Motocross style dirt bikes for a 10 year old

[Captain Ahab]

and ftr i'm glad the kid is getting a dirt bike and not an ATV. Too many "nancy" parents think they are being safe by getting their kids an Atv instead of a bike when in reality they are a million times more dangerous.

My best memories outside of hunting fishing as a kid were riding motorcycles with my buddies.

Ditto

 

[Obi-Wan]

I started my 9 yr old on a Honda CRF70 with the semi auto transmission which got him used to shifting without having to worry about the clutch and he could touch the ground with both feet which gave him confidence. At 12 He moved up to a Yamaha 125 which he can handle pretty good and I kept the CRF 70 for the grandkids when the get the 8-9 yrs of age.

 

[5575]

And when he gets the bike get the gear, and makes sure he wears it ALL the time. No gear=no riding.

Warning
If he gets into it and he starts racing say goodbye to allot of fishing! ha ha
It's been a nice change of pace and allot of fun! "and we still get our fishing in"

 

[FishReaper]

And when he gets the bike get the gear, and makes sure he wears it ALL the time. No gear=no riding.

I know nothing about bikes but please do this

 

[Lycanthrope]

Why do you want to kill or seriously injure your 10 year old child?

 

[guywhofishes]

Why do you want to kill or seriously injure your 10 year old child?

Indeed. Keep him in the basement playing video games with his friends - where he's "safe". ;:;banghead

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[Kurtr]

I didnt ride dirt bike much but rode snow mobile alot and did plenty of other dangerous dumb shit i think it is part of living and growing up and learning. Teach them the best you can keep them relatively safe and let them be kids. To many kids grow up now with out doing any thing and when they get in the real world they are sol.

 

[johnr]

We went over to HondaWest today, he fit the Honda 125 pretty well, both feet touched the ground. He sat on a Kawasaki I think that one was a 110, maybe it was also a 125, not sure, but that one fit nice too, seemed to have smaller tires.
The salesman was at lunch so I didn't get to talk to anyone about features and whatnot.
He rode a small one at my farm buddies place a bunch of times, and a neighbor kid had a little 50 that they would go goof off on.
I rode mini bikes, and 3 wheelers my entire childhood. It was some great times.
I once was on the bike path in south Fargo by the old cinema 70 movie theater, a cop pulled me over and made me walk the bike all the way back to our house on 35th ave cause bike paths are not for motorized vehicles... I wasn't even africanamerican...haha cops.

He will only ride with safety gear, and only with supervision, but the kid has a need for speed. I am going to look for some used ones, since he will likely out grow it in a year or two.

 

[guywhofishes]

I didnt ride dirt bike much but rode snow mobile alot and did plenty of other dangerous dumb shit i think it is part of living and growing up and learning. Teach them the best you can keep them relatively safe and let them be kids. To many kids grow up now with out doing any thing and when they get in the real world they are sol.

or they get bored and start taking trips in the basement in order to feel alive

 

[svnmag]

I have no idea how/why I'm still alive from various vehicular exploits. I was an idiot and arguably did improve with age. A misguided maneuver on a dirt bike facilitated my left pinkie finger parallel and in contact with my left wrist(whole hand). Had to walk a half mile for "help". It was an intense mental exercise. Snacked on a Charm's Blowpop and large cup of rootbeer while "buddy" went back through the woods to retrieve his bike. He was more worried about the damn motorcycle than getting me home. I was strangely starving and demanded something to eat while I waited. I was pissed off and threatened to steal the Camaro which would start without a key. I think the sugar actually helped with the pain and faintness. Rags sat with me until "pal" returned with the bike.

When I get home, Mom and Dad immediately knew something was wrong when "buddy" got out and opened my car door. They both ran out in the yard. I had to take cover behind Dad, as Mom started going psycho about my torn new jeans. "Sort of" lost the bike bug after that and after a few more minor incidents it's all gone now. Motorcycles turned me pussy.

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This story contains zero bullshi'ite. It is a true account to the best of my knowledge.

 

[deleted_account]

or they get bored and start taking trips in the basement in order to feel alive

Drugs are bad, mkay?

