Brand new Gixxer crashed

Yasko · January 22nd, 2011, 10:04 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Is this why you see bikes for sale with such low miles??? Glad I started on my lil 250...

zilaniz · January 22nd, 2011, 10:37 AM

Feel bad for that guy, just gave it a weeee too much throttle with those brand new tires on it and thats what can happen

Xerxi · January 22nd, 2011, 10:51 AM

always be careful of riding a bike off the showroom, sometimes the dealer sprays wax-like stuff on the tires to make it look shinny and clean, but is pretty much unrideable

Francis · January 22nd, 2011, 12:07 PM

Hmm. Was it because he was turning a little bit when he accelerated? That's a no-no, right?

scotty · January 22nd, 2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Francis

Hmm. Was it because he was turning a little bit when he accelerated? That's a no-no, right?

Yup. New tires suck lol. I had my new tire installed last week and I rode the bike up and down the drive way. When I used the back brake, the tire would just slide and lock up.

I need a warm day to break them in!

kamikaze · January 22nd, 2011, 12:42 PM

I'd read somewhere that some newb at the dealership shined up the tires without realizing the consequences. don't think he gave it near enough thottle for the ass end to come out like that. apparently the dealership paid to have the bike fixed up and everything. course, you can't believe everything you read on the internet, so take it with a grain of salt.

tjkamper · January 22nd, 2011, 01:10 PM

Poor bike. Atleast the dude was suites up. If it is true about the guy shining up the tires he ougjt to sue for a replacement.

headshrink · January 22nd, 2011, 01:25 PM

If a dealer is making tires slippery, that sounds like a major liability issue. Assuming the above is true, fixing up the dude's bike is the LEAST they could do.

I saw that video about 2 years ago, and was honestly a little scarred by it... obviously the rider was new, but the amount of turn and throttle didn't seem even close to where I would think he would be in danger....

slolane · January 22nd, 2011, 08:00 PM

I used to work for Honda motorcycles and have seen that happen to one of our techs on a new tire while riding a cbr600. Glad the gsxr rider was geared up.

tapdiggy · January 22nd, 2011, 08:35 PM

I don't think I have ever known a dealer to let a customer/new owner ride a bike off the showroom floor. Also, I think the guy was showboating a little, trying to weave, then got scared that he was going too slow and gassed it. Fishtail; drop.

headshrink · January 22nd, 2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tapdiggy

I don't think I have ever known a dealer to let a customer/new owner ride a bike off the showroom floor. .

I'm not sure what you mean.... new bike bought from showroom.... you mean they usually scuff the tires first?

Chubbs032 · January 23rd, 2011, 12:08 AM

brake stand it first

tapdiggy · January 23rd, 2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by headshrink

I'm not sure what you mean.... new bike bought from showroom.... you mean they usually scuff the tires first?

I should say I have never seen a customer ride a bike out of the showroom. It is always the salesman or an employee of the dealership that takes the bike outside before handing over the keys. I was told it is a liability issue for non-employees to ride in close proximity to the inventory. (Go figure

) That part was a separate observation from the rest of the post.

headshrink · January 23rd, 2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tapdiggy

I should say I have never seen a customer ride a bike out of the showroom. It is always the salesman or an employee of the dealership that takes the bike outside before handing over the keys. I was told it is a liability issue for non-employees to ride in close proximity to the inventory. (Go figure

) That part was a separate observation from the rest of the post.

Gotcha. It looks like he COULD have come from the service bay.

scotty · January 23rd, 2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by headshrink

Gotcha. It looks like he COULD have come from the service bay.

true, and you can see a puddle of water by the store. May be it had rain a day before hand and he hit water on the tire in the parking lot.

backinthesaddleagain · January 23rd, 2011, 09:59 PM

My dealer stamps the receipt of a tire purchase with a caution for 100 miles type notification on the bill. Don't remember them doing that on the paperwork for the bike purchases, but they do warn you to go easy on them for 100 miles (a bit overly cautious). Some guy a couple years back bought an R6 and tossed it in the first corner after leaving the showroom.

Flashmonkey · January 24th, 2011, 08:34 PM

His tires were shined up. Look closely at the video and the centre is super glossy. I don't know if this vid is real or if it was staged because that's retarded.

The rider wasn't a noob either. That rear wheel broke way too easily. I'd be surprised if he was even fully off the clutch at the point when it broke loose.

JMcDonald · January 24th, 2011, 11:02 PM

Regardless of his level of skill, that crash really didn't look or sound like rider error. I would also lean most toward the tires having been shined up and never cleaned off before letting him take it.

JeffM · January 25th, 2011, 12:19 AM

Ok, I'll play. This guy get some style points for wearing chaps:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Yasko · January 25th, 2011, 12:53 AM

Doh!!!!!

SteveL · January 25th, 2011, 03:21 AM

“I should say I have never seen a customer ride a bike out of the showroom.”

Well when I bought my Ninja new I rode it out of the showroom, I was told more than once about new tires by the staff possibly as it was around 35 F and the snow had only just melted. However when I picked up my GSX they had kindly put 12 miles on the clock roughing up the tires just be careful with new tires.
Steve

Flashmonkey · January 25th, 2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffM

Ok, I'll play. This guy get some style points for wearing chaps:

LOL that is definitely rider error haha.

wvninja · January 25th, 2011, 08:37 AM

Yeah this is also the reason you shouldn't use a spray on wax directly on your bike. If you do use it spray the rag then use it cause that stuff goes everywhere. I was also told to get the tires wore in on my new bike. They let me ride it right out of the service bay which is where they cleaned it for me and put the inspection on it when I purchased the bike. I know the guys that work there and the store is in the middle of a turn with quick traffic. They say they always watch when people pull out because they can't count the number times people have gunned it and dropped their new bikes.

