Opinions on this damage.

[QueBert]

I'm not an expert here, but my eyes are telling me this should be fixed. I don't know for sure though because I'm just going off what my brain is telling me with it's limited knowledge. The scooters at the HQ getting fixed, they replaced a motor and a few other things. But in their technician's opinion, so that means at least 2 of them, the fork's fine and doesn't need to be replaced. I think since it's not straight, it needs to be fixed. I don't know if it's bent, and there are no visable holes or anything. But they're supposed to be straight. But maybe I'm worrying over nothing. It is a 2 wheeled scooter, so there's less weight on the fork so maybe that's why they're telling me it's fine. I'm going to call and speak to a technician tomorrow to hear their explination.

If anyone here has an opinion I'm all ears. My thinking the fork might break while I'd riding is admittedly me assuming a lot of shit. Considering it's made from steel, it not being straight (I crashed into a curb avoiding a car) means damage. Does this look bad to anyone else?

 

[Fenixgoon]

I don't know if the fork would break outright, but handling could certainly be compromised. Definitely replace the forks

 

[NutBucket]

I also don't think it will break. Given the high speeds and small wheels, a small change in geometry will likely cause a noticeable change in handling...and probably not for the better. I am surprised they are not recommending replacement.

Maybe their assumption is you'll crash again soon and then replace it at that time

 

[Saylick]

It looks bent to me, so I'd replace it. There's a few things on a bike that you never want compromised and they all pertain to traction. Basically, tires, brakes, and suspension. Imo you never want to gamble on those things because without them performing in tip top shape, you can seriously risk your life. A motor can run rough and you generally don't end up potentially harming yourself, but if a tire blows out, suspension oil leaks, or brakes fail to bite, you can be in a whole world of hurt if they go bad at the wrong time.

 

[QueBert]

I also don't think it will break. Given the high speeds and small wheels, a small change in geometry will likely cause a noticeable change in handling...and probably not for the better. I am surprised they are not recommending replacement.

Maybe their assumption is you'll crash again soon and then replace it at that time

I'm surprised too, because if they sent it back unfixed and it broke while I was riding and I ate shit, I have an email from them saying it doesn't need to be fixed. I'm not a lawsuit person I think it would be a justified one there. I'll call and talk to a manager and a technician and see if I can get them to change their mind. Or at least hear their logic why they think it's fine to ride as is.

And not fixing it they're turning down easy money. It's a smaller company so I'd assume they'd love any repair work they could get. But in their eyes a clearly bent fork on a 2 wheel scooter that can go 62mph isn't something I should worry about lol.