Crashed my ninja 300:(

waffles666 · March 28th, 2013, 02:19 AM

So I have been riding for more than 2 years never had a crash despite hitting the hills every other weekend. As I went to work the other day it was raining I had to break harder than usual as a light changed and did it right over a metal man hole, front wheel locked up to fast to correct it and I high sided over the front.

Wearing all the gear apart from kevlar pants because I was in my work uniform so just lots of bruising and some skin of my knee.

51tHOlz.jpg ErK9G5H.jpg bcxSrA2.jpg 0vBSWov.jpg slVKSTd.jpg

waffles666 · March 28th, 2013, 02:22 AM

Sorry for the huge pictures, 3K worth of damage.

Front reflector
Front right main fairing
Front mid Fairing
Front middle fairing
Bar end
Bent right bar
Brake lever
Rear brake
exhaust
Some connecter thingy in the center below the rev meter

Gotta love insurance

aeroblade · March 28th, 2013, 02:41 AM

3K? That sucks! Glad you're okay mate, could have been worse you know.

This is the reason why I do not depend on the front brakes excessively during bad weather and sandy or rocky roads. If the rear tyre slips you have more chance of recovering but if the front locks up, you are almost literally fkd. ( Learnt that lesson the hard way

) The only safe time to use maximum front brake is in a straight line when you have good clean dry roads.

psych0hans · March 28th, 2013, 02:48 AM

Most of th damage is cosmetic... So don't worry about it too much. Glad you weren't hurt too bad... Dibs on the throttle bodies if insurance totals it... Lol

waffles666 · March 28th, 2013, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Most of th damage is cosmetic... So don't worry about it too much. Glad you weren't hurt too bad... Dibs on the throttle bodies if insurance totals it... Lol

Haha your on, doubt they will though with the bike being 7k over here new.

nickjpass · March 28th, 2013, 03:59 AM

That's sucks man!! Heal up and get back out there soon!

contact148 · March 28th, 2013, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waffles666

Haha your on, doubt they will though with the bike being 7k over here new.

glad your ok

$7K man and i thought here in canada we got hosed with high prices!

Jono · March 28th, 2013, 07:49 AM

Damn, I was expecting this thread to have been started by @Jiggles

Glad you are alright!

Motofool · March 28th, 2013, 07:55 AM

Still a beautiful bike, Nick.

Now you are experienced on rainy riding and slippery manholes.

Hope that knee will heal quickly.

nickjpass · March 28th, 2013, 08:21 AM

Replace you exhaust with an aftermarket

csmith12 · March 28th, 2013, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Now you are experienced on rainy riding and slippery manholes.

Never say those words in that order again.... and definitely don't put smiles behind it.

Yakaru · March 28th, 2013, 09:25 AM

Da poor 300, I just want to hug it

Thankfully it looks cosmetic for the most part.

Motofool · March 28th, 2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Never say those words in that order again.... and definitely don't put smiles behind it.

Definitively poor wording; ............initiated on water-lubricated manholes maybe?................, I am not experienced on the subject.

250rr · March 28th, 2013, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Definitively poor wording; ............initiated on water-lubricated manholes maybe?................, I am not experienced on the subject.

Still sounds questionable. Try replacing 'manhole' with 'cast iron disc for street access of waste water tunnels'.

nickjpass · March 28th, 2013, 12:05 PM

Nope, still questionable.

allanoue · March 28th, 2013, 12:09 PM

SAC: Sewer Access Cover

hirubhaiambani · March 28th, 2013, 12:27 PM

Thankfully only cosmetic damage.

Next time you will be more careful in spotting 'manholes' on the road. You are an experienced 'manhole' crasher

j/k

ChaoSS · April 1st, 2013, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

SAC: Sewer Access Cover

Quote:

Originally Posted by hirubhaiambani

Thankfully only cosmetic damage.

