Now the guy at the dealership is telling me that dirtbikes are safer for my family than quads?
Jun 14, 2006 | 09:56 AM
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Now the guy at the dealership is telling me that dirtbikes are safer for my family than quads?
I really just want this to be good family time, and not kill them. Non of us are reckless, and no one except me has any experience on either. Which do you think for beginners would be safer?
Thanks,
--Rick
Thanks,
--Rick
Jun 14, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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Now the guy at the dealership is telling me that dirtbikes are safer for my family than quads?
Believe it or not, the bikes are safer. Most of the time, they fall over and not on you. They weigh much less, so if they do, it's not as deadly. Chances of someone hopping on a quad and riding beyond their skill level is much greater too.
Jun 14, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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Now the guy at the dealership is telling me that dirtbikes are safer for my family than quads?
As the day goes on, I'm sure you'll get more responses on this.
Either way, hope the family has a safe and fun time.
Either way, hope the family has a safe and fun time.
Jun 14, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Now the guy at the dealership is telling me that dirtbikes are safer for my family than quads?
The dangerous thing about quads is that people "feel" safe on them because they are easier to ride for a newbie. Then they go fast thinking they're safe, but in reality, they are not really in control and can get hurt very easily. People are intimidated by dirtbikes, and ride them more cautious, which is why they are really safer IMO. Every machine can be safe, it is the riders that are dangerous.
I would still stick with your plan to get quads for the family and you can still be safe. Just make sure to keep your family in check, meaning that they don't ride over their limits and get that false feeling of being safe, make sure they respect the machine and always where a helmet. I know from experience, you never know when a mishap might happen, so protect their noggins.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I would still stick with your plan to get quads for the family and you can still be safe. Just make sure to keep your family in check, meaning that they don't ride over their limits and get that false feeling of being safe, make sure they respect the machine and always where a helmet. I know from experience, you never know when a mishap might happen, so protect their noggins.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Jun 14, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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Now the guy at the dealership is telling me that dirtbikes are safer for my family than quads?
Originally posted by: motox26
The dangerous thing about quads is that people "feel" safe on them because they are easier to ride for a newbie. Then they go fast thinking they're safe, but in reality, they are not really in control and can get hurt very easily. People are intimidated by dirtbikes, and ride them more cautious, which is why they are really safer IMO. Every machine can be safe, it is the riders that are dangerous.
I would still stick with your plan to get quads for the family and you can still be safe. Just make sure to keep your family in check, meaning that they don't ride over their limits and get that false feeling of being safe, make sure they respect the machine and always where a helmet. I know from experience, you never know when a mishap might happen, so protect their noggins.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
The dangerous thing about quads is that people "feel" safe on them because they are easier to ride for a newbie. Then they go fast thinking they're safe, but in reality, they are not really in control and can get hurt very easily. People are intimidated by dirtbikes, and ride them more cautious, which is why they are really safer IMO. Every machine can be safe, it is the riders that are dangerous.
I would still stick with your plan to get quads for the family and you can still be safe. Just make sure to keep your family in check, meaning that they don't ride over their limits and get that false feeling of being safe, make sure they respect the machine and always where a helmet. I know from experience, you never know when a mishap might happen, so protect their noggins.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Jun 14, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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Now the guy at the dealership is telling me that dirtbikes are safer for my family than quads?
It's like anything mechanical......respect it for what it can and cannot do.
Be it a car, truck, motorcycle or atv......they can and will hurt you when you least expect it.
Both bikes and atvs have their advantages and disadvantages.
Be it a car, truck, motorcycle or atv......they can and will hurt you when you least expect it.
Both bikes and atvs have their advantages and disadvantages.
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Jun 14, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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Now the guy at the dealership is telling me that dirtbikes are safer for my family than quads?
I would suggest maybe a hybrid approach. Like if you have younger kids, start them on bikes. They will pick up good fundamentals faster. What they can ride will be decided by you, instead of some archiac nonsensical laws that say that a kid under age X must be on a machine of X CCs.
For older kids and you and your wife, I would suggest checking out both and seeing what you feel more comfortable with.
For older kids and you and your wife, I would suggest checking out both and seeing what you feel more comfortable with.
Jun 15, 2006 | 02:31 AM
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Now the guy at the dealership is telling me that dirtbikes are safer for my family than quads?
On a dirt bike, a beginner is going to have a whole bunch of little get-offs, that you aren't going to have on a quad (unless you make a big mistake). But, a big wreck on a quad (like a rollover), is going to be way worse than on a dirt bike.
I really think that if the rider understands the machine, a quad is actually safer.
I really think that if the rider understands the machine, a quad is actually safer.
Jun 16, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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Now the guy at the dealership is telling me that dirtbikes are safer for my family than quads?
I agreee with reconranger. My feelings are that with a bike it is more when you crash rather than if you crash, even when riding within your abilities. The flipside is that you aren't going to get hurt as often or as much "per crash" riding a bike, but accidents tend to happen less often and are more serious on a quad. Either way you and your family should be able to enjoy whatever you choose safely, education and responsibility are the keys.