I can vouch for this. We lived in AZ for our son's first 3 and half years. Probably when he was around 2 he noticed the recycle trash truck with it's big arm that would swing out, grap the container and deposit the contents n the back. He was hooked. From then on we'd try to plan Tuesday mornings so that he could watch the process.
That's cool that he let's you work on the bike, but a little surprising--not that anyone is doubting your skills to do so. It just seems that companies are so liability-focused. In reality, you as the rider, are the one who is most interested in having that bike in tip-top shape, and would likely take the most care in that everything is done well.
(03-24-2026, 07:50 AM)Gone in 60 Wrote: It was funny… yesterday while I was working in the garage, our neighbors across the street were playing with their very young son. Seems it was his birthday and I thought that he’d probably be thrilled to come sit on a big yellow ex police motorcycle.
They thanked me but said he’s currently “going through his trash truck phase”. Seems every young boy is fascinated by the local trash truck for a while. (We confirmed this with friends who also have a three year old boy)
The neighbors said when he moves on to his motorcycle phase they’re sure he’ll want to sit on the bike and go vroom-vroom.
(03-24-2026, 12:12 AM)Gone in 60 Wrote: ...Texted the boss, who confirmed we didn't have any deliveries for the day. I suggested that Berta needed a little more love. We didn't have a full maintenance history on her since the boss bought her for our medical delivery fleet. ...
That's cool that he let's you work on the bike, but a little surprising--not that anyone is doubting your skills to do so. It just seems that companies are so liability-focused. In reality, you as the rider, are the one who is most interested in having that bike in tip-top shape, and would likely take the most care in that everything is done well.