RandomPandaX78 Posted December 6, 2012 Posted December 6, 2012 Hi there, I'm 16 in March and I have got myself a Yamaha DT50Mx (1987). The bike needs a bit of a tidy up, paint, fork seals and a few other bits. My dad has had a bike accident and my mum doesn't want me on the road, but I have a pit bike and I'm still learning. For the past 2 years I've been excited about getting a moped but I'm not sure if I'll ever get on the thing. Would it be worth upgrading up to a newer dt50 with disc brakes, better lighting etc just to make riding safer? Hope to hear back from you. 1
Moderator DirtyDT Posted December 6, 2012 Moderator Posted December 6, 2012 Hi and welcome. Safe riding is more about experience, attitude, maturity, roadcraft, awareness and the like than having a disk brake or better lights. My mum said similar things when I was looking at buying my first bike.
RandomPandaX78 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Posted December 6, 2012 Hi and welcome. Safe riding is more about experience, attitude, maturity, roadcraft, awareness and the like than having a disk brake or better lights. My mum said similar things when I was looking at buying my first bike. She believes I'm a safe rider, but she is worried about the cars....
Moderator DirtyDT Posted December 6, 2012 Moderator Posted December 6, 2012 She believes I'm a safe rider, but she is worried about the cars.... So am I. They can kill you and hurt a lot when they hit you (or you hit them). The day I stop worrying about cars is the day I give up riding. The problem is, when riding is in your blood, it never goes away.
RandomPandaX78 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Posted December 6, 2012 So am I. They can kill you and hurt a lot when they hit you (or you hit them). The day I stop worrying about cars is the day I give up riding. The problem is, when riding is in your blood, it never goes away. My Dad's accident was serious, so I can see why she is worried. The road I would be mainly riding does have its small hazards, but nothing major. I've ridden my bicycle along there and she's fine with that. Seeing as I'm riding at 30mph with a lot of safety gear, I don't see how it can be any more dangerous than riding my bicycle (A helmet, gloves and at about 25mph) I think it's more dangerous than riding the ped.
welshwan Posted December 6, 2012 Posted December 6, 2012 ANYONE can get in an accident, whether on a bicycle , ped, big 1000's , cars, on the damn bus. It's all about minimizing the risk. if you have all the kit on your probably safer on the 50 then a bicycle, as helmets, gloves and everything are made to be skidded down the road and stay in tact, also you will have lights and indicators if there fitted? My advise to you is go for it kid! just make sure you suit up, and for the love of god don't ride in your trackies or whatever, even jeans don't even really give any protection over a few miles an hour, get some textile trousers and jacket. Be cautions of cars, ALL cars...they ARE out to get you, whether they know it or not
RandomPandaX78 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Posted December 6, 2012 ANYONE can get in an accident, whether on a bicycle , ped, big 1000's , cars, on the damn bus. It's all about minimizing the risk. if you have all the kit on your probably safer on the 50 then a bicycle, as helmets, gloves and everything are made to be skidded down the road and stay in tact, also you will have lights and indicators if there fitted? My advise to you is go for it kid! just make sure you suit up, and for the love of god don't ride in your trackies or whatever, even jeans don't even really give any protection over a few miles an hour, get some textile trousers and jacket. Be cautions of cars, ALL cars...they ARE out to get you, whether they know it or not Thanks, I've got all the kit from top to bottom. I'll probably wear my MX boots.
welshwan Posted December 6, 2012 Posted December 6, 2012 I'll probably wear my MX boots. that's what i wear matey
RandomPandaX78 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Posted December 6, 2012 As I said needs a bit of a tidy up, will get a new seat cover, new stickers and paint.
Sacha Posted December 7, 2012 Posted December 7, 2012 Hello and Doesn't look to be in too bad a shape from where I'm looking. Be safe and enjoy the ride!
Moderator DirtyDT Posted December 7, 2012 Moderator Posted December 7, 2012 It looks quite tidy. Time to check it over to make sure it is safe to ride and reliable.
RandomPandaX78 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Posted December 7, 2012 It looks quite tidy. Time to check it over to make sure it is safe to ride and reliable. Checked it over and everything is fine. Just needs a new rear tyre.
RandomPandaX78 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Posted December 7, 2012 That is a nice bike man!! Thanks!
bippo Posted December 8, 2012 Posted December 8, 2012 Hey and welcome to the forum! Really smart looking bike for the age, I'm sure you'll have a blast on it! Take care out there too. :-)
bennyboy1 Posted December 8, 2012 Posted December 8, 2012 had a dt 50 when i was 16long time ago 1981went everywhere on ittake care,suit up and you will be fine
RandomPandaX78 Posted December 8, 2012 Author Posted December 8, 2012 Hey and welcome to the forum! Really smart looking bike for the age, I'm sure you'll have a blast on it! Take care out there too. :-) Thanks!
welshwan Posted December 8, 2012 Posted December 8, 2012 oh yeah do you not you need a rear reflector for your MOT? might save ya going back after again. not 100% sure if you do, but i was assured that i had to have one on it? only like £2.30 or something from ebay. might even be some in ur local petrol station.
steve 1052cc Posted December 8, 2012 Posted December 8, 2012 Welcome that's a sweet bike for 23 years old i doubt if you bought a new one it would be any better than the 1 you've got. Always wear protective gear, always ride for yourself especially when riding in a group, always expect other road users to do the most stupid things they wont disappoint you, and finally enjoy your bike i still do after 40 odd years riding.
RandomPandaX78 Posted December 9, 2012 Author Posted December 9, 2012 Thanks for all the great feedback!
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