Hit a deer

Raztor06 · March 7th, 2015, 07:07 PM

I have been lurking here for awhile because this place is full of info and its great so I figured I should make an account and try to get some help from anyone who is willing.

I had just come around a turn at about 30 mph on a small two lane road in my town and a deer ran right in front of me. I barely had time to start braking and ended up hitting the back of the deer which of course sent me and my bike in different directions.

My bike is pretty scratched up and it broke off my clutch lever and broke a good bit of my left side mid fairing but I had a friend use some vice grips and he rode it back home for me cause I sprained my wrist pretty good.

After inspecting it today the left side front and back blinkers do not light up at all and the blinker display also does not light up. The right side still works fine though. I was hoping someone could give me a few ideas of what could be the problem before I pop off the fairing. The two front blinkers are flush mounts.

It is a 2010 ninja 250

Any help is appreciated.

snot · March 7th, 2015, 07:17 PM

I think you will need to remove the fairing. It could be as simple as a wire broke or the plug came loose. I hope it is that easy, good luck. Welcome to ninjette.

csmith12 · March 7th, 2015, 07:19 PM

Welcome Cole!

Sorry about your down and I hope your ok and all. Your issue is most likely bulb related. Replace the bulbs and see where your at.

Best wishes man...

Raztor06 · March 7th, 2015, 07:26 PM

That's what I wanted to hear

Thanks for the quick reply.

Motofool · March 7th, 2015, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raztor06

.......... I barely had time to start braking and ended up hitting the back of the deer which of course sent me and my bike in different directions...........

Welcome, Cole !!!

What happened to the deer?

This may help you:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Wiring_...s_%26_diagrams

Heal soon

Raztor06 · March 7th, 2015, 08:55 PM

Thanks for the info. I have it bookmarked now.

The deer was gone by the time I got up so who knows. A couple minutes before this all happened I stopped at a stop sign extra long because there were about 15 of them crossing the road.

I should have figured there would be more a little further down and been more cautious.

Live and learn I guess.

Motofool · March 7th, 2015, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raztor06

Thanks for the info. I have it bookmarked now.

The deer was gone by the time I got up so who knows. A couple minutes before this all happened I stopped at a stop sign extra long because there were about 15 of them crossing the road.

I should have figured there would be more a little further down and been more cautious.

Live and learn I guess.

You are welcome

Love is in the air....:
http://www.soundrider.com/archive/sa...eerohdeer.aspx

"Wild grazers such as deer tend to migrate in herds, moving towards higher elevations in the Spring, and returning to lower elevations in the Fall. They follow age-old migration routes that predate the highway by thousands of years. The importance of that to the touring rider is that risks are greatest where the highway crosses the migration areas. DEER MIGRATION signs should set off alarm bells in your head-bone in the Spring, and again in the Fall."

Raztor06 · March 7th, 2015, 09:12 PM

Ha. I actually read that article last night to try and see what I could have done to prevent this from happening again.

Finesse · March 7th, 2015, 10:19 PM

That's not a bad list for crash damage. Make sure nothing else is messed up. Glad you seem okay and are ready to fix your bike & keep riding.

flitecontrol · March 8th, 2015, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raztor06

Ha. I actually read that article last night to try and see what I could have done to prevent this from happening again.

You never mentioned what time of day this happened. When riding at night in deer country, I slow waaaaaaayyyyyy down, or follow not too far behind a cage and let them "sweep" the road in front of me. Deer can pretty much come out of nowhere, at any time of day, and their actions are totally unpredictable.

As far as preventing a repeat encounter, I would say that unless you were able to see the deer sooner, there isn't a whole lot you can do. Vehicle lights tend to blind them. One night, a deer ran into the front of my stopped vehicle which still had its lights on.

Raztor06 · March 8th, 2015, 02:33 PM

This happened around 4 in the afternoon. It was a fairly wooded area so seeing them was difficult.
I will just have to be more cautious around those areas from now on.

JohnnyBravo · March 9th, 2015, 01:53 AM

I miss deer... Thanks for makin me hungry

Glad it wasn't worse!

csmith12 · March 9th, 2015, 10:54 PM

I counted 10 deer today during my drive. Stay frosty!!!!

