DAD Wrote:Call me old school but I just dont think kids should ride on the back of motorbikes. For one thing they havent got the right gear on and most of the time the helmet is a bad fit.
You have to ask your self this question would you get on a bike without the proper gear on? So why put your or someone elses child in danger.
Sorry for being and old fuddy duddy.
I've had my kids on the bike since they were 5 years old. Both loved it and still do. They are now 15 and 17 years of age.
On the protection thing - we bought them fitting helmet and jacket.
They both now fit into their mothers helmet and my jackets. We have always regarded them as "precious cargo" and extremely careful when they have been on the bike. Now they fight each other for pillion duties when we are going out.
In answer to Fuddy Duddy above, Had I not included the kids in our joy of motorcycling they would have missed out on many hundreds of kays of safe and enjoyable riding with their Dad. I am fully responsible for their safety at all times even now, in all things.
Before I have taken anyone elses child out on Pillion Duties - usually taking them home after visits with my kids when the weather permits, I always seek their parents permission before taking them on the bike.
Max
Good weather, good woman, good road, good bike, good-bye!!