happyeaglesfan wrote: ....
Okay, before I get the "it's too dangerous for your Kids" or "they will get hurt"....
it is, and they will, but that is what makes riding so appealing. my dad bought my first dirt bike when i was in 6th grade. i've broken a few bones, but my dad still supported my riding. i didn't have time for drugs or gangs growing up, i had to keep my bike up to speed and myself healthy. from my experience, this will be one of the best choices you will make for your kids. good luck with whatever quad you choose!
Mike and Trina
2 Kids
'04 Chevy 3500 dually diesel
'06 Weekend Warrior SL 30' 5th Wheel
Reese 16K Signature Series Hitch
Honda CRF 450X
Honda TRX250EX Quad
Honda CRF230F
Kawasaki Mohave 80 Quad
Ocotillo Wells, Class of 1968
dadwolf2 wrote: Just curious if you've considered a dirtbike instead? Although my DW thinks quads are safer, I disagree.
I ride an atv and my son rides the dirtbike. Wish I had learned to ride a bike at an earlier age.
Your never to old. I am turning 40 this year and bought my first bike last season. Sold my quad shortly after
I would prefer my whole family rode 2 wheels but I wont force it on any of them. If they want 2 they will get one if not then they can keep their quad.
05 Revolution Le 40E
05 Carson Racer
06 Chevy 2500 Dmax
03 GMC 2500 Dmax
05 HD Road king
4 bikes
3 quads
and a Rhino
I did not consider a dirt bike. Being that I have 2 boys that will be riding this summer. Maybe I will get one quad and later pick up a dirt bike and they can share each.
Thanks for all the tips!
2006 CHEVY 2500HD 6.0L 4.10 Ext Cab
Wife, 3 kids (boys... 6 month old, 5 year old, and 6 year old), and our dog RIGZ.
Just remember...its eventual...they will need bigger quads...I think now that I created a monster 15 years ago.
He was 2 or 3
this was when he was 16
This year he turns 18 in April. Been a BLAST! Enjoy the RIDE with your kids!
06 F350 4X4 Crew Cab Dually Tow Boss
07 Raptor 3612DS
92 Banshee - sons now
06 YZF450 50th Anniv Edition - sons too
06 Raptor 700R 50th Anniv Edition - mine
06 Wolverine 450 - wifes
07 Wolverine 450 SE - my other toy
04 YZ250F - spoiled sons newest toy
dadwolf2 wrote: Just curious if you've considered a dirtbike instead? Although my DW thinks quads are safer, I disagree.
I ride an atv and my son rides the dirtbike. Wish I had learned to ride a bike at an earlier age.
Your never to old. I am turning 40 this year and bought my first bike last season. Sold my quad shortly after
I would prefer my whole family rode 2 wheels but I wont force it on any of them. If they want 2 they will get one if not then they can keep their quad.
I tried riding my son's XR 250 when we first got it for him. Lot of loose sand/gravel in the area we were riding and those squirrely riding conditions just did me in. ALL I could think about was going down. I had NO fun on it at all. Intellectually I knew I should just twist the right hand and grab more throttle but couldn't do it. I get on my quad and all those fears go away and I have fun. But I'm always jealous of him. Bikes are cheaper, take up less space, can go in areas I can't, handle the whoops so much better and are faster down the trail.
Ultimately I think dirtbikes are safer. I've gone riding in a fairly technical trails with my buddies who ride dirtbikes. Big steep hills, steep off-camber or a combination of the two; If a dirtbike gets in trouble, they can just lay it down. If a quad gets in trouble , it can get ugly and expensive fast.
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