Do your Kids ride?

[callman]

I have a 20 year old son who gets a mighty long face when the wife and I go for a weekend trip on the Nomad. He has never ridden a motorcycle and probably wouldn't if he didn't see dad having so much fun. He says he would like to learn and I can really think of nothing better than to take a motorcycle trip with my son... But if anything ever happened to him I'd know I was the one who put him there in the first place.

Has anyone else been through this?

[wanderer]

I have a 30 year old daughter that told me she was going to take the motorcycle safety course and get a scooter. So, I bought her a Suzuki Burgman 400 scooter and road it down to where she was starting her safety course. They let her use the scooter for the class. She follows along behind my Nomad all over the place. I believe she said she has put 5000 miles on it so far. I have 7000 miles on the Nomad since September 1. She even went with a bunch of Volutia/C50 riders and me on a ride from Oklahoma City to Mena, Arkansas over the Talihina scenic drive. The two of us have also explored a lot of Oklahoma gravel roads during our travels (GPS doesn't show when the pavement ends).

[coacha]

My 21 son wants to ride now too. I kinda wonder myself if I should encourage it or not. I do know I will make him take the MSF class and practice, practice, practice. My own father, 80+ year old former truck driver, tells me to keep working on my skills.

My 17 year old talks about it too and my 8 year old son wants to ride with me but my 15 year old son wants nothing to do with it whatsoever.

I just have babies right now but thats my dream in about 20 years to be rich and buy both of them bikes and the whole family can go on trips together.

My youngest son (25) bought a Kaw ZX-6R in 03. Same time I bought my meanstreak. 5 weeks later he had to lay it down to keep from getting caught it a 3 car pile up. 2 years ago he bought another ZX-6R. I'd hate for anything to happen to him, on the other hand I want him to live life. You can go from one set of numbers to another, or you can fill in the dash.

[dantama]

This falls into the category of, "If you don't have it in your blood, it's safer not to get it in your blood because once you do, your stuck with it for life."

That's a simplified version of the warning that I give those who are contemplating taking it up.

The two neatest things in my life have been teaching my son to ride a motorcycle and to fly an airplane.

[coacha]

...I'd hate for anything to happen to him, on the other hand I want him to live life. You can go from one set of numbers to another, or you can fill in the dash.

I heard that same thing a few weeks ago at a memorial service and it hit me that it is all about what happens during the dash. Thanks for reminding me of that.

[dantama]

The two neatest things in my life have been teaching my son to ride a motorcycle and to fly an airplane.

+1

I taught one of my sons to ride an XR 100 when he was 9, he's now 19 and hasn't purchased a street bike.

I'll have a mixture of worry, and happiness if he does.

[callman]

I have a step son that has lost complete use of his right arm from a dirt bike accident but he has learned to live with it and would ride again if he could, he's 25 and had the wreck at 17. It's like you say Dan once you've ridden you always will.

[dakals]

As a parent you never want to see any harm come to your child. I have a 9 year old son who can't wait until he can ride a motorcycle and all i can think is thank god he is only 9. Be the teacher, show your children everything that you have learned and hope that no harm comes to them. Or you can try and scare them with real photos and movies of motorcycle accidents. I would rather teach my son to live life by being safe.

[Yellow Jacket]

If you go through life being scared to live you may as well be dead. It's a risk just getting out of bed in the morning. In everything you do try to eliminate as much risk as possible and then enjoy.

[kingcruiser]

My daughter is 30 and my son is 28. My daughter rode behind me one time and seemed to enjoy it but neither one of them seem to want to ride. Must take after their mother.

[pablo]

My older son 33? just bought a Suzuki Intruder 800 yesterday. He's had other bikes but hasn't ridden recently. I was thinking of getting him a bike for a wedding present last year, but thought I'd never forgive myself if something happened to him on it. So I let him get his own bike.

[cactusjack]

My two oldest sons (24 & 25) would like to ride, but they can't afford it right now. My youngest son (17) wants to buy himself a bike when he turns 18. Right...he needs to get a job first. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

I'd like to be able to take them riding with me, I hope that some day they get into riding.

[spork]

All of mine do. They ride dirt as well. (50cc, 80cc. 200cc, 250cc, 360cc, 550cc)

My 17 year old isn't all that thrilled about it like she used to be because she is a teenager and has more important things to do.

My 12 year old fights her 7 year old brother anytime there is a possibility of riding. They both have jackets, gloves, helmets, etc.....