Next time you will be more careful in spotting 'manholes' on the road. You are an experienced 'manhole' crasher

j/k

An experienced manhole crasher and a slippery sac expert.

Motofool · April 9th, 2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waffles666

..........so just lots of bruising and some skin of my knee.

Hope that knee has healed already.

Any updates?

Malicious Logic · April 9th, 2013, 01:29 PM

Glad your ok. Insurance will take care of the bike assuming you've got full coverage. $3k is a lot for just those pics, lol.

As far as braking, I always use rear more in slippery conditions. Thought this was one of those key things to remember. Anyone confirm or deny?

ADoMinGu3z · April 9th, 2013, 02:25 PM

went down on that manhole like a champ.

March 28th, 2013, 02:19 AM	#1
waffles666 ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: Adelaide Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2011 Posts: 10	Crashed my ninja 300:( So I have been riding for more than 2 years never had a crash despite hitting the hills every other weekend. As I went to work the other day it was raining I had to break harder than usual as a light changed and did it right over a metal man hole, front wheel locked up to fast to correct it and I high sided over the front. Wearing all the gear apart from kevlar pants because I was in my work uniform so just lots of bruising and some skin of my knee. 51tHOlz.jpg ErK9G5H.jpg bcxSrA2.jpg 0vBSWov.jpg slVKSTd.jpg

March 28th, 2013, 02:22 AM	#2
waffles666 ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: Adelaide Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2011 Posts: 10	Sorry for the huge pictures Sorry for the huge pictures, 3K worth of damage. Front reflector Front right main fairing Front mid Fairing Front middle fairing Bar end Bent right bar Brake lever Rear brake exhaust Some connecter thingy in the center below the rev meter Gotta love insurance

March 28th, 2013, 02:48 AM	#4
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Most of th damage is cosmetic... So don't worry about it too much. Glad you weren't hurt too bad... Dibs on the throttle bodies if insurance totals it... Lol __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

March 28th, 2013, 03:59 AM	#6
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	That's sucks man!! Heal up and get back out there soon! __________________________________________________

March 28th, 2013, 07:55 AM	#9
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Still a beautiful bike, Nick. Now you are experienced on rainy riding and slippery manholes. Hope that knee will heal quickly. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

March 28th, 2013, 02:41 AM	#3
aeroblade Doh! Name: Matt Location: Locating GPS... Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 286	3K? That sucks! Glad you're okay mate, could have been worse you know. This is the reason why I do not depend on the front brakes excessively during bad weather and sandy or rocky roads. If the rear tyre slips you have more chance of recovering but if the front locks up, you are almost literally fkd. ( Learnt that lesson the hard way ) The only safe time to use maximum front brake is in a straight line when you have good clean dry roads.

March 28th, 2013, 07:49 AM	#8
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Damn, I was expecting this thread to have been started by @Jiggles Glad you are alright!

March 28th, 2013, 08:21 AM	#10
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Replace you exhaust with an aftermarket __________________________________________________

March 28th, 2013, 09:25 AM	#12
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	Da poor 300, I just want to hug it Thankfully it looks cosmetic for the most part.

March 28th, 2013, 12:05 PM	#15
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Nope, still questionable. __________________________________________________

March 28th, 2013, 12:09 PM	#16
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	SAC: Sewer Access Cover

March 28th, 2013, 12:27 PM	#17
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	Thankfully only cosmetic damage. Next time you will be more careful in spotting 'manholes' on the road. You are an experienced 'manhole' crasher j/k

April 9th, 2013, 01:29 PM	#20
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Glad your ok. Insurance will take care of the bike assuming you've got full coverage. $3k is a lot for just those pics, lol. As far as braking, I always use rear more in slippery conditions. Thought this was one of those key things to remember. Anyone confirm or deny? __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

April 9th, 2013, 02:25 PM	#21
ADoMinGu3z ninjette.org member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 117	went down on that manhole like a champ.

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