Don't be anxious Chapomis. I won't be there to lead him astray.Chapomis_imp said:
(just kidding Kenny)My son is seriously considering a Kawasaki Ninja 300. It seems like a nice bike to start on. I've always been a fan of Kawasaki and have owned a Vulcan 900, a Ninja 650 and a Ninja ZX6R; all of which I thoroughly enjoyed riding.Chapomis_imp said:
I'm also a fan of that new 300. Too bad it wasn't available in 2012 when my son got his m/c endorsement. I bought him a 2012 CBR250R in red/white/blue w/ ABS. He rode that bike for 3 yrs commuting to school & college b/f recently selling it. These small sport bikes make very good learner bikes.metallyguitarded_imp said:
Verdecken_imp said:From the perspective of a current 25 year old, I can say that the Internet makes it easy to stay grounded and cautious as a rider. My parents aren't huge fans of me riding (well my dad is a-ok, my mom worries a lot) but I am not one of the "invincible" minded kids anyway. I am active on Reddit, and the motorcycle forum there is a great place where people share videos and stories. It's been a great tool for me to see what is good and bad riding as well as being reminded that it's 'cool' to go ATGATT and be constantly on the lookout for SMIDSYs. I took an MSF course and it was great. I highly recommend. Does your son have friends that ride? If so, as long as they're good riders and not hooligans, he should be fine. I certainly wish I could ride with my dad!!
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I'm also a fan of that new 300. Too bad it wasn't available in 2012 when my son got his m/c endorsement. I bought him a 2012 CBR250R in red/white/blue w/ ABS. He rode that bike for 3 yrs commuting to school & college b/f recently selling it. These small sport bikes make very good learner bikes.jedd_imp said:
I have no children and maybe thats good because i can understand the concern. I've did all forbidden, had much luck all over life (now almost 56 yo) travelled middle east in the end seventies early eighties on my honda cb750 K0 and if im honest could have been injured for many times, which never happened. I guess i had some angel on my shoulder always.Django_imp said:
I had a nice talk with my son yesterday about riding and did my best not to preach the dangers of riding but to just have an open and honest discussion about them. He really has given this a lot of thought and is busy learning as much as he can about riding technique, proper gear, etc. I bought him a copy of Hough's Proficient Motorcycling and some day soon, we'll start riding together. I'm looking forward to it.Frulk_imp said:
My son is now thinking of picking up a used 500. He's concerned with growing out of a 300 too soon. I understand the concern even if I don't necessarily agree with it. Besides, I imagine the new 300s perform just as well as an older, used 500, if not better. I hope he goes for the 300 and I'm excited to try it out!jedd_imp said:
Thanks! I'm embracing it and now going to do everything I can to help my son be a competent, safe rider. That's really special that you spent time with your friend's mom under those circumstances. I hope my mom shares her reaction to my son becoming a motorcyclist.4 Paws_imp said:
Your daughter has a beautiful smile Django! Haha.Django_imp said:
Thanks quietguy! My son takes the written test today at the DMV and, assuming he passes, will officially have his M1 certification added to his license.quietguy_imp said:
Sorry, MG. Just seeing this now. No, never been off road but that does sound like fun. Being in So Cal, nothing is too far away.metallyguitarded_imp said:
Great way to introduce kids to motorsports! I started my twin sons that way when they were about 14 and today they are very responsible 32 year old street riders with many miles of fun under their belt.metallyguitarded_imp said:
Excellent choice! While it's still a relatively light and forgiving bike, the little Ninja has the guts to hold its own on the interstate. Not something he'll outgrow in a few months.metallyguitarded_imp said:
