Wrecked it!!!

Shadow Monarch · September 20th, 2012, 04:12 PM

Well my pretty new 2012 Candy Lime Green ninja is not so pretty anymore.
Sharp enough left hand turn, I had a good line going in at about 25mph (had only ridden the road a few times and it was dark gotta be safe!!) around the turn i look up and see a cager on the yellow line!!! Stood the bike up to try to correct for that jerk and couldnt save the turn

. Ended up in the grass and then into a stone wall. Got lucky and walked away with only road rash and a very sprained and bruised foot. Crutches for a week and pain meds! Ninjette is still at the wreckers but the right side is all torn up

xSean13 · September 20th, 2012, 04:28 PM

Sorry to hear that, about your bike and especially about the injury.

But if you're cornering correctly (on public roads) then a cager that is simply on the line shouldn't even be an issue.
Did you learn anything from it?

Jiggles · September 20th, 2012, 05:05 PM

So you saw a car, panicked, and crashed?

RyderRider15 · September 20th, 2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

So you saw a car, panicked, and crashed?

lol dat avatar

Motofool · September 20th, 2012, 06:06 PM

Sorry to read about your accident, Alex

Better this outcome than hitting that one or other car.

Is the bike repairable?

Old Lemon · September 20th, 2012, 06:12 PM

sucks man. sounds like your next purchase is gonna be boots

Shadow Monarch · September 21st, 2012, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

So you saw a car, panicked, and crashed?

Haha not quite. It was I saw a car WAYYY too close to my face and tried to avoid

Im not a Blue Angel on my bike so cars 4-6 inches from my face doesnt quite work out for me.

Going to see the bike at the yard today and find out how badly she's damaged.

Shadow Monarch · September 21st, 2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Lemon

sucks man. sounds like your next purchase is gonna be boots

Haha yeah. Usually I ride in my combat boots, but this was just a quick ride with a buddy after class so leather sneakers it was. Wearing all my other gear though (jacket, helmet, pants, gloves) otherwise it could have been a lot worse.

psych0hans · September 21st, 2012, 06:02 AM

Hey alex, glad it wasn't worse. Do be careful out there, don't try stunts on roads you don't know and specially not around blind turns... Not good for business. I once almost had a head on with an idiot completely in my lane while making a sharp blind left hander.

Malicious Logic · September 21st, 2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

So you saw a car, panicked, and crashed?

This is what came to mind....

psych0hans · September 21st, 2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

So you saw a car, panicked, and crashed?

That's exactly how I crashed the first time(and the only time).

Shadow Monarch · September 21st, 2012, 11:22 AM

got a pic from the tow company. theres the damage where the signal came off and the giant hole in the fairing

the windscreen is also cracked and bent down preventing the handlebars from turning. lower front on the wheel is also broken off.

the second pic was too ironic not to post. love that sticker

Motofool · September 21st, 2012, 12:39 PM

Not too bad, I would say.

CThunder-blue · September 21st, 2012, 03:02 PM

I would get the bike out of the tow yard asap. They charge you per day of storage. Glad you're still alive.

akima · September 21st, 2012, 03:04 PM

It's a horrid feeling having your lovely ninjette hit the ground. Most important thing is that you're ok though... and that you learn something from this experience!

Graugaard · September 21st, 2012, 03:10 PM

same way i did one time with a bike. I learned a lot from it!

IdRatherDrum · September 28th, 2012, 08:25 PM

Glad you came out okay. Hope the bike is fine and rideable!

CC Cowboy · September 28th, 2012, 08:44 PM

You should have rode it home. I hear tow truck driver like to pee on 250s. Be sure to sniff it and see if they peeed on yours.

Bassman · September 28th, 2012, 08:57 PM

lol, cc. So sorry to hear about your bike :-( Nothing worse than a cager roam'n over into your lane headon. Some of the canyons I ride the cagers think they are in GB they spend so much time in the other lane. Just remember you may be skilled enough to make the turn, but is the oncomming traffic... not always.

Stormshadow · September 30th, 2012, 10:52 AM

Sad to hear that, glad you came out ok!!

