divster Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 my daughter is 7 and keeps badgering me to get the gear so she can go on the back with me is there actually any laws that say they must be ..?..old or ...?...height or what i know theres a lot of bikers that do take their kids on the back this is her at the rock and bike night at squires cafe (the owner asked me if shed like to sit on the bike) mind she can bugger off if she thinks im buying her a harley... yammy yes for sure and the twins more bikers in the making (my old gpz750r)
choppernorgate Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 my daughter is 7 and keeps badgering me to get the gear so she can go on the back with me is there actually any laws that say they must be ..?..old or ...?...height or what i know theres a lot of bikers that do take their kids on the back this is her at the rock and bike night at squires cafe (the owner asked me if shed like to sit on the bike) mind she can bugger off if she thinks im buying her a harley... yammy yes for sure and the twins more bikers in the making (my old gpz750r) hi lovley kids grate bike the law is achild must be able to reach the foot rest there is no age lim if they can reach the foot rest the is leagle two friends off mine driled n bolted brackets so they can raise the footrests again it is leagle the pillon mus keep both feet on foot rest at all times thats the law good luck n ride safe
Imanupstart Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 I'm sure you definatly don't need telling but make sure there head to toe protected. Nothing pisses me off more than seeing the parent in full race leathers arai helmet etc and the kid wearing jeans trainers and a coat
Gas up - Let's Go! Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 I'm sure you definatly don't need telling but make sure there head to toe protected. Nothing pisses me off more than seeing the parent in full race leathers arai helmet etc and the kid wearing jeans trainers and a coat What that man said. They are precious, but you don't need anyone telling you that. Wish my daughter would get on the bloody back - wouldn't have to take the car as much....
divster Posted February 12, 2009 Author Posted February 12, 2009 brilliant ,cheers for the info, weve been trying fullface helmets on her , found a website called babybiker o gonna see about getting stuff ready for summer
Moderator Goff Posted February 12, 2009 Moderator Posted February 12, 2009 Also if you have no sissy bar or top box it would be worth investing in some Love Handles so she can hang on to you. A sudden pull off can have severe consequences and kids arent always aware of how tight they need to hold on. LOVE HANDLES
Gas up - Let's Go! Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Hein Gericke sell leathers just for Kids, Cute as can be
forddude Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Also if you have no sissy bar or top box it would be worth investing in some Love Handles so she can hang on to you. A sudden pull off can have severe consequences and kids arent always aware of how tight they need to hold on. LOVE HANDLES Yes I toock my son on my bike ( he has a 90cc mx bike) and he dint like the pulling away bit that was on the vfr, But he likes the virago better as it has a sissy bar. He was in his full mx gear ..
wild foamy Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 as bove, make sure they are able to reach the pegs and are protected. i absolutely love riding pillion on my dads CBR900RR Urban Tiger, that thing flies did like his CBX1000 though as that had a leather strap across the seat to hold on to, i dont really rate sissy bars as sudden takeoffs tend to throw you back, and it just feels like your going to flip over the back of the bike. Maybe you could buy your daughter a 1990 DT50MX?... there's one in the for sale section... *whistles*
Ttaskmaster Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 i dont really rate sissy bars as sudden takeoffs tend to throw you back, and it just feels like your going to flip over the back of the bike. There's only one Cruiser I know of that can pull away hard enough to do that - Rocket III Besides, it's a lot harder on a Sports bike with just the two small handles stupidly situated right on the pivot point - Gives you even more of a chance that you'll flip. In fact, I almost did on the back of a mate's VFR750. My feet came right up and I was tipping back..... For the most part, especially on the high backrests, they are absolutely fantastic. Having something to brace against works very well for the pillion and it means you can sit right back, allowing the rider more room. Plus, of course, you can lash loads of kit to it and go tourin'!!
wild foamy Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 There's only one Cruiser I know of that can pull away hard enough to do that - Rocket III i was refering more to the sissy bars on supersports bikes. my dads CBR imparticular has that feeling that it will tip you off, mainly because its got soft suspension and the pillion seat is so high up, the sissy bar is so low down that there really isnt much leverage to stop you coming off. when i was little(er) it wasnt much of a problem but me being the tall lanky bugger that i am now it means that i am up a lot higher on the pillion seat and more likely to tip off.
