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nicmotors
15th March 2006, 19:55
Well tonight I got a bit carried away on a stretch of road. I dropped the bike, fell on the left hand side, bike and I slid along the road for about 20 meters, me also.
I now swear by all of the safety gear on the market, was wearing riding pants, jacket and gloves (obviously helmet too!).
However I now have bit of a problem....
The crankcase (left side only) now has a couple of holes in it, at the moment I'm thinking of getting a mate to perhaps tig weld up the cover for the mean time....
Does any one know if the ZXR 250 crank case cover will fit? Or where to look for a genuine Balius 250 cover???
Any comments, help greatly taken!
P.S. This hasn't scared me away from fun on two wheels.
Marmoot
15th March 2006, 20:04
My sympathy, mate.
Hope the damage is not too much.
At least you came out ok. Any crash where you came out ok is a good crash.
If you're fixing it yourself, go shop at a wrecker first.
skidMark
15th March 2006, 20:09
ring round some of the wreckers.....try corsa wreckers morrin road panmure....
don't bother with davey wreckers though that guys so rude it's not funny
Zed
15th March 2006, 20:11
Well tonight I got a bit carried away on a stretch of road. I dropped the bike, fell on the left hand side, bike and I slid along the road for about 20 meters, me also.
P.S. This hasn't scared me away from fun on two wheels.Sorry to read it mate, but sounds like you came out okay and have a good overall spirit about it!
Nice avatar btw...:blank:
Gixxer 4 ever
15th March 2006, 20:26
Bugger, but you are ok so that's good. A good list of bike dismantlers here.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=13359
They have helped me in the passed.
Good luck with the rebuild. Yep the gear is a must.
GR81
15th March 2006, 20:34
gutted todd.
Buster
15th March 2006, 20:36
Bummer about the off dude. How exactly did you bin it? Too fast into a corner or something? Anyway, its a good thing ya had all the gear on.
nicmotors
15th March 2006, 21:54
Yeah pretty much the situation was a bit too much speed! Really gutting, however not a great deal gone with the bike as it is a naked bike, so fairings aren't a worry.
Just the couple of inconvient oil 'vents' on the left motor casing. Thats the motor trouble, then after that its a few amall things like indicators, slight dent on fuel tank, and bent clutch lever.
My first pirority was to remove the bike away from the road, then try to shimmy something up... Good idea untill i saw the oil leaking at a good flow rate!
The work for the hour was bugger, closely followed with 'silly bugger'LOL!!
Well i must i am so lucky it was this simple and safe, considering the possible out come...
Appart from my dented pride, and sprained wrist, I'm in really good health and spirits.
Oh yeah and now my cheeky avata is finally a fitting one! LOL!!
Merwood
15th March 2006, 21:58
sorry to hear about the drop man, dont let it stop ya :nono:
skidMark
15th March 2006, 22:08
merwood.....why the hell am i doing a burnout in your avatar
thats rather sad when i'm in your avatar....
yet i feel honoured
:devil2:
Jantar
15th March 2006, 22:11
I'm glad to hear that you came out of it without any serious injury, and that your bike isn't too badly damaged. I agree with others on here that your best bet for a replacement cover is a good bike wreckers.
There are two important lessons for newer riders in your post, and fortunately you didn't learn them the hard way.
Always wear your protective gear, and make your first bike a naked one. :niceone:
erik
15th March 2006, 22:42
what mark said, try corsa motorcycle wreckers. Last time I was there he had an old zxr motor he was wrecking, so you might be in luck if it fits and he's still got it.
Merwood
15th March 2006, 22:44
i only put that avatar up cause boomers in it man, nothing to do with your little half ass burn out on that thing you call a bike ;)
N4CR
15th March 2006, 22:48
what mark said, try corsa motorcycle wreckers. Last time I was there he had an old zxr motor he was wrecking, so you might be in luck if it fits and he's still got it.
Yeah one that magically died of oil starvation and threw a leg out of bed after being taken on scenic drive. Owned by someone who probably figured it was a 2 stroker and leaked oil on a regular basis.
of course not justsomegay...
kiwifruit
15th March 2006, 22:52
sorry to hear of your off nicmotors
id be tryn the wreakers for the covers, shouldn't be too expensive..
glad to hear you made it out ok
boomer
15th March 2006, 22:58
Good to hear your safe... other shit can be fixed :yes:
moggy
15th March 2006, 23:06
Sorry about the off, but glad to hear your kit saved you. Hope you are not too shaken by it, even the time I embarassingly dropped my on the driveway had me shaking for a few mins after - after that annoyance set it when I realised i had managed to break an indicator.
I cringe when I see what some of the youngsters here ride in
JWALKER
16th March 2006, 06:34
sorry to hear that man, know how you feel. good to see your okay
Sniper
16th March 2006, 07:55
Bugger mate, hope you get it sorted smart as.
enigma51
16th March 2006, 07:59
Its a miracle we are on page two and no one said anything like you were too fast or ride at your own pace all the usual crap
O yes sorry to hear about the crash phone all the wreckers genuine parts are a bit exspensive!
DemonWolf
16th March 2006, 08:00
Hope ya get things sorted quickly.. =)
nicmotors
16th March 2006, 15:31
[QUOTE=enigma51]Its a miracle we are on page two and no one said anything like you were too fast or ride at your own pace all the usual crap QUOTE]
Ha ha yeah well i think i have already beaten myself up for the actions i was responsible for! I wouldn't take offence to anyone, feeding me their advice, however there is no teacher like that of life.
Was just another lesson in the class room, so to speak.
The main concern is still the bike.
MSTRS
16th March 2006, 16:02
PM Placidfemme. She wrote off/bought back for parts her 250.
revs1
16th March 2006, 21:33
hey nick my brother lol will sell you mine for twice the price lol just kidding rach would kill me if i sold my baby but seriously if you want any help looking for parts give me a bell at work
loves that you rang me and told me bout your forum lol love it great to see you all good though see you in the week end maby go out on my baby to look for parts for yours k
Kyle
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