5 year old on a bike?

Q. is it legal to transport a 5 yr old with a helmet, on bicycle back panels? a child seat is too small, trailers and towing bars are expensive and inconvenient.

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* Holds up to 75 pounds; weighs 24 pounds; recommended for ages 4 to 9
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Is a Ninja 250 a weak bike for somebody that's 5'10'' and 175lbs and 25 years old?

Matt P

I'm trying to find a good bike to buy and my firend is telling me I can handle a 600. I'm not afraid of the speed of a 600, but what should I do?

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First off, I STRONGLY suggest a motorcycle safety foundation training course. (The final exam earns you your license.) http://www.msf-usa.org/

Buy something used and inexpensive for a starter bike.

Look for something old but not too old. You don't want something so old that it is a junker, but not something so new that you'll feel bad if you lay it down.

Look for something in the 500 - 800 CC engine size. This will be powerful enough so you don't get bored too soon, but not so fast that you will be afraid of it.

Look for a standard or cruiser bike for your first bike. They are more forgiving and usually have less power than a sport bike with the same size engine. Although cruisers are heavier than other bikes they have the lowest center of gravity and are easy to balance considering their weight. Stay away from the sport bikes for your first bike as they require more skill. Going with a sport bike for your first bike is like getting a Formula 1 race car for your first car, not a good idea. Also used sport bikes tend to be more abused.

Consider the fit of the motorcycle. People come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. So do motorcycles. When selecting a motorcycle consider how well it fits your body. Ask yourself how well you can put both feet flat on the ground. Ask yourself how well the seating position feels. Do you have to reach too far to the handlebars? Riding hunched over can get uncomfortable very fast. Is the foot peg location comfortable? Does the bike feel too big or too small? An uncomfortable motorcycle won't be much fun to ride for any amount of distance. However, a bike that fits you well will be lots of fun.

Avoid buying over the Internet. I would never buy a motorcycle site unseen. You could very easily end up paying too much for junk. Always do a visual inspection and test ride before buying a motorcycle. When you go to look at the bike, bring a helmet. If you do not have your motorcycle license yet, bring a friend with a motorcycle license and 2 helmets.

Watch the classified section of your local news paper. Some locations have shopper magazines with used motorcycles in your area. Reasonably priced used bikes are out there. Be patient. Don't buy too quickly, but if you find one you like, buy it right away. If you find a good starter bike, don't hesitate as they can sell quickly.

Don't get hung up on any particular brand. All of the name brands are about the same. Pay more attention to the bike's condition. If any one brand were really superior to all other brands, this would be the only brand bike on the road. In addition, if any brand bike was really inferior to the other brands, nobody would buy them and the company would be out of business.

Learn on this bike. Make your mistakes on it. You will make mistakes. Nearly all new riders will lay their bike on its side at least once. Would you rather make your mistakes on an older bike or your nice shiny expensive new bike?

The most important thing you should do when getting your first bike is to take a motorcycle safety course.

After you have been riding a while and gain some experience, you can sell your starter bike and get the one you want. If maintained properly and not abused, you won't lose too much money on your starter bike. Put the money from the sale towards the bike you really want. By this time, you will have figured out what style bike best suits your riding style and needs.

If you settle on a sport bike for your next bike, avoid the used ones. Young riders think they are racers on racing bikes and tend to beat the crap out of them so they are likely to be more abused. So if considering a sport bike, consider something new.

I know I used variations of this answer before. However, I feel this is good advice.

Use your head while riding. Remember, Stupid Hurts.

Have fun - Ride safe


Beginner bike list -

Suzuki GS500F (Sporty)
Kawasaki Ninja 500R (My current bike...dated but sporty)
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD (cruiser)
Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (Cruiser)
Suzuki DR-Z400SM (Dual Sport)
Honda Shadow Aero/Spirit 750 (Cruiser)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 XL Low (Cruiser)
Suzuki GSX650F (sporty)
Triumph Bonneville (Cruiser)
BMW G650 Xcountry (Dual Sport)
Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Sporty)
Suzuki SV650F (Sporty)
Suzuki SV650 (Naked)
Hyosung GT250R (sporty)

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Do kids need helmets to ride small plastic tricycles?

