Accident - Page 2

Rawr · April 3rd, 2009, 10:57 AM

haha...well i was smiling cause my mom said dont smile and it made me crack up haha

insurance people said that it is unlikely that i will win against the state...they said unless it was an area that has several complaints against it, they also said the state will argue that i was driving improperly for the road conditions...he said if it is something i want to persue it would have to be at my own expense bummer =(

insurance people gave me some prelimiary figures and tehy said its looking like around $2300 is what ill get...i have $1300 left on the bike so that iwll give me 1000 or so to put down on a new one...im just bummed i have to pay an extra 500 for an 09 haha

sometimesido · April 3rd, 2009, 11:17 AM

what? try to find a 08 at a dealer.
I know it will be hard, but won't hurt to try.
08's are still listed on the kawi website.

paterick4o8 · April 3rd, 2009, 12:34 PM

why not just buy used?

Rawr · April 3rd, 2009, 12:41 PM

yea could buy used...i still would like to finance through a dealer though as i can get no interest for 2 years at most places

Syphen · April 3rd, 2009, 01:32 PM

Good pics! Smiling too! If that isn't an advertisement for the pros of wearing a helmet, I don't know what is.

mike_sema · April 3rd, 2009, 06:35 PM

man that sucks glade to see you are alwrite , and this is why I laugh every time I see some one in flip flops no helmet and a wife beater b/c even though you wear protected you still got mess up

Rawr · April 4th, 2009, 10:28 AM

Ok update....here are the damages...and the road...pictures of the road dont really do it justice, but it really was bad believe me.

as far as the damages go...other than cosmetic...the only real damage is a bent handle bar and a broken rear set...i was unable to start it as i didnt have the key..im going back on monday to try and start it and see how it sounds...insurance is going to give roughly 2500 for it...i have 1300 left on my lone...i can buy the bike from insurance for roughly 750...im really thinking of just buying it back...buying the rearset and handle bar....found on for 66.00 and a rear set for 55.00...i can fix the cometics as i go...the exhaust is pretty scratched up but again im getting the area p in a while so i dont really care...rear master cylinder came loose...but it looks like i can just tighten it up and reattache the hose

what do you all think? i might just buy it back if it runs...plus the fairings will cover up most of the engine scratches....as i had them off and they werent involved in the crash

miks · April 4th, 2009, 09:51 PM

Seeing a blue ninja like that just makes me sad

Ebay will be your friend.

paterick4o8 · April 4th, 2009, 10:42 PM

I guess if you inspect the insides, making sure nothing is loose, there are no leaks or and it runs fine, then sure. Also, if you don't mind the cosmetic damage.. looks like the scratches on your frame on the right and the passenger hanger will be showing all time.

if you can't find any parts through ebay or anything, www.cheapcycleparts.com is a good place to buy from also

Nemy · April 5th, 2009, 09:02 PM

ah just saw ur pics. Good to see you're smiling with the brace on

And glad to see you caught the typo in the other thread lol

paterick4o8 · April 5th, 2009, 09:58 PM

So to even out the bike, I figure I'd share what it'd look like if you went down on the left side also with the fairing on..

it happens bro
my

Alex · April 5th, 2009, 10:49 PM

Youch! What happened, Patrick? You OK?

Sound Wave · April 5th, 2009, 10:52 PM

yeah, are you ok?

miks · April 5th, 2009, 11:52 PM

Oh crap, you alright?

zartan · April 6th, 2009, 12:04 AM

oh my! so sorry. it always takes me awhile to open the accident threads. gotta muster up the courage. It looks like you will be in for some healing. I am so sorry that you are hurt and the bike is hurt also.

You must have the same ROAD MONKEYS working on your roads as we do. I swear the patch work is most always worse the the road originally was. Local DOT know me by name. GRRR I call and say WTfrick did you do that for???
I swear they hate us motorcyclist. And I just did what I never condone. I just Generalized a group of folks --- the DOT workers. I am sure somebody does good work out there just not in our county and apparently not yours. Get well soon and I say go after the road monkeys just to let them know that substandard patching is not acceptable. Anytime anyone see's that, they should call. Gak,.. I just fell off my soap box....

Get healed quick buddy!!

paterick4o8 · April 6th, 2009, 12:47 AM

Thanks for the concern guys.

This was actually taken almost a year ago when I was a really new rider, so I've been alright since then. To be honest, I've had 3 low-sides since I had the bike; these pictures showing the worst damage the bike's ever taken. All happened while failing to negotiate a turn by basically coming in too hot and I admit fault.