They are both a total hoot to ride with. I especially like to watch my son stick his arms out in the wind with a smile on his face. Priceless!

[rlfaubion]

My Son-in-Law packs my daughter (center) on their Big Dog. She's 30. On right is my Classic with my wife. They're all pretty people on pretty motorcycles.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/rlfaubion/PICT0368.jpg

I would say so!

[Top Cat]

My oldest son, 40 , doesn't ride. He had dirt bikes when he was younger but no street bikes. Says to dangerous at this time in his life.
My youngest son, 37, rides a Marauder. He just bought it last year. He lives in Indiana so I have never ridden with him. He used to take my 650 for rides when he was living at home. Back when he was 18.
Would like to ride out to Indiana for some riding with him, was going last year but didn't work out. Maybe this year.

[callman]

My oldest son, 40 , doesn't ride. He had dirt bikes when he was younger but no street bikes. Says to dangerous at this time in his life.
My youngest son, 37, rides a Marauder. He just bought it last year. He lives in Indiana so I have never ridden with him. He used to take my 650 for rides when he was living at home. Back when he was 18.
Would like to ride out to Indiana for some riding with him, was going last year but didn't work out. Maybe this year.

I'm 39, wrecked on the street when i was 17 or so,( a little road rash and a totaled bike) gave up riding on the street when i got married. I couldn't afford to get hurt and my family to suffer. Now the kids are grown and I'm Back to doing what I want to do.

I've got a lot of family in Vincennes, Indiana. Your son near there?

[ringadingh]

My son is only 12 but asks to go for a ride with me as a passenger all the time, He's starting to ask if he can get a dirt bike now to learn on, so we can ride together in a few years. Lets see if he still wants to hang around with dad then.

[unwind2]

We've got two boys....28 and 26. The 28 had never ridden....tried one of our bikes around a parking lot once...dropped it and he was finished. The 26 yr loves to ride too. He has gone on a trip with us....the three of us went from TN to Canada. This was year before last....it was great. First time had some quality time with our son in a while. He is in the Army right now...has been in Hawaii for 2 years on a 3 yr tour so he doesn't have a bike right now. He did have a 99 G/G Nomad. He rides one of our bikes when he is home visiting and wants to get another bike when he is back stateside.

Yes....he started riding after we had been riding for a while and I would hate to see something happen but you can twist anything in your mind and make anything that happens to your kids your spouse all your fault if you want to. He surfs in Hawaii...something could happen while he is doing that too. My hubbie and I get a lot of enjoyment out of riding and have an understanding with each other if something happens we were doing what we wanted to and were happy. I feel the same with my son.

[stambukj]

I have a 40 year old that rides a Honda 900rr Croch Rocket!

[misunderstood]

For me it was the reverse. I told my stepfather when I turned 16 I was getting a bike. He said no, they're not safe. After thinking to himself that he wasn't being fair, he decided to get a bike himself to make the decision. He's had one ever since and that was back in 1980. Helped me get my first bike almost 30 years ago. He rides a wing as does my uncle. Stepbrother has a Vstar. The guys do an anual ride every year together besides short weekends together. The family that rides together stays together.

He showed you who was boss,LOL. Sounds like your family has a good time together.I'll bet it would be the same if none of you rode.

[ponch]

My oldest is 12, and he's afraid of riding on the bike. My 11 and 10 year old daughters love it, and the other two girls are too small yet (2 and 4).

[fish]

22 + 24 nope

[jussmatt]

I've got a 12year old daughter that I'm just getting onto a Honda 50. She's got great balance and is a daredevil on her bicycle now...so.. should be interesting!! LOL!

[Top Cat]

callman, my youngest lives in Aurora. It is about 160 miles east of Vincennes.

[nomadman]

My oldest son Alex became in 2007, when he was 18 years old his license, right after that we bought a '93 Honda CBR 600.
Now we go out in the weekends for short trips. This summer we will take the bikes on our summerholiday in Italy

Riding with my son, is one of the prettiest things that happens in my life.

Nomadman

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc199/jantalmon/STP83786.jpg

[davidjones1]

I have three girls 15-19-21 the two older ones have boy friends both ride HD's we love it when they get to ride along with us, the 19yr is going to her first MSF class in march. they have all grown up with 4-wheelers and dirt bikes but the middle one is the only one who wants her own. I think we should all live our lives to the fullest you only get one go around.
ride safe.

