mags Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 G'day all, My kids finally had their first go at a motorcycle, yesterday . After seeing their mother having fun and the trials girls from Zona videos they wanted a go! I decided a trials bike was too difficult because of the standing position so we have started them on a Yamaha TT125 4T enduro. They can sit down somewhat relaxed and feet touch the ground on both sides at same time. First gear only for the day and for the younger one I taped the throttle closed with gaffe tape (just in case she turned throttle) and turned up the idle a bit. The elder child is already talking "a go on the trials bike" when she feels comfortable.... baby steps!!! I'm very proud of them for having a go, they were both quite anxious but by days end both we're able to go around in first gear by themselves! I think the dragon has been released.... they may become addicted! I may have to shop for a 125cc trials bike! I've put in a couple of pics of their mum as well... she is coming along nicely on her Beta! She does have fun!!! My dream is for both of us to ride some" novice class" comps together. That might not be far away. Thank you to Jeff2012 his time and effort to post the girl's comp vids.... I think it swayed them, mate!! Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 very nice good for you mate but it is going to get very expensive for you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thats_a_five Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 That's awesome! Good for you getting them on the bike and great for them having that success riding. Starting them on the TTR is a good way to go. Build their hand control skills and feel for riding without also having to worry so much about balance and standing at first. I suggest having them try standing while riding in the 3rd or 4th outing. Let them build some confidence first while sitting then add standing before the habit of sitting all the time gets too established. And thanks for making sure they learn to always wear their helmets and safety gear. Keep it up! What a great Dad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted July 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Thanks! Yes, it may get expensive but what are you gonna do when your child comes to their motorcycling dad and says can you teach to ride now! The little TT was not too bad at $4400.... my Cota was over$10,000! I gave the bill to their mum! Ahahahahahahahaha The girls were allowed to ride around in first gear with helmet and boots. Once the elder one wanted to change gear and go from training area it was full armour and full face helmet as well! They borrowed mum's gear for now but I'm taking older one to motorcycle shop this week for her own armour and pants. She like the looks of the Rjays Dakar helmet I use on the enduro so one of them as well. We were discussing standing up on the pegs last night at dinner so I've decided to lay out some witch's hats in a slalom pattern for her to stand and ride through. That should get her used to standing and therefore closer to trials position. Her mum often puts the hats in a fig 8 pattern to practice her fig 8's on the Beta.... she can have a go at them as well on the TT125. Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I like all the smiles in your photo's Glenn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 my daughter rides too good fun but you do worry a lot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 The family is generally happy... I thought it was me causing it but it must be the motorcycles!!!! hahahahahahaha (cheekyWink) I do "worry a bit", Nelly1, but my girls (like most girls of the new millennium) seem to be modern, confident and willing to try most things that 25 yrs ago was not done... and MORE power to them! I've told both of them.... a trials motorcycle is a fine art of balance, clutch control, throttle control and confident braking! If you ride a trials motorcycle you can ride any motorcycle in the world, If you ride any other motorcycle in the world you will not be able to ride a trials motorcycle. That statement has hit home with them! Mags 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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