Are Motorcycle Rallies for Kids ???

[dangerous]

The displays during the day have been enough for the kids to watch at the CK anyway its about meeting up with old and new friends with a bit of entertainment for me at least. Don't forget the badge. It's timespent with ones child enjoying

Well said HR

Will be taking my 16 yr son to his first Rally, Cold Duck this year. He wont see anything worse than he sees on TV. And at least we are there to keep an eye on him and as we have always tryed to do show him that you can go out drink responsibly and still have fun.

Good on ya K cant ask for much more than that as a parent now can ya

[betti]

been into the rally scene for twenty..mumble years now, and the kids that attend bike rallies are some of the most mature, well-adjusted kids I've ever met.
Ok there's adult entertainment, they usually get bored with it and make their own entertainment after five minutes, there is plenty for them to do and generally they are glad yo be part of the great camaraderie and social scene including talkin bollox for hours that goes with the bikin scene.
Bring em along I say

[scumdog]

Took both of my boys to their first rally when they turned 14, told them what to expect and it didn't phase them a bit.

Their favourite bit? Meeting dads mates and listening to them talk shit and drink booze (us, not the boys) and learning a little about 'bikes, the kids just love being with dad and/or mum at something that dad and/or mum enjoy.

I took responsibility for them but heaps of mates dived in and spoke to them, made them feel welcome and didn't treat them as 'just kids'

We all know our own kids (well you had better!!) and we know whether a rally would be suitable for them or not.

A timely topic to bring up I reckon!

[dangerous]

been into the rally scene for twenty..mumble years now, and the kids that attend bike rallies are some of the most mature, well-adjusted kids I've ever met.
Ok there's adult entertainment, they usually get bored with it and make their own entertainment after five minutes, there is plenty for them to do and generally they are glad yo be part of the great camaraderie and social scene including talkin bollox for hours that goes with the bikin scene.
Bring em along I say

As with the other pro's regarding taking kids along I agree intiley with you as aswell........................................ now on a differant subject........... holly crap I love your Kat, awesome mate did you do the work or did someone else?
ohhh darn I know but I had to say something.

[gav]

Too right, that is one of the best lookin' Kats I've seen! Got any more photos or info on it? very tasty and not too over the top!!

[Krusti]

As with the other pro's regarding taking kids along I agree intiley with what you as aswell........................................ now on a differant subject........... holly crap I love your Kat, awesome mate did you do the work or did someone else?

Thats what I thought....cool bike

[Skunk]

Looking forward to more pics too...

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[betti]

I'll scan some pics for ya soon as I get a scanner sorted, the kat was a joint project between me and a mate who runs a bike buildin business.
I did a work for parts deal, so she cost me very little( or so I told the wife)
The bike has been featured in Classic and motorcycle mechanics , and streetfighters mags, so is pretty well known back in blighty.
I've just got her out of the container, and soon as I can afford the conpliance and rego stuff she will be hittin Nz roads!
Thanx for the comments, its always good to find fellow kat nuts out there!

[festus]

I remember been at the 2001 Sulphur City, the wet T-shirt contest got down to 3 very nice sheila's, t-shirts came off, then down to their g-strings. Then this kid, all of about 10 yells out "Hey mum, where's dad?", one of the chicks on the stage (who I might add, ended up taking the g-string off, and winning the contest), yells "He's at the back of the tent near the bar son!"........now that was an eye opener (in more ways than one!!!)..........