low speed collision. need help to find problems on the bike.

ZackoFF96 · July 24th, 2012, 09:19 AM

LESSON LEARNED = keep the helmet visor closed

help me guys

my heart literally broke because of the accident. because this is my first big bike

want to keep it as good as new and want to use it as long as possible

so, earlier today when i was riding home from my school, something went into my eye, and when i scratched my eye, the car in front of me just stopped & freaked the hell out of me

and yeah i bumped the car.

it was so slow that fortunately i just flew up my tank and landed back safely. and fortunately i managed to stand still and hold the bike. the bike didnt fall to the ground

the speed was around 40 kph / 20 mph

soo the problem is :

1. can you guys tell me what problems could happen because of the accident (wobbly shock / bike cant ride straight, poor handling, etc.)

2. found a small scratch on the front mudguard, how to remove it ?

thanks a lot guys

will keep the damn visor closed next time i ride.

xSean13 · July 24th, 2012, 09:27 AM

Sorry to hear about the little incident...and yes, that's why helmets have visors on them.

I think you should upgrade to a supersport though, 600cc or 1000cc would be better...seems to be the popular thing to do around here.

250rr · July 24th, 2012, 09:30 AM

Yeah. Then get offended when people advise you against a super sport.

Alex · July 24th, 2012, 09:33 AM

Depends on how hard you hit the car. The damage could range from cosmetic (scratch on fender), to structural (bent forks, tweaked frame near the triple-tree).

Motofool · July 24th, 2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZackoFF96

.........(wobbly shock / bike cant ride straight, poor handling, etc.)

Sorry to learn about your mishap.

Are those actual problems that the bike shows after the collision?

FrugalNinja250 · July 24th, 2012, 10:28 AM

Every collision is different, and even in similar collisions different parts can be damaged. In this case, given the description of the impact, my guess would be the forks are the most likely thing to be damaged, followed by the triple tree. The only way to proceed is to pull the plastics and start inspecting the forks to see if they're bent, and if they're out of alignment.

CC Cowboy · July 24th, 2012, 12:35 PM

You smashed your nuts on the tank and it's all in your head.

Monkeytofu · July 24th, 2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

Every collision is different, and even in similar collisions different parts can be damaged. In this case, given the description of the impact, my guess would be the forks are the most likely thing to be damaged, followed by the triple tree. The only way to proceed is to pull the plastics and start inspecting the forks to see if they're bent, and if they're out of alignment.

this. Couldn't he also notice a wobble/shaking if he reached high enough speeds? I'd do that somewhere safe and out the way after you go over the front and don't see any obvious signs of damage.

ZackoFF96 · July 24th, 2012, 03:49 PM

thanks for all the replies guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Sorry to hear about the little incident...and yes, that's why helmets have visors on them.

I think you should upgrade to a supersport though, 600cc or 1000cc would be better...seems to be the popular thing to do around here.

hmm i guess i wont upgrade to supersports

because the 250 already cost 5000$ and kawasaki sells zx 6r on a ridiculous 20,000$

and if i upgrade the power of the supersports will be useless. since there are no highway riding here

maybe i'll upgrade when i move to europe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Depends on how hard you hit the car. The damage could range from cosmetic (scratch on fender), to structural (bent forks, tweaked frame near the triple-tree).

well i hope it does nothing more than cosmetic damage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Sorry to learn about your mishap.

Are those actual problems that the bike shows after the collision?

no those are the things that im afraid happened because of the collision

well i hope nothing happened

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

Every collision is different, and even in similar collisions different parts can be damaged. In this case, given the description of the impact, my guess would be the forks are the most likely thing to be damaged, followed by the triple tree. The only way to proceed is to pull the plastics and start inspecting the forks to see if they're bent, and if they're out of alignment.

yeah im about to get my bike to a dealer to check it out

i hope nothing bent

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You smashed your nuts on the tank and it's all in your head.

LOL

yeah it hurts a lot

ZackoFF96 · July 24th, 2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

this. Couldn't he also notice a wobble/shaking if he reached high enough speeds? I'd do that somewhere safe and out the way after you go over the front and don't see any obvious signs of damage.

yeah im about to try this tomorrow

hope i found no damage

ZackoFF96 · July 25th, 2012, 04:48 AM

update :

i tested the bike this morning, and i didnt find any issues such as shaking handle bars or other things

thank god

and then i went to my dealer to make sure its fine, and the mechanics couldnt find anything wrong with the bike

soo thanks guys for all your tips & support

this is such a great forum

Miles_Prower · July 25th, 2012, 05:36 AM

glad everything is okay, sorry to hear about your nuts!!

Motofool · July 25th, 2012, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZackoFF96

LESSON LEARNED = keep the helmet visor closed

Don't forget the hard-learned lesson

Stay away from cars,.............in any direction around you.

ZackoFF96 · July 25th, 2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Don't forget the hard-learned lesson

Stay away from cars,.............in any direction around you.

thanks

i guess i'll keep my distance from cars around me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles_Prower

glad everything is okay, sorry to hear about your nuts!!

yeah thanks

July 24th, 2012, 09:19 AM	#1
ZackoFF96 ninjette.org member Name: Zacko Location: Asia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	low speed collision. need help to find problems on the bike. LESSON LEARNED = keep the helmet visor closed help me guys my heart literally broke because of the accident. because this is my first big bike want to keep it as good as new and want to use it as long as possible so, earlier today when i was riding home from my school, something went into my eye, and when i scratched my eye, the car in front of me just stopped & freaked the hell out of me and yeah i bumped the car. it was so slow that fortunately i just flew up my tank and landed back safely. and fortunately i managed to stand still and hold the bike. the bike didnt fall to the ground the speed was around 40 kph / 20 mph soo the problem is : 1. can you guys tell me what problems could happen because of the accident (wobbly shock / bike cant ride straight, poor handling, etc.) 2. found a small scratch on the front mudguard, how to remove it ? thanks a lot guys will keep the damn visor closed next time i ride.

July 24th, 2012, 09:33 AM	#4
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July 24th, 2012, 12:35 PM	#7
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	You smashed your nuts on the tank and it's all in your head. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 25th, 2012, 05:36 AM	#12
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	glad everything is okay, sorry to hear about your nuts!! __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

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July 24th, 2012, 09:27 AM	#2
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Sorry to hear about the little incident...and yes, that's why helmets have visors on them. I think you should upgrade to a supersport though, 600cc or 1000cc would be better...seems to be the popular thing to do around here.

July 24th, 2012, 09:30 AM	#3
250rr 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.	Yeah. Then get offended when people advise you against a super sport.

July 24th, 2012, 10:28 AM	#6
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Every collision is different, and even in similar collisions different parts can be damaged. In this case, given the description of the impact, my guess would be the forks are the most likely thing to be damaged, followed by the triple tree. The only way to proceed is to pull the plastics and start inspecting the forks to see if they're bent, and if they're out of alignment.

July 25th, 2012, 04:48 AM	#11
ZackoFF96 ninjette.org member Name: Zacko Location: Asia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	update : i tested the bike this morning, and i didnt find any issues such as shaking handle bars or other things thank god and then i went to my dealer to make sure its fine, and the mechanics couldnt find anything wrong with the bike soo thanks guys for all your tips & support this is such a great forum