My 1st Accident

LizFisher7 · September 9th, 2012, 01:46 PM

So I did it....
I low sided into a ditch.
F*ck*n Target Fixation

We were 2000 strong on the CT 9/11 ride today everything was going well and i had to go WAY too fast. Should've ate my wheaties this morning! I didn't lean enough and went off the road loosing my left turn signal, my mirror, bent my gear lever (having to get it towed home

) NOT a good Sunday!
This was my first group ride and not my last. Hopefully I will be back in action soon enough.

csmith12 · September 9th, 2012, 01:50 PM

Where you hurt? Bummer but nothing to bad!

alex.s · September 9th, 2012, 01:52 PM

congratulations! get back on her soon

austexjg · September 9th, 2012, 02:39 PM

Glad your okay and hope the damage was minimal.

Lamester · September 9th, 2012, 02:44 PM

I literally feel your pain. I just had my first crash today as well. My left knee's still bleeding a little.

Hope you didn't get hurt. Ride safe.

Yakaru · September 9th, 2012, 03:10 PM

Those parts are pretty easy to fix from what work I've done, still - bike looks way better than mine does right now

-- you're okay right?

Jiggles · September 9th, 2012, 03:35 PM

WHY IS EVERYONE CRASHING TODAY!?!?

un

LizFisher7 · September 9th, 2012, 06:25 PM

My pride is hurt. 7 hours later and my should is in pain and my shin is roughed up a bit. THANK GARSH for my gear! Betcha if i didn't have it on I would have broken sections. ATGATT

LizFisher7 · September 9th, 2012, 06:28 PM

Thank Gawd FOR ins. :-)

jmisto · September 9th, 2012, 06:33 PM

Good to hear that you're okay. I hope it's your first AND last accident! Glad you were wearing your gear!

koenigcitizen · September 11th, 2012, 10:28 AM

Glad you are okay!

csmith12 · September 11th, 2012, 10:42 AM

I will take hurt pride over injury any day.

BFisher244 · September 14th, 2012, 12:13 PM

it's official. The 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R is totaled.

Jiggles · September 14th, 2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFisher244

it's official. The 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R is totaled.

Time to get a 600!

or a 300

BFisher244 · September 14th, 2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Time to get a 600!

or a 300

The great Robert has taught us that when you crash a 250r you have to get an R6.

I'm on the hunt for a slightly used 250R to replace her smashed one. Something from 2010 or newer.

Jiggles · September 14th, 2012, 03:21 PM

2008s are too old?

BFisher244 · September 14th, 2012, 03:26 PM

Would be open to any newgen however most of the 2008 and 2009 I'm seeing posted locally have more mileage/drops than I want.

Jiggles · September 14th, 2012, 03:57 PM

I 100% get not wanting a dropped bike but mileage on these guys doesn't really matter. Even an 08 ninjette with 30k miles is worth getting. As long as its been properly maintained that thing will easily go another 20k miles, and if after 20k the engine did take a poop you can get a new "used" engine for $400-$700

What do you consider too much mileage on a ninjette?

BFisher244 · September 14th, 2012, 04:01 PM

The lower the better. The one that was just totaled had less than 4k miles.
Anything under approx 15k miles is fine by me.

Jiggles · September 14th, 2012, 04:03 PM

Thats still quite low mileage considering the 250s potential lifespan (if it doesn't get totaled) At least you're not part of the 10k crowd

LizFisher7 · September 15th, 2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFisher244

The great Robert has taught us that when you crash a 250r you have to get an R6.

I'm on the hunt for a slightly used 250R to replace her smashed one. Something from 2010 or newer.

Candy Green?

Stingray1000 · September 15th, 2012, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LizFisher7

Candy Green?

Wait... the damage you posted was the only damage to the bike and they totaled it????? From what you said it was COMPLETELY fixable..... Was Craig with you when you dropped it? Do you have pics of the damage?

Get the lesser payout and keep the bike and fix it.... If the bike is totaled most ins companies will give you a lesser payout if you keep the car, but idk about bike ins....

