so much. I'm just trying to focus on getting stuff done and getting a bike again as soon as possible. I have my life and my health, which is irreplaceable. One of the drivers who stopped to help was so relieved and happy I was ok, because there was a semi behind me when I went down, and he was worried it would hit me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

Glad you are ok. What gear were you wearing?

Fully armored, and out of production Scorpion leathers. I was wearing the pants as overpants, since I'm tiny, but it's all pretty thick leather, and I had armor on my knees, hips, elbows, shoulders, and back.
Boots were Dainese Torque RS Outs, and gloves were Held Phantoms. I'll try to post pictures later of the gear post-crash, when I have a chance. Helmet was untouched.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdogg2077

Bummer about the bike but the bigger story is that you're alive to ride another day. You'll feel way better when you get another bike.

So when are you picking up the R6?

Hahaha, I was waiting for that. I may just get another little Ninja. EternalNewb--doing it wrong.

Quote:

Originally Posted by snapshot

Ouch! Sorry to see this. Glad that you're okay. Bikes will come and go, but the important thing is that we stay.

Is there anything that you'd have done differently? Sorry. Gotta ask...

Good luck with the insurance company!

Ride on,

J~

No need to apologize. I've been over it again and again, and aside from roll my camera, I can't think of anything. I couldn't slow down more prior to making the lane change, due to a semi behind me, and had ample space ahead since there hadn't been any car in the way when I had initiated my lane change. My insurance company also told me in not so many words that I wasn't at fault, but will legally be held responsible as 100% at fault, since they probably won't be able to prove the cutting off/brake checking. I was already slowing down from 35-40 max, and when you see how little damage was on my gear, or me for that matter, it's pretty apparent I wasn't going very fast. Even the CHP officer seemed to be totally on my side, but again, without any proof, I'm screwed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Damn, sorry to heard but good you're ok!

+1 on going from the 250 to 300. Miss my 250 but love my 300 more.

&

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

Glad you're ok physically. There is an amazing selection of bikes out there for you to enjoy shopping for, it's a shame for sure though.

Sidenote: The R6 is an amazing bike

As are the N300/R3/RC390

Thanks for the input, haha. It all comes down to finances, really, as far as swapping up to a 300/390 goes.

cadd · April 9th, 2015, 03:05 PM

Ouch

snot · April 9th, 2015, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Damn, glad you weren't hurt. Time for a 300?

Rules are 600.

Glad your ok and another member was able to help.

tfkrocks · April 9th, 2015, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

Rules are 600.

Glad your ok and another member was able to help.

The rule is to get an R6

I haven't followed the rules twice so far haha

Roark · April 9th, 2015, 04:58 PM

Be sure to keep a little something from her.. something to remember your dutiful, 20k worthy, first bike

snot · April 9th, 2015, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

The rule is to get an R6

I haven't followed the rules twice so far haha

I didn't either...

The 300 is a great bike and makes a perfect commuter/track bike.

csmith12 · April 9th, 2015, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

The rule is to get an R6

I haven't followed the rules twice so far haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

I didn't either...

The 300 is a great bike and makes a perfect commuter/track bike.

r6's for the both of you or....

Sirref · April 9th, 2015, 07:07 PM

@csmith12 that also includes both me and chone hahaha

though technically I went halfway on that, didn't destroy either bike completely so I got a gsxr instead...would rather have an R6 but it's still a good bike when it runs

csmith12 · April 9th, 2015, 07:11 PM

Chone gets a pass so far as he hasn't bought a new bike yet, but you on the other hand....

You get a double dose too, there should have been no other viable option after riding my r6 at the track.

Sirref · April 9th, 2015, 07:13 PM

Seriously though, that R6 is the second best bike I've ever ridden. I really have no excuse other than $$$ I can assure you I will own an R6 track/race bike someday

best being the #511 250

csmith12 · April 9th, 2015, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

Seriously though, that R6 is the second best bike I've ever ridden.

best being the #511 250

Then you have low standards. haahahahhaha Just wait until you get to ride my 08, it's already way ahead of the 06.

Sirref · April 9th, 2015, 07:19 PM

You've seen my pregen track bike, that's about as low standard as you can get and still ride on the track hahaha

tfkrocks · April 9th, 2015, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

r6's for the both of you or....

