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pitbikes safety

  • 12-05-2011 5:25pm
    #1
    maura02
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭


    Is a 125cc pitbike safe for a 13 year old boy? I don't even know who uses pitbikes or anything about them, any information welcome thanks


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  • #2
    gardoyle27
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭gardoyle27


    if they haven't ever driven a bike before i would say no, get an 85cc big wheel, pit bikes are exactly that, for driving around the pits.


  • #3
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    maura02 wrote: »
    Is a 125cc pitbike safe for a 13 year old boy? I don't even know who uses pitbikes or anything about them, any information welcome thanks

    A 50cc moped can be dangerous for an adult. If they get proper training and ALWAYS wear full PPE then they may be OK.

    But if they've never ridden a bike before then maybe go for a 50/80cc model and make sure they are supervised at all times. Training is what counts.


  • #4
    Alkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭Alkers


    Training is for out on the roads, I imagine the pitbike is for a field or whatever? Someone to show them how to use it and make sure they're wearing protective gear at all times. All 13 year olds are different, you will be the best judge of whether they are responsible or not.


  • #5
    Del2005
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    Simona1986 wrote: »
    Training is for out on the roads, I imagine the pitbike is for a field or whatever? Someone to show them how to use it and make sure they're wearing protective gear at all times. All 13 year olds are different, you will be the best judge of whether they are responsible or not.

    That's training:D Bikes are dangerous vehicles and need to be treated with respect. It's slightly safer to learn off road, but you can still end up in a lot of trouble if not taught correctly.


  • #6
    Alkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭Alkers


    Ah yeah that's to be expected, I thought you were saying that you'd need lessons to learn to fly around in a field! No harm, would have loved to do the same when I was that age (probably still love it now!)


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  • #7
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    Del2005 wrote: »
    That's training:D Bikes are dangerous vehicles and need to be treated with respect. It's slightly safer to learn off road, but you can still end up in a lot of trouble if not taught correctly.
    I took some slaps when I started off in the fields. Some laugh though


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