Got a question regarding parents

Message

Skel3tor1 · Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:36 pm

My situation was a tad different but some of the advice in here is good :-p

My dad had a small dirt bike as a kid in Pennsylvania and from what I hear about his stories, he rode the crap out of it in the woods and everywhere else he could go. So, it was only natural that when he hit his 30s, that he got motorcycle fever and had his mid-life crisis a little early ;p

Then I got interested in motorcycles because of his, and then we had the father/son thing with bikes. He's stationed out in Arizona right now (military PCS) but I talked to him about taking the ERC with me when he gets back, be nice to do that together. He was also the one that figured out that GA didn't have a year and a day permit requirement for licensing and through that loophole I was able to transport myself around much faster than if I had went for just a car license like my peers did.

I ended up moving out early due to a stupid rule about not being allowed up past 2am in the morning. Every time I was caught awake past 2am, I was hit for $10.00 USD.

dadio · #22 Unread post by **dadio** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:14 am

The best advice has already been given to you. While living at their house, follow the house rules. Try to get them involved/interested in motorcyles. Research gear like helmets, gloves, eye protection, leathers/armoured riding wear, and bikes. Show responcibility and respect and don't nag, they may come around to your way of thinking. Be sure you take the riding course before you start running the roads, there is just too much good info there to miss.

mgdavis · #23 Unread post by **mgdavis** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:43 pm

I'm with Shorts. Don't try to sneak it around behind their backs or any underhanded "poo poo" like that. You want to be treated like an adult then act like one. Their roof, their rules.

Kensh · #24 Unread post by **Kensh** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:07 pm

I wont be a jerk about it, i dont bug them about it either. I bring it up when theres nothing else to talk about. Though usually its like talking to a wall since they dont ask questions and i think it would be weird just telling them what bike im gonna get and that im gonna wear all the gear i can get my hands on.

If they ever show any interest ill tell em since its a PITA talking to them about something they know nothing about and have no interest in learning about

intotherain · Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:41 pm

nottheface wrote:I have the most protective parents in the world (Asian). So I knew living at their house with a motorcycle is not an option. If you live in their house you have to listen to what they say bc you still depend on them to put a roof over your head. Sucks, but you gotta face the facts.

I had to wait until I moved out and saved up enough money for gear, MSF, and bike on my own. I would recommend the same for you.

G'LUCK!

had the same problem. I had to wait almost 8 months before they let me get a bike. GOOD LUCK, its not going to be easy. be prepared to wait your butt off.