Dropped my bike...

nvxdiz · August 17th, 2012, 03:07 PM

I dropped my bike going 5-10 mph in a parking lot. Signaled for a turn, and my bike just gave out... It wasn't even that sharp of a turn... All I could think of causing this was that there was some oil where it gave or I'm just a noobie still learning.

Broken turn signal, scratched left faring, and some missing bolts.

Not a scratch on me, but my bike needs a little bit of work.

Do I call my insurance or find a shop?

Jiggles · August 17th, 2012, 03:11 PM

Just replace the turn signal and leave the fairing scratched up in case you drop it again. Maybe try and buff out the scratches but it's not worth replacing. As for bolts, bolts are cheap

jhunter · August 17th, 2012, 03:13 PM

What bolts are missing?

That doesn't sound worth reporting or taking it to a shop. You can get a new signal off ebay for $15 and install it yourself, it's pretty simple.

You could probably get new bolts too, depending on the kind. You can visit the following site to see what parts you need. You can order them from here too if you want, but it may not be the best price. I just use it for part numbers:

http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/

Fairings...eh...the main side ones are like $250 per side on average when I search for them on ebay, but if all it is is scratched, you probably don't need to replace it honestly.

xSean13 · August 17th, 2012, 03:15 PM

I wouldn't make an insurance claim on something that isn't a good amount of money.

Determine which bolts are missing and order some more online (ronayers.com). I'd just leave the fairings...no need to pay $250 for a new one to just drop it and scratch it again. Replace the turn signal or get some flushmounts!?

nvxdiz · August 17th, 2012, 03:18 PM

Alright, I might need a new fairing though... Its damaged to a point where the socket that holds the turn signal fell off along with the turn signal itself.

jhunter · August 17th, 2012, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvxdiz

Alright, I might need a new fairing though... Its damaged to a point where the socket that holds the turn signal fell off along with the turn signal itself.

Post a picture if you don't mind.

vman1313 · August 17th, 2012, 03:21 PM

@nvxdiz - sorry bro!!!

nvxdiz · August 17th, 2012, 03:25 PM

Sucks...

nvxdiz · August 17th, 2012, 03:27 PM

I actually meant to say the turn signal broke off... Otherwise its working perfectly fine.

csmith12 · August 17th, 2012, 03:28 PM

Chalk another one up to those damn turn signals.

jhunter · August 17th, 2012, 03:39 PM

That's a big scratch.lol

Hmm...you might be able to get an adhesive and "fix" it, but it looks like there will be some gaping holes left (unless you have those pieces too).

I might pony up the $250 and order the fairing at that point, but it's obviously your call.

If you want to, go to eBay and search "ninja 250 fairing" (put a year in there too, like 08 or whatever) and browse around. You should be able to find the one you need.

Also, don't worry too much about it. It does suck, but it happens to a lot of people. I dropped mine on my second ride and busted a turn signal right off.heh

csmith12 · August 17th, 2012, 03:44 PM

[rant]
There is just something not right with those turn signal stalks... I mean common, you walk by your bike and just barely hit them with you knee and they break. But... if you go down there is a hell of a good chance it will just punch a hole right in the fairing.
[/rant]

If you want to fix that, some plastic weld for the cracks, fiberglass for the hole and a blue sharpie should take care of the paint.

Bummer

nvxdiz · August 17th, 2012, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. Man I suck at descriptions... for some reason I'm thinking scratch = crack..

I'm probably going to fork over the cash for a new fairing and probably invest in some flush mounts soon.

I found the left fairing on Ronayer, but can someone please verify if I'm ordering the right part. Part no. is 55028-0271-620. That should also be painted correct?

Z300 · August 17th, 2012, 06:30 PM

would a 2008 fairing fit a 2012 ninja?

and nvxdiz just check again if they have it in blue cause I only saw green and red

Old Lemon · August 17th, 2012, 06:32 PM

sometimes, YOU JUST GOTTA LAY ER DOWN

(its my new meme. someone make a troll face picture for me)

seanshawnS · August 17th, 2012, 06:33 PM

I dropped mine about a week ago. Wasn't even moving..Thankfully my clutch boot doubled as a frame slider.

ryan.chin · August 17th, 2012, 07:44 PM

fatestkid · August 18th, 2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Lemon

sometimes, YOU JUST GOTTA LAY ER DOWN

(its my new meme. someone make a troll face picture for me)

csmith12 · August 18th, 2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan.chin

I am so stealing that....

csmith12 · August 18th, 2012, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja yas

would a 2008 fairing fit a 2012 ninja?

and nvxdiz just check again if they have it in blue cause I only saw green and red

I believe so but don't hold me to it.

RiderOnTheStorm · August 18th, 2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvxdiz

Thanks for the advice guys. Man I suck at descriptions... for some reason I'm thinking scratch = crack..

I'm probably going to fork over the cash for a new fairing and probably invest in some flush mounts soon.

I found the left fairing on Ronayer, but can someone please verify if I'm ordering the right part. Part no. is 55028-0271-620. That should also be painted correct?

I'm sorry to hear about the bike, but glad you're alright.

I use partshark.com. I can't get to it on my phone, but they have the schematics with part numbers so you can verify.

And I have a mix of 08 and 09 fairngs on my bike and you wouldn't know. As long as the color matches, they should all be the same.

