Kids on bikes?

[Cookie]

Frosty has a nice setup for a little person.

See: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=721

[johnsf1980]

Frosty has a nice setup for a little person.

See: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=721

Yeah I like it.... just wouldnt know where to start if I tried to make one myself

[Tink]

More than likely many threads on here about kids on bikes... but I would like to know more... I can't do a bike for my 12 yr old... yet she loves bikes... her dad rides, I ride, my partner rides... so there is no stopping her... she even texts me "ride safe" when she is at her dads....

She has leather jacket, helmet etc..... so apart from saying no... or buying her a Kawasaki Trial bike when I can... how can I keep her safe... she knows how to be safe (holding... putting on the helmet... has the feel for the bike even...etc ) but I think any tips welcome.

PS My neighbours son 16 has the bug too... and they don't want him to ride.... but he is adament.

OMG now I know how my parents felt when I pillioned with mates. eeek

[JohnC]

Never taken my kids on bikes,,both in their late 30's now.
Unlike some,,I like my kids.

[avgas]

Anyone have a clue as to how much kids helmets cost?

As much as you can afford.
If you are only talking something for VERY low speeds - the FFM have a factory shop in Waihi. $50 was the asking price 10 years ago

[Ronin]

Well for what it's worth. I reckon that controlled involvement is the best form of education. If you and her Dad have a safe attitude around and on the bikes then she is far more likely to pick up on that.

Are you saying that you feel uncomfortable and or unsafe with her on the back? How about when you pillion someone else?

[BurningPlastic]

As long as the kid understands what they're doing, has appropriate safety gear and the parent is a careful rider then I don't see why it should be an issue...

My dad started taking me as a pillion pretty much as soon as I could safely get my feet on the footpegs and I never felt in any danger. I'm pretty sure I did my first ton (mph) before I was 10 ;->.

I did spend a lot of time around bikes and bike instructors when I was little so I might have been a little more used to 'safety first' than most kids but I don't think that there's any reason why any kid couldn't be fine as long as they were allowed to build up experience gradually.

[jasonzc]

This reminds me..
when i was little i used to pillion in front of my grandad and my younger cousin was behind him... on a scooter...

needless to say, this wasnt in NZ.

[R1madness]

I have taken my daughter for years. I used to take her to Kindy on my FZR1000exup. She is almost 16 now and still ofter comes with me. Good jackets are available for almost all kids now and so are helmets and gloves. They cost about the same as adults gear but there will be a heap of people wanting to buy it off you when your kid grows out of it (or keep it for the next one). Prices? ring your local dealer (or email me). like others have said feet must reach the pegs. Have you looked at the wear around the waist grab handles for your kid to hang onto? They work great for younger kids.

[jam mad]

i spoke to a guy a few months ago who has a full harness for his kids, so they actually are strapped to his back. it's for smaller kids, but i can't find a link to it after trying google.

i did come across these guys via google though, i'd suggest calling them, they look like experts !

http://www.babybiker.com/

[Juzz976]

Yeh I wouldn't even consider it, then again I wont have any pillions at all.
Unless I saw a fellow biker on the side of the road needing a ride up the road, ya know break down or whatever.
I know I'm a safe rider, but I would never put either one of my kids on the back of a road motorcycle.

[Slingshot]

Never taken my kids on bikes,,both in their late 30's now.
Unlike some,,I like my kids.

More than you like yourself it would seem.