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ninja3575 · December 18th, 2010, 02:00 AM

Just watched your video .. glad were able to walk away from such a serious accident... i also saw the photos of that wreck... that bike is totallly still ridable... with a little elbow grease and sledge hammer you could get that thing up and running on one wheel in no time...

But seriously, hope you get back on two wheels sometime soon... and you work things all out with the insurance... take care ..

8gauge · December 18th, 2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja3575

Just watched your video .. glad were able to walk away from such a serious accident... i also saw the photos of that wreck... that bike is totallly still ridable... with a little elbow grease and sledge hammer you could get that thing up and running on one wheel in no time...

But seriously, hope you get back on two wheels sometime soon... and you work things all out with the insurance... take care ..

thanks, but i'm not sure how safe the bike would be if it were to be repaired. When i took those photos I was only able to stand upright from all the drugs prescribed to me at the time. Even with that, I could barely squat down and get close enough to take a close look, much less remember what I was even looking at.

I'm not too sure, but I wouldn't want to risk incurring more costs on something that might just be more trouble down the road or even be hazardous to ride. I'm guessing i'd probably have the gyroscopic effect and fly right off or be tinkering around and spending more and more trying to fix whatever problems would pop up in the future. From what I do recall, the gas tank and back might be able to be salvaged, but that's about 50% of the bike.

I'd rather just get another pre-owned bike from a reliable owner and play it safe. The P.O. from the bike that was wrecked, (a buddy from my high school years) knows the situation and knows a dozen bikes that i'd be interested in purchasing once i'm ready. So I think I'm covered in that part.

Other than that, thank you everyone for the encouraging thoughts and responses!! Ninjette.org and all it's members made the recover process much easier. Happy holidays everyone, and God bless!

n4mwd · May 26th, 2011, 06:00 AM

I just heard about your accident. I'm glad you're OK. Sorry about the bike. Its like losing a friend.

There are all sorts of nuts on the road. A few months ago a guy attempting to make a left turn pulled in front of me and just stopped in the middle of the road when he saw me pretty much exactly as you describe happened to you. Fortunately, I had about a hundred feet to react and was able to swerve in front of him. That was risky in that he could have hit the gas and run me over, but the gamble paid off and I avoided an accident.

I hope you are feeling better and that you get another Ninja soon.

coondog · May 26th, 2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 8gauge

lol i'm not even thinking of a replacement right now, but more concentrating on making sure i can even think straight. the doctor said my "decision making skills" may be off for the next 2 weeks, which i'm guessing is common with concussions.

as soon as I get the police report... CHA-CHING!!!! which will probably leave me only with a few bucks after paying everything off

I didn't think in Guam you'd be responsible for any costs if it was the cagers fault. None at all, just like the States, plus a ongoing medical and seperate vehicle settlements. Sorry, what I mean is God blees and keep you and yours.

Kevin2109 · May 26th, 2011, 10:23 AM

Glad your doing alright man

Hope everything is going well

bdavison · May 26th, 2011, 10:46 AM

You are one blessed dude. God was lookin out for you that day for sure.
I think I remember reading somewhere that it takes about 1000lbs of force to bend the front forks back like that. To walk away with a concussion, sprained thumb and some bruises...WOW.

KawiKid860 · May 26th, 2011, 10:23 PM

I'm a little late to this.. but glad you're okay! man you're so lucky. I've been hit by a car while riding a pedal bike before (in that case it was a stupid decision on my part) so I can relate to your accident. My advice would be to just get back riding asap if you're still interested and physically capable because the quicker you get on the less time it will take to heal mentally, hopefully. Anyways really glad you didn't get severely injured, good luck!

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December 18th, 2010, 02:00 AM	#41
ninja3575 ninjette.org addict Name: Jimmy Location: SoCal Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 89	Just watched your video .. glad were able to walk away from such a serious accident... i also saw the photos of that wreck... that bike is totallly still ridable... with a little elbow grease and sledge hammer you could get that thing up and running on one wheel in no time... But seriously, hope you get back on two wheels sometime soon... and you work things all out with the insurance... take care ..

May 26th, 2011, 06:00 AM	#43
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I just heard about your accident. I'm glad you're OK. Sorry about the bike. Its like losing a friend. There are all sorts of nuts on the road. A few months ago a guy attempting to make a left turn pulled in front of me and just stopped in the middle of the road when he saw me pretty much exactly as you describe happened to you. Fortunately, I had about a hundred feet to react and was able to swerve in front of him. That was risky in that he could have hit the gas and run me over, but the gamble paid off and I avoided an accident. I hope you are feeling better and that you get another Ninja soon.

May 26th, 2011, 10:23 AM	#45
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Glad your doing alright man Hope everything is going well

May 26th, 2011, 10:46 AM	#46
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	You are one blessed dude. God was lookin out for you that day for sure. I think I remember reading somewhere that it takes about 1000lbs of force to bend the front forks back like that. To walk away with a concussion, sprained thumb and some bruises...WOW.

May 26th, 2011, 10:23 PM	#47
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	I'm a little late to this.. but glad you're okay! man you're so lucky. I've been hit by a car while riding a pedal bike before (in that case it was a stupid decision on my part) so I can relate to your accident. My advice would be to just get back riding asap if you're still interested and physically capable because the quicker you get on the less time it will take to heal mentally, hopefully. Anyways really glad you didn't get severely injured, good luck!