Run off the road

Enrgkid · November 10th, 2013, 12:37 AM

So bad new guys, after owning my Ninja for just under a month, I was run off the road by a ford f150 that was driving in both lanes down a narrow road and round a blind corner, leaving me with no where to go I tried to go round him but I did not have enough room and ended up slamming my Ninja into a wall sideways.

Had I have not had the sense to put it in sideways rather than head on I would be dead. I am thankful to still be alive.

I should point out, it was a slow corner, I was on my way home and was doing well below the speed limit as I have seen cars take this corner the same way, so I was taking every precaution I could. The driver did not stop and I failed to get his plates. So I am unable to get his insurance to pay me out.

It sucks. I have fractured my foot in 2 places on being a 12mm fracture of my heel leaving me off the bike till after christmas, and I also have a $1,200 repair bill. All left side fairings and fitting such as mirrors and indicators

ninja250r81 · November 10th, 2013, 03:27 AM

Damn sorry to hear about your accident

Make a report to the police with the paperwork from the ambulance / hospital.

The police might make it known to smash repairers and wreckers if a make and model comes in and asks for repairs and spare parts.

My uncle had a ford bronco and got some parts from a narrellan wreckers near Campbeltown that expertise in American trucks etc.

jokesonyou24 · November 10th, 2013, 04:35 AM

you could also streetfighter it...I've priced some components on amazon. and depending on your preferences for a headlight, mirrors, and signals and being DOT approved, it would only run you about $200-$250 for parts to convert it. Plus it would give you something to do while not being able to ride, not just mechanically, but as well as customization-wise. Just a thought...

Amazon.com

Headlight

6.25' Headlight w/ brackets and turn signals included - $70

Mirrors

Bar End Mirrors - $27

Gauges

Trail Tech Vapor (All-in-one computer,includes mounting brackets) model # 75-300 - $96

Total Cost: $193

just to give you a rough idea...

csmith12 · November 10th, 2013, 06:31 AM

Sucks Glad it wasn't worse.

ps. walls suck too

Motofool · November 10th, 2013, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enrgkid

.........I have fractured my foot in 2 places on being a 12mm fracture of my heel...........

Very sorry to read this, James

Don't worry much about your motorcycle; healing properly is many times more important, as well as figuring out what you could do to avoid a similar situation in the future.

greenaero · November 10th, 2013, 09:02 AM

Very sorry to hear this James. I wish you all the best for your recovery and getting your bike fixed.

Enrgkid · November 10th, 2013, 03:07 PM

Thanks guys. I have considered many things and have already ordered majority of parts. Insurance claim is not.worth it. I can install the parts myself. And it will be ready to ride in a few.weeks with me about 4 weeks behind. As much as I like the street fighter conversion idea I can't do that to my ninja. I love her too much with her parts I have spoken to see mate who's parents own a smash repairer to see if they can match the paint for me.

rasta · November 10th, 2013, 05:28 PM

Oh that sucks man

Drivers that don't stop after causing an accident are some of the worst scum

250rr · November 12th, 2013, 09:41 AM

Very sorry to hear this. I have to ask: What were you wearing for gear on your feet? Not planning on flaming you. I'm just curious. Thanks!

Roca · November 12th, 2013, 10:01 AM

Sorry. I was ran off the road by a ford too. I knew the guy who did it. He thought I was messing around with his girlfriend but I wasn't. So after the wreck she felt bad for me and took care if me.

Enrgkid · November 12th, 2013, 04:10 PM

Yes I was wearing boots. I was wearing my forma mirage boots. If it wasn't for them I probably wouldn't have a foot

alex.s · November 12th, 2013, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enrgkid

...ended up slamming my Ninja into a wall sideways.

Had I have not had the sense to put it in sideways rather than head on I would be dead.

sideways? as in you intentionally dumped the bike instead of braking?

