Decent Intro . Dirt bike for Son?

[mikeesik]

Hello.
I'm curious about your experiences getting your Son his 1st. Dirt bike.

My Boy is 150 pounds and is 12 years old. He wishes to have a dirt bike.
This would be his first. I don't wish to get him a Rocket-no need!
4 stroke and Torque would be the answer.

I'd like to start off with used and who knows, after that, if it works for him....

thanx.

[porsche4life]

Look for whatever Honda or Yamaha you can find in the 60-80cc range.... He might be able to handle up to 125, but learning he will be way more comfortable and the 80s move pretty good. Most of the newer bikes in that range hold their value pretty well. Plan on upgrading in a few years.

[mikeesik]

I never realized an 80c.c would be good enough to carry him ?
whoops...He is also 5'4.
thanx.

[slodave]

What happened to the bike that the neighbor gave him?

[porsche4life]

Some of the little 80s will scare a full grown man....


Being that short will limit you as well. I know some say OT doesn't matter if you can touch, but for me, it's a hell of a lot easier to get comfortable on a bike if you can flat foot when standing.

[porsche4life]

Dave, that was a full sized street bike.....

[dlockhart]

Any of the small "play" bikes would be fine. Something like a yamaha TTR 125 or kawi KLX 140 or Honda CRF150 , should fit the bill. Plenty out there on the used market and can be huge fun for grown-ups too. ( you can throw on some super moto wheels for go cart track fun too)

[mikeesik]

Originally Posted by slodave

What happened to the bike that the neighbor gave him?

Thanks a lot for remembering.
He sold it off on Kijiji for $500.00
Actually, the advert is probably still on it.

[vash]

Originally Posted by slodave

What happened to the bike that the neighbor gave him?

what about the mountain bike he just got..damn that is one spoiled kid!!

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by vash

...damn that is one spoiled kid!!

Well fed anyway.

[porsche4life]

Good point.... And at 5'4 150 at 12..... More pedal time wouldn't kill the kid.....


I'm 6' 145 at 21.....

[mikeesik]

Originally Posted by vash

what about the mountain bike he just got..damn that is one spoiled kid!!

NO-YOU HAVE THE SITUATION SO........WRONG.

I am being very gentle here and understanding...o.k. I will put it in point form because I hate typing.

-This boy is treated like **** by his mother and relatives.
-He loves me , so he suffers by them! Essentially, he is non-existent to what he thinks and wants and is hated by them!
I got Simon an i phone / tablet / computer; everything has been taken away!!
The last sebastion of anything is his "BIKE" and that was taken away as well!

I call my x's extended family a cult and thats what they are..no one enters and no-one related can leave. Also communication is taken away from the outside world.......................and THEY KNOW IT !!!!
BEWARWE !!!



-We were at the POLICE STATION -2 WEEKS AGO. WHY ?

-He is, according to the Police 2 weeks ago when I was with him waiting for help..."ASSAULTED " by his mother.....again and again this happens.
-You try to get help for your Son that has run-away and ask for help from the Police. Forget it !!!!
-He, my Son, has/had scratches, welts bruises and a bit of blood flowing off my Sons neck due to his mother 'assaulting him".
-It's futile to fight against a woman/mother in todays society. Please believe me that I have had so much experience in this.

Today, in the 21st Century, you have to be mad/ultra nieve to get married today.
You here after talking to fellas and their response is ........pre-nup.

A WOMAN CAN DO -NO WRONG IN TODAYS WORLD.

[vash]

what size is that badass Specialized bike anyways? once that kids throws his first rooster tail at a friend that bike will die in the corner of the garage..DIBS if it is an 18" frame!!

[dlockhart]

Originally Posted by mikeesik

NO-YOU HAVE THE SITUATION SO........WRONG.

I am being very gentle here and understanding...o.k. I will put it in point form because I hate typing.

-This boy is treated like **** by his mother and relatives.
-He loves me , so he suffers by them! Essentially, he is non-existent to what he thinks and wants and is hated by them!
I got Simon an i phone / tablet / computer; everything has been taken away!!
The last sebastion of anything is his "BIKE" and that was taken away as well!

I call my x's extended family a cult and thats what they are..no one enters and no-one related can leave. Also communication is taken away from the outside world.



-We were at the POLICE STATION -2 WEEKS AGO. WHY ?

-He is, according to the Police 2 weeks ago when I was with him waiting for help..."ASSAULTED " by his mother.....again and again this happens.
-You try to get help for your Son that has run-away and ask for help from the Police. Forget it !!!!
-He, my Son, has/had scratches, welts bruises and a bit of blood flowing off my Sons neck due to his mother 'assaulting him".
-It's futile to fight against a woman/mother in todays society. Please believe me that I have had so much experience in this.

Today, in the 21st Century, you have to be mad/ultra nieve to get married today.
You here after talking to fellas and their response is ..pre-nup.
First of all, I laugh at the deal and then ask .prenup on your Kids???? That is what can ruin a very good Father.

That is horrible. I hope things get better for the young fellow soon. Blasting around on a dirt bike may not solve the worlds problems but it can be a fun escape from lots of bad things.

[vash]

They took his bike? Damn. That is crazy. What do you think they did with it? Sold it?

[mikeesik]

Originally Posted by vash

They took his bike? Damn. That is crazy. What do you think they did with it? Sold it?

Hi. I don't believe it was sold. What do i know from what happens there? I can imagine he sees his bike , but in no-way is he allowed to use it ! As I've said, all forms of communication are nulled.

I know it kills him to have such a great bike and NOT be able to use it!
He really loves to pedal. He's got waay more spirit than any other Kids we know.

[mikeesik]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Good point.... And at 5'4 150 at 12..... More pedal time wouldn't kill the kid.....


I'm 6' 145 at 21.....

No offense. I don't think you are in any Girlies Locker.
My Buds like you and all I have to say is that he looks...uhh not well..jokes flow, esp,starting with the letter A

I'm 5'11, used to be 6 footer and weigh 210. A 210 triangle.

[motion]

You sure do have a way with words, Mike.

[porsche4life]

What's going to keep her from taking the dirt bike? Also, why in the hell did you let the bike go to her house, after the Xbox incident?


As far as your little comment on my size? Don't underestimate me. I've got a good amount of power, a long reach, and I'm nimble as hell. It's not all about bulk there chunky.

[mikeesik]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

What's going to keep her from taking the dirt bike? Also, why in the hell did you let the bike go to her house, after the Xbox incident?


As far as your little comment on my size? Don't underestimate me. I've got a good amount of power, a long reach, and I'm nimble as hell. It's not all about bulk there chunky.

I agree with you 100%.LOT OF VARIABLES.

About the bike.. Simon uses this bike like a Muslim and a cab that must provide.
Simon and I have such a short time together and he needs to move ..he is almost one with a bike. I cannot keep anything away from him that he wants to take back.
Sometimes, it works for him and sometimes it doesn't!

The dirt bike will stay with me. My Bud has a huge Canola farm and Simon can ride it till he runs out of gas and then......whines for some more ! hahha.

I swear-He is an awesome boy-better than I in so many ways.