Is it a problem if the motorcycle chassis is hit?
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If there are no issues while the motorcycle is in motion, then there should be no damage. Here is some information about the motorcycle chassis: Vulnerable components: The most vulnerable parts of the motorcycle chassis are various pipes, such as brake hydraulic pipes and fuel pipes. However, these pipes are hidden and protected in the grooves of the chassis steel plate and do not extend above the chassis's horizontal plane. Protection: You can install an engine guard plate. This design is primarily to prevent the engine from being covered in dust and mud, and secondly to protect the engine from damage caused by impacts due to road bumps during riding.
A few days ago when I moved the car, the chassis scraped against a concrete curb, and the sound of the friction made me cringe. Upon inspection, only the exhaust heat shield had scratches, but the mechanic reminded me to focus on checking if the engine oil pan had any cracks, especially around the oil inspection window. Later, when the car was lifted on a jack stand, the oil tank was found intact, but the mounting bracket was slightly bent. The advice is: after a collision, don’t rush to continue driving; first, check the ground for oil stains and then inspect if the brake lines have shifted. My experience is: minor low-speed bumps are usually fine, but after a fall or impact, the frame geometry must be checked for deformation, as this can severely affect handling stability.
Last time when I was cornering on a mountain road, the chassis scraped against a rock, and the metallic scraping sound scared me into stopping immediately. My friend, who is a mechanic, taught me to first feel the temperature of the engine and exhaust pipe to check for any oil leaks. Later, we found that the heat shield on the exhaust pipe was dented, and it could be fixed by tapping it flat with a rubber mallet. The key is to check three things: whether the engine oil pan is cracked, if there is any deformation at the frame welding points, and if the brake lines are compressed. It's recommended to install an underbody armor, an aluminum one costs just a few hundred bucks and can protect vital parts when encountering rough roads. Actually, the most vulnerable part of a motorcycle is the oil pan at the bottom; if it gets scraped and leaks oil, the bike will be completely immobilized.