Live2ride · January 25th, 2011, 09:12 AM

I've seen tons of videos like this before, its starting to make me think that I should bring sand paper with me if I ever buy a new bike. Give the tires a good sandy rub down before I ever get on it. Think that would work?

demp · January 25th, 2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

I've seen tons of videos like this before, its starting to make me think that I should bring sand paper with me if I ever buy a new bike. Give the tires a good sandy rub down before I ever get on it. Think that would work?

That's actually what I do when I make a mess while changing the oil or waxing the bike... Yeah, I'm a slob, but I make sure I keep the crap offa the tires

January 22nd, 2011, 10:04 AM	#1
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Brand new Gixxer crashed Link to original page on YouTube. Is this why you see bikes for sale with such low miles??? Glad I started on my lil 250... Last futzed with by Alex; January 22nd, 2011 at 10:49 AM. Reason: embedded the video

January 22nd, 2011, 01:10 PM	#7
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Poor bike. Atleast the dude was suites up. If it is true about the guy shining up the tires he ougjt to sue for a replacement. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

January 22nd, 2011, 01:25 PM	#8
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	If a dealer is making tires slippery, that sounds like a major liability issue. Assuming the above is true, fixing up the dude's bike is the LEAST they could do. I saw that video about 2 years ago, and was honestly a little scarred by it... obviously the rider was new, but the amount of turn and throttle didn't seem even close to where I would think he would be in danger.... __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

January 22nd, 2011, 08:35 PM	#10
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	I don't think I have ever known a dealer to let a customer/new owner ride a bike off the showroom floor. Also, I think the guy was showboating a little, trying to weave, then got scared that he was going too slow and gassed it. Fishtail; drop. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

January 24th, 2011, 11:02 PM	#18
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	Regardless of his level of skill, that crash really didn't look or sound like rider error. I would also lean most toward the tires having been shined up and never cleaned off before letting him take it. __________________________________________________ Factory Pro Jet Kit, K&N R-0990 Pod Filter, Sportisi VR Black Exhaust, BRT TIS Ignition, White Paint, and 16/41 Sprockets. Soon: Maybe a 37T Rear Sprocket if I get things running like I'd hoped.

January 22nd, 2011, 10:37 AM	#2
zilaniz ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: PA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 R6 Posts: 224	Feel bad for that guy, just gave it a weeee too much throttle with those brand new tires on it and thats what can happen

January 22nd, 2011, 10:51 AM	#3
Xerxi ninjette.org member Name: Xerxi Location: san jose Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 ninja 250 Posts: 21	always be careful of riding a bike off the showroom, sometimes the dealer sprays wax-like stuff on the tires to make it look shinny and clean, but is pretty much unrideable

January 22nd, 2011, 12:07 PM	#4
Francis ninjette.org newbie 2,000 Name: Francis Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 160	Hmm. Was it because he was turning a little bit when he accelerated? That's a no-no, right?

January 22nd, 2011, 12:42 PM	#6
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	I'd read somewhere that some newb at the dealership shined up the tires without realizing the consequences. don't think he gave it near enough thottle for the ass end to come out like that. apparently the dealership paid to have the bike fixed up and everything. course, you can't believe everything you read on the internet, so take it with a grain of salt.

January 22nd, 2011, 08:00 PM	#9
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	I used to work for Honda motorcycles and have seen that happen to one of our techs on a new tire while riding a cbr600. Glad the gsxr rider was geared up.

January 23rd, 2011, 12:08 AM	#12
Chubbs032 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: LA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 199	brake stand it first

January 23rd, 2011, 09:59 PM	#16
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	My dealer stamps the receipt of a tire purchase with a caution for 100 miles type notification on the bill. Don't remember them doing that on the paperwork for the bike purchases, but they do warn you to go easy on them for 100 miles (a bit overly cautious). Some guy a couple years back bought an R6 and tossed it in the first corner after leaving the showroom.

January 24th, 2011, 08:34 PM	#17
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	His tires were shined up. Look closely at the video and the centre is super glossy. I don't know if this vid is real or if it was staged because that's retarded. The rider wasn't a noob either. That rear wheel broke way too easily. I'd be surprised if he was even fully off the clutch at the point when it broke loose.

January 25th, 2011, 12:19 AM	#19
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Ok, I'll play. This guy get some style points for wearing chaps: Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

January 25th, 2011, 12:53 AM	#20
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Doh!!!!!

January 25th, 2011, 03:21 AM	#21
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	“I should say I have never seen a customer ride a bike out of the showroom.” Well when I bought my Ninja new I rode it out of the showroom, I was told more than once about new tires by the staff possibly as it was around 35 F and the snow had only just melted. However when I picked up my GSX they had kindly put 12 miles on the clock roughing up the tires just be careful with new tires. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

January 25th, 2011, 08:37 AM	#23
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	Yeah this is also the reason you shouldn't use a spray on wax directly on your bike. If you do use it spray the rag then use it cause that stuff goes everywhere. I was also told to get the tires wore in on my new bike. They let me ride it right out of the service bay which is where they cleaned it for me and put the inspection on it when I purchased the bike. I know the guys that work there and the store is in the middle of a turn with quick traffic. They say they always watch when people pull out because they can't count the number times people have gunned it and dropped their new bikes. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

January 25th, 2011, 09:12 AM	#24
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I've seen tons of videos like this before, its starting to make me think that I should bring sand paper with me if I ever buy a new bike. Give the tires a good sandy rub down before I ever get on it. Think that would work? __________________________________________________

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