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Ivy has Tw

They would be riding them in our house, at the playground, and in our parking lot.

The pediatrician handout says to have them wear helmets on tricycles, but it just seems unnecessary to me. They are 2.5 years old and we are getting them their first trikes, so they will be small ones.

I just can't see how a child can get a head injury on a small low to the ground plastic tricycle?

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But any SMALL bump or knock can cause serious head injuries or brain problems.

We told our girls that if they wanted to go on bikes, trikes, roller skates, boards etc they have to wear a helmet.

Not only does it protect them, but it becomes second nature to wearing it. They have no problems wearing their helmet but a friend, who never really has made them wear them, has trouble now that they are that little bit older.

Better safe than sorry.

KD

What steps do I need to take to bring my son into AMA motorcross racing?

softball4e

I have a 5 year old son and I would like him to get into ama racing. I know it is expensive, money isn't much of a problem, but I was wondering what steps I need to take to get him started in it, what age he start, and just things about gear and just general things i should know.
thanks!

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First of all, make sure that HE really wants to do it and it's not just you wanting him to do it, because once you're in, it's hard to get out.

You say he's 5? I think that's a little too young to start actually racing. He's the perfect age to get practiced up so that he can race when he's a little older. I started riding when I was 6 and started racing when I was 11. He could probably start racing when he's 7 or 8 if he really wanted to.

Getting into the racing crowd: Find out where some tracks are around where you live and he can start riding there and get the feel of what a racing track will be like. From there, go to your local dirt bike and ATV dealer and talk to them about local motocross leagues. They should be able to give you some names of people to get ahold of in order to get into racing.
If he doesn't already have a bike, figure out his weight and height and get him a bike he can use for practice, but as he grows, he'll need different bikes.

Gear: For gear, you're looking at up to $2,500 worth of gear. Once he gets into AMA, he'll have sponsors who will pay for some gear and bike stuff. Here's some ballpark prices on the gear he'll need:
Riding Pants: $50+
Jerseys: $40+
Helmet: $100+ (for a real nice one)
Goggles: $25+
Gloves: $10+
Boots: $90+
Racing & Practice bikes: The price of bikes depends on the model, motor size, etc.
Then you also have the price of gas, oil, bike parts, etc.

I think that's about all you really need to know to get started. Hope I helped!!
Good luck to you and your son!

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How can my 10 year old get rid of head lice?

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JFH

We thought we had eradicatged them. We even got her ahir cut short. Then they appeared again. We washed the sdheets, sprayed the room, couches, pillows, bike helmets, stuffed animals etc... We have given her the RID shampoo and pick her hair with a lice comb daily.

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They can be a pain to get rid of, but you're doing everything right.

I know this is going to sound funny, but I'm a family daycarer with 7 kids a day, and headlice make the rounds all the time.... and this is what I do.

I don't wash the sheets or pillows. Well, I do - but this is the way I do it.
Lice can't live for more than 48 hours without a human host. So while I treat the kids hair, I strip all the sheets, blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, towels, face cloths etc... and spread put them out in the yard or garage. I don't wash them for 2 days. I then wash them as usual, with a disinfectant added to the wash, and then hang them outside for another 2 days. Iron them when they're dry, if you can. Don't put the same sheets or pillowcases on the bed, always use fresh ones that were laundered at least 3 days ago.

I use Lice mousse, which you apply and leave for 10-15 minutes and then shampoo and condition as normal - but don't rinse the conditioner out. Leave the conditioner on for at least 30 minutes, with a shower cap on, as it smothers any lice that are left, and softens (and kills) the eggs. Then rinse as normal, and use the nit comb, dipping it in boiling water every few minutes... to kill any remaining lice and eggs. Lice seem to like the fruity smelling shampoos and conditioners, so use regular shampoo and a regular conditioner - or use a medicated type. have your daughter use her own brush, comb, hair-ties, head bands or whatever, and make sure they are lice-free as well, by not using them either for the 2 days.. having 2 sets of everything is a lot easier than treating lice constantly.

