Posted by JRSutton on April 26, 2012 at 06:35:28 from (75.130.109.233):
In Reply to: Farmall Safety posted by SadFarmall on April 26, 2012 at 05:49:03:
I've always thought some sort of tethered kill switch would be a good idea. Like they have on jet-skis. Something clipped to your belt so if you were to ever fall off, it'd unplug and kill the engine.
Might stop too late to make a difference, but on the other hand - maybe not.
I've always felt the greatest danger on an M is falling off. Either by popping the clutch too fast in 5th gear - or driving in 5th and hitting a hole and getting launched out of the seat.
I've had my share of suprise moments where you really need to grab on tight to stay on.
Certainly wouldn't want to put a kid in that situation.
Ohter dangers are there, but are more avoidable.
I suppose you could just stay out of 5th gear, but that wouldn't last long.
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