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Club House => Chatter => Topic started by: guest7 on May 18, 2013, 06:01:15 PM

Title: Great day
Post by: guest7 on May 18, 2013, 06:01:15 PM
Tomorrow, weather permitting, I will be taking Dylan (11) out on the back of the bike for his first proper ride on a solo. The XBR is just right for little legs and the purchase of a bargain pair of Prexport boots in his size (£5.99!) has convinced his neurotic mother that he will be ok.

I'll report back on how he enjoyed it (or not).

GC

Title: Re: Great day
Post by: booxbr on May 18, 2013, 09:19:33 PM
My 10 year old went all over last year on the back of my XBR. If i try and sneak  out with out him he is not best pleased. ;)
Title: Re: Great day
Post by: Smithy on May 19, 2013, 06:53:06 AM
Start them young. I used to take my son all over on my XBR and before that he and his sister shared space in my sidecar attached to a BSA A10. Mind you he's 33 and 6'3 now so wouldn't fit too well on my GN400!
Title: Re: Great day
Post by: SRXweb on May 19, 2013, 03:35:18 PM
Be careful with the weight of the helmet on the neck of children.

The muscles of children's neck are not as efficient and strong as adult ones. Enjoy riding with your children in security.
Title: Re: Great day
Post by: Mark on May 19, 2013, 03:37:02 PM
Be careful with the weight of the helmet on the neck of children.

The muscles of children's neck are not as efficient and strong as adult ones. Enjoy riding with your children in security.

It's ok, he hasn't got a helmet just boots. ::)
Title: Re: Great day
Post by: Steffan on May 19, 2013, 05:23:08 PM
I cannot believe this child is eleven, can it be I have been acquainted with Graham for as long as this..surely not?

Steffan
Title: Re: Great day
Post by: guest7 on May 20, 2013, 07:02:24 AM
What's even more scary Steff is that the little daughter I was camping with at Llantony when I first met you guys is 19, just finishing her first year of art college and zooms around Cardiff in a Mazda 3  :o

Didn't manage to get out yesterday, with or without child. I had to do some jobs on the house and then his mother stole him for a day at the beach.

GC
Title: Re: Great day
Post by: Steffan on May 20, 2013, 05:22:52 PM
Blimey!! :o

You must be getting really old GC...

I was amazed what a good kid she was, so grown up, and keeping a caring eye on dad's well being.

Steff