Am I Being A Douchebag?
"Seeker of Freedom"
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,093
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From: Kansas City Area
It's very simple, do you want to break the law or not? Suggest you look up:
"Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor" - Any action by an adult that allows or encourages illegal behavior by a person under the age of 18, or that places children in situations that expose them to illegal behavior.
We all like to bend the rules, but this one endangers more than just the kid's life. These parents are prime examples of why we have to make laws like this one.
"Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor" - Any action by an adult that allows or encourages illegal behavior by a person under the age of 18, or that places children in situations that expose them to illegal behavior.
We all like to bend the rules, but this one endangers more than just the kid's life. These parents are prime examples of why we have to make laws like this one.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Gilbert, AZ
No, you're not being a DB. I wouldn't want any part of that situation either. This kids parents are setting themselves up for serious financial hardship if the unlicensed, uninsured rider injures somebody.
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Joined: Oct 2009
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Ride with Uninsured riders?
Call me overly cautious, but I wouldn't ride with a friend who