Am I Being A Douchebag?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NW Arkansas
I'm not real concerned about the NO LICENSE deal. How does that effect me? The NO INSURANCE deal is the problem for me. The NO EXPERIENCE excuse cracks me up. You ride a MC right, among idiots in cars, trucks and semis, all the time, you never know where they are at or what direction they are coming from. And you are worried about a kid you can identify and watch out for????????????
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Pirmasens Germany
I would probably go but bring up the rear. It's not really my job to tell people what they can or should do. I would just stay far in the back and see how goes it. I personally know older guys I wouldn't let behind me so age isn't the determining factor for me. I tend to stay in the back of any motorcycle pack because you always have at least one knucklehead.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Central Fl
After being around some adults that are completely legal in every way I might be tempted to try a run with the 15 yr old. He will likely listen to advice and actually learn. He may also be a natural when on 2 wheels. At least the family is together and experiencing life. I wish my dad was able to spend time with me on the road at 15. I would suggest you pass on the ride. Better do the laundry or finish the knitting.
Banned
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: The Internet (& Dyer, Indiana)
I'm not real concerned about the NO LICENSE deal. How does that effect me? The NO INSURANCE deal is the problem for me. The NO EXPERIENCE excuse cracks me up. You ride a MC right, among idiots in cars, trucks and semis, all the time, you never know where they are at or what direction they are coming from. And you are worried about a kid you can identify and watch out for????????????
Good point. You can indeed watch for him, way easier than an unknown stranger.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
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So the boy ends up slamming into the passenger side of your car. Your daughter is taken away by ambulance and spends an agonizing week in the hospital before dying from injuries sustained in the accident.
Was this still an acceptable decision by the boy's parents to have him come along and operate a motor vehicle without being a licensed and insured rider?
Was this still an acceptable decision by the boy's parents to have him come along and operate a motor vehicle without being a licensed and insured rider?
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Hoffman Estates, IL
Am I Being A Douchebag?
BUT IN THIS CASE, I can totally understand and would forget and forgive any such douchebaggery in a heartbeat. I wouldn't want to be a part of that one either.