Haha funny story is my last fall happened starting at a stop light making, a left.. I think my tires were cold + moist ground (due to mist) + oil slick because all I remember was being on the ground like "what happened???". This one hurt the most, but no serious injuries.

No worries though, my bike's now equipped with sliders, and rearsets. I'm just waiting for the front and left fairings in the mail to replace the cosmetics

miks · April 6th, 2009, 04:56 AM

Be sure to post up pictures of the bike after all the repairs!

rookie · April 6th, 2009, 05:07 AM

going 20-25 when a woman starts to pull out in front of me....

miks · April 6th, 2009, 05:12 AM

Oh my, glad to see that you're alright... is that the only damaged that happened to you?

And is there a trend here .. 3 accidents, 3 blue bikes

rookie · April 6th, 2009, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miks

Oh my, glad to see that you're alright... is that the only damaged that happened to you?

And is there a trend here .. 3 accidents, 3 blue bikes

Also my hip and calf are very sore

miks · April 6th, 2009, 05:50 AM

Heal up fast mate, hope everything goes well!

BlueTyke · April 6th, 2009, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miks

Oh my, glad to see that you're alright... is that the only damaged that happened to you?

And is there a trend here .. 3 accidents, 3 blue bikes

Sssshhhh!!!

Nobad juju thoughts! Good vibes only!

zartan · April 6th, 2009, 07:52 AM

Quote:

This was actually taken almost a year ago when I was a really new rider,

Patrick I am glad you are ok too. I thought your picts were old glad I was right. I was commenting on Rwar's picts with the bad patch on the road. I have been a bull dog about it lately. Sunny you will be fine. It is all over in threes. ok? oooommmmmm good juju

Rookie that is such a bummer. Take care ok?

Rawr · April 6th, 2009, 08:57 AM

bad things happen in 3...so we are covered for blue bike accidents...and since we all know blue is the fastest color, it is bound to have the most accidents haha

azia · April 6th, 2009, 09:36 AM

dayyummm!! so glad to hear that you are okay!!!

SpyderGirl · April 6th, 2009, 09:55 AM

Glad to hear you are okay and were wearing a helmet especially since a lot of guys out in Indy choose to go without. The last time I was out there my uncle showed up at my mom's house on his Harley without a helmet and rode home over a hour in the pouring rain. What a moron.

Rawr · April 6th, 2009, 02:43 PM

bike is fine...runs like a champ and purrs like a kitten...i am going to buy it back from the insurance company and fix the damages myself...when it is done i will post pictures

rookie · April 6th, 2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rawr

bike is fine...runs like a champ and purrs like a kitten...i am going to buy it back from the insurance company and fix the damages myself...when it is done i will post pictures

Cool she lives on...

chinasmurf · April 6th, 2009, 03:18 PM

Sorry to hear about the accident, but great attitude dude. I got into a spill as a passenger a few years back and I had raspberries on my face, hand and legs, knees. And broke a middle finger. LOL Yea it was flipping bird daily for a while LOL

I hope you luck with getting back on the road safe!

Cheers

Diana

April 3rd, 2009, 11:17 AM	#42
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	what? try to find a 08 at a dealer. I know it will be hard, but won't hurt to try. 08's are still listed on the kawi website. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 3rd, 2009, 01:32 PM	#45
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	Good pics! Smiling too! If that isn't an advertisement for the pros of wearing a helmet, I don't know what is. __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

April 3rd, 2009, 06:35 PM	#46
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	man that sucks glade to see you are alwrite , and this is why I laugh every time I see some one in flip flops no helmet and a wife beater b/c even though you wear protected you still got mess up __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

April 4th, 2009, 09:51 PM	#48
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Seeing a blue ninja like that just makes me sad Ebay will be your friend. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 5th, 2009, 10:49 PM	#52
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Youch! What happened, Patrick? You OK? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 3rd, 2009, 10:57 AM	#41
Rawr Blue Blue Blue Name: Matt Location: Mooresville, IN Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 97	haha...well i was smiling cause my mom said dont smile and it made me crack up haha insurance people said that it is unlikely that i will win against the state...they said unless it was an area that has several complaints against it, they also said the state will argue that i was driving improperly for the road conditions...he said if it is something i want to persue it would have to be at my own expense bummer =( insurance people gave me some prelimiary figures and tehy said its looking like around $2300 is what ill get...i have $1300 left on the bike so that iwll give me 1000 or so to put down on a new one...im just bummed i have to pay an extra 500 for an 09 haha

April 3rd, 2009, 12:34 PM	#43
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	why not just buy used?

