How young is too young...
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airboss
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TCMike
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My 6 yr old can reach the pegs this year. I took her for a slow ride around the neighborhood, but probably won't go any farther till she's at least a few years older. At this age she still doesn't quite get how important safety on a bike is.
Kevin Daly
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Now Tom that is cute! In a male power tools kind of wayI've taken my 4 year old around the block a few times.I won't do much more than that until he can reach the pegs, at least that's what I tell my wife.
He's an old pro as well, just ask him.
I used to take my older son around on the Intruder when he was maybe 7-8 and the wife was ok. He could touch the pegs which is the law in most places. For my younger son, I used to putts around the block with him in front holding the tank (5 mph kind of thing). He would cry when I came back with the older one and he didnt get a ride too; what could I do? A cop eventually gave me a hard time about it so I stopped doing that. With the FJR I dont take the kids. The wife said "over my dead body" or "From my cold dead hands" or something like that and so I dont touch it.
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escapefjrtist
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My son has been riding with me since he was 7. Found a XS full face youth helmet, leather jacket and gloves and he was a happy camper. He's almost 14 now and still enjoys the dad and son time when we are out... No long trips yet, but that is coming soon.
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FJRGuy
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safe adjective, saf·er, saf·est, noun
–adjective
1. secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
2. free from hurt, injury, danger, or risk: to arrive safe and sound.
3. involving little or no risk of mishap, error, etc.: a safe estimate.
4. dependable or trustworthy: a safe guide.
5. careful to avoid danger or controversy: a safe player; a safe play.
6. denied the chance to do harm; in secure custody: a criminal safe in jail.
7. Baseball.
a. reaching base without being put out: safe on the throw to first base.
b. making it possible to reach a base: a safe slide.
–noun
8. a steel or iron box or repository for money, jewels, papers, etc.
9. any receptacle or structure for the storage or preservation of articles: a meat safe.
10. (in plumbing)
a. a pan for catching leakage.
b. template (def. 7).
11. Slang. a condom.
FJRGuy
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Hmmm... I would have thought the FJR would be better than the intruder for kids... must be that she just doesn't trust you to keep the FJR's speed in check!With the FJR I dont take the kids. The wife said "over my dead body" or "From my cold dead hands" or something like that and so I dont touch it.
Just razzing ya! I was in the same boat... pre-seperation and impending divorce!
1 & 2 would kill the notion for many. I cannot imagine anyone stating that riding on a motorcycle is a safe place or free from risk - especially when it comes to our children. We FJR owners are willing to accept some risk, but the risks I accept for my kids is much less than the risks I will take with myself. I know it is not right, but tough shit.safe adjective, saf·er, saf·est, noun
–adjective
1. secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
2. free from hurt, injury, danger, or risk: to arrive safe and sound.
3. involving little or no risk of mishap, error, etc.: a safe estimate.
4. dependable or trustworthy: a safe guide.
5. careful to avoid danger or controversy: a safe player; a safe play.
6. denied the chance to do harm; in secure custody: a criminal safe in jail.
7. Baseball.
a. reaching base without being put out: safe on the throw to first base.
b. making it possible to reach a base: a safe slide.
–noun
8. a steel or iron box or repository for money, jewels, papers, etc.
9. any receptacle or structure for the storage or preservation of articles: a meat safe.
10. (in plumbing)
a. a pan for catching leakage.
b. template (def. 7).
11. Slang. a condom.
If they can stay awake, remember and obey instructions even a few hours after they are given, hold on and reach the pegs, and you can guarantee not to have an accident... No sooner than that.
boomerang
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Geeee's dad, a tank top,shorts and sandles.I've taken my 4 year old around the block a few times.I won't do much more than that until he can reach the pegs, at least that's what I tell my wife.
He's an old pro as well, just ask him.
LOL it's true, he does look like a wee squidlet!Geeee's dad, a tank top,shorts and sandles.
:lol:
My pops used to take me around on the front of his dirt bike when i was very small. it's one of those things though... i don't know if that would happen again looking back!!
krashdragon
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Most states have some kind of law, usually when they can reach the footpegs. and/or an age limit...
One thing I learned from riding my son on my bicycle... I had a seat for him in front of me and he had footrests...
make sure the kid has either goggles or a full face helmet.
My son would fall asleep because the wind was blowing in his eyes....
mary
One thing I learned from riding my son on my bicycle... I had a seat for him in front of me and he had footrests...
make sure the kid has either goggles or a full face helmet.
My son would fall asleep because the wind was blowing in his eyes....
mary
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