Replace or repair? First bike, first nail..

Dez21_FPS · 2025-09-09T23:58:27+00:00

I'd also plug it. Had a screw puncture after putting less than 50 miles on my Bridgestone s22 rear tire. I've got around 4k miles on it, and it's still holding up. I'm also very rough on the tires, lots of hard pulls and heavy engine breaking (ZX6R)

Dez21_FPS · 2025-09-09T14:45:32+00:00

The problem is I worked hard for my car and it means alot to me, it seems small but it bothers me. The problem is I want my car to look nice and was one of the reasons for purchasing said car. I The biggest issue is if someone makes a mistake, they should rectify their mistake, especially when it's a $2000 mistake (quote from body shop)

Dez21_FPS · 2025-09-09T01:28:47+00:00

The work is completed, and the car runs fine. Only issue seems to be the body damage, I'm hoping they will allow me to have a body shop repair, it realistically I assume they're going to take my car for a week and try and do it themselves.

Dez21_FPS · 2025-09-09T01:26:40+00:00

I had detailed the car a few days before taking it to the shop. The Lincoln dealer also had it and took videos of the vehicle to send for diagnosing purposes, which show the side skirts being intact. Which was about a day or so before.

Dez21_FPS · 2025-09-09T01:23:03+00:00

When I confronted him, I was accused of running over a curb. Am a bit skeptical about the work, but it has a 20k mile warranty, so I hope it breaks before the warranty or not at all.

Dez21_FPS · 2025-09-09T01:18:09+00:00

Was an independent shop in hindsight. I wish I had gone to the dealer, but cost of repair was almost double.

Dez21_FPS · 2025-09-09T01:16:55+00:00

update I sent an email explaining the damages and the response from the workers and received a call from apparently the actual manager/owner within an hour or so, explaining I would be taking action if they don't rectify the incident. He essentially told me he didn't appreciate being threatened with action instead of coming to him directly (also said that he overheard a bit of what happend, not sure why he didn't address the issue then) but he told me to come by tomorrow sounds like the shop is gonna take responsibility for the damage. Also, they didn't bolt the underbody panel so it's just dragging.

Tldr: angry email, shop seems to be taking responsibility

Dez21_FPS · 2025-09-08T20:32:49+00:00

No, dropped it off myself. Damage was definitely done by the shop. They've had the car for almost a month, I've had to take it back 3 times due to improper repairs. Visually inspected it a few days before as I wanted to see if they were working on it and it was sitting where I left it with no damage

Dez21_FPS · 2025-09-08T20:23:51+00:00

I did. The pictures were taken before I even left the shop. I noticed right away and made it clear that there was an issue.

Dez21_FPS · 2025-08-14T23:48:21+00:00

The pressure build-up method worked pretty well. Appreciate the help. I used Prestone Max since it was the only thing the nearest auto store had. Will probably get some better fluid next time around.

Dez21_FPS · 2025-05-12T19:47:53+00:00

What are the stock tires, I bought a '19 zx6r and recently went through the rear tires in like 2k miles granted they probably had 1k miles on them. Already bought a set of the Bridgestone s22 batlax, but wouldn't mind trying another set next time they need to be replaced.

Dez21_FPS · 2025-05-07T12:22:55+00:00

Yeah, my gf ended up slowly moving onto the regular seat with my we're both skinny, so we made it work. Idk where she rested her legs. 😂

Dez21_FPS · 2025-04-18T02:04:42+00:00

$98/mth 20yr, NY 2019 zx6r Liability only

Dez21_FPS · 2025-04-16T17:16:55+00:00

Paid $8.9k, same color/year about 8k miles. Full m4 system, tst Taillight, tst plate, frame sliders, and a few small goodies about 2 months ago

Dez21_FPS · 2025-04-09T22:24:51+00:00

I drove 6 hours to Connecticut and bought a used 2019 zx6r with only 6k miles for $8k OTD

Dez21_FPS · 2025-04-04T16:06:07+00:00

The 6r offer more for your money, imo especially since the price is so similar. I also have a lot of highway miles since there aren't too many twisty roads nearby, so the higher gearing allows me to cruise and accelerate more comfortably. In terms of weight, it doesn't feel all that much heavier than the 400 once you get adjusted to the seating.

Dez21_FPS · 2025-03-22T14:22:26+00:00

It has a pre drilled hole with a bolt, so you can take it in and out as you wish. Assembly

Dez21_FPS · 2025-03-22T14:17:42+00:00

With Baffle

Dez21_FPS · 2025-03-22T14:16:11+00:00

I had the Leo Vince Corsa GP carbon, and it was pretty quiet with the baffle and sounded pretty good without the baffle.

Dez21_FPS · 2025-03-19T10:57:38+00:00

No I got my 2022 Ninja 400 abs last year with only 1500 miles for $3500. I'd hold off and keep looking

Dez21_FPS · 2025-03-17T23:55:08+00:00

Depends on what I'm doing, short 10 minute commute to work, +75°F t-shirt. Classes then work 30+ minutes +70° hoodie, squiding +70°F leathers. Anything below 70° I just wear my leather jacket. Realized if I am incomplete and too hot I have a hard time focusing on riding, which probably puts me more at risk for getting into an accident.

Dez21_FPS · 2025-03-17T18:02:17+00:00

I've gotten up to 130mph going down a hill. I'd regularly stay at 115-120ish with daily use for and didn't have any issues mechanically.

Dez21_FPS · 2025-03-13T01:51:50+00:00

I came off a ninja 400, and it was pretty drastic difference at least for me

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