Child Harness
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From: Chardon, Ohio
Child Harness
I posed this question in another forum but got no response so I thought I would bring it within the Touring family. You guys are always have great answers/suggestions.
Here is the question: Any suggestions on a good way to secure my son when I decide he is old enough to sit on the back of the scoot? Outside of just holding me around the waist oradding a backrest/sissy bar on a 2-up.
Thanks in advance,
-Frank
Here is the question: Any suggestions on a good way to secure my son when I decide he is old enough to sit on the back of the scoot? Outside of just holding me around the waist oradding a backrest/sissy bar on a 2-up.
Thanks in advance,
-Frank
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RE: Child Harness
http://www.childridingbelt.com/enghome.htm
I have a 9 year old and a 3 year old and this is what I use. My oldest can do a few hundred miles per day with me and my 3 year old does short jaunts around town. These things work like a champ. I posted some pics somewhere on the forums a while back, but don't remember where. Look around, they're here somewhere.
OK, I went back and found the message where I posted the pics. Go here https://www.hdforums.com/m_1318942/tm.htmand page down a little. They're there.
I have a 9 year old and a 3 year old and this is what I use. My oldest can do a few hundred miles per day with me and my 3 year old does short jaunts around town. These things work like a champ. I posted some pics somewhere on the forums a while back, but don't remember where. Look around, they're here somewhere.
OK, I went back and found the message where I posted the pics. Go here https://www.hdforums.com/m_1318942/tm.htmand page down a little. They're there.
Road Master
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RE: Child Harness
I only give my 7 year old rides in an empty parking lot. She puts on her Barbie bike helmet and hangs on tight. Of course I have a backrest. I like the belt idea! I just don't trust other drivers out on the road. I know I would be safe but I just worry about one of them hitting us.........
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From: Reston, Virginia
RE: Child Harness
Damn, I was gonna say Duct Tape........ how bout tie wraps and bungie cords?
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RE: Child Harness
This subject came up awhile back- personally I wouldn't want to strap a child to me on a bike. If you go down, get hit, whatever, you and the child will go down as a unit. With a 200+ lb. adult & a 40 lb. child sliding along the pavement together, I don't see any way possible for the kid to come out ahead. I'd hate to survive an accident only to find that I had done so because my child insulated me from the pavement...
Just my .02
Just my .02
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RE: Child Harness
I've given some more thought to this thread and I think it is ill-advised to strap a child to you while you ride. I hope I'm not going to make anyone mad at me for saying this, but, as you can see below, I've been down, HARD, and I shudder to think of what would have happened to a young'un who was strapped to me.
My thought is that if the child can reach the passenger foot pegs, get a sissy bar and enjoy. But if he/she can't, then be patient and wait for him/her to grow. I know a lot of guys ride their precious child in front of them, but you all know how fast a situation can develop.
Riding can be dangerous enough, with all the sightless cages out there, why take the risk?
Hack
My thought is that if the child can reach the passenger foot pegs, get a sissy bar and enjoy. But if he/she can't, then be patient and wait for him/her to grow. I know a lot of guys ride their precious child in front of them, but you all know how fast a situation can develop.
Riding can be dangerous enough, with all the sightless cages out there, why take the risk?
Hack