Vacuum everything throughly, including the couch, carpet and mattresses, and place a clean sheet or towel over the head rest areas of the couch, chairs, etc so that anyone sitting on the furniture can't pick up a bug when they lean their head back.. Don't allow your daughter to lay on the couch, or on the floor for at least those 2 days. As long as lice or eggs have no human host, ( they won't bother animals) for 48 hours, they will die - so your furniture, bedding, bike helmets etc will be lice-free after 48 hours.

Any eggs that are left, will hatch in less than 5 days, so every day or so, check her hair throughly, because the nymphs, when they hatch, are almost clear and next to impossible to see. The re-treat her hair after 7 days ( or whatever your product reccommends)

You should wipe them out in one go - but chances are she's getting them from her friends at school, so keep an eye on them too - so talk to their parents about treating their kids too.

I hope this helps...
Even typing about it made me start to itch ! LOL !

What is the height requirement on sport motorcycles? And how much does a decent one cost?

UtiY

I am 16 years old 5'4..
Do you think I can ride a motorcycle if I really wanted to?

How much do cool sport bikes cost? I really want one!

Answer
It will be a bit harder to find a good sport bike for your height. One of my riding buddies is about 5' 6'' and he can barely touch the ground on his suzuki gsxr, which gives him trouble if he is trying to move while sitting on the bike, especially when trying to back the bike out of a spot.

As for your other question, you can find a decent sport bike for 3,000. Don't forget a helmet, and i would recommend a motorcycle safety class too.

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Do kids need helmets to ride small plastic tricycles?

best bike helmet for 5 year old image

Ivy has Tw

They would be riding them in our house, at the playground, and in our parking lot.

The pediatrician handout says to have them wear helmets on tricycles, but it just seems unnecessary to me. They are 2.5 years old and we are getting them their first trikes, so they will be small ones.

I just can't see how a child can get a head injury on a small low to the ground plastic tricycle?

Answer
But any SMALL bump or knock can cause serious head injuries or brain problems.

We told our girls that if they wanted to go on bikes, trikes, roller skates, boards etc they have to wear a helmet.

Not only does it protect them, but it becomes second nature to wearing it. They have no problems wearing their helmet but a friend, who never really has made them wear them, has trouble now that they are that little bit older.

Better safe than sorry.

KD

What steps do I need to take to bring my son into AMA motorcross racing?

softball4e

I have a 5 year old son and I would like him to get into ama racing. I know it is expensive, money isn't much of a problem, but I was wondering what steps I need to take to get him started in it, what age he start, and just things about gear and just general things i should know.
thanks!

Answer
First of all, make sure that HE really wants to do it and it's not just you wanting him to do it, because once you're in, it's hard to get out.

You say he's 5? I think that's a little too young to start actually racing. He's the perfect age to get practiced up so that he can race when he's a little older. I started riding when I was 6 and started racing when I was 11. He could probably start racing when he's 7 or 8 if he really wanted to.

Getting into the racing crowd: Find out where some tracks are around where you live and he can start riding there and get the feel of what a racing track will be like. From there, go to your local dirt bike and ATV dealer and talk to them about local motocross leagues. They should be able to give you some names of people to get ahold of in order to get into racing.
If he doesn't already have a bike, figure out his weight and height and get him a bike he can use for practice, but as he grows, he'll need different bikes.

Gear: For gear, you're looking at up to $2,500 worth of gear. Once he gets into AMA, he'll have sponsors who will pay for some gear and bike stuff. Here's some ballpark prices on the gear he'll need:
Riding Pants: $50+
Jerseys: $40+
Helmet: $100+ (for a real nice one)
Goggles: $25+
Gloves: $10+
Boots: $90+
Racing & Practice bikes: The price of bikes depends on the model, motor size, etc.
Then you also have the price of gas, oil, bike parts, etc.

I think that's about all you really need to know to get started. Hope I helped!!
Good luck to you and your son!

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