Gingerman lowside crash pics

almost40 · August 31st, 2009, 11:17 PM

Here they are ladies and gents

almost40 · August 31st, 2009, 11:36 PM

and some more

almost40 · August 31st, 2009, 11:44 PM

and the rest

Nickds7 · September 1st, 2009, 12:29 AM

Sucks. Looks like your alright though. Hows the bike?

lockie · September 1st, 2009, 04:37 AM

Best reason I've seen for awhile for wearing all the gear. Glad you could drive away from it by the looks of things.

Take Care

bob706 · September 1st, 2009, 06:13 AM

How did you and the bike come out? Nothing bad I hope.

almost40 · September 1st, 2009, 09:44 AM

I was fine, just a little bruise on my pinky toe and a little tightness that went away the next morning. That was my last novice day of track riding. I rode Intermediate the very next day with no problems. I had to replace a bar in the clip-ons (for $6 from a guy at the track) and that was it. I bought a new peg when I got home because that sides peg was about a 1/2 inch shorter. (ground off) The bike is a little scratched up (all plastic) but other than that no biggie (Its a track bike anyway) If I would have had the stock rearsets and bars my weekend would have been over. THANK YOU WOODCRAFT for making a crashworthy product. Kodos to Joe Rocket for making great gear and a special thanks to Bohn for there awesome back protector.

gizmogamez · September 1st, 2009, 09:52 AM

great pics! glad to see you got up.

Quiks66 · September 1st, 2009, 12:30 PM

Better to have a get-off at the track than on the street

BTW I would NEVER use a half-face folding helmet while doing any performance riding. Invest in a full-face non-folding lid!

OldGuy · September 1st, 2009, 01:08 PM

Glad you are OK - as you said ATGATT. Way too close to that last bike. Hope you bought him a beer after the session.

almost40 · September 1st, 2009, 11:07 PM

I thanked him for not running me over. ALOT
As far as my helmet goes, its the best fitting, with the most padding inside and the most comforable in my garage. I have 3 to choose from.

paterick4o8 · September 2nd, 2009, 01:53 AM

glad you're alright
and nice pics! haha if this was me I think I would frame one of them for my wall. kudos to the photographer

your bike looked like it was in good shape after the slide. did you have frame sliders or it was pretty much the handle bar and rearset peg that kept your bike from more damage?

also, looks like you barely saved your helmet from hitting the ground

almost40 · September 2nd, 2009, 09:07 AM

Yeah there wasnt a scratch on my helmet. GOOD THING TOO.
Besides the peg and the clip-ons. My plastic took the biggest shot and no I didnt have frame sliders. The plastic and my Area P took all the scratching. Not a thing on the frame, shocks, or swingarm.

tjkamper · September 2nd, 2009, 09:12 AM

I'm glad you came out of it with very little damage.

SlowCheetah · September 2nd, 2009, 09:47 AM

Looks like your break dancing in that sequence of pics... lmao.

Glad your ok though

.

JaeL · September 2nd, 2009, 05:50 PM

that was a narly!

Verus Cidere · September 2nd, 2009, 10:02 PM

Is it just me or is the guy on the ZX6 smiling as he passes by you while you're lying on the track?

Glad to hear that you're ok.

Ntotot · September 6th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Nasty.

I notice that you're using a flip-up helmet?. I'm a bit surprised that they allow you to race using type of helmet. Here, we weren't allowed to use that kind of helmet in the track as it will be easily broke up the flip part and expose the rider to possible facial injury.

Anyway, great track pics!

paterick4o8 · September 7th, 2009, 12:39 AM

well if it's a DOT approved helmet, I guess it's ok to use

stingray · September 7th, 2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paterick4o8

well if it's a DOT approved helmet, I guess it's ok to use

"skid lids" are also DOT approved...

almost40 · September 7th, 2009, 01:45 PM

My daughter showed me how to use this new crappy camera so I took a few pics.
Heres the damage

paterick4o8 · September 8th, 2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stingray

"skid lids" are also DOT approved...

you know what I mean.. full faced + DOT approved

Jam3s · September 16th, 2009, 04:15 PM

by the way almost40not to change th subject but do u notice a large differance with the 41t sproket?

almost40 · September 17th, 2009, 10:45 AM

I noticed more top speed if thats what your asking. I change the rear sprocket for almost every track. The 41 is a good match for the layout at Gingerman. Yes you lose a little pull out of the corners but you shift less and can concentrate more on your lines and being smooth. there are a few sections there at Gingerman where I wind out all of third gear then brake and crank the turn. If the gearing was shorter I would have to upshift then downshift then brake and then turn. I do enough rowing of the gears already to keep the motor singing. I think you MAY shave a few tenths with a 43 there but thats if you really like to shift up and down ALOT.