If you're offering free R6s I'll take one!

Motofool · April 9th, 2015, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Sooo, as of Monday morning, I've joined the bikeless-ish crew..............
Anyway, long story short, I'm barely bruised, and am very grateful to @Biscuit for picking me and my busted bike up and being super sweet and supportive.
Looks like a total loss, and as much as I'd love to revive it as a track bike, it is also my daily, so I may just need to accept the payout and say goodbye to my wonderful first bike, some 20k miles after we first met.

Very sorry to read this.

Kudos to Biscuit !!!

Urban Ninja · April 9th, 2015, 10:07 PM

Make sure you ask your insurance company how much they want for the bike. Most of the time, you can buy it back dirt cheap and if nothing else, turn around and sell it to someone looking for a project track bike. It's a shame to just let the insurance company take it.

Glad you're ok - commuting on Cali highways can be pretty hellish sometimes.

allanoue · April 10th, 2015, 08:14 AM

So glad to see you are healthy

NevadaWolf · April 10th, 2015, 08:27 AM

Sucks about the bike, but so glad you are OK.

chemist · April 10th, 2015, 09:10 AM

Just more of the same. Really glad you are ok...Sorry about the bike

greenaero · April 10th, 2015, 09:41 AM

Very sorry about the loss of your Ninjette but glad you were not hurt. It's good that you were prepared for this with good protective gear and insurance.

fry1024 · April 10th, 2015, 12:27 PM

Sorry to hear this but glad you made it out intact.

EternalNewb · April 10th, 2015, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urban Ninja

Make sure you ask your insurance company how much they want for the bike. Most of the time, you can buy it back dirt cheap and if nothing else, turn around and sell it to someone looking for a project track bike. It's a shame to just let the insurance company take it.

Glad you're ok - commuting on Cali highways can be pretty hellish sometimes.

Thanks, and while I am really tempted to buy back the bike and flip it as a project/parts bike, I really need the cash to buy a new bike, since my little Putt-putt was my daily driver. In my situation, the $500-600 they want for it, not to mention cost of towing it and all the registration fees and whatnot aren't really worth the amount of money and time it'll take to get me back on two wheels.

And yes, Cali freeways can be poop. The real kicker is that I was within a mile or so of my destination, exiting the freeway when it happened, and I rode something like 20-30 miles from the South Bay without incident.

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenaero

Very sorry about the loss of your Ninjette but glad you were not hurt. It's good that you were prepared for this with good protective gear and insurance.

Yes. I just don't look forward to seeing if I get all the blame and my rates go up. Womp-womp.

alex.s · April 10th, 2015, 03:21 PM

sell the engine to max for $500 and you've broke even already and you've still got a bunch of parts left over

EternalNewb · April 10th, 2015, 03:34 PM

Unfortunately, I kinda need the cash now to get mobile again. I can't exactly borrow someone else's car or squat around north of LA conducting the business of parting out a bike from someone else's driveway. I do have work and other obligations, which are sadly time-sensitive.

EternalNewb · April 10th, 2015, 08:56 PM

Ok, maybe not. Maybe I'll just finance a new bike and buy back the 250 to make it the track bike it so clearly wants to be. Damn Putt-putt is always trying to lay over on the pavement.
Do I have to register my bike with the state and insure it if I'm just using it as a track bike?

Sirref · April 10th, 2015, 09:04 PM

Nope, no insurance, registration, or license needed. Though you will need a way to get it to and from the track

alex.s · April 10th, 2015, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Ok, maybe not. Maybe I'll just finance a new bike and buy back the 250 to make it the track bike it so clearly wants to be. Damn Putt-putt is always trying to lay over on the pavement.
Do I have to register my bike with the state and insure it if I'm just using it as a track bike?

yeaaaah! track bike! only need reg/insur if you want to drive on public streets.

EternalNewb · April 10th, 2015, 09:35 PM

Hmmm, will have to talk to the insurance guy about that. Phrase it as, "buying back as a parts bike/not for street use."

