Handle Bar Safety Question

[hulkss]

I see a lot of post with guys putting on these sharp pointed handlebars. According to a NHTSA report, "motorcycle handlebars acted as the most frequent motorcycle injury agent 869 times or 17.2% of the rider somatic (somatic means body) injuries. The dynamics of most motorcycle accident configurations make it very likely that the handlebars will participate as an injury contact surface."

I don't want to be disemboweled by my handlebars. Do you think these handlebars are safe?

 

[Baggerjay]

Maybe not safe but they look cool. And further more our hobby for some way of life for others as riders isn't safe lol

 

[Spazz]

There ate plenty of items for your sled that aren't safe... everything is a source of danger.. pegs, bars, pipes etc.. its an event that occurs and the random chances of that event that will determine the outcome and consequenses.

The risk we take on two wheels far outweighs the risk of personalizing our sleds IMHO

 

[hulkss]

These spike risers look good too, one for each eye.

 

[Baggerjay]

Lol now that's funny. I do like the bars you posted but as for those not liking them

 

[Mojo]

Spazz said it best-
Nothing about riding a motorcycle speaks of safe. Screw it-Lets ride!!

 

[TomA]

I'm with you Hulkss not going to change out the bars I like them and just because different ones look cool do we really need them. Have a friend who put 16 inch apes on his 13 and he loves them because they are cool but the way my shoulders are 5 miles and I'm in pain riding it. And why have a fairing if your putting your hands 4 inches above it just to look cool Hello are we fools or what. The whole point is to make it yours do what you want and have fun with it. My point of view is mine you do what you want just make sure you don't give up comfort for looking cool.

Just my 2 cents

 

[hulkss]

Nothing about riding a motorcycle speaks of safe. Screw it-Lets ride!!

I'm sorry to hear that. I believe in taking measures to make my riding safer.

I wear protective gear including boots, gloves, full coverage helmet, and an Aerostich riding suit.
I attended an MSF Advanced Rider Course.
The linked anti-lock brakes and improved handling of the new touring models are why I bought one.
Also, as I "pointed" out below, I won't install an unsafe accessory to my bike.

 

[wildchld]

I'm sorry to hear that. I believe in taking measures to make my riding safer.

I wear protective gear including boots, gloves, full coverage helmet, and an Aerostich riding suit.
I attended an MSF Advanced Rider Course.
The linked anti-lock brakes and improved handling of the new touring models are why I bought one.
Also, as I "pointed" out below, I won't install an unsafe accessory to my bike.

With ya there hulkss. I also took the same course and same reason I purchased the SGS. I wasn't disappointed.


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