Miles_Prower · October 1st, 2012, 08:55 AM

it's a really freaky sensation having your head close to a car in a turn.
everyday on my ride to work i make this nice 90 degree turn, two lanes on each side and I'm always making sure I set up properly to stay square in my lane, but every now and then i'm a little closer to the right side of the lane, and my head will be practically in the cager's window next to me.

Sorry to hear about your crash! Try not to hit those apex's on the street I guess, a lot of people ride the yellow line/cross over. It annoys the hell out of me... it's like drivers are so lazy or bad at driving that they just drive all over the road like it's no big deal.

Ninja-KID · October 5th, 2012, 02:06 PM

Main thing that comes into your mind after you crash is..........................................................Am I still Alive? You then get up. Check to see if you are in pain. Thank god if nothing is broken. Get back up. Kick that guys ass who made that illegal move. Sue him. Then get a Brand New Bike.

JeffM · October 6th, 2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Monarch

around the turn i look up and see a cager on the yellow line!!! (

This comment jumped out at me. Where were you looking before looking up? Would looking through the turn have allowed you to see the approaching car earlier and then adjust your line?

Jeff

Panda · October 6th, 2012, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Lemon

sucks man. sounds like your next purchase is gonna be boots

Or a 600

@OP glad you are ok!

menikmati · October 6th, 2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rPanda

Or a 600

@OP glad you are ok!

R6 time.

Glad to see you're alright, bike seems fine to me. Fix up that turn signal and the windscreen/bars and make sure that the rear brake operates properly and that nothing else is bent.

TheDementedDrummer · October 7th, 2012, 03:40 AM

Buy a Goldwing. Cagers will never be a problem again. Just ram straight into them.

RiderOnTheStorm · October 7th, 2012, 05:31 AM

Glad to hear you're alright!

Left hand turns are dangerous because even though the bike's line might be within the lane, your head can hang out if you apex too close to the yellow lines. Chose lines that give you that give you a cushion not only for your head, but also the ability to compensate for a cager.

Take this as a learning experience, give yourself time to get your mind and bike back in order, and get back in the saddle!

RiderOnTheStorm · October 7th, 2012, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDementedDrummer

Buy a Goldwing. Cagers will never be a problem again. Just ram straight into them.

Or a tank. I hear they don't lean well, but have high crash test ratings.

TheDementedDrummer · October 7th, 2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RiderOnTheStorm

Or a tank. I hear they don't lean well, but have high crash test ratings.

They lean at all?

psych0hans · October 7th, 2012, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDementedDrummer

They lean at all?

That is what is generally considered as a joke

TheDementedDrummer · October 7th, 2012, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

That is what is generally considered as a joke

I knew that

psych0hans · October 7th, 2012, 08:19 AM

What you need my friend is this

Doesn't come with brakes, but do you really need the extra weight?

p.s. not sure about the lean on this one either

September 20th, 2012, 04:12 PM	#1
Shadow Monarch ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Pittsburgh/Philadelphia PA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Candy Lime Green Posts: 10	Wrecked it!!! Well my pretty new 2012 Candy Lime Green ninja is not so pretty anymore. Sharp enough left hand turn, I had a good line going in at about 25mph (had only ridden the road a few times and it was dark gotta be safe!!) around the turn i look up and see a cager on the yellow line!!! Stood the bike up to try to correct for that jerk and couldnt save the turn . Ended up in the grass and then into a stone wall. Got lucky and walked away with only road rash and a very sprained and bruised foot. Crutches for a week and pain meds! Ninjette is still at the wreckers but the right side is all torn up

September 20th, 2012, 05:05 PM	#3
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	So you saw a car, panicked, and crashed? __________________________________________________ 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

September 20th, 2012, 06:06 PM	#5
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	Sorry to read about your accident, Alex Better this outcome than hitting that one or other car. Is the bike repairable? __________________________________________________ *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

September 21st, 2012, 06:02 AM	#9
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.	Hey alex, glad it wasn't worse. Do be careful out there, don't try stunts on roads you don't know and specially not around blind turns... Not good for business. I once almost had a head on with an idiot completely in my lane while making a sharp blind left hander. __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

September 21st, 2012, 12:39 PM	#13
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	Not too bad, I would say. __________________________________________________ *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

September 20th, 2012, 04:28 PM	#2
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.	Sorry to hear that, about your bike and especially about the injury. But if you're cornering correctly (on public roads) then a cager that is simply on the line shouldn't even be an issue. Did you learn anything from it?

