My 5 yr. old boy is ready to start racing MX soon! pics

viper spray · August 8th, 2004, 04:04 PM

Being a single dad has some serious rewards!!!!!!! [image]http://www.viperalley.com/attach/data/1/389037-PW_Mason_036.jpg[/image]

viper spray · August 8th, 2004, 04:07 PM

:thumb: [image]http://www.viperalley.com/attach/data/1/389041-PW_Mason_020.jpg[/image]

**Minivan Man** · August 8th, 2004, 04:14 PM

Cool pics! Aren't you worried he'll get hurt? I don't think I'll encourage my kids to race any kind of motorcycle.

viper spray · August 8th, 2004, 04:14 PM

Even though he will grow out of it soon , I got him good gear for protection! [image]http://www.viperalley.com/attach/data/1/389045-PW_Mason_012.jpg[/image]

viper spray · August 8th, 2004, 04:18 PM

Boots , gloves , pants , chest protector, elbow and arm protectors , knee pads under the pants , Helmet, goggles ect.... all make for a safe fall. He weighs all of 40 lbs., and goes well for a 5 year old. [image]http://www.viperalley.com/attach/data/1/389048-PW_Mason_019.jpg[/image]

viper spray · August 8th, 2004, 04:23 PM

Time to start jumping! [image]http://www.viperalley.com/attach/data/1/389050-PW_Mason_017.jpg[/image]

slapphappy · August 8th, 2004, 04:29 PM

It's great that you have this to do with your kid. I ride with my 2 boys, 13&15, every week for a couple of hours. Spending time with him is the most important thing you can do. They really grow up fast. He'll be taking doubles before you know it!

viper spray · August 8th, 2004, 04:29 PM

But , not too high just yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[image]http://www.viperalley.com/attach/data/1/389054-DSC00642.JPG[/image]

Captain Bli · August 8th, 2004, 04:35 PM

That is great it reminds me of growing up with bikes.

mrob · August 8th, 2004, 04:38 PM

what a cutie.

Shill, with the proper saftey equiptment racing a motorcycle isn't really that much more dangerous than any other type of racing. Sure maybe a few more broken bones but my son considers those badges. If he ever got seriously injured I might change my tune though.

I'm much more concerned about the crotch rocket my kid thinks he's getting when he turns 16 than I am him on his dirt bike.

viper spray · August 8th, 2004, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by slapphappy

It's great that you have this to do with your kid. I ride with my 2 boys, 13&15, every week for a couple of hours. Spending time with him is the most important thing you can do. They really grow up fast. He'll be taking doubles before you know it!

My son loves it and has been riding since he was 1 yr. old ,(elec. bike W/training wheels). I think they are much less likely to get hurt if they learn to ride the correct way early and learn with full gear from the start.

[image]http://www.viperalley.com/attach/data/1/389062-PW_Mason_016.jpg[/image]

**PBG** · August 8th, 2004, 07:58 PM

That is so cute Mike!! You need to let me know the next time he rides and I'll bring the family out to watch. I'd love to photograph your son riding his bike.

ps. thanks for posting pictures of a "cute guy"

slapphappy · August 8th, 2004, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by viper spray

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Originally Posted by slapphappy

It's great that you have this to do with your kid. I ride with my 2 boys, 13&15, every week for a couple of hours. Spending time with him is the most important thing you can do. They really grow up fast. He'll be taking doubles before you know it!

My son loves it and has been riding since he was 1 yr. old ,(elec. bike W/training wheels). I think they are much less likely to get hurt if they learn to ride the correct way early and learn with full gear from the start.

I agree. If they learn that safety gear is a part of riding, there's less of a chance that they will go and do something stupid with no helmet on later, when you're not around. 1 yr old and riding. I wish I would have started that early.

mxblue23 · August 9th, 2004, 02:53 PM

Bad ass, I started riding around that age and it's a great hobby to have growing up. Yes he will get hurt, if he starts racing be ready for a few broken arms, collar bones and usual little stuff. But it's all part of the game, Good luck to the little guy. Oh and if you do anything buy him a bad ass helmet and the best boots you can find (Shoei and Alpinestar Tech 8's) the boots have saved many broken ankles.

SuprSlow · August 9th, 2004, 03:53 PM

That is very cool viper spray! I started racing when I was ten and motocross is one of the best family sports. I would encourage you to go buy him a neck ring however. The majority of collar bone breaks are due to collisions with the helmet and collar bone. You might also want to look into getting one for yourself. I was sponsored by progressive motorcycle safety a few years back and they make an awesome collar. You might also check out an old xr75 for him and get him started with vintage mx as soon as possible!

viper spray · August 10th, 2004, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PBG

That is so cute Mike!! You need to let me know the next time he rides and I'll bring the family out to watch. I'd love to photograph your son riding his bike.

ps. thanks for posting pictures of a "cute guy"

In two weeks we will go again , Sat. morning , DC might bring his son also. Spray....

viper spray · August 10th, 2004, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SuprSlow

That is very cool viper spray! I started racing when I was ten and motocross is one of the best family sports. I would encourage you to go buy him a neck ring however. The majority of collar bone breaks are due to collisions with the helmet and collar bone. You might also want to look into getting one for yourself. I was sponsored by progressive motorcycle safety a few years back and they make an awesome collar. You might also check out an old xr75 for him and get him started with vintage mx as soon as possible!

I have a neck brace on my chest protector and his just came in.