Jam3s · September 17th, 2009, 02:43 PM

Interesting i was considering changing either sproket before i hit the track but that little bit of info has me sold. By the way where did you get the 41 tooth? iv only see 42 and up.

RaceBikeRentals · September 18th, 2009, 10:24 AM

Ouch... sliders would have prevented most of that damage. Just sayin

almost40 · September 18th, 2009, 11:04 AM

I got my 41 at JT sprockets. 41 for Gingerman and your call 41/43 for Grattan I ran both and liked both but endend up running the 41 the last time at Grattan. (Because I was to lazy to change it mostly.)

mick37 · October 25th, 2009, 11:22 PM

every time I come to this site I find more reasons to love this motorcycle, it has to be the be the most visiltile bike ever made,I love it and very happy I invested in one.
And with very good care I do consider this as an investment.

Syphen · October 26th, 2009, 06:09 PM

Looks rough. PS, someone make a GIF of that!

sixer · January 13th, 2010, 03:18 AM

wut was your mistake on the fall-

nice form-

ninja250 · January 13th, 2010, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by almost40

I was fine, just a little bruise on my pinky toe and a little tightness that went away the next morning. That was my last novice day of track riding. I rode Intermediate the very next day with no problems. I had to replace a bar in the clip-ons (for $6 from a guy at the track) and that was it. I bought a new peg when I got home because that sides peg was about a 1/2 inch shorter. (ground off) The bike is a little scratched up (all plastic) but other than that no biggie (Its a track bike anyway) If I would have had the stock rearsets and bars my weekend would have been over. THANK YOU WOODCRAFT for making a crashworthy product. Kodos to Joe Rocket for making great gear and a special thanks to Bohn for there awesome back protector.

Beautiful.
Nice pics man! Sucks you bailed but right back on the bike!

Hell yes.

Quote:

nice form-

Yeah I don't know anything about crashing bikes but that did seem well handled. All your limbs were out there to catch you well and bent instead of straight. Looked good.

bdavison · January 13th, 2010, 07:32 AM

I took a highside right on my chin using a flip up fulmer helmet.....it did not fail.

almost40 · January 13th, 2010, 11:49 AM

What went wrong?? LOL, everything.
It was a combination of things.
Green track, cool track (It rained all morning)
Tar strip in the seams of the asphault
Slightly incorrect line (had me crossing the tar strip in the wrong spot)
Overlean to correct my line
Ran out of side bite on the front tire
Pushing too hard to early
Too much speed
Too much brake, too late in the corner (because of too much speed)
Overconfidence and underexperience

The list goes on and on but those are the main reasons
I learned the hard way to RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS and THE BIKES LIMITS.

JessyBee · January 13th, 2010, 12:42 PM

Oh man, glad youre okay, pics are awesome though. Hehe.

I never forget my first crash. Wasn't bad but it reminds me to always wear gear, even when just going out real quick.

Dust-yo-self-off-n-go!

September 1st, 2009, 09:44 AM	#7
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	I was fine, just a little bruise on my pinky toe and a little tightness that went away the next morning. That was my last novice day of track riding. I rode Intermediate the very next day with no problems. I had to replace a bar in the clip-ons (for $6 from a guy at the track) and that was it. I bought a new peg when I got home because that sides peg was about a 1/2 inch shorter. (ground off) The bike is a little scratched up (all plastic) but other than that no biggie (Its a track bike anyway) If I would have had the stock rearsets and bars my weekend would have been over. THANK YOU WOODCRAFT for making a crashworthy product. Kodos to Joe Rocket for making great gear and a special thanks to Bohn for there awesome back protector. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

September 1st, 2009, 01:08 PM	#10
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Glad you are OK - as you said ATGATT. Way too close to that last bike. Hope you bought him a beer after the session. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

September 1st, 2009, 11:07 PM	#11
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	I thanked him for not running me over. ALOT As far as my helmet goes, its the best fitting, with the most padding inside and the most comforable in my garage. I have 3 to choose from. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

September 2nd, 2009, 09:07 AM	#13
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Yeah there wasnt a scratch on my helmet. GOOD THING TOO. Besides the peg and the clip-ons. My plastic took the biggest shot and no I didnt have frame sliders. The plastic and my Area P took all the scratching. Not a thing on the frame, shocks, or swingarm. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

September 2nd, 2009, 09:12 AM	#14
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I'm glad you came out of it with very little damage. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

September 1st, 2009, 12:29 AM	#4
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	Sucks. Looks like your alright though. Hows the bike?

September 1st, 2009, 04:37 AM	#5
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Best reason I've seen for awhile for wearing all the gear. Glad you could drive away from it by the looks of things. Take Care

September 1st, 2009, 06:13 AM	#6
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	How did you and the bike come out? Nothing bad I hope.

September 1st, 2009, 09:52 AM	#8
gizmogamez ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Posts: 217	great pics! glad to see you got up.