GET WELL SOON!

crazymadbastard · March 10th, 2015, 06:22 AM

Glad you are OK!
and welcome.

250rr · March 10th, 2015, 09:22 AM

Welcome!

Raztor06 · March 11th, 2015, 08:19 PM

So I took the lens off the back left blinker and the bulb is no good but I cannot seem to find a replacement for it. Anyone know where to buy one of these little guys?

greenaero · March 13th, 2015, 09:42 AM

Sorry to hear about your crash but I'm glad you weren't hurt.
I'm not famililar with newgen bulbs but I would assume that its a fairly common bulb available at any auto parts store. Just take the bulb with you to make sure you get the correct one.

greenaero · March 13th, 2015, 09:49 AM

Sorry to hear about your crash but I'm glad you weren't hurt.
I'm not famililar with newgen bulbs but I would assume that its a fairly common bulb available at any auto parts store. Just take the bulb with you to make sure you get the correct one.

Raztor06 · March 13th, 2015, 09:58 AM

You would think it would be easy to find. Turns out it isn't :|
I had to goto the closest dealer and they only had one that they pulled out of another bike. Kind of a pain.

NevadaWolf · March 13th, 2015, 10:51 AM

Those stupid little marker bulbs are a PITA because most bulbs with that base have too large of a globe. I had to resort to online ordering.

You need single filament bulbs, right? Amazon or Parts Unlimited

Use the links below to help too, but these are the wrong bulbs.

Dual filament bulbs.
Dennis Kirk, Amazon, or Chaparral Racing

Raztor06 · March 15th, 2015, 02:16 PM

I know everyone likes pictures so I finally got around to taking some.
I was thinking of trying to repair the fairing but it is pretty thrashed.

cadd · March 15th, 2015, 11:26 PM

Sorry to hear about the incident. I'm glad you're OK. Like someone else posted, I ride much slower as the sun begins to set. They like to come out to play around sunset.

It also looks like your bike slid for quite some time after impact! =(

Also, is it just the angle the pics were taken, or does your rear tire seem squared off a bit?

Good luck with everything. Make sure you go over the bike with a fine tooth comb before riding it again.

fishdip · March 16th, 2015, 02:23 AM

Lets see the front of the bike. how is the deer?

Raztor06 · March 16th, 2015, 11:10 AM

When I purchased the bike it had already been put down on that same side so I just added to what was already there.

The front didn't really get to much damage. The fairing covering the tire has a crack in it but nothing major.

I hit more of the back end of the deer so I guess it kept going. I have seen one limping around in that area since it happened.

March 7th, 2015, 07:07 PM	#1
Raztor06 ninjette.org newbie Name: Cole Location: Tx Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 9	Hit a deer I have been lurking here for awhile because this place is full of info and its great so I figured I should make an account and try to get some help from anyone who is willing. I had just come around a turn at about 30 mph on a small two lane road in my town and a deer ran right in front of me. I barely had time to start braking and ended up hitting the back of the deer which of course sent me and my bike in different directions. My bike is pretty scratched up and it broke off my clutch lever and broke a good bit of my left side mid fairing but I had a friend use some vice grips and he rode it back home for me cause I sprained my wrist pretty good. After inspecting it today the left side front and back blinkers do not light up at all and the blinker display also does not light up. The right side still works fine though. I was hoping someone could give me a few ideas of what could be the problem before I pop off the fairing. The two front blinkers are flush mounts. It is a 2010 ninja 250 Any help is appreciated.

March 7th, 2015, 07:17 PM	#2
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	I think you will need to remove the fairing. It could be as simple as a wire broke or the plug came loose. I hope it is that easy, good luck. Welcome to ninjette. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

March 7th, 2015, 07:19 PM	#3
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	Welcome Cole! Sorry about your down and I hope your ok and all. Your issue is most likely bulb related. Replace the bulbs and see where your at. Best wishes man... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 7th, 2015, 10:19 PM	#9
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	That's not a bad list for crash damage. Make sure nothing else is messed up. Glad you seem okay and are ready to fix your bike & keep riding. __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden

March 9th, 2015, 01:53 AM	#12
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I miss deer... Thanks for makin me hungry Glad it wasn't worse! __________________________________________________

March 7th, 2015, 07:26 PM	#4
Raztor06 ninjette.org newbie Name: Cole Location: Tx Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 9	That's what I wanted to hear Thanks for the quick reply.