Enrgkid · November 12th, 2013, 05:19 PM

Had I have braked I would have been hit by the car and either dead or close to it. I intentionally slid the read when i realised I was going.into the wall.no matter what I did. The road is rather narrow and there is not a lot of room

November 10th, 2013, 12:37 AM	#1
Enrgkid Boy Racer Name: James Location: Sydney Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08' NINJA 250R, 2013 BMW HP4 Posts: 41	Run off the road So bad new guys, after owning my Ninja for just under a month, I was run off the road by a ford f150 that was driving in both lanes down a narrow road and round a blind corner, leaving me with no where to go I tried to go round him but I did not have enough room and ended up slamming my Ninja into a wall sideways. Had I have not had the sense to put it in sideways rather than head on I would be dead. I am thankful to still be alive. I should point out, it was a slow corner, I was on my way home and was doing well below the speed limit as I have seen cars take this corner the same way, so I was taking every precaution I could. The driver did not stop and I failed to get his plates. So I am unable to get his insurance to pay me out. It sucks. I have fractured my foot in 2 places on being a 12mm fracture of my heel leaving me off the bike till after christmas, and I also have a $1,200 repair bill. All left side fairings and fitting such as mirrors and indicators __________________________________________________ Ride List: Current: 09' Ninja 250r Previous: 99' ZZR250

November 10th, 2013, 04:35 AM	#3
jokesonyou24 ninjette.org foodie Name: Josh Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): None...Yet Posts: 248	you could also streetfighter it...I've priced some components on amazon. and depending on your preferences for a headlight, mirrors, and signals and being DOT approved, it would only run you about $200-$250 for parts to convert it. Plus it would give you something to do while not being able to ride, not just mechanically, but as well as customization-wise. Just a thought... Amazon.com Headlight 6.25' Headlight w/ brackets and turn signals included - $70 Mirrors Bar End Mirrors - $27 Gauges Trail Tech Vapor (All-in-one computer,includes mounting brackets) model # 75-300 - $96 Total Cost: $193 just to give you a rough idea... __________________________________________________ Unfortunately, by the time you come to the realization that this does not, in fact, actually say anything remotely useful, you've wasted 3 seconds of your life you'll never get back... Last futzed with by jokesonyou24; November 10th, 2013 at 10:06 AM.

November 10th, 2013, 06:31 AM	#4
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	Sucks Glad it wasn't worse. ps. walls suck too __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 10th, 2013, 03:07 PM	#7
Enrgkid Boy Racer Name: James Location: Sydney Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08' NINJA 250R, 2013 BMW HP4 Posts: 41	Thanks guys. I have considered many things and have already ordered majority of parts. Insurance claim is not.worth it. I can install the parts myself. And it will be ready to ride in a few.weeks with me about 4 weeks behind. As much as I like the street fighter conversion idea I can't do that to my ninja. I love her too much with her parts I have spoken to see mate who's parents own a smash repairer to see if they can match the paint for me. __________________________________________________ Ride List: Current: 09' Ninja 250r Previous: 99' ZZR250

November 10th, 2013, 05:28 PM	#8
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Oh that sucks man Drivers that don't stop after causing an accident are some of the worst scum __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

November 10th, 2013, 03:27 AM	#2
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	Damn sorry to hear about your accident Make a report to the police with the paperwork from the ambulance / hospital. The police might make it known to smash repairers and wreckers if a make and model comes in and asks for repairs and spare parts. My uncle had a ford bronco and got some parts from a narrellan wreckers near Campbeltown that expertise in American trucks etc.

November 10th, 2013, 09:02 AM	#6
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Very sorry to hear this James. I wish you all the best for your recovery and getting your bike fixed.

November 12th, 2013, 09:41 AM	#9
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.	Very sorry to hear this. I have to ask: What were you wearing for gear on your feet? Not planning on flaming you. I'm just curious. Thanks!

November 12th, 2013, 10:01 AM	#10
Roca ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: Okmulgee, Oklahoma Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ex250f Posts: 18	Sorry. I was ran off the road by a ford too. I knew the guy who did it. He thought I was messing around with his girlfriend but I wasn't. So after the wreck she felt bad for me and took care if me.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 12th, 2013, 04:10 PM	#11
Enrgkid Boy Racer Name: James Location: Sydney Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08' NINJA 250R, 2013 BMW HP4 Posts: 41	Yes I was wearing boots. I was wearing my forma mirage boots. If it wasn't for them I probably wouldn't have a foot __________________________________________________ Ride List: Current: 09' Ninja 250r Previous: 99' ZZR250

November 12th, 2013, 05:19 PM	#13
Enrgkid Boy Racer Name: James Location: Sydney Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08' NINJA 250R, 2013 BMW HP4 Posts: 41	Had I have braked I would have been hit by the car and either dead or close to it. I intentionally slid the read when i realised I was going.into the wall.no matter what I did. The road is rather narrow and there is not a lot of room __________________________________________________ Ride List: Current: 09' Ninja 250r Previous: 99' ZZR250

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