BFisher244 · September 15th, 2012, 09:48 PM

I was with her when the accident happened. She was directly behind me. I saw the whole thing thru my mirror. My blue Ninja is in the backgroud of her pic. She took that pic whele we waited for the tow truck.

There was a bit of scraping to the frame. The adjuster said they would not repair the frame but rather replace it. Since the cost of a frame, fairings turn signal, headlight, mirror, etc plus labor brought the amount over the value they totaled it. The insurance is giving us a nice amount for the bike plus it's accessories which will easily cover the cost of a replacement since we had a $100 deductible. Preference is to own a bike which has never been dropped. Progressive Insurance kind of rocks.

Stingray1000 · September 15th, 2012, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFisher244

I was with her when the accident happened. She was directly behind me. I saw the whole thing thru my mirror. My blue Ninja is in the backgroud of her pic. She took that pic whele we waited for the tow truck.

There was a bit of scraping to the frame. The adjuster said they would not repair the frame but rather replace it. Since the cost of a frame, fairings turn signal, headlight, mirror, etc plus labor brought the amount over the value they totaled it. The insurance is giving us a nice amount for the bike plus it's accessories which will easily cover the cost of a replacement since we had a $100 deductible. Preference is to own a bike which has never been dropped. Progressive Insurance kind of rocks.

Gotcha... was just a thought but with the money you get you can get another bike than do it. Was just some advice. Glad Liz is ok. Thats really all that matters money or no money!

Ninja-KID · October 5th, 2012, 02:30 PM

I havnt rode in a group with my 250 when I had it. But I will when I fix my 600rr.

csmith12 · October 5th, 2012, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja-KID

I havnt rode in a group with my 250 when I had it. But I will when I fix my 600rr.

What is holding you back from riding the 250?

Ninja-KID · October 5th, 2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

What is holding you back from riding the 250?

I dont have my 250 anymore. But when I did have it, all the group rides I knew of consisted f the bigger class bikes. I didnt wanna look like a dweeb. But I can now with my 600.

Jiggles · October 5th, 2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja-KID

I dont have my 250 anymore. But when I did have it, all the group rides I knew of consisted f the bigger class bikes. I didnt wanna look like a dweeb. But I can now with my 600.

csmith12 · October 5th, 2012, 03:02 PM

alex.s · October 5th, 2012, 03:04 PM

hahahaha

xSean13 · October 5th, 2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja-KID

I dont have my 250 anymore. But when I did have it, all the group rides I knew of consisted f the bigger class bikes. I didnt wanna look like a dweeb. But I can now with my 600.

You'll look like more of a dweeb sitting in a ditch with your bike because you upgraded for no GOOD reason aside from what OTHER PEOPLE think.

Jiggles · October 5th, 2012, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

You'll look like more of a dweeb sitting in a ditch with your bike because you upgraded for no GOOD reason aside from what OTHER PEOPLE think.

Wait, wait, now I remember http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=113903

xSean13 · October 5th, 2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Wait, wait, now I remember http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=113903

Oh, he's been riding for a couple months, never mind, he can handle it.
He is an "older rider" after all.

Ninja-KID · October 5th, 2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I actually enjoyed my 250 like hell. THe mgp exhaust made it 2wice the more enjoyable. It had plentiful speed to keep up and surpass traffic. I didint want to own a bike in the first place knowing how dangerous they are. So I wanted to own a 600 bike for a few months just to experience its power. Then I will sell it and move on without anymore bikes. Bikes are cool, and even though I ride a 600 now, they still are very dangerous. Respecting the machine is key.

Jiggles · October 5th, 2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja-KID

I actually enjoyed my 250 like hell. THe mgp exhaust made it 2wice the more enjoyable. It had plentiful speed to keep up and surpass traffic. I didint want to own a bike in the first place knowing how dangerous they are. So I wanted to own a 600 bike for a few months just to experience its power. Then I will sell it and move on without anymore bikes. Bikes are cool, and even though I ride a 600 now, they still are very dangerous. Respecting the machine is key.

I hope you stay on this forum forever, your posts are golden and I love them.

