What's dangerous ? ... Rag Joints, Cheesy Idlers, Fuel Leaks, * Cars * , particulary if they are in motion, potholes, Newbee riders who get so wrapped up in riding they forget to look before they swerve around other dangers. Yes, danger exists, so does risk management, which is your best insurance. Only an idiotic pilot would take off without a through pre flight inspection, we need to protect ourselves by going over bike before and after every ride, and identifying trouble areas.
My Skyhawk developed an intresting problem, the screws that hold the [ Carb. ] Airhorn to float bowl loosened, spilling fuel on my leg during a sharp corner. I was going downhill, shut off fuel, coasted home, no problem.
I wish we had an organization similar to the S E M A [ Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association ] { Automotive Speed Equipment } They have taken the Grim Reaper out of the Automotive Hobby, possibly, they can do the same for us.