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June 29th, 2012, 01:33 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: David
Location: Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99 EX500 (road bike), '99 EX500 (race bike), '74 CB125S Posts: 55
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Lowsided my 250 into a ditch
I was riding on Monday and as I was coming around a turn some jackass was yelling and waving at me. In the split second I looked at him, I went wide on the turn. I tried to correct but hit gravel. I ended up going through a barbed wire fence and down a 10ft ditch.
The good news: I'm okay. Only got two small scrapes (thank god for 1 piece leathers) and a banged up knee. Also, my 250 still runs! The bad news: The two tabs where the grab bar attaches to the frame twisted out. See the attached picture. The frame appears to be straight, with no issues. I used the method here http://www.framestraightsystem.com/M...me%20Check.htm to double check as well as getting up to speed (about 45) and letting my hands off the handlebars to see if it wiggles. No apparent issues after both of these tests. I also checked for cracked paint and found nothing. A new frame is a lot of money, so much I think it might be worth saving up to buy a new gen 250. Do you think the frame is completely unusable, or could I have a welding/body shop simply replace the broken tabs? More pictures to come after I get off work. |
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June 29th, 2012, 01:39 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Michael
Location: Belgium
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580
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pfff, that s*cks man, glad you're okay and welcome to the forum.
What a way to make an entrance  I won't give you any advise though, I'll leave that to the more experienced.
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June 29th, 2012, 01:39 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: .
Location: Los Angeles
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Special Edition (Green) Posts: 33
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Ignore the idiots that hollar at you, unless they are ladies hohoho!
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June 29th, 2012, 02:19 PM
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Intrepid Adventurer
Name: Josh
Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.
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Weld on new tabs as long as the frame is soLid and straight those are not a make or break
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June 29th, 2012, 02:37 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: David
Location: Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99 EX500 (road bike), '99 EX500 (race bike), '74 CB125S Posts: 55
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As promised, here's some more photos.
    I'm going to do it one better, have the welding shop put a solid member across the back. Also going to pick up a full set of fairings from Airtech and maybe get a late 80s GSX-R750 headlight setup. |
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June 29th, 2012, 03:02 PM
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Intrepid Adventurer
Name: Josh
Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.
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Have a Gsxr tail section that might work with sOme mods pm me if you might be interested
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July 3rd, 2012, 09:37 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Clay
Location: Kansas City
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r BSA Lightning, Chinese something Posts: 35
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Just weld on new tabs man, glad you're ok too.
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July 3rd, 2012, 09:42 AM
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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.
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Get a large crescent wrench, twist the screw so its just thin enough to slide over the tabs. Then simply bend them back enough to bolt stuff back.
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July 3rd, 2012, 11:45 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: David
Location: Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99 EX500 (road bike), '99 EX500 (race bike), '74 CB125S Posts: 55
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Thanks! I'll try the crescent wrech idea.
Hopefully I'll make it to the weld shop this week. |
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July 3rd, 2012, 04:25 PM
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Intrepid Adventurer
Name: Josh
Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.
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If you lived near by I'd weld it for ya ... Too bad ya don't
The look a little ripped so bend them back nice as you can and get someone to tack them quick |
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