How to check if bike has been dropped?

michael38 · January 12th, 2013, 07:52 AM

I am currently searching for a 250 and I saw a 2008 green ninja at a decent price. When I went to check the bike, I noticed that the left fairing is missing 2 screws and the fairing is a little misaligned to the holes. The owner said that some random students at his college stole them off his bike as a prank.

How can I check if the bike was dropped and the fairing was replaced? The left indicator light looks fine but I am not sure if that was replaced also. He also has adjustable levers so his levers look new.

r6boater · January 12th, 2013, 07:54 AM

Look for damage on the bar ends and foot pegs.

EsrTek · January 12th, 2013, 07:59 AM

fairings come off quite often for maintenance, ppl lose the screws all the time.
look at: engine case on sides for scratches / off color paint covering scratches.
bent handles bars/clip ons. check alignment of tire and bars. cracked oil sight glass.
most replacement fairings won't have the foam pieces on inside. scratch marks on mirrors.

can't think of much else at moment.

jpbear · January 12th, 2013, 08:43 AM

If dropped on the right side check for heavy scratches on:

Mirror
Handle Bar Ends (Weights)
Bent or scratched brake lever
scratches on tip of the indicator light - broken damaged stalks
Scratches on the exhaust can
Obvious Scratches on fairings etc.

On the left side:

Mirror
Handle Bar Ends (Weights)
Bent or scratched clutch lever
scratches on tip of the indicator light - broken damaged stalks
Scratches on the rear seat fairing left tip

(Ask me how i know this

)

michael38 · January 12th, 2013, 11:52 AM

How do you know this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpbear

If dropped on the right side check for heavy scratches on:

Mirror
Handle Bar Ends (Weights)
Bent or scratched brake lever
scratches on tip of the indicator light - broken damaged stalks
Scratches on the exhaust can
Obvious Scratches on fairings etc.

On the left side:

Mirror
Handle Bar Ends (Weights)
Bent or scratched clutch lever
scratches on tip of the indicator light - broken damaged stalks
Scratches on the rear seat fairing left tip

(Ask me how i know this

)

lgk · January 12th, 2013, 12:21 PM

rotate the bars back and forth they should not touch the tank

nautica · January 12th, 2013, 12:22 PM

If it's your first bike, or not I suppose, then I wouldn't worry too much on a dropped bike if it's only cosmetic.

alex.s · January 12th, 2013, 12:29 PM

bring a mechanic

LiquidShell · January 12th, 2013, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

bring a mechanic

one who knows about bikes.

csmith12 · January 12th, 2013, 02:12 PM

Additions...

Tweaked rear frame or sub-frame (sometimes easy to tell visually).
Scratches on swingarm and/or axle bolts.

Mocha Man · January 13th, 2013, 10:16 AM

Vibrations from the road have also been known to cause screws to back out. It's unlikely but possible.

January 12th, 2013, 07:52 AM	#1
michael38 ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Canada Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 20	How to check if bike has been dropped? I am currently searching for a 250 and I saw a 2008 green ninja at a decent price. When I went to check the bike, I noticed that the left fairing is missing 2 screws and the fairing is a little misaligned to the holes. The owner said that some random students at his college stole them off his bike as a prank. How can I check if the bike was dropped and the fairing was replaced? The left indicator light looks fine but I am not sure if that was replaced also. He also has adjustable levers so his levers look new.

January 12th, 2013, 07:54 AM	#2
r6boater ninjette.org member Name: Kurt Location: Knoxville Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '04 R1 and '08 Ninja 250 Posts: 222	Look for damage on the bar ends and foot pegs. __________________________________________________ Check out this Ninja 250 roadracing youth---> TheDraik77 <--- My son

January 12th, 2013, 12:21 PM	#6
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	rotate the bars back and forth they should not touch the tank __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

January 12th, 2013, 12:29 PM	#8
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	bring a mechanic __________________________________________________

January 12th, 2013, 02:12 PM	#10
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	Additions... Tweaked rear frame or sub-frame (sometimes easy to tell visually). Scratches on swingarm and/or axle bolts. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 12th, 2013, 07:59 AM	#3
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	fairings come off quite often for maintenance, ppl lose the screws all the time. look at: engine case on sides for scratches / off color paint covering scratches. bent handles bars/clip ons. check alignment of tire and bars. cracked oil sight glass. most replacement fairings won't have the foam pieces on inside. scratch marks on mirrors. can't think of much else at moment.

January 12th, 2013, 08:43 AM	#4
jpbear ninjette.org member Name: JP Location: Bear, DE Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 123	If dropped on the right side check for heavy scratches on: Mirror Handle Bar Ends (Weights) Bent or scratched brake lever scratches on tip of the indicator light - broken damaged stalks Scratches on the exhaust can Obvious Scratches on fairings etc. On the left side: Mirror Handle Bar Ends (Weights) Bent or scratched clutch lever scratches on tip of the indicator light - broken damaged stalks Scratches on the rear seat fairing left tip (Ask me how i know this )

January 12th, 2013, 12:22 PM	#7
nautica Gixxer Powered Name: Brett Location: OH Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 397	If it's your first bike, or not I suppose, then I wouldn't worry too much on a dropped bike if it's only cosmetic.

January 13th, 2013, 10:16 AM	#11
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Vibrations from the road have also been known to cause screws to back out. It's unlikely but possible.

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