How to convince parents to let me get a road bike!

[ktmkid]

this might sound dumb but i really want to get a road bike but my parents (mum especially ) are totally against it. They think i will kill myself. how can i convince them to let me get a road bike (learner).. i already have a cage and i have been riding motocross for a few years just to let you know. Im sure back when you guys were living a home you would hav been in the same situation.

[Madness]

Clicky clicky

[ktmkid]

dam this was ment to go in the noobs section sorry

[dogsnbikes]

Good luck in the convincing game its been going on for generations.......just stick at it and point out all the boy racer bloopers thats going on and the price of gas is too much and what ever else you can think off

[Tim 39]

my brother just bought one and turned up with it, My parents weren't fond of the idea but because he already had it, they couldnt do anything

[Romeo]

Just tell them about how you've seen all the horrific motorcycle crash photos on the Internet, then challenge them to look at them. They'll call you twisted, you respond saying that you "understand the risks" and say they don't know what they're talking about. This works especially well if your old mans a rider. Riding is obviously part of your lifestyle, so that should be justification enough ;/.

Oh, and my old man was against the idea because he thought I was one of those crazy types. Make sure you clear your history after you look at those 300kph+ lanesplitting videos on YouTube ;s.

[skidMark]

do what i did

come home one day with a brand new bike...hey mum...dad look what i bought.

they were like

i was like i will be back later....i'm going for a ride

they were like ummmm ok be careful

nothing they could do bike was paid for.

[Holy Roller]

Three of my kids have the go ahead to get a bike, The oldest now 20 decided that a car was a better way to go. My daughter is not even interested in a car let alone a bike though she enjoys being on the back of mine. My other son nearly 16 wanted to get a bike you know the freedom and all that, mum surprised me by agreeing that it could be the best form of transport for him but he is only interested in online RPG gameing the road code looks too thick with too many words to read. He has been to several Cold kiwis with me and enjoys the bike also maybe he will surprise us and actually start to learn the road code. I have two other daughters of whom one is keen to get her self a bike but I will not hold my breath and will wait and see if she is still keen next year. I cant really blame them as they have seen me recover from several bad accidents over the years and not to mention turning up looking like a drowned rat numerous times after riding in the rain. I brought my own bike when I left home to join the Navy at 15, wasn't much that could be said except the sentiments already expressed here by other parents in a similar situation.

[Mole_C]

do what i did

come home one day with a brand new bike...hey mum...dad look what i bought.

nothing they could do bike was paid for.

I did similar. Parents get back from 6 month holliday. Hey guys, guess what i bought

[ajturbo]

frig mate, you are gona die one day.. get out there and enjoy it while you can...

i just went a brought a bike.. didn't even know how it started.. got the bike shop to drop it off at home... i forgot about it till mum yells... who's that up the drive? with a bike, that he is unloading???

shit , it's mine.... who said you can buy that?..... well it's my money!.. see ya ..

[breakaway]

Just buy one and ride home.

[shcabbeh]

It took quite a long time to first convince my parents that I wanted a bike. Basically if you keep at it, mentioning it at least once every day, they'll see that you're not just in it as a phase and will eventually come around.

You have to show that you're mature and ready for it too. Besides, it's a good way to test yourself to see if you really want a bike. If you put your aims up to the test of time, you'll be able to decide how much it means and is worth to you. Good luck!

[ktmkid]

hmm ok i rekon i will be able to convince them.. what yall think of a rg150

[breakaway]

hmm ok i rekon i will be able to convince them.. what yall think of a rg150

Great bike. Started on one. Matter of fact its for sale now. If you like, you can come and view / have a sit on it and see how you like it.

[imdying]

Your parents are quite correct, and if you're living with them, you should respect their decision.
Or buy one and keep it at a mates house, just make sure the rego isn't sent to your olds place.