got to ask for in put to be safety. (deaf)

[steve's bike]

what's your in put for an deaf person? do know any deaf or are there any here on this bicycle forums?

some my Q's is, I plan on getting an motor on my bike so I can ride to work its be 6 mile something.
am living in Omaha city (west side) in morning most cars going east. am going west not that many cars but yes there are some.
am still fear about riding the bike on the street!!! there are some good wide side walks to my work.
what would you say should I take the side walk?? there are some hills I would need this motor to help me get up.
on the side walk there are no ones walking it any way..

have not talk to an cop yet, but if I did... I would have to say would you want me in street where I cannot hear the car horn? and fear car not watching the street than text on the cell phone.. yeah there alot people playing with cell phones

on the side walk I CAN watch for people and whatever right of way.?

by way yes I am deaf..

just need your in put thoughts. to be safety...
this is going be my summer ride and PARK THE TRUCK GAS HOG.

[Dave31]

Hmmm..... I dont know what to say other then I know you cannot ride on the sidewalk.

[Norman]

Talk to the city police they all aren't monsters they might be with you as we all are feeling the hit form the price of gas. I work for a major oil company and I'm not getting rich darn it. My last fill up for one day use for my work truck was over $100.00 and thats for reg. price is over $3.50 my work truck get a smoking 9 miles per gallon. New 2008 3/4 ton superduty ford what a hog but it sure is nice.

[Pablo]

Get TWO mirrors, lots of bright clothing, etc

[steve's bike]

Originally Posted by Norman

Talk to the city police they all aren't monsters they might be with you as we all are feeling the hit form the price of gas. I work for a major oil company and I'm not getting rich darn it. My last fill up for one day use for my work truck was over $100.00 and thats for reg. price is over $3.50 my work truck get a smoking 9 miles per gallon. New 2008 3/4 ton superduty ford what a hog but it sure is nice.

yeah, my truck get the same mpg as yours get.. it's an 74 dodge power wagon 3/4 ton. man I never had buy any new trucks yet.. the prices are still all high and you add the tax, plate, Ins.. all adds up fast than driving an 74 it's all cheeper.

[steve's bike]

Originally Posted by Pablo

Get TWO mirrors, lots of bright clothing, etc

yeah have that one on my left side and one on my hat.
not good at them yet. gotten to learn

[steve's bike]

and yes am going need to add an light and red light to the bike to run off the motor..

on my way to work, I see too many morning drivers not fully WAKE!!!!!!!

[paul]

i got stopped by the police riding my pedal bicycle on the side walk. i told him i was 50 years old and would give the utmost respect and the right away to anyone i saw using the side walk that i was scared to death of the cars and traffic. he told me he could not argue that and let me be on my way. i agree on the mirrors both sides for everyone. also i would get one of them flashing lights that most bike shops have and put it on the back of the bike or get a clip on one and put it on your collar. make sure you are well seen.

[toytime]

Wow, a person who will never have to listen to the strange noises that come from our "way too loud" mufflers along with all the rattling of engine parts.
You have given me an idea----ear plugs! lol
Good luck with your new toy Steve, sounds like you will save enough in gas to pay for this bike in a couple of weeks.

[Bikeguy Joe]

Helmet or other mounted strobe lights will help.

Keeping a very close eye on traffic is still your best bet.