Safety Does it scare you?

Oddzball

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Man, i dont know if reading these forums has made me paranoid or what but all the horror stories about accidents and wrecks related to parts failure has left me wondering if the benefits of riding a motorized bike are worth the risks of serious injury or death due to something as simple as a fender or an engine seizing up.

I guess you cant "not" do everything in life because you are afraid, but, am I the only one who gets this feeling that these (albeit awesome) machines are really deathtraps in disquise?

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Well it depends how you go about installing them. Everything is inherently dangerous thats life. The fenders are fine if just peddleing not good on a motor bike. And motor seize i never have had that happen doesnt mean it wont. But it hasnt as of yet. You just gotta be aware of your surroundings and wear a helmet...
 
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I always wear a helmet, but i have to travel through some high traffic areas, ive done the whole trip twice now. Just kinda scary and sad, all the folks on this forum who have been horribly hurt or killed.

My bike is going back on the rack while I work out my fenders and chain issue. (Cahin sometimes hits the tire when things get a little bouncy)
 
My chain tensioner came loose @ 35+ mph down hill. The chain popped off and I got wrapped up in my bike. My muffler burned my leg on the back of my knee which would stick together while sitting and ripped apart when id walk..... that was last month and it still hurts when I stand up.

On the plus side. I love my bike. After a day or two of gimping around, I was back in my garage trying to fix it.... and when I did, I felt like a overcame a huge obsticle. Wouldn't trade it for the world....

As previously mentioned there's a lot to say for doing it right. Listen to the guys on this forum..... especially the ones who have 3+ builds. Some of them do this for a living, I can't see why they keep posting the same tips over and over again.... but they do, and I take fulll advantage of it. Well I try anyway :).
 
If you don't want to tighten bolts regularly, you may be better off with a scooter like a Yamaha Zuma. The maintenance is very simple, but must be done regularly.
 
Oh i check all my bolts and nuts regularly, every time i ride it.

I was just shocked at all the carnage these bikes seem to reap on folks. WHo would have though?
 
well the speeds at which I ride my bicycle, if I happen to go down, its going to freaking hurt especially since I'm 47 and I don't bounce.
I should wear a helmet, I wear one on a motorcycle. My area of the country doesn't have that many bicycle accidents...do I worry riding a motorized bike is going to be any different depends on how stupid I am....
 
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Hey hammer5312,
You say ya wear a helmet when ya ride a motorcycle. Do you take it off when you slow down to 35 or 40mph? I'm sure the answer to that is a great big NO. I'm 56 years old and I have'nt bounced for over 20 years. I DO wear a helmet EVERY time to protect that big old nut that sits on my shoulders. Besides, In california it's the law.
LIVE HARD, RIDE FREE (KINDA)
BIG RED.
 
Possibly a million miles on and off-road before gubment intrusion.
Far, far fewer since that time.
I don't like helmets one single bit.
I think even less of those who would infringe upon my choice.
rc
 
I just wear a helmet because everyone else drives like retards, I mean, my first major trip through town and some jerk almost flattened me when he passed me ont he left and then took a right turn directly in front of me.
 

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