divster Posted February 12, 2009 Author Posted February 12, 2009 the divvy has still got its grab handles on and also got this rack given from a lad on one of the other forums i go on i will be getting some of those love handles cos theyre a dam good idea , gonna go have a nosey at hein gerike too
Sonny r 125 Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 my daughter is 7 and keeps badgering me to get the gear so she can go on the back with me is there actually any laws that say they must be ..?..old or ...?...height or what i know theres a lot of bikers that do take their kids on the back this is her at the rock and bike night at squires cafe (the owner asked me if shed like to sit on the bike) mind she can bugger off if she thinks im buying her a harley... yammy yes for sure and the twins more bikers in the making (my old gpz750r) i grew up around bikes, my dad always used to take me to junior school on the back of his gsx r 750. never had any problems and i used to love it.
cragv Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Great looking kids you have there In Australia you also only have to be able to reach the footpegs. +1 for head-to-toe gear, too. The only downside of this really is how fast they'll grow out of it
divster Posted February 12, 2009 Author Posted February 12, 2009 ahh but were gonna get black gear so comes the joy of hand me downs, once the eldest is grown out of them my lad then the other daughter is only a midget so itll be a bit before shed get into them , so itd only be the helmets wed have to replace
choppernorgate Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 my daughter is 7 and keeps badgering me to get the gear so she can go on the back with me is there actually any laws that say they must be ..?..old or ...?...height or what i know theres a lot of bikers that do take their kids on the back this is her at the rock and bike night at squires cafe (the owner asked me if shed like to sit on the bike) mind she can bugger off if she thinks im buying her a harley... yammy yes for sure and the twins more bikers in the making (my old gpz750r) you can get a lycra belt go around u n one for the kid n they stick u will know if it fills safe or not as there your kids good luck ride safe
cragv Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 ahh but were gonna get black gear so comes the joy of hand me downs, once the eldest is grown out of them my lad then the other daughter is only a midget so itll be a bit before shed get into them , so itd only be the helmets wed have to replace Getting black is a very good idea - nice. ...Either that, or buy pink leathers for your boy and get him a really dark visor
wildone Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 My attittude to kids riding pillion is as near as possible to the attitude that I have with adults ----- I won't ever encourage you to ride motorbikes either up - front - or on - the - back. That decision is YOURS !. Once you have made that decision I will help, advise, insist and all of those things BUT NOT BEFORE The big difference with kids is that YOU must apply the common sense that they lack. They only think that they know everything BUT you KNOW that they don't. Once they have idicated a desire to ride I apply the basics ----- can they get on and off ? ---- does their leg length actually allow their feet to reach both footrests (at the same time) -------- are they physically strong enough to hold - on. You (hopefully) have the common sense and you must let it prevail. It is much better for you to have erred on the side of safety than living with the knowledge that "you didn't"
divster Posted February 13, 2009 Author Posted February 13, 2009 My attittude to kids riding pillion is as near as possible to the attitude that I have with adults ----- I won't ever encourage you to ride motorbikes either up - front - or on - the - back. That decision is YOURS !. Once you have made that decision I will help, advise, insist and all of those things BUT NOT BEFORE The big difference with kids is that YOU must apply the common sense that they lack. They only think that they know everything BUT you KNOW that they don't. Once they have idicated a desire to ride I apply the basics ----- can they get on and off ? ---- does their leg length actually allow their feet to reach both footrests (at the same time) -------- are they physically strong enough to hold - on. You (hopefully) have the common sense and you must let it prevail. It is much better for you to have erred on the side of safety than living with the knowledge that "you didn't" yes the decision is mine , i have thaught about it for a long time ,my kids have grown up around bikes theyre helping me with building the bandit they like to watch moto gp ,i have NOT encouraged my daughter in the slightest its my daughters desire to come on the back of the bike she came and spoke to me about it,and ive told her when the time comes that i feel she is big enough as for any of my kids then and only then will i take them out on the road i was mearly asking as how the law stood the eldest can get on and off yes she has got the strength in her legs ( trust me shes kicked me in the bollocks before so i know) dont think for one moment that im gonna be a complete fucktard and take them out now before i know that theyre ready i aint that stupid
vic-fzr600 Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 +1 for head-to-toe gear, too. The only downside of this really is how fast they'll grow out of it Thats the main advantage of me having 3 boys!!!!
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