September 9th, 2012, 01:50 PM	#2
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	Where you hurt? Bummer but nothing to bad! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 9th, 2012, 01:52 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	congratulations! get back on her soon __________________________________________________

September 9th, 2012, 02:39 PM	#4
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Glad your okay and hope the damage was minimal. __________________________________________________ Anyone can go fast in a straight line.... Once you go track, you never go back....

September 9th, 2012, 03:35 PM	#7
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	WHY IS EVERYONE CRASHING TODAY!?!? un __________________________________________________ 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 11th, 2012, 10:28 AM	#11
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	Glad you are okay! __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

September 9th, 2012, 02:44 PM	#5
Lamester ninjette.org member Name: Bryan Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 15	I literally feel your pain. I just had my first crash today as well. My left knee's still bleeding a little. Hope you didn't get hurt. Ride safe.

September 9th, 2012, 03:10 PM	#6
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	Those parts are pretty easy to fix from what work I've done, still - bike looks way better than mine does right now -- you're okay right?

September 9th, 2012, 06:25 PM	#8
LizFisher7 ninjette.org member Name: Liz Location: Norwalk Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Passion Red Posts: 22	My pride is hurt. 7 hours later and my should is in pain and my shin is roughed up a bit. THANK GARSH for my gear! Betcha if i didn't have it on I would have broken sections. ATGATT

September 9th, 2012, 06:28 PM	#9
LizFisher7 ninjette.org member Name: Liz Location: Norwalk Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Passion Red Posts: 22	Thank Gawd FOR ins. :-)

September 9th, 2012, 06:33 PM	#10
jmisto ninjette.org member Name: Jessica Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 57	Good to hear that you're okay. I hope it's your first AND last accident! Glad you were wearing your gear!

September 11th, 2012, 10:42 AM	#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	I will take hurt pride over injury any day. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 14th, 2012, 12:13 PM	#13
BFisher244 Ninja Noob Name: Craig Location: Norwalk, CT Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 128	it's official. The 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R is totaled.

September 14th, 2012, 03:21 PM	#16
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	2008s are too old? __________________________________________________ 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 14th, 2012, 03:26 PM	#17
BFisher244 Ninja Noob Name: Craig Location: Norwalk, CT Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 128	Would be open to any newgen however most of the 2008 and 2009 I'm seeing posted locally have more mileage/drops than I want.

September 14th, 2012, 03:57 PM	#18
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	I 100% get not wanting a dropped bike but mileage on these guys doesn't really matter. Even an 08 ninjette with 30k miles is worth getting. As long as its been properly maintained that thing will easily go another 20k miles, and if after 20k the engine did take a poop you can get a new "used" engine for $400-$700 What do you consider too much mileage on a ninjette? __________________________________________________ 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 14th, 2012, 04:01 PM	#19
BFisher244 Ninja Noob Name: Craig Location: Norwalk, CT Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 128	The lower the better. The one that was just totaled had less than 4k miles. Anything under approx 15k miles is fine by me.

September 14th, 2012, 04:03 PM	#20
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	Thats still quite low mileage considering the 250s potential lifespan (if it doesn't get totaled) At least you're not part of the 10k crowd __________________________________________________ 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 15th, 2012, 09:48 PM	#23
BFisher244 Ninja Noob Name: Craig Location: Norwalk, CT Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 128	I was with her when the accident happened. She was directly behind me. I saw the whole thing thru my mirror. My blue Ninja is in the backgroud of her pic. She took that pic whele we waited for the tow truck. There was a bit of scraping to the frame. The adjuster said they would not repair the frame but rather replace it. Since the cost of a frame, fairings turn signal, headlight, mirror, etc plus labor brought the amount over the value they totaled it. The insurance is giving us a nice amount for the bike plus it's accessories which will easily cover the cost of a replacement since we had a $100 deductible. Preference is to own a bike which has never been dropped. Progressive Insurance kind of rocks.

October 5th, 2012, 02:30 PM	#25
Ninja-KID ninjette.org member Name: Amir Sheikh Location: Hollywood Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r White SE Posts: 45	I havnt rode in a group with my 250 when I had it. But I will when I fix my 600rr.

October 5th, 2012, 03:02 PM	#29
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	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 5th, 2012, 03:04 PM	#30
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	hahahaha __________________________________________________

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