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nashville_bill
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My wife took the MSF and got her license; she rode a few times and the last time out, she had a crash. I also have a Ninja 250 for sale next spring.
O I seeUm, Mom first, tyvm...
Talked my daughter into taking a Beginner MSF course with me when she was 16. She passed just fine and according to the instructor, I did also (barely). :glare:
Bought my daughter a used 250 Ninja. Went for a short country ride on the road directly behind the house. Riding ahead of me, she crashed at 25 mph and got scratched up some. Unfortunately, she has never rode again. Want to buy a 250 Ninja? :blink:
Best to your daughter and I hope she sticks with it! The desire kinda has to be in one's blood!
Sorry to hear that, Bill... hope she is okay!
It is something that I think about... I'm really proud of her for passing and she wants to ride street... part of me is excited, part of me is scared sh*tless! She just passed her driving test so has her car license so I think some time in a cage first, then we'll talk about the bike. More than likely we'll get her some sort of 250 or smaller displacement dual sport... of course, Mom will need one as well so we can go off roading together... yeah, that's the ticket!!! B)
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That's my vote! IMO there is no substitute for gaining skill and confidence in the dirt, without cages, lanes, lights, pedestrians, noise, etc, etc. Learn what the bike wants to do, and how the rider complements that, before getting out in traffic. She can drop the bike and laugh without worrying about dings on the bike or her.
Great adventure for both of you, have fun!
Been there, done (doing) that... we've been riding dirt bikes together for the past three years (good skills for me too!)... so obviously I agree with you whole heartedly!! :clapping:
FJR DaveH
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Tell Shannon congratulations! I'll always remember when I took the course. It was fun and a great learning experience.
Very cool Tyler!! :yahoo: :yahoo:
Now the gray hair will really set in. :lol:
Now the gray hair will really set in.
:lol: wheatonFJR
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Nice post...but this is from 2009.Very cool Tyler!! :yahoo: :yahoo:
Now the gray hair will really set in.
Is your daughter riding Tyler?
Well, there's a bike in the garage for her but since my accident, she hasn't had the chance to get out on it. I'm hoping this spring that I can ask a couple of trusted riding friends to take her out on some of the local roads... I'll probably follow along in the car.
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
Shannon, Congrats. :fan_1:
Her tee shirt is correct. Fox, just like her Ma!
3 Years on dirt bikes puts her way ahead in the game. :good:
Her tee shirt is correct. Fox, just like her Ma!
3 Years on dirt bikes puts her way ahead in the game. :good:
madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
THAT might be worth a trip to the South Bay. I'm jes' sayin'.....Well, there's a bike in the garage for her but since my accident, she hasn't had the chance to get out on it. I'm hoping this spring that I can ask a couple of trusted riding friends to take her out on some of the local roads... I'll probably follow along in the car.
I'm guessing, if you don't keep a lid on it, ANY motorcycle activity you're involved with could turn into a production. B)
Uhm...No pressure, Shannon!
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sin_loki
Techno Geek
and it just so happens i know some one that is selling a black ninja 250 in Santa Maria....
Silver Penguin
Silver Penguin
Congratulations! You must be one proud Mama. My 16yr old son took the MSF class with me. We must have looked kinda funny because I was the shortest one in the class and he was the tallest. He wore his Dad's leather jacket that hung loosely on him, but the sleeves barely came past his elbows. We both passed but he has not pursued motorcyling (yet). We decided to leave well alone and hope that he grows into an adult first. He's 24 now. And that's all I have to say about that.
But you're more fortunate, because your daughter will mature so much faster. Wishing you many happy and safe miles together.
But you're more fortunate, because your daughter will mature so much faster. Wishing you many happy and safe miles together.
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Weird I should see this thread today. I was at the last local dealership still open today with my 12-year-old. Started talking bikes and decided a 140cc dirt bike might be in his future this year or next for some offroad fun with dad. Then after some experience, maybe a KLR250 dual sport when he hits 16 or so as transportation to/from school.
painman
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Kudos to your daughter for passing the safety test. There is nothing like riding dirt before you get out on the street as I rode dirt 15 years before getting a street bike at age 30. No regrets there as I might have done some crazy things at a younger age but I was out of control anyway...lol. Just riding in the cage will give her some real experience on the road and will be an eye opener to help her out when she rides her own bike. Just be safe and ride like your invisable. Take care, PM. <>< :yahoo:
madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
First....look at his parents!
[SIZE=8pt]I mean...er...Dad still plays bumper cars on the freeway whilst riding a motorcycle. And Mom...well...whe just bought a new dirt bike so she can play in the sand. I mean...uhm....really.....!!![/SIZE]
Second.....he's a guy, we DON'T grow up we simply grow old! :crazy:
:rofl:
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This thread's a year old, but...I have a friend who'd like to sell a Suzuki GS500R...it was his starter bike. He loved it, and kept it well maintained. He's also never dropped it.
