First long ride

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skinnyjoint · Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:54 am

well a buddy and i went riding yesterday since we ahd the day off thought i would post pics, he has a 02 cbr954 (red) and i have an 01 cbr600 (black)

this is my son before we went out lol

basically i live in ft walton beach, FL. we went to destin stopped and drank some coffee, then drove past destin to get back on the expressway but we stopped and took a couple pics

so then we get on the expressway, which was the first time for me getting on there, and hes chuggin along at around 85 (70 speed limit) and i have to say i didnt like it, constant high speed for that long, too much wind, blah blah, i felt like i had to stay ahead of traffic cuz i dont wana look over my shoulder at 85 to see if a cars there, plus passing up semi and the huge forcefield of wind....

so yea i just want to go fast in turns and chill otherwise. i guess i like accelerating fast not so much going fast all the time

kabob983 · #2 Unread post by **kabob983** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:03 pm

Dude...your ton is a total squid! Look at him going shirtless!

Cool pic's!

skinnyjoint · Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:32 pm

hahah for some reason hes always trying to put my gear on so we thought wed get a pic this time

Shiv · #4 Unread post by **Shiv** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:37 pm

Obviously it's time you introduced him to the world of motorcycling. Maybe dirt bikes? Then he could wear gear of his own.

skinnyjoint · Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:39 pm

yes he is always talking about bikes before i got mine, i been thinking of maybe investing in a dirt bike for him, how young can you start them out? cuz he just turned 4 not to long ago, hes such a lil guy. i was going to wait a couple more years but...

#6 Unread post by **KeithB** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:41 pm

Nice ride. I rode 115 miles yesterday and 150 today. New York weather is finally warm enough to ride without freezing

Shiv · #7 Unread post by **Shiv** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:43 pm

I don't know how young you should start them out but I would think a little bike like 2 horse power or something wouldn't be a bad idea. I believe they make bikes like that, think I saw one at Wal-Mart for 100 not too long ago.

Ninja Geoff · Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:44 pm

Dirtbike eh? http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle ... Id=CRF50F6
Honda CRF50F. Might fit it. Heck, he may be big enough for the CR70F.

The 50 has available training wheels i think too

swatter555 · Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:45 pm

Nice bike! Your son is definately a squid, you need to have a talk with him

When your first learning how to ride, there are tons of things to think about, one of the least pleasant of them is getting a ticket. Your friend should have taken it easy on you and stayed closer to the speed limit.

sapaul · #10 Unread post by **sapaul** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:28 pm

Nice bike, tempting to open her up but if you are not confident with the skills then ride your own ride and stuff your mate. Quickest way to get confident on that bike is a track day with instructers. When you know your limitations in a closed controled enviroment, then the real world becomes much easier too.