And sometimes even if you think you know what you're doing they can still mess you up. just ask me or tom...
Hey, I reached a milestone today. I'm able to walk up stairs almost normally. I can't go down them yet but...
These bikes aren't any more dangerous than any other aspect of motorsports. Motorize anything and you've added to your chance of getting hurt. You don't even need an engine. Browse through Youtube and search for "bicycle crashes" to see what the pedal guys get themselves into.
Baird and I had freak accidents that MIGHT have been prevented but we're both experienced builders who recognise the potential for a mechanical failure yet here we are licking our wounds because something totally unexpected/unforeseen happened.
Dangerous? Nope. But lots of fun and a satisfying hobby for those willing to take a little risk. Think about what risk you take the next time you get in your car for a trip to the store, or for that matter, walk across the street.
I'm sitting here chompin' at the bit until I can straddle one of my bikes again and hit the streets. There's that annual Denver motorcycle rally coming up in September and I have every intention of joining them again this year. My bike might be fenderless, but I'll be there.
Tom