September 1st, 2009, 12:30 PM	#9
Quiks66 ninjette.org member Name: Billy Location: Santa Barbara, CA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 250, '87 FZ600 Posts: 21	Better to have a get-off at the track than on the street BTW I would NEVER use a half-face folding helmet while doing any performance riding. Invest in a full-face non-folding lid!

September 2nd, 2009, 01:53 AM	#12
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	glad you're alright and nice pics! haha if this was me I think I would frame one of them for my wall. kudos to the photographer your bike looked like it was in good shape after the slide. did you have frame sliders or it was pretty much the handle bar and rearset peg that kept your bike from more damage? also, looks like you barely saved your helmet from hitting the ground

September 2nd, 2009, 09:47 AM	#15
SlowCheetah ninjette.org member Name: Art Location: Southern California Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 32	Looks like your break dancing in that sequence of pics... lmao. Glad your ok though .

September 2nd, 2009, 05:50 PM	#16
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	that was a narly! __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

September 2nd, 2009, 10:02 PM	#17
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Is it just me or is the guy on the ZX6 smiling as he passes by you while you're lying on the track? Glad to hear that you're ok. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

September 6th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#18
Ntotot ninjette.org member Name: Adzla Location: Melayusia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Black Ninja 205r - SOLD, Now -> a Z750 Posts: 101	Nasty. I notice that you're using a flip-up helmet?. I'm a bit surprised that they allow you to race using type of helmet. Here, we weren't allowed to use that kind of helmet in the track as it will be easily broke up the flip part and expose the rider to possible facial injury. Anyway, great track pics!

September 7th, 2009, 12:39 AM	#19
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	well if it's a DOT approved helmet, I guess it's ok to use

September 16th, 2009, 04:15 PM	#23
Jam3s n00b Name: Jordan Location: North West Indiana Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Blue Area P, Factory Pro Jet kit, woodcraft rearsets, Galfer SS brake lines Posts: 19	by the way almost40not to change th subject but do u notice a large differance with the 41t sproket?

September 17th, 2009, 10:45 AM	#24
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	I noticed more top speed if thats what your asking. I change the rear sprocket for almost every track. The 41 is a good match for the layout at Gingerman. Yes you lose a little pull out of the corners but you shift less and can concentrate more on your lines and being smooth. there are a few sections there at Gingerman where I wind out all of third gear then brake and crank the turn. If the gearing was shorter I would have to upshift then downshift then brake and then turn. I do enough rowing of the gears already to keep the motor singing. I think you MAY shave a few tenths with a 43 there but thats if you really like to shift up and down ALOT. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

September 17th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#25
Jam3s n00b Name: Jordan Location: North West Indiana Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Blue Area P, Factory Pro Jet kit, woodcraft rearsets, Galfer SS brake lines Posts: 19	Interesting i was considering changing either sproket before i hit the track but that little bit of info has me sold. By the way where did you get the 41 tooth? iv only see 42 and up.

September 18th, 2009, 10:24 AM	#26
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	Ouch... sliders would have prevented most of that damage. Just sayin __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

September 18th, 2009, 11:04 AM	#27
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	I got my 41 at JT sprockets. 41 for Gingerman and your call 41/43 for Grattan I ran both and liked both but endend up running the 41 the last time at Grattan. (Because I was to lazy to change it mostly.) __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

October 25th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#28
mick37 ninjette.org newbie Name: mick Location: Dayton OR Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250cc ninja Posts: 7	every time I come to this site I find more reasons to love this motorcycle, it has to be the be the most visiltile bike ever made,I love it and very happy I invested in one. And with very good care I do consider this as an investment. __________________________________________________ the world was once ruled by religion.... it was called the dark ages.

October 26th, 2009, 06:09 PM	#29
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	Looks rough. PS, someone make a GIF of that! __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

January 13th, 2010, 07:32 AM	#32
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.	I took a highside right on my chin using a flip up fulmer helmet.....it did not fail.

January 13th, 2010, 11:49 AM	#33
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	What went wrong?? LOL, everything. It was a combination of things. Green track, cool track (It rained all morning) Tar strip in the seams of the asphault Slightly incorrect line (had me crossing the tar strip in the wrong spot) Overlean to correct my line Ran out of side bite on the front tire Pushing too hard to early Too much speed Too much brake, too late in the corner (because of too much speed) Overconfidence and underexperience The list goes on and on but those are the main reasons I learned the hard way to RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS and THE BIKES LIMITS. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

January 13th, 2010, 12:42 PM	#34
JessyBee ninjette.org member Name: Jessy Location: Orlando Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 19	Oh man, glad youre okay, pics are awesome though. Hehe. I never forget my first crash. Wasn't bad but it reminds me to always wear gear, even when just going out real quick. Dust-yo-self-off-n-go! __________________________________________________ JBo, time to roll!

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