Walked in to the parking lot to a dropped bike! =(

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So i walked i parked at my work parking lot and 9 hours later walked out to a dropped bike!
any advice on where i can get parts? its an 08 ninja 250.
the right indicator punched through the faring and was fallen inside +(
what do do??
 
Sorry to hear man. If its not too large, epoxy the crack in the back and use touch up paint from color rite in the front, a new signal if needed is close to $40 at Snow City or Kahuna or any Kawi dealer.
Worst case, new OEM fairing is around $450 but there are cheaper alternatives that are good enough.

Last option, my personal favourite, ride with the crack, call them battle-scars!

Good luck.
 
At least it was still there, coulda been worse man.

-Jamie M.
 
toysareforboys said:
At least it was still there, coulda been worse man.

-Jamie M.
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Same thing happened to me, if it wasn't their it would've been better since I had full coverage with 300 deductible, repair cost me $900 in fairings from US, kahuna wanted $1600+..

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Sorry to hear. Same happened to my bike, lost a mirror and a left upper cowl. However it was cheap. $340 OEM painted/shipped from BRP in USA, (I have a usa address so that helps with shipping).

..That money could have been better spent on mods but #$#%% happens.

I'm adding sliders this week, so if it does happen again the sliders should ensure minimal damage.
 
OP, does it looked like the bike was hit by a car?
 
Are there any cameras in the parking lot that could have witnessed your bike falling to the ground?
 
Although fairings on a SS cost a small fortune, I know they are extremely cheap on the CBR250R (I recall reading around $70-80 a side). Considering the Ninja is also made in Thailand at the same price point, a new fairing might not break the bank at all.
 
hey guys, thanks for all the support.

1) no it didn't look like it was hit by a car, (no damage on the left) i work at the university so my guess is someone tried sitting on it and dropped it.
2)unfortunately there are no cameras in the parking lot, just a big open space! gonna start parking by the loading dock from now on.

i googled "ninja 250 fairings" and this dhgate website popped up, and for about $375 us i can get a full fairing kit.
 
You can try this site. BTW, one of the best sites you will find for how to do it.. http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/
Down the left side under - Body, plastic repairs
 
Since you weren't riding, if you have decent insurance coverage, this would be a comprehensive insurance claim that would not affect your insurance rates (unless you are making several of them per year) but you would probably have to pay your deductible unless you can find who did it. Perhaps you should also report it as a hit and run? Try to find security footage of the lot from nearby businesses?

Why are people such ********?
 
unL33T said:
Since you weren't riding, if you have decent insurance coverage, this would be a comprehensive insurance claim that would not affect your insurance rates (unless you are making several of them per year) but you would probably have to pay your deductible unless you can find who did it. Perhaps you should also report it as a hit and run? Try to find security footage of the lot from nearby businesses?

Why are people such ********?
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I just bought the basic with 1 mil liability,fire, and theft.
unfortunately the parking backs up into a treed area, the work property is a 30 acre land

anyone have experience from ebay sellers?
 
bsawant said:
So i walked i parked at my work parking lot and 9 hours later walked out to a dropped bike!
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toysareforboys said:
At least it was still there, coulda been worse man.

-Jamie M.
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Accentuate the positive. My buddy's in a wheelchair. He'd love to i walk i park 9 hours later. Also lick your plate, children starving in Africa. .02 Hope everything comes up roses with the fairings.:cool:
 
bsawant said:
I just bought the basic with 1 mil liability,fire, and theft.
unfortunately the parking backs up into a treed area, the work property is a 30 acre land

anyone have experience from ebay sellers?
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So no comprehensive? That kinda sucks.
 
I think I know what happened...
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LOL that made me laugh ^^^^
 
bsawant said:
hey guys, thanks for all the support.

1) no it didn't look like it was hit by a car, (no damage on the left) i work at the university so my guess is someone tried sitting on it and dropped it.
2)unfortunately there are no cameras in the parking lot, just a big open space! gonna start parking by the loading dock from now on.

i googled "ninja 250 fairings" and this dhgate website popped up, and for about $375 us i can get a full fairing kit.
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I'd stay far away from that site. I'd check ebay, see if you can find a fairing. even if you have it shipped out of the states to CBI or something.
 
good to know. also found kawasakipartshouse.com for about 250 i can get a front fairing, not sure if i should order the front fairing for 250 or just get a full cheap chinese kit for around 400
 
bsawant said:
So i walked i parked at my work parking lot and 9 hours later walked out to a dropped bike!
any advice on where i can get parts? its an 08 ninja 250.
the right indicator punched through the faring and was fallen inside +(
what do do??
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That sucks, sorry to hear! :(

Walking back to where I parked, I'm always thinking: 1. I hope it's still there, and 2. it's in the Upright position.
 
bsawant said:
hey guys, thanks for all the support.

1) no it didn't look like it was hit by a car, (no damage on the left) i work at the university so my guess is someone tried sitting on it and dropped it.
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A reason to use a paging alarm. Not for it being stolen as much as stopping someone being nosey. I Have managed to confront someone who was checking out my bike too close in the work parking lot. Also, if there is a knock over, the alarm is screaming, *maybe* someone will get plates of the offending car.
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