I think this is where the saying "an once of prevention...blah blah blah....." comes into playTyler, if your concept was valid don't you think motorcycle makers would opt for break-away fuel tanks? Even if the tank moves you still have that stem and handlebars to worry about.
Just don't 'T' bone a car.
Tom
Ha ha, okay, I didn't really want to tell you guys exactly how I came up with this idea but to make a long story short, lucky for me I almost hit the breaks in time and the speed at impact was minimum. I avoided going over the handlebars but got a slight gash on my left thigh when it hit the welded seam on the side of the gas tank. It's the only accident I have ever had on my bike and my bike came out of it with only a broken tail light when my shoe hit it. The jewels were undamaged, thank God, but I started wondering what if the gas tank had a little give? Ha!Just tie a big fluffy pillow to yer tank, Then hitting the tank may even be enjoyable.LOL.
fatdaddy.
oh yeah great idea.... when it goes off it will be like getting hit with a sledge hammer and all your problems will be solved for the rest of hour life since you will not have anything left to ever get hurt again.........LOL.....Ha ha, okay, I didn't really want to tell you guys exactly how I came up with this idea but to make a long story short, lucky for me I almost hit the breaks in time and the speed at impact was minimum. I avoided going over the handlebars but got a slight gash on my left thigh when it hit the welded seam on the side of the gas tank. It's the only accident I have ever had on my bike and my bike came out of it with only a broken tail light when my shoe hit it. The jewels were undamaged, thank God, but I started wondering what if the gas tank had a little give? Ha!
Anyhow, I'm currently developing an air bag equipped athletic supporter style cup but it's still in testing...I will keep you posted
The vibrations from the motor causes it to slowly eat through the rubber making more and more space between the motor and the frame and causes it to vibrate around on the frame fatiguing the metal and pick axing it slowly. No reason to use rubber anyways if you do a couple simple mods you can do away with most vibration you get anyways.
We won't argue with you. You'll need to find out for yourself why your concept doesn't work. All we ask is that you come back and tell us when the engine mount fasteners fail, and they will fail eventually. They'll fail because the vibrations, which the rubber amplifies, is now being transferred to them. Good luck.