April 8th, 2015, 11:32 PM	#2
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Damn, glad you weren't hurt. Time for a 300? __________________________________________________ My Ninja 300

April 8th, 2015, 11:33 PM	#3
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.	Quick! Strip it for useful parts for the bike behind it before insurance takes it! Say they broke off in the crash (not super kidding fyi) Glad you're okay noob. Stop trying to copy me, it's not worth it! __________________________________________________ CVMA #531
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April 8th, 2015, 11:33 PM	#4
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.	Quick! Strip it for useful parts for the bike behind it before insurance takes it! Say they broke off in the crash (not super kidding fyi) Glad you're okay noob. Stop trying to copy me, it's not worth it! __________________________________________________ CVMA #531
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April 9th, 2015, 12:22 AM	#8
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Aw man, glad you're okay! Make sure to give the ninja a kiss goodbye __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

April 9th, 2015, 03:47 AM	#9
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	Glad your good, plastic and metal can be replaced. Now is a great time to be looking at buying another small bike though. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 8th, 2015, 11:34 PM	#5
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April 8th, 2015, 11:34 PM	#6
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	@Rebecca Haha, maybe? I do love the 250s though. Also, it depends on what happens with insurance. I'm just peeved because I put around $500 into the bike in the last week and a half. New chain, still covered in factory lube, and new Pirelli Sport Demon, just scrubbed in on the Crest at the beginning of last week. Womp-womp.

April 8th, 2015, 11:36 PM	#7
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Thanks @Max and @alex.s. Insurance has already taken pictures. Part-stripping foiled. I'm all good though, sans the insurance hassle and stuff.

April 9th, 2015, 04:28 AM	#10
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April 9th, 2015, 05:14 AM	#11
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April 9th, 2015, 06:02 AM	#12
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April 9th, 2015, 12:37 PM	#13
snapshot Fogwalker Name: Jeff Location: Western NC Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 "Matilda" Posts: 124	Ouch! Sorry to see this. Glad that you're okay. Bikes will come and go, but the important thing is that we stay. Is there anything that you'd have done differently? Sorry. Gotta ask... Good luck with the insurance company! Ride on, J~

April 9th, 2015, 01:05 PM	#14
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Glad you're ok physically. There is an amazing selection of bikes out there for you to enjoy shopping for, it's a shame for sure though. Sidenote: The R6 is an amazing bike As are the N300/R3/RC390 __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

April 9th, 2015, 03:05 PM	#16
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April 9th, 2015, 07:07 PM	#22
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April 9th, 2015, 07:11 PM	#23
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April 9th, 2015, 07:13 PM	#24
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Seriously though, that R6 is the second best bike I've ever ridden. I really have no excuse other than $$$ I can assure you I will own an R6 track/race bike someday best being the #511 250 __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?
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April 9th, 2015, 07:19 PM	#26
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	You've seen my pregen track bike, that's about as low standard as you can get and still ride on the track hahaha __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

April 9th, 2015, 10:07 PM	#29
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April 10th, 2015, 08:14 AM	#30
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April 10th, 2015, 08:27 AM	#31
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April 10th, 2015, 09:10 AM	#32
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April 10th, 2015, 09:41 AM	#33
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April 10th, 2015, 12:27 PM	#34
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April 10th, 2015, 03:21 PM	#36
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	sell the engine to max for $500 and you've broke even already and you've still got a bunch of parts left over __________________________________________________

April 10th, 2015, 03:34 PM	#37
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Unfortunately, I kinda need the cash now to get mobile again. I can't exactly borrow someone else's car or squat around north of LA conducting the business of parting out a bike from someone else's driveway. I do have work and other obligations, which are sadly time-sensitive.

April 10th, 2015, 08:56 PM	#38
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Ok, maybe not. Maybe I'll just finance a new bike and buy back the 250 to make it the track bike it so clearly wants to be. Damn Putt-putt is always trying to lay over on the pavement. Do I have to register my bike with the state and insure it if I'm just using it as a track bike?
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April 10th, 2015, 09:04 PM	#39
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Nope, no insurance, registration, or license needed. Though you will need a way to get it to and from the track __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

April 10th, 2015, 09:35 PM	#41
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Hmmm, will have to talk to the insurance guy about that. Phrase it as, "buying back as a parts bike/not for street use."

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