Sara_Rides

I haven't done as much research as the rest of you, but I'm definately interested in getting it done. For me, a glasses/contacts wearer for 20 years, the benefits far outweigh the risks. The cost keeps going down on the procedure as well. I was told not to have it done until I'm in my 30's to be assured I wont need touch ups, but keep us posted on what you find out at your consult....seems a lot people are interested

I thought it was dangerous/illegal to ride with headphones in....I'd love to do it, but isn't that sort of unsafe? Can't hear sirens etc. I must be wrong since they have all these neat devices....

Saw this....HAD to laugh!!

From a woman's perspective...without being cruel like the guys suggest...try talking to your roommate first. Tell her it makes you uncomfortable. Then tell her if they do it again you'll do something to make them stop....like splashing them with cold water...that way you wont cause any damage but you'll get their attention. Good Luck!

You're in a tough position, and I wish you the best of luck. Letting go is so much harder than continuing the fight. If you feel you did the right thing, let your mind rest and everything else will just happen.

I'm about to send them my resume...do you know if they're still hiring or will I get shoved in a filing cabinet?

What is your companies policy on employees getting tickets in company cars? Do you lose privaleges or something?

He's sort of right...unfortunately....I'm watching that video TRYING to come up with names of women that have done important things...and I don't have any...FML I will give a shout out to women in the armed forces though...come on, they kick ass

ouch....

That must be an interesting story....lol. My man's scarred up too....everywhere...I'm responsible for some of them.......

I LOVE scars....super sexy!!!

I was thinking, maybe if we just wrap him in bubble wrap THEN velcro him to me AND duct tape his legs to the bike...there's not a chance he'll go anywhere....except maybe to CPS while I'm in jail.....

That's just awesome!!

Duct Tape would be WAY better, but I couldn't do that to him...the tie down was loose, duct tape could have hurt him lol....but it would have been a way funnier picture.

I didn't know bikes came with cup holders........

So, we wanted to go on a ride tonight, but couldn't go without taking Kasey....so THIS is what we came up with......what do YOU think?? Works right???

Common sense had nothing to do with why I started this thread. I simply wanted to know the laws about children on motorcycles. I didn't mean to imply I had any intention of taking Kasey out today or having Michael take him. I wanted to know what the laws are. I definitely appreciate all the parents explaining what they did and also who had experiences being on a bike as a child. It is helpful when we consider how we want to approach OUR son and riding. That being said, I %100 agree with your quote on common sense

I appreciate your input, especially as a fellow parent. I am in no way shape or form ready to have ANYONE on a bike with me, certainly not my son, but Michael is definately trustworthy. And we are not talking about long rides by any means either....I agree that short little rides around a parking lot would be best to get him started....he's a smart kid and I think he'll catch on quickly. I also appreciate the non-parent comment. It's a totally different world when you are considering your own flesh and blood...no one can comprehend what that's like unless you have a child yourself. I also think that getting him a dirtbike will be a great thing to do for him, and will teach him a lot. Thanks for your input!!

THAT was more or less the questions we were asking to begin with. Thank you! I'm not sure that either Michael or I are ready to put Kasey on a bike. We were just curious....legally.

Sara, my advice would be to wait until you have complete confidence in your riding ability, your ability on this newer bike, and your son's ability to understand and comprehend being a passenger on your bike, and completely understand the instruction you will give him about riding back there. That may sound like a lot, but it pales in comparison to seeing a 4 ft. casket. Him growing up around a mother and people that love him that have been on bikes since before he was born, he is ahead of a lot of kids his age. And no one knows him better than you. And regardsless of your own experience, if you have a shred of doubt about his ability to understand what he is to do and not do back there, then I would say the answer is no. This is excellent advice, I appreciate hearing first hand experience with children. The key thing you said that really clicked for me, is whether or not I think he can understand what is expected of him as a passenger. THAT'S the key. I'm not saying I want him on the bike today, I'm simply trying to get some information on what is acceptable etc. I'm not entirely sure I want him on one at all unless he's riding a little 50 or something...at any rate, I appreciate your advice and words of caution.

I think you're wrong, but like you said....you don't know me.

Ugh.. I just about posted under her name... see next post..

Well, what do you feel personally is acceptable? Especially for me, as a novice rider? Is it a bad idea for me to even be considering it? I certainly don't want to put him at risk, but I want to get out there and ride as much as possible.

I rode bitch with Michael today, and EVERY bike we passed was waving at us. Even the passengers (like me) would wave. I know I'm new to the motorcycle world, but I really enjoy seeing and experiencing the connection between riders. It shows a level of respect and appreciate you don't get in most worlds. Not even (to my knowledge) corvette owners do anything like that....I will give credit to Jeep owners though (we're Jeep owners too) and they do the wave from the steering wheel....at any rate, I like the waving.