April 3rd, 2009, 12:41 PM	#44
Rawr Blue Blue Blue Name: Matt Location: Mooresville, IN Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 97	yea could buy used...i still would like to finance through a dealer though as i can get no interest for 2 years at most places

April 4th, 2009, 10:42 PM	#49
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	I guess if you inspect the insides, making sure nothing is loose, there are no leaks or and it runs fine, then sure. Also, if you don't mind the cosmetic damage.. looks like the scratches on your frame on the right and the passenger hanger will be showing all time. if you can't find any parts through ebay or anything, www.cheapcycleparts.com is a good place to buy from also

April 5th, 2009, 09:02 PM	#50
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	ah just saw ur pics. Good to see you're smiling with the brace on And glad to see you caught the typo in the other thread lol

April 5th, 2009, 09:58 PM	#51
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	So to even out the bike, I figure I'd share what it'd look like if you went down on the left side also with the fairing on.. it happens bro my

April 5th, 2009, 10:52 PM	#53
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	yeah, are you ok?

April 5th, 2009, 11:52 PM	#54
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Oh crap, you alright? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 6th, 2009, 12:04 AM	#55
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	oh my! so sorry. it always takes me awhile to open the accident threads. gotta muster up the courage. It looks like you will be in for some healing. I am so sorry that you are hurt and the bike is hurt also. You must have the same ROAD MONKEYS working on your roads as we do. I swear the patch work is most always worse the the road originally was. Local DOT know me by name. GRRR I call and say WTfrick did you do that for??? I swear they hate us motorcyclist. And I just did what I never condone. I just Generalized a group of folks --- the DOT workers. I am sure somebody does good work out there just not in our county and apparently not yours. Get well soon and I say go after the road monkeys just to let them know that substandard patching is not acceptable. Anytime anyone see's that, they should call. Gak,.. I just fell off my soap box.... Get healed quick buddy!! __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

April 6th, 2009, 12:47 AM	#56
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	Thanks for the concern guys. This was actually taken almost a year ago when I was a really new rider, so I've been alright since then. To be honest, I've had 3 low-sides since I had the bike; these pictures showing the worst damage the bike's ever taken. All happened while failing to negotiate a turn by basically coming in too hot and I admit fault. Haha funny story is my last fall happened starting at a stop light making, a left.. I think my tires were cold + moist ground (due to mist) + oil slick because all I remember was being on the ground like "what happened???". This one hurt the most, but no serious injuries. No worries though, my bike's now equipped with sliders, and rearsets. I'm just waiting for the front and left fairings in the mail to replace the cosmetics

April 6th, 2009, 04:56 AM	#57
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Be sure to post up pictures of the bike after all the repairs! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 6th, 2009, 05:12 AM	#59
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Oh my, glad to see that you're alright... is that the only damaged that happened to you? And is there a trend here .. 3 accidents, 3 blue bikes __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 6th, 2009, 05:50 AM	#61
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Heal up fast mate, hope everything goes well! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 6th, 2009, 08:57 AM	#64
Rawr Blue Blue Blue Name: Matt Location: Mooresville, IN Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 97	bad things happen in 3...so we are covered for blue bike accidents...and since we all know blue is the fastest color, it is bound to have the most accidents haha

April 6th, 2009, 09:36 AM	#65
azia ninjette.org member Name: Lindsay Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	dayyummm!! so glad to hear that you are okay!!!

April 6th, 2009, 09:55 AM	#66
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	Glad to hear you are okay and were wearing a helmet especially since a lot of guys out in Indy choose to go without. The last time I was out there my uncle showed up at my mom's house on his Harley without a helmet and rode home over a hour in the pouring rain. What a moron. __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

April 6th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#67
Rawr Blue Blue Blue Name: Matt Location: Mooresville, IN Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 97	bike is fine...runs like a champ and purrs like a kitten...i am going to buy it back from the insurance company and fix the damages myself...when it is done i will post pictures

April 6th, 2009, 03:18 PM	#69
chinasmurf ninjette.org member Name: Diana Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r Ninja 2008 Posts: 104	Sorry to hear about the accident, but great attitude dude. I got into a spill as a passenger a few years back and I had raspberries on my face, hand and legs, knees. And broke a middle finger. LOL Yea it was flipping bird daily for a while LOL I hope you luck with getting back on the road safe! Cheers Diana

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