nurkvinny Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 My kids are 7, almost 6 and 2. I'd like to get the older 2 into a youth quad. I'd like to hear what some of you have started your kids off riding and how it went? I didn't grow up riding off road, so I am a nube. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 It's funny, I raced quads when I was younger, and I'm not sure I want my kids on them. Old lady runs a rehab center and.... Anyway, where will they be riding them? Are you looking for something that will last a few years, or strictly beginner, because they can be limited/governed down pretty easy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Beginner. Riding on my few acres flat land around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I had a Yamaha breeze when i was like 7 or 8. Was good for flat land and no gears and reverse which is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I had a Yamaha breeze when i was like 7 or 8. Was good for flat land and no gears and reverse which is nice. I have two Yamaha Breezes here now, daughter likes riding but isn't sure about doing it on her own yet. They can be had for cheap too, plus parts seem to be easy to find. See my craigslist thread for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 x3 on yamaha breeze. Suzuki lt 80 might be a bit small for the older kids but worth it. Plus you can buy them and sell them and not lose any money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohones Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 ATV'S for the kids? I'd sure be careful. I'm old & just bought 2 Yamaha 350 grizzlys for wife & I, granted their not for anyone under 16 yrs old, but as you know theirs no such thing as to much caution when it comes to the lil ones - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 ATV'S for the kids? I'd sure be careful. I'm old & just bought 2 Yamaha 350 grizzlys for wife & I, granted their not for anyone under 16 yrs old, but as you know theirs no such thing as to much caution when it comes to the lil ones - OK gramps, kids are gonna get hurt regardless on what there on, bicycle on pavement, face hitting the monkey bars, crashing a quad in the yard. Its all the same. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 The breeze has a throttle limiter on it from the factory, makes it easy to dial down. Plus you can get replacement sprockets cheap and gear it down so the top speed is low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 While quads seem nice because they're viewed as more stable, in my experience youth dirt bikes are safer and more fun for kids. The youth quads are painfully slow and still have a decent danger from rolling. While they're more likely to tip/fall over on the dirt bike they also weigh less and are not going to get crushed. Kids also seem to keep interest in the dirt bikes longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Davis Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 We started my son on a Suzuki Quadmaster 50 and then up to a LT80, as stated above, if you buy them right, you won't lose any money. I actually made money on both of them. http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae324/SilverTwinOH/Quadmaster50.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae324/SilverTwinOH/LT80.jpg We tried dirt bikes too, not sure if we tried him on them too early or what but he preferred the quads and go karts. http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae324/SilverTwinOH/KTM.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae324/SilverTwinOH/Jordies90cccart.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 ATV'S for the kids? I'd sure be careful. I'm old & just bought 2 Yamaha 350 grizzlys for wife & I, granted their not for anyone under 16 yrs old, but as you know theirs no such thing as to much caution when it comes to the lil ones - with sons like yours trips to the ER are a given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I wouldn't start below an eighty. Kids grow out of the 50cc quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I wouldn't start below an eighty. Kids grow out of the 50cc quickly. This. And they all have throttle limiters so its not a big deal. Look for an older yamaha badger or raptor 80. Same bike I think. They are auto clutch 3 speed, great for kids to learn on. Have them learn to shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 While quads seem nice because they're viewed as more stable, in my experience youth dirt bikes are safer and more fun for kids. The youth quads are painfully slow and still have a decent danger from rolling. While they're more likely to tip/fall over on the dirt bike they also weigh less and are not going to get crushed. Kids also seem to keep interest in the dirt bikes longer. I disagree. Riding a quad first kids can learn the fundamentals of throttle breaking and shifting all while having the stability of not having to balance. Once they get all that down and its second nature to them, then you get them on a dirt bike with out training wheels. That way they only have to learn the balance of a dirt bike. oh and kids get more confident with throwing quads around vs a dirt bike at first just my opinion. Experience 24 years of riding quads and dirt bikes. Brapppp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/CLovaR1/pink_zps5cf56b0e.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I started on a suzuki JR50 on my 5th birthday. I think thats an awesome way to go. By the time i was 7 i liked to get muddy and ride around more than i liked to race or jump so my dad got me the breeze. We looked into getting a RM85 for me when i was 12 but we got karts later instead and raced those for 3 years. I like both bikes and quads but maybe ask the kids which they want? Its really kind of a preference thing i think. With out a track to ride on i get bored on a bike now. The ltz400 i ride is great even in just a field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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