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.

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.

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.

lauralynne · 11-17-2009, 11:51 PM

absolutely. As long as they proved they're responsible by doing chores and keeping good grades. I am just waiting for my kids to get their grades up - they dirt bike now but I would put them on the street too.

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!

BobTheBiker · 11-18-2009, 12:13 AM

If I had kids, assuming he/she could behave responsibly, yes I would support their riding. it'd be great family bonding time.

Dragonpaco · 11-18-2009, 12:17 AM

i'm trying to get my 5 year old to start riding dirt and i'm going to get her on a real bike as soon as i possibly can

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	#3
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	#5
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	absolutely. As long as they proved they're responsible by doing chores and keeping good grades. I am just waiting for my kids to get their grades up - they dirt bike now but I would put them on the street too. __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

11-17-2009, 11:49 PM	#4
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.

11-18-2009, 12:13 AM	#9
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	If I had kids, assuming he/she could behave responsibly, yes I would support their riding. it'd be great family bonding time.