Am I Being A Douchebag?
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 72
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From: Broken Arrow, OK.
Follow your gut, that's usually the right choice. I agree with what others have said, let the parents know that you don't like their decision and why. If they or others think you're a D-bag, so be it, then again maybe someone else is feeling the same but hasn't said so due to fear of being outcast from the group and may step up.
I don't know about other states, but (from past experience) in Oklahoma, if there is an accident and no insurance, the owner of the vehicle will be held responsible. Not that it makes it ok to ride/drive without insurance.
Whatever you do, keep the rubberside down & at least one wheel on the road.
I don't know about other states, but (from past experience) in Oklahoma, if there is an accident and no insurance, the owner of the vehicle will be held responsible. Not that it makes it ok to ride/drive without insurance.
Whatever you do, keep the rubberside down & at least one wheel on the road.
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Joined: Jul 2010
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Good call...you have to ride your own ride. Hell, I know folks that have been riding 20+ years that I won't ride with because they take too many chances.
By not endorsing/enabling that behavior you're doing the right thing... and you'll sleep better at night.
By not endorsing/enabling that behavior you're doing the right thing... and you'll sleep better at night.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 226
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From: Middle Georgia
If these folks are really friends, you should be able to speak freely about the law and your feelings about riding with them in the group. In the end, do what's best for you - its your hide that will slide if things go bad.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 527
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From: Sequim, WA
You're not being a douchebag. I bet these so called parents are going to let this kid ride in jeans and a t-shirt, too. WTF are they thinking? Why doesn't the wife ride the Sportster and have the kid ride on the passenger seat on the Dad's bike? THAT would be a good learning experience for the kid.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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I didnt read your post but....any time you have to ask if your being a douche....you probably are....Ya Douche
I read your post....how do you know that kiddo hasnt been riding motocross since he was five and may have twice your riding skills....as far as it being against the rules.....you sound like a rat!!!!!
I read your post....how do you know that kiddo hasnt been riding motocross since he was five and may have twice your riding skills....as far as it being against the rules.....you sound like a rat!!!!!