| Anthony / Albuquerque, NM, UNITED STATES
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| I have one question. What saftey gear would you suggest if your child does not do motocross?
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| Jennifer / Irvine, KY, UNITED STATES
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| Hi I was just wondering if you knew what the best gear is to buy. My son is 5 and weighs about 35lbs., and we have bought him a 50cc honda dirt bike for his birthday. I want the best protection whatever the cost. I would appreiate it if you would reply back. By the way I think the website you have provided is very good for first time parents. I am glad I found it, otherwise I probably would have went and bought size small in everything and not known to got the best fit. Thank You, Jennifer
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| Rob / N/A, UNITED STATES
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| I wanted to buy a dirt bike. My mother believes it is too dangerous, but my dad sats it's okay. Any way of persuading her?
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| ATV Mom / Joseph, OR, UNITED STATES
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| Here's your discussion, calmly, with your mom. YES - it's dangerous. So is playing any organized school sport and tree climbing. So are skateboards, trampolines, bicycles. After having watched my own son start riding ATVs at age 6, and going on to ride and race for the next 15 years, I FIRMLY believe the #1 factor in motorcycle safety (and ATVs and snowmobiles) is how your parents start you out, and how much you are willing to commit to riding smart. Period. Buy good quality, well-fitting safety gear. All of it. Upgrade often as you grow. (YES, this costs money.) Wear it every time, even for a short little tuning zip down the road. Start out on the right sized bike. Start with some training from an experienced adult rider. Ride with SOBER adult supervision. Only ride where it is safe and legal. Always assume other riders or hazards may be around you - expect danger around every corner. Yeah, it's a lot to remember. And YES, you will at some time get hurt. If you don't want to ride bad enough to suffer through gravel or a stick implanted in your elbow, don't even start riding. If your mom can't handle that, don't even start until you are old enough to move out of the house and buy your own health insurance. But if you are committed to riding safely, they are committed to supporting you safely, (and what that means financially), you will have a passion for the rest of your life, you will build mechanical skills, you will learn responsibility and pride in yourself. Our son was busy out on the trail almost every weekend of his life, and he doesn't do drugs, get drunk, steal cars. He never had time or effort to be that stupid. He's a straight A student. YES mom, it's dangerous. So is walking down the street, riding in a car or taking a bus. Trust me, and let's do this together. You'll be proud of me, I promise.
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| MXaddict / Chilton, WI, UNITED STATES
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| Anthony, wheather your child races motocross, hillclimb events, enduro, or any other form of riding that includes anything from rough terrain, high speeds, or getting even the slightest bit of air...GET ALL THE GEAR!! and make him/her wear it...Riding is fun but you need to be prepared for anything. Plus if he/she is already used to wearing the gear, if they were to decide to try motocross or watever they would be used to wearing everything thats neccessary...from riding boots and knee gaurds all the way up to neck braces, helmet, goggles and gloves...Why take the chance when you can be prepared. the last thing you want is for your child to decide one day when out riding to take a jump or something just for thrills and get hurt when gear would have protected them... good luck, dont forget...you can always intrest your child in motocross...your never too young to start!!:)
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Posted Nov 10 2007 10:25PM