March 7th, 2015, 08:55 PM	#6
Raztor06 ninjette.org newbie Name: Cole Location: Tx Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 9	Thanks for the info. I have it bookmarked now. The deer was gone by the time I got up so who knows. A couple minutes before this all happened I stopped at a stop sign extra long because there were about 15 of them crossing the road. I should have figured there would be more a little further down and been more cautious. Live and learn I guess.

March 7th, 2015, 09:12 PM	#8
Raztor06 ninjette.org newbie Name: Cole Location: Tx Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 9	Ha. I actually read that article last night to try and see what I could have done to prevent this from happening again.

March 8th, 2015, 02:33 PM	#11
Raztor06 ninjette.org newbie Name: Cole Location: Tx Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 9	This happened around 4 in the afternoon. It was a fairly wooded area so seeing them was difficult. I will just have to be more cautious around those areas from now on.

March 9th, 2015, 10:54 PM	#13
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	I counted 10 deer today during my drive. Stay frosty!!!! GET WELL SOON! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 10th, 2015, 06:22 AM	#14
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Glad you are OK! and welcome. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

March 10th, 2015, 09:22 AM	#15
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March 11th, 2015, 08:19 PM	#16
Raztor06 ninjette.org newbie Name: Cole Location: Tx Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 9	So I took the lens off the back left blinker and the bulb is no good but I cannot seem to find a replacement for it. Anyone know where to buy one of these little guys?

March 13th, 2015, 09:42 AM	#17
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Sorry to hear about your crash but I'm glad you weren't hurt. I'm not famililar with newgen bulbs but I would assume that its a fairly common bulb available at any auto parts store. Just take the bulb with you to make sure you get the correct one. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

March 13th, 2015, 09:49 AM	#18
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Sorry to hear about your crash but I'm glad you weren't hurt. I'm not famililar with newgen bulbs but I would assume that its a fairly common bulb available at any auto parts store. Just take the bulb with you to make sure you get the correct one. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

March 13th, 2015, 09:58 AM	#19
Raztor06 ninjette.org newbie Name: Cole Location: Tx Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 9	You would think it would be easy to find. Turns out it isn't :\| I had to goto the closest dealer and they only had one that they pulled out of another bike. Kind of a pain.

March 13th, 2015, 10:51 AM	#20
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Those stupid little marker bulbs are a PITA because most bulbs with that base have too large of a globe. I had to resort to online ordering. You need single filament bulbs, right? Amazon or Parts Unlimited Use the links below to help too, but these are the wrong bulbs. Dual filament bulbs. Dennis Kirk, Amazon, or Chaparral Racing __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

March 15th, 2015, 02:16 PM	#21
Raztor06 ninjette.org newbie Name: Cole Location: Tx Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 9	I know everyone likes pictures so I finally got around to taking some. I was thinking of trying to repair the fairing but it is pretty thrashed.

March 15th, 2015, 11:26 PM	#22
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Sorry to hear about the incident. I'm glad you're OK. Like someone else posted, I ride much slower as the sun begins to set. They like to come out to play around sunset. It also looks like your bike slid for quite some time after impact! =( Also, is it just the angle the pics were taken, or does your rear tire seem squared off a bit? Good luck with everything. Make sure you go over the bike with a fine tooth comb before riding it again.

March 16th, 2015, 02:23 AM	#23
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	Lets see the front of the bike. how is the deer? __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered never go faster than your brakes can be applied...

March 16th, 2015, 11:10 AM	#24
Raztor06 ninjette.org newbie Name: Cole Location: Tx Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 9	When I purchased the bike it had already been put down on that same side so I just added to what was already there. The front didn't really get to much damage. The fairing covering the tire has a crack in it but nothing major. I hit more of the back end of the deer so I guess it kept going. I have seen one limping around in that area since it happened.

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