When your baby swings their leg over

[Number One]

So ladies.

How many of you are mums of young motorcyclists...by young I mean 6 and taking first steps.

Sully one is going to be he proud owner of a two wheeler on Christmas day (shhhhhhhh) and with all safety gear bought and 'learner system' (engineered by dad) fitted to the bike we wait to see his little face light up on the day.

To be honest it could go the other way and he could be completely underwhelmed - that would make the grown man cry I think but chances are he will be more than keen to swing his leg over and get out there and do it.

So mothers - tell me your stories of what I am in for. I already envisage the broken bones, trips to a&e and other such stuff.

DO any of your families belong to Motorcross clubs in WGTN that run kiddie fun days etc and are really good for learner kids?

Anyway, if I am honest as much as I want this for him and look forward to the fun that I know it will bring him and his dad (...and the freedom it might offer me you know Daddy and son off road days) I am a little nervy....not enough to stop it though!

[98tls]

Am no mother number one but can still recall at the age of 9 coming home to find an SL125 Honda parked in the driveway (remember there was no kids bikes in those days)Best xmas ive ever had and will never forget the feeling of actually understanding it was mine....all mine.Wideyed and gobsmacked.Enjoy.

[gilly]

Enjoy a vehicle that has a 'learner system' in place.

Before you know it they'll be driving.

Now thats grey hair material.

[James Deuce]

Any of my kids get on a bike and I'll give them a thick ear.

[Number One]

Enjoy a vehicle that has a 'learner system' in place.

Before you know it they'll be driving.

Now thats grey hair material.

true that!

[caseye]

Any of my kids get on a bike and I'll give them a thick ear.

LOL I'm with you there but heres my dilemma.
K , my daughter is going out with a young fella who recently got his full, I've ridden with him and I've had my daughter on the back with me.
Unbiased opinion, he rides well.
She pilions Ok.
Would you let her go on the back with him.Both 17. Oh did I mention that Mum has recently acquired her own bike and is currently pootling 26 K's into Auck city and back daily, albiet up gt Sth Road.
She is like me, tettering on the fence.

[Pedrostt500]

Well kids will do what they do, with or with out your knoledge or permission, Life is about the Choices you make not all of them are going to be the good ones, or that well thought out if at all, arming your kids with the best skills and education you can so they can make the best choices they can is the key.

Mini 1 will love the Bike, keeping him from taking it to bed will be the test for ya No1.

[Number One]

keeping him from taking it to bed will be the test for ya No1.

Actually I think the test will be making sure that DAD lets him on it!!!
Dad very kindly prepared a wee track in the backyard. Beaten into the grass on the big TT in excited preparation

[James Deuce]

LOL I'm with you there but heres my dilemma.
K , my daughter is going out with a young fella who recently got his full, I've ridden with him and I've had my daughter on the back with me.
Unbiased opinion, he rides well.
She pilions Ok.
Would you let her go on the back with him.Both 17.

No. But they aren't going to listen. If I caught them I'd help them move into a flat. Best revenge ever.

[caseye]

He ,He bloody ha, ha , that made my day cheers! I asked her God Father the other day, he said emphatically N O too.
I love the moving into the flat line thats something I would do, now I know.
They're both pretty good kids, sensible etc but I'm having trouble getting past what I can still remember of her mum on the back of my bike Way back Then.

[Mrs Cowboyz]

So ladies.

How many of you are mums of young motorcyclists...by young I mean 6 and taking first steps.

Sully one is going to be he proud owner of a two wheeler on Christmas day (shhhhhhhh) and with all safety gear bought and 'learner system' (engineered by dad) fitted to the bike we wait to see his little face light up on the day.

To be honest it could go the other way and he could be completely underwhelmed - that would make the grown man cry I think but chances are he will be more than keen to swing his leg over and get out there and do it.

So mothers - tell me your stories of what I am in for. I already envisage the broken bones, trips to a&e and other such stuff.

DO any of your families belong to Motorcross clubs in WGTN that run kiddie fun days etc and are really good for learner kids?

Anyway, if I am honest as much as I want this for him and look forward to the fun that I know it will bring him and his dad (...and the freedom it might offer me you know Daddy and son off road days) I am a little nervy....not enough to stop it though!

To tell you the truth...i think it is great! Good on ya for letting him get out there and be a kid. They need the rough and tumble stuff...broken bones are good and make good stories as they get older. My now 9 yr old has refused to get on a bicycle without trainer wheels since he was four until just a few weeks ago! Now he gets bruises and scratches all over the place and I couldnt be more proud of him!! Must remember to stock up on more plasters and dettol!!

[Number One]

Ha ha...ditto on that last point! Ohh and ice pack thingames too

Honestly I have had my hands full with his dad, though actually I have been the biggest crasher this year so heck we are all buggered!

[James Deuce]

He ,He bloody ha, ha , that made my day cheers! I asked her God Father the other day, he said emphatically N O too.
I love the moving into the flat line thats something I would do, now I know.
They're both pretty good kids, sensible etc but I'm having trouble getting past what I can still remember of her mum on the back of my bike Way back Then.

Isn't that the thing though? Difficult to paint a rosy mental picture when you know how mental you and the missus were.

[Mom]

My kids grew up with bikes. We always had some sort of paddock hack. Too many stories of crashing into trees etc. Funniest story which I was reminded of recently, my eldest daughter had a friend staying and they decided to "teach" this friend how to ride a bike. Now we had a very bent and crabbed FA50 scooter that used to take a beating, but easy to ride. SO, said friend hops on it and after listening to the instructions on the hows of riding she proceeded to open the throttle and plow head first into the picnic table. I could see it happening but despite yelling at her to brake she paniced and hurtled right into the thing. The look on her face was priceless! The poor bike got wedged under the seat and took a bit of prizing to get out, the countersteering required to stay in a straight line was a bit more exagerated but apart from that all good.

[crazyhorse]

Any of my kids get on a bike and I'll give them a thick ear.

That's double standards isn't it?

I encouraged my kids to ride. Makes it a family thing, not to mention, at least you are teaching them correctly, instead of someone else allowing them to ride in jandals and shorts etc.

Nah, let them at 'em i say