Counter argument for "3 wheelers are dangerous" comments

[bassman]

I'm running out. My mom won't let me get one because they are too dangerous. I keep trying to explain to her, but it isn't working. I think It is because I'm 16 and my word has no meaning. Maybe if she heard it from an adult...

[Dammit!]

What kind are you trying to get?

[Huffa]

Are you wearing a helmet in that picture? If not, that's your 1st mistake right there.

[wheelie king]

An inanimate object is exactly that. It is only as safe as it's handler.
Like those accidental shooting stories that the media loves to report..."Mr blah blah was cleaining his gun when it 'went off ' and the bullet hit a bystander...." The point is, guns do not "go off" or just "discharge". They are fired by a person. 3 wheelers do not ride off and crash. People crash them either attempting maneuvers beyond their ability/skill, or simply being stupid.

Prove you're responsible and safe, and that you are willing to accept and handle that responsibility. Driving a car and doing so on public roads is much more dangerous than responsibly riding a 3 wheeler while wearing your safety equipment. If you are old enough to drive a 4000+ pound machine on a public roadway, then you can CERTAINLY handle a 3 wheeler on terrain that you are comfortable with.

Good luck

[brandosfiero]

tell her thier safer because thier is one less wheel and thats a less of a chance to hit something.she might believe you

[bassman]

^^^ that's what I was thinking about doing, and I think that is what I am going to do.
It is an '85 200x for only $250. It runs and drives perfectly, nothing wrong with it except, no front brack, no headlight. Engine was just rebuilt not 1 week ago by a professional. He had a reciept, costed him nearly $500. The plastics is in great condition, only one hoe in it, from the tail pipe melting it.
That is very true though, I am not wearing a helmet in that pic. I do have a helmet, and 95% of the time I am wearing one. It has saved my life once before, I'm taking no chances. I wasn't wearing one in that pic because my uncle does not have one, and I was at my uncles house. He just got it and I was just messing around with it.

BTW: I am NOT telling you where this trike is, lol

[ATC-Eric]

thats a hell of a find i wish i could find someone getting rid of a 200x for $250.

you should ask your mom if you can get it just to park it until she thinks you are responsible enough, cause you might not run across a deal like that again for a very long time.

ps ill give the guy $250, and you $100 for being that middle man

[MO350X]

A few reasons why I prefer trikes:
Lighter (95% of the time) which means easier to control, maneuver and load.
NO comparison when it comes to steering....a trike can and will whip a circle on the trail and in the woods in a MUCH smaller circle than a quad.
Ease of maintenance and parts availability.

[bassman]

thats a hell of a find i wish i could find someone getting rid of a 200x for $250.

you should ask your mom if you can get it just to park it until she thinks you are responsible enough, cause you might not run across a deal like that again for a very long time.

ps ill give the guy $250, and you $100 for being that middle man

I know. That is what really pisses me off. I NEVER see deals like this.

[3 weelin geezer]

I got mine for $400 3 years ago. Still have it. There's one by the freeway at some used car 'deal' place in the back all flat but I'm not sure the guy will sell it. Punk never got back to me. Btw, who has reverse gear on their trike? Why won't you say where it is if you can't have it? Or ask a friend to buy it then buy it from him/her. You know, a straw man purchase. Is that legal for trikes?

[Dammit!]

Go on ebay and show her how much they're worth. Women can't resist a sale after all. Maybe this will trigger the same response.

[Troll 2]

My boys have ridden three-wheelers since first grade. There 15 and 16 now and still ride them.
Sure us parents worrie, and thats good. But we need to realize that our kids have skills and abilities that are amazing. Plus the good common sence that we have tought them.
Triking is a great sport that is controlled by it's riders. If you ride it and not the other way around youll be fine. Just use your head and skill. Then youll have years of fun in your future. Good luck.............................

[mad_max]

[QUOTE=Troll 2]..........Triking is a great sport that is controlled by it's riders. If you ride it and not the other way around youll be fine. Just use your head ....[QUOTE]


Right On Troll!!!!

[Pigga]

yea im 16 also and i bought a 200x for 200$ but i just told my mom that more people get hurt on dirt bikes in a month than they did on 3 wheelers the whole time they were out.
and i also told here that people got hurt on them because they were idiots who didnt know how to ride them...

[atczack]

Give one of your buddie's the money to get it for you and keep it at their house for a while...or until you move out of your parent's house and can do what you want.