Will/would you support your kids riding interests?

tached1000rr · 11-17-2009, 11:43 PM

Clays son comes to mind 10 yrs old tearing up the track, he's a phenom for sure.

There's a 12 yr old here locally that drag races his dad's busa track bike and whups every one he faces ass. Another phenom I'm talking serious speed here.

I personally would be worried sick over my now 12 yr son, but it's more because he is a clumsy non-coordinated kid at this point anyway on to my point.

If your child whether under or over 18 wanted to get into motorcycling do you support their decision or are you telling them it's too dangerous for them?

Mrs. Colleen · 11-17-2009, 11:47 PM

It is easy to say yes now because I don't actually have any kids.

tached1000rr · 11-17-2009, 11:51 PM

My oldest is 18 and she has wanted a "Ducati" since she was like 14-15yrs old.
She plans to get a bike when she finishes college unless I buy her one before then. I plan to get a cheap bike to teach her and her sister on as a start and let them become expert parking lot riders for now.

racedoll · 11-18-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

...and let them become expert parking lot riders for now.

Have Kia teach them parking lot skills

tached1000rr · 11-18-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

Have Kia teach them parking lot skills

not!

z06boy · 11-18-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Colleen

It is easy to say yes now because I don't actually have any kids.

Same here and I know what you mean.

shmike · 11-17-2009, 11:48 PM

Without question, yes.

I'm not sure about a 12 year old on a Busa but a 150 MX bike or 125 GP bike?

I plan on it.

Edit: I'm undecided about the street. The above is for dirt and/or race tracks.

Gas Man · 11-18-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Without question, yes.

I'm not sure about a 12 year old on a Busa but a 150 MX bike or 125 GP bike?

I plan on it.

Edit: I'm undecided about the street. The above is for dirt and/or race tracks.

This hurts... but I agree.

That being said, it won't be my kids... don't plan on having any. So support my neighbor kids or niece/nephew. Sure.

wildchild · 11-18-2009, 09:01 AM

my son started riding with me at 1 1/2, on his own dirt at 4, racing at 5, and got him on the road at 16. best riding partner I could have. We have had so many good times riding together.

yeah he's crashed a few times pretty hard (dirt and road) and you question your judgement for letting him ride but in the end it was well worth it.

racedoll · 11-17-2009, 11:49 PM

I'd probably trust your 12 yo son more than I would trust my 24 yo brother.

Brent has wanted a bike for a long time and I've not supported that. He may not be my son, but he is my little...errr, younger brother. I know how stupid he would be. He races motocross so it isn't a matter of riding, but the sheer stupidity that I know he would do. I would like to keep him around for while.

So I guess it depends on the kid.

11-17-2009, 11:43 PM	#1
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Will/would you support your kids riding interests? Clays son comes to mind 10 yrs old tearing up the track, he's a phenom for sure. There's a 12 yr old here locally that drag races his dad's busa track bike and whups every one he faces ass. Another phenom I'm talking serious speed here. I personally would be worried sick over my now 12 yr son, but it's more because he is a clumsy non-coordinated kid at this point anyway on to my point. If your child whether under or over 18 wanted to get into motorcycling do you support their decision or are you telling them it's too dangerous for them?

11-17-2009, 11:48 PM	#7
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Without question, yes. I'm not sure about a 12 year old on a Busa but a 150 MX bike or 125 GP bike? I plan on it. Edit: I'm undecided about the street. The above is for dirt and/or race tracks. __________________ Racing For Smiles

11-17-2009, 11:51 PM	#3
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	My oldest is 18 and she has wanted a "Ducati" since she was like 14-15yrs old. She plans to get a bike when she finishes college unless I buy her one before then. I plan to get a cheap bike to teach her and her sister on as a start and let them become expert parking lot riders for now.

11-18-2009, 09:01 AM	#9
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	my son started riding with me at 1 1/2, on his own dirt at 4, racing at 5, and got him on the road at 16. best riding partner I could have. We have had so many good times riding together. yeah he's crashed a few times pretty hard (dirt and road) and you question your judgement for letting him ride but in the end it was well worth it.

11-17-2009, 11:49 PM	#10
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I'd probably trust your 12 yo son more than I would trust my 24 yo brother. Brent has wanted a bike for a long time and I've not supported that. He may not be my son, but he is my little...errr, younger brother. I know how stupid he would be. He races motocross so it isn't a matter of riding, but the sheer stupidity that I know he would do. I would like to keep him around for while. So I guess it depends on the kid.