Would you ride this?

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

ohhh like on topgear. Christ those things looked bad enough as standard lol

Yeah that's why I didn't mention the model to start with! people would miss the frame chop query and just think "wouldn't ride that chinese deathtrap"

I would...in exchange for last night's jackpot winning lottery ticket.

driving down the road...........ooo better stop quickly, theres a child in the road...........instant low rider rake angle

[BoltonSte]

that's shocking.

Maybe a call to VOSA?

An employer shouldn't be putting their employee's at risk like that tbh.

Not to mention there's the potential risk of riding round with a bike full of fuel etc in the boot. Not sure when Hazmat comes into play, we let stores sort that for us.

Just get them a fold away pushbike instead.

Originally Posted by rowdy

Sherv would ride it

It looks like Sherv made it!

[Speedy]

That would fail an MOT/VOSA inspection.

On the grounds that: Modification that clearly weakens the structure of a load bearing member within 30cms of steering, braking or suspension mounting areas. (this is not a direct quote from the VOSA testing manual, but I AM an MOT tester)

If that was stopped on the road by VOSA they would have a field day with that!!

Well it was welded initially, so what is wrong with welding it again? That welding looks pant, granted, but if it had been welded properly I can't see the problem. If I had welded it I'd be happy to ride it.

How do you think they join the headstock to the frame in the first place? So long as the work is done properly its OK. Not the same as cut and shut as this affects crumple zones etc - car was not initially welded in that area.

would anyone like to know what company that most likely is?
i've had several cars delivered by one of thost car companies who expect their staff to drive round on a bike that is ultimately too small and dangerous for them to be on the road - high vis or not.

Those bikes are hysterical. They should have a big flag sticking up at the back to make them a bit more visible. Apparently they only have a range of about 15 miles.

I'd ride it (with my legs out in front so if it broke in half I could style it out and carry on running as if nothing happened).

Originally Posted by philbut

Well it was welded initially, so what is wrong with welding it again?

Not all welds are the same though...