September 20th, 2012, 06:12 PM	#6
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	sucks man. sounds like your next purchase is gonna be boots

September 21st, 2012, 03:02 PM	#14
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I would get the bike out of the tow yard asap. They charge you per day of storage. Glad you're still alive. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

September 21st, 2012, 03:04 PM	#15
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	It's a horrid feeling having your lovely ninjette hit the ground. Most important thing is that you're ok though... and that you learn something from this experience!

September 21st, 2012, 03:10 PM	#16
Graugaard ninjette.org member Name: Elias Location: Denmark Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 152	same way i did one time with a bike. I learned a lot from it!

September 28th, 2012, 08:25 PM	#17
IdRatherDrum ninjette.org member Name: Chase Location: California Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225	Glad you came out okay. Hope the bike is fine and rideable!

September 28th, 2012, 08:44 PM	#18
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	You should have rode it home. I hear tow truck driver like to pee on 250s. Be sure to sniff it and see if they peeed on yours. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 28th, 2012, 08:57 PM	#19
Bassman ninjette.org guru Name: Marc Location: Castaic, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1986 Goldwing, 1996 CR500, 2011 Ninja 250, 2009 Harley Heritage Softail, 1941 Suzuki Gerbil 250 Posts: 427	lol, cc. So sorry to hear about your bike :-( Nothing worse than a cager roam'n over into your lane headon. Some of the canyons I ride the cagers think they are in GB they spend so much time in the other lane. Just remember you may be skilled enough to make the turn, but is the oncomming traffic... not always. __________________________________________________ I know there's a 7th gear here somewhere... Changing to 15T/41T, now I'll get that 7th gear, lol.

September 30th, 2012, 10:52 AM	#20
Stormshadow ninjette.org member Name: Dylan Location: virginia beach Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R SE:WHITE Posts: 27	Sad to hear that, glad you came out ok!!

October 1st, 2012, 08:55 AM	#21
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	it's a really freaky sensation having your head close to a car in a turn. everyday on my ride to work i make this nice 90 degree turn, two lanes on each side and I'm always making sure I set up properly to stay square in my lane, but every now and then i'm a little closer to the right side of the lane, and my head will be practically in the cager's window next to me. Sorry to hear about your crash! Try not to hit those apex's on the street I guess, a lot of people ride the yellow line/cross over. It annoys the hell out of me... it's like drivers are so lazy or bad at driving that they just drive all over the road like it's no big deal. __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

October 5th, 2012, 02:06 PM	#22
Ninja-KID ninjette.org member Name: Amir Sheikh Location: Hollywood Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r White SE Posts: 45	Main thing that comes into your mind after you crash is..........................................................Am I still Alive? You then get up. Check to see if you are in pain. Thank god if nothing is broken. Get back up. Kick that guys ass who made that illegal move. Sue him. Then get a Brand New Bike.

October 7th, 2012, 03:40 AM	#26
TheDementedDrummer Present. Somewhat. Name: Neel Location: Bangalore, India Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 KTM Duke 200, 2011 Ninja 250r, 2011 Ducati Monster 796, 2014 Kawasaki ZX10r Posts: 227	Buy a Goldwing. Cagers will never be a problem again. Just ram straight into them.

October 7th, 2012, 05:31 AM	#27
RiderOnTheStorm ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: El Paso, TX Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Blue 08 250 - Blue Magic Posts: 162	Glad to hear you're alright! Left hand turns are dangerous because even though the bike's line might be within the lane, your head can hang out if you apex too close to the yellow lines. Chose lines that give you that give you a cushion not only for your head, but also the ability to compensate for a cager. Take this as a learning experience, give yourself time to get your mind and bike back in order, and get back in the saddle! Last futzed with by RiderOnTheStorm; October 7th, 2012 at 11:41 AM. Reason: I don't proofread.

October 7th, 2012, 08:19 AM	#32
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.	What you need my friend is this Doesn't come with brakes, but do you really need the extra weight? p.s. not sure about the lean on this one either __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

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