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sv-robo
08-02-08, 07:32 PM
hello all
just wondering how many of you take your kids pillion on your bikes.
this is my eldest son just before he turned 7 last year(the next valentino?)
come on show us your pics.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/sv-robo/c68f2697.jpg
Speedy Claire
08-02-08, 07:43 PM
My son hates bikes... but i have to say i`m quite glad about that, i`d only worry if he ever wanted his own!
my son now 11 has been pillion for about a year and loves it.
my daughter is now 15 has been pillion since about 9 but is too tall for the raptor so waiting for a bigger bike to pillion on - benelli
The Laughing Assassin
08-02-08, 08:56 PM
I take the twins on the back, it's quality time together and they love it. Have come up with an idea for Edward, a climbing harness on him with a belt threaded thru it and round me. I think the legal requirement is that any pillion must be able to reach properly secured footpegs with both feet, so don't really know where i would be in the eyes of the law with the harness? any ideas?
My eldest started riding at 7, is now 26 and owns a Gixer 600 K6, a 2004 R6 trackbike, an RM125 and a RD125 twin. Next one down is 18 and I used to take her to school on the back of a ZZR1100, she was highly regarded as a dead cool kid after that and it boosted her self confidence massively. Next one down is 16 and she wants a moped, but not some scabby scooter, she wants a proper geared one. My son is 14 and is like the 16 yr old one in his choices.
There's a Suzuki TS50X being built up.
I must get some photos of eldest one and her bikes
I take the twins on the back, it's quality time together and they love it. Have come up with an idea for Edward, a climbing harness on him with a belt threaded thru it and round me. I think the legal requirement is that any pillion must be able to reach properly secured footpegs with both feet, so don't really know where i would be in the eyes of the law with the harness? any ideas?
I carry both my girls on my bike, 12 and 15, and have for 3 or 4 years, i started off using sissy straps, and you are right about the foot pegs, don't think strapping the two of you together is a good idea, if you do have a off.......does not bear thinking about, wot if your lad ended up with you on top.......i would not be doing that8-[
The Laughing Assassin
08-02-08, 09:11 PM
Hmmm, i really want Ed to go on the back again but don't know how i'm going to do it. He's seen the bike today and is dying to ave a go.... any suggestions? If you haven't seen his website (www.edwardbright.eu (http://www.edwardbright.eu)) have a quick look, will give you an idea of why i am having trouble getting him back on the bike.
Hmmm, i really want Ed to go on the back again but don't know how i'm going to do it. He's seen the bike today and is dying to ave a go.... any suggestions? If you haven't seen his website (www.edwardbright.eu (http://www.edwardbright.eu)) have a quick look, will give you an idea of why i am having trouble getting him back on the bike.
As you say, thats a real hero :D, and i now see your perdicament, trip around the block should be ok, but he will want to go EVERYWHERE on the bike, once he has been on, not sure what plod would make of it, seems to be sites for disabled bikers, why not pillion :confused::confused:
The Laughing Assassin
08-02-08, 09:28 PM
That's an idea.... i will try and get some advice off one of the disabled bikers websites, but like you say-it's all for bikers, not pillions :confused:
Someone somewhere must be able to come up with an idea?
That's an idea.... i will try and get some advice off one of the disabled bikers websites, but like you say-it's all for bikers, not pillions :confused:
Someone somewhere must be able to come up with an idea?
Get it sorted, and you could be on your way to make a mint.........:smt101 luvvely jubbley lol
Is he too big to have in between you and the tank somehow?
Its great you're getting him on the bike :)
The Laughing Assassin
08-02-08, 09:40 PM
Have left an enquirey with the NABD, will see if they can come up with owt.... if not then i will have a go myself and see what the local police have to say.
Speedy Claire
08-02-08, 09:41 PM
Am choked here... have read Edwards website from start to finish. He`s an absolute star and an inspiration to us all. I`m just sorry i can`t help with any ideas re. his getting on the bike but the disabled bikers website seems a good suggestion.
The Laughing Assassin
08-02-08, 09:42 PM
There is plenty of room for him in front of me, but again, don't thhink its legal? Legal or not, thats where he will be tomorrow:smt003
There is plenty of room for him in front of me, but again, don't thhink its legal? Legal or not, thats where he will be tomorrow:smt003
Fair play........that will put a smile on the little lads face........:D, bet you won't be able to get him off it ;-)
Nice one, he'll be so chuffed :D
Legal or not, any copper would see how great it is, what you're doing for the lad :)
just read eds story. what a fantastic wee boy. The funny bmw bike things have seat belts so they are surely not illegal. Maybe get some sort of booster seat (like the ones you attach to dining chairs) as it says he has good balance. maybe mag or local police would be able to advise you. good luck to you
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