 

[gst]

Having raised three boys, I can vouch for the Yamaha TTRs. had 2 90's and 2 125's. Have also had a Honda 100 cr and 150 both good bikes.

the boys started on the 90's at age 8 and rode em till probably 12 and then the 125's came in. We sold most of the bikes as they out grew them for as much or more than we paid for them.

the Honda 150 for a 10 year old is likely too big. Kids seem to have more fun on a "smaller" bike they can handle.

 

[svnmag]

I remember crying like a baby and I damn near did again:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3NA6BWPbak

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nOZ-Y_1M30

 

[all4eyes]

My son started at 10 on a used Honda XR80 big wheel and rode that for 2 years. He loved it as it wasn't to big or to small. He could throw it around and yet had enough power to keep up with me. That dang bike would do about 50mph with 220 pound guy on it. Great bike add gas and change oil yearly. Now he is riding a TTR 125 at the age of 12. Its a lot more bike then the 80 was. I ride it to town every now and then and keep up with the cars on the highway. IMO the 125 would be a little to much for a young rider. Heck I sold the 80 for more then I paid for it and the guy that bought it couldn't believe the deal he got. The smaller bike hold their value and are easy to sell. Found better deals in Minot at Sports Specialties and Pure Honda in Minot then we did anywhere in Bismarck. I started on a 100 Yamaha at 11 and rode that until I was 13 had plenty of power for me.

I would stay away from those Chinese knock offs, they are junk and no one will work on them. Also look for big tires on the smaller bikes, they handle better and are easier to ride. Plus safety gear is a plus even if its jeans, long sleeve shirt, gloves, and a pair of good boots. Never ever get on with shorts. bisman always has gently used riding gear for about half price.

Good Luck and keep them safe!

 

[Lycanthrope]

My daughter wanted to do gymnastics, now shes had 2 knee surgeries and likely a 3rd. Shes 14 years old and might walk with a limp for the rest of her life. Some things just arent worth the 'fun'. There are plenty of fun activities that you arent likely to injure or kill yourself doing. I guess Im getting old, but im starting to understand that discretion is the better part of valor.... I dont know what the statistics are specifically for motocross, but Ive heard they arent great, as far as likelihood of injuring yourself. Something I would at least research before throwing my kid on one of those machines. As a child I nearly killed myself a couple times riding 3wheelers (luckily I walked away) and a friend of mine severely broke both his wrists when he hit a hole that was hidden by grass.

 

[Kurtr]

i got some friends that did gymnastics that never got hurt. got some friends that did nothing when kids now they like the meth pipe.

 

[Lycanthrope]

"have some friends that did something" isnt a great argument for doing something dangerous, but Im sure you are aware of that.... :;:cheers Most people skydivers dont kill themselves, but enough do that its not high on my list of things to do. I have no dog in this fight, so dont want to argue about it, its true that parents cant protect their kids from everything, but some may feel that discouraging dangerous behavior is also part of a parents job. Guess it just depends on the parents, if you get your kid a dirt bike and they kill themselves on it, you likely wont be charged for child abuse, unless you allow them to ride without safety gear.

 

[johnr]

Maybe I can wrap him in bubble rap and hold him in my vagina...haha

jk lycan.

I gave him an xbox last year for Christmas, I think that has done more harm than a dirt bike would.

 

[Pinecone]

I miss my old 93 yz 250, but the older I get my body doesn't! Juanr, I raced with a guy that had to use step blocks on the starting line. As long as he can tippy toe the bike and still kick start it he'll be fine, also you can adjust the suspension quite a bit " have it softer in the beginning so he can touch the ground, then tighten shit up after he's flyin 25 feet in the air". Nowadays go with 4 stroke. Just remember a bike dealer will tell you it fits perfectly, knowing,the kid will out grow it in a year anda half . kinda like a insurance guy:::
Boots a good pair of riding boots and not the pussy highway boots. that's my.02cents oh and my girls have had a 4 whealer since the oldest was not even 1

 

[Lycanthrope]

Dont get me started on electronic devices.....