Old Lemon · August 18th, 2012, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatestkid

yes! and the other one is good too, because that is exactly what happened when i dropped my bike the first time

xSean13 · August 18th, 2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja yas

would a 2008 fairing fit a 2012 ninja?

and nvxdiz just check again if they have it in blue cause I only saw green and red

They'll fit, but the colors won't match..unless your bike is green or black. The blues and reds (maybe even the green, idk) are different each year.

nvxdiz · August 22nd, 2012, 10:54 AM

Well I called Ronayers and ordered a new fairing along with some some other bolts and stuff I found missing. Ill put up a picture as soon as I replace the fairing.

August 17th, 2012, 03:07 PM	#1
nvxdiz ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Skokie Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R C.T. Blue Posts: 28	Dropped my bike... I dropped my bike going 5-10 mph in a parking lot. Signaled for a turn, and my bike just gave out... It wasn't even that sharp of a turn... All I could think of causing this was that there was some oil where it gave or I'm just a noobie still learning. Broken turn signal, scratched left faring, and some missing bolts. Not a scratch on me, but my bike needs a little bit of work. Do I call my insurance or find a shop?

August 17th, 2012, 03:11 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Just replace the turn signal and leave the fairing scratched up in case you drop it again. Maybe try and buff out the scratches but it's not worth replacing. As for bolts, bolts are cheap __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 17th, 2012, 03:13 PM	#3
jhunter ninjette.org member Name: Jonathan Location: Georgia Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 129	What bolts are missing? That doesn't sound worth reporting or taking it to a shop. You can get a new signal off ebay for $15 and install it yourself, it's pretty simple. You could probably get new bolts too, depending on the kind. You can visit the following site to see what parts you need. You can order them from here too if you want, but it may not be the best price. I just use it for part numbers: http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/ Fairings...eh...the main side ones are like $250 per side on average when I search for them on ebay, but if all it is is scratched, you probably don't need to replace it honestly. __________________________________________________ Just imagine that there is something interesting here.

August 17th, 2012, 03:21 PM	#7
vman1313 ninjette.org sage Name: Tony Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '14 Honda NC700X; '14 Honda CRF250L; '07 Lifan 200 Posts: 623	@nvxdiz - sorry bro!!! __________________________________________________ www.northgariders.com NuBe4Life!!!

August 17th, 2012, 03:28 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	Chalk another one up to those damn turn signals. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 17th, 2012, 03:15 PM	#4
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	I wouldn't make an insurance claim on something that isn't a good amount of money. Determine which bolts are missing and order some more online (ronayers.com). I'd just leave the fairings...no need to pay $250 for a new one to just drop it and scratch it again. Replace the turn signal or get some flushmounts!?

August 17th, 2012, 03:18 PM	#5
nvxdiz ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Skokie Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R C.T. Blue Posts: 28	Alright, I might need a new fairing though... Its damaged to a point where the socket that holds the turn signal fell off along with the turn signal itself.

August 17th, 2012, 03:25 PM	#8
nvxdiz ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Skokie Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R C.T. Blue Posts: 28	Sucks...

August 17th, 2012, 03:27 PM	#9
nvxdiz ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Skokie Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R C.T. Blue Posts: 28	I actually meant to say the turn signal broke off... Otherwise its working perfectly fine.

August 17th, 2012, 03:39 PM	#11
jhunter ninjette.org member Name: Jonathan Location: Georgia Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 129	That's a big scratch.lol Hmm...you might be able to get an adhesive and "fix" it, but it looks like there will be some gaping holes left (unless you have those pieces too). I might pony up the $250 and order the fairing at that point, but it's obviously your call. If you want to, go to eBay and search "ninja 250 fairing" (put a year in there too, like 08 or whatever) and browse around. You should be able to find the one you need. Also, don't worry too much about it. It does suck, but it happens to a lot of people. I dropped mine on my second ride and busted a turn signal right off.heh __________________________________________________ Just imagine that there is something interesting here.

August 17th, 2012, 03:44 PM	#12
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	[rant] There is just something not right with those turn signal stalks... I mean common, you walk by your bike and just barely hit them with you knee and they break. But... if you go down there is a hell of a good chance it will just punch a hole right in the fairing. [/rant] If you want to fix that, some plastic weld for the cracks, fiberglass for the hole and a blue sharpie should take care of the paint. Bummer __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 17th, 2012, 03:49 PM	#13
nvxdiz ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Skokie Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R C.T. Blue Posts: 28	Thanks for the advice guys. Man I suck at descriptions... for some reason I'm thinking scratch = crack.. I'm probably going to fork over the cash for a new fairing and probably invest in some flush mounts soon. I found the left fairing on Ronayer, but can someone please verify if I'm ordering the right part. Part no. is 55028-0271-620. That should also be painted correct?

August 17th, 2012, 06:30 PM	#14
Z300 Ninja noobie Name: NOOBIE Location: Sydney Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 498	would a 2008 fairing fit a 2012 ninja? and nvxdiz just check again if they have it in blue cause I only saw green and red

August 17th, 2012, 06:32 PM	#15
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	sometimes, YOU JUST GOTTA LAY ER DOWN (its my new meme. someone make a troll face picture for me)

August 17th, 2012, 06:33 PM	#16
seanshawnS ninjette.org member Name: SHAWN Location: NS Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250r(2012PR) Posts: 86	I dropped mine about a week ago. Wasn't even moving..Thankfully my clutch boot doubled as a frame slider. __________________________________________________ Turn around at half a tank

August 17th, 2012, 07:44 PM	#17
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	__________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

August 22nd, 2012, 10:54 AM	#24
nvxdiz ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Skokie Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R C.T. Blue Posts: 28	Well I called Ronayers and ordered a new fairing along with some some other bolts and stuff I found missing. Ill put up a picture as soon as I replace the fairing.

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