My Turn to bite the dust!

jpbear · September 13th, 2012, 05:29 PM

Okay, After about 57 days since I got the Ninjette and about 740 miles of riding later - I crashed!

There is a traffic roundabout that I ride everyday, today I decided to do it different - try to hang off the bike while I attempt to go around.

Only this time I hung off the bike while entering the circle, and result ientered with a higher speed than normal. Before I could switch and hang on the other side to go the other way around, i found myself going high speed towards the pavement - grabbed the brakes, wheels skid, I thought I was able to catch it in the end.. but then splat on the tarmac.

It was a pretty lowspeed low side crash. minor, scratches to the rear fairing, front fairing, handle bar end, clutch lever end, gear change lever end and footpeg scraper.

Panda · September 13th, 2012, 06:23 PM

What should you have done differently? Glad you are ok man. Were you wearing gear?

csmith12 · September 13th, 2012, 07:21 PM

How did YOU fair?

jpbear · September 13th, 2012, 07:56 PM

I was STGATT (some) not ATGATT.. The gear (Helmet, Glove, Heavy Jacket, Denim Trousers) saved any major road rash. just got up , dusted myself and proceeded on.

I fell perhaps less than half a mile from home..the thought of going back and taking the car crossed my mind, but decided to get over it and ride on to work 12 miles away.

What should i have done differently? NOT try and practice hanging off near a rotary.. if it was a place with no curbs, I would have at the most gone outside a line and not had to slam the brakes..

koenigcitizen · September 14th, 2012, 07:42 AM

Glad you are OK, JPBear!!!!

psych0hans · September 14th, 2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpbear

What should i have done differently? NOT try and practice hanging off near a rotary.. if it was a place with no curbs, I would have at the most gone outside a line and not had to slam the brakes..

1) watch twist of the wrist II
2) keep track riding, at the track

Glad you made it out alright. I crashed my ninjette a week into having bought it... Lol slammed brakes in the middle of a puddle... Good luck

RedCromwell · September 14th, 2012, 08:13 AM

Damn JPBear! Sorry to hear about this. Glad you're alright.

Doesn't sound like much damage but I know it must suck to have your bike go down.

One thing I had learned from my "usual routes" is never get too comfortable. And if I want to practice a new technique I usually go to a large parking lot and test it out there before taking it to the street. Helps boost my confidence level and gets me away from other drivers/riders.

jpbear · September 14th, 2012, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

1) watch twist of the wrist II

I did, and thats what started in the first place

.. I still couldnt override the SRs..

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

2) keep track riding, at the track

Yes, I am a much wiser man.. now..

psych0hans · September 14th, 2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpbear

I did, and thats what started in the first place

.. I still couldnt override the SRs..

Yes, I am a much wiser man.. now..

Tell me bout it... I almost high sided on my recent trip in the twisties... Those SRs are really hard to get over... We live and learn... lol

September 13th, 2012, 05:29 PM	#1
jpbear ninjette.org member Name: JP Location: Bear, DE Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 123	My Turn to bite the dust! Okay, After about 57 days since I got the Ninjette and about 740 miles of riding later - I crashed! There is a traffic roundabout that I ride everyday, today I decided to do it different - try to hang off the bike while I attempt to go around. Only this time I hung off the bike while entering the circle, and result ientered with a higher speed than normal. Before I could switch and hang on the other side to go the other way around, i found myself going high speed towards the pavement - grabbed the brakes, wheels skid, I thought I was able to catch it in the end.. but then splat on the tarmac. It was a pretty lowspeed low side crash. minor, scratches to the rear fairing, front fairing, handle bar end, clutch lever end, gear change lever end and footpeg scraper.

September 13th, 2012, 07:21 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	How did YOU fair? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 14th, 2012, 07:42 AM	#5
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	Glad you are OK, JPBear!!!! __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

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Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	What should you have done differently? Glad you are ok man. Were you wearing gear?

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jpbear ninjette.org member Name: JP Location: Bear, DE Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 123	I was STGATT (some) not ATGATT.. The gear (Helmet, Glove, Heavy Jacket, Denim Trousers) saved any major road rash. just got up , dusted myself and proceeded on. I fell perhaps less than half a mile from home..the thought of going back and taking the car crossed my mind, but decided to get over it and ride on to work 12 miles away. What should i have done differently? NOT try and practice hanging off near a rotary.. if it was a place with no curbs, I would have at the most gone outside a line and not had to slam the brakes..

September 14th, 2012, 08:13 AM	#7
RedCromwell ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Delaware, USA Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250 Posts: 221	Damn JPBear! Sorry to hear about this. Glad you're alright. Doesn't sound like much damage but I know it must suck to have your bike go down. One thing I had learned from my "usual routes" is never get too comfortable. And if I want to practice a new technique I usually go to a large parking lot and test it out there before taking it to the street. Helps boost my confidence level and gets me away from other drivers/riders.