[buckeye]

Second oldest daughter (45) rides 2-up with hubby (and wants her own bike), youngest (38) daughter's hubby motocrosses with my grandson (14), oldest great granddaughter (8) sometimes rides 2-up with me and wants to motocross next year. Youngest son (27) and 15 year old grandson just like to ride the 4 wheelers in the woods.

I'm not really afraid of dying, but I would hate to have not lived life to its fullest. Ihope my two boys have the same opportunity.

[joesnomad]

My son, who is 20 is in the proccess of buying a 07 ZX14. He will pick it up as soon as the weather gets warmer. He's an awful lot like I was when I was his age you know 1/2 to 3/4 crazy, not much he wouldnt try. He has had a couple of smaller bikes and came home with 2 cases of road rash that I know about. One time he was going to fast and wound up in a field, next time he says a car was in his lane comming around a turn and laid it down. My guess is he was going to fast and couldnt make the turn. That one one left him with quite a case of road rash you could tell just by looking at it, it hurt like hell. I hope and pray that he doesnt forget that episode. It may save his life. I keep telling him dont ever think for one minute that you mastered riding your bike because thats when it willl show you who the real boss is. I'm sure that his bike riding is going age my heart at least another 10 years, I'll keep my fingers crossed that he has learned from past expierences. If you want to puke check and see what insurance is on one of bikes for a 20 year old with a few violations. If he was to put collision on it it would cost him almost the cost of the bike every year, and with some companies it was more than the purchase price. Thank god I have a good driving record and I'm older I will only pay $152 this year this includes collision.

[donoller]

well here goes, i have two son's who both ride, and i grand son who also rides .we will ride the blue ridge parkway before my grand son goes into the navy .

[dogdoc]

my 16 yr old son rides with me all the time and enjoys it alot. my 29 yr old daughter used too also but now lives in OK.

[jayc]

Gonna be starting my 13 year old on a dirt bike this year. If his grades improve. My oldest hasn't really shown any interest.

[birdginski]

When my son graduated from high school in "89"I gave him my 700 Virago and gave up on riding. Then in "06" son went and bought himself a street glide and gave me his "84" nighthawk which I rode for 1 week and traded it for my "03" Nomad. Because at 6' 3" and 275 I decided that I needed a horse with a bigger saddle. I have put 20,000 trouble free miles on it since I bought it. It has a total of 24,000 so far.

[nomadd]

My son had his motorcycle learners permit during the summer of his sixteenth birthday. That was before he was even driving a car. He immediately took the MSF course and got his motorcycle license. I gave him my 1982 V45 Magna in 2003 when I got my Volusia. That year we did a lot of riding together. We took a couple of multiday rides and even rode into Canada together. There was nobody I liked to ride with more than my son. It's funny, but when we were riding together the father/son relationship would fade and we were like two riding buddies. Sadly he sold the bike in 05 citing the need for money. He had a car and couldn't afford to keep both the bike and car. He will be 21 at the end of March and frequently asks to takes the Nomad for rides when I am not using it. Sometimes I cave in, although I make him beg before I give into his whining. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif I hope to be able to ride with him sometime in the future when he becomes more finantially stable. I miss that special "motorcycle" companionship we had.

[steve0913]

My oldest son is 21 and my younger son is 16 they both rode with me when they were younger and the 16 year old still does sometimes as far as buying either of them a bike I would never forgive myself if something happened to one of them, but if the passion of riding is really in them, they will get their own bike and ride with me one day.

[mcdaddy]

I also have a dual sport as does my 28 year old son. We spent a week last summer riding the Rockies around Durango. It was an experience I wouldn't trade for anything. He's not ready to join the old guy cruiser set yet and I'm to old for a crotch rocket, so the dual sports were a good common ground. Here is a little music video of our trip.
http://tinyurl.com/2cps22
(ftp://http://tinyurl.com/2cps22
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He has been riding dirt bikes since he was 4, but this is his first street legal bike.

Great video!! thanks for sharing.

[dantama]

Great video!! thanks for sharing.

+1

Makes me want to get a KLR and stop using my nomad for those dirt roads.

[dank]

My son (21) has a Vulcan 1500 Classic. We ride together as time and weather permit. Several great trips last summer. Looking to go to the Badlands this summer. He is largely responsible for my choosing the Nomad when my Concours died. He kept saying it would be more fun if we both had cruisers. He was right, and I love the Nomad.

[watchman]

We have 2 boys, 27 and 23 and both ride. The oldest has a Honda 750 Classic. The youngest sold his 800 Maruder when he went to college. Now he rides my Kaw 01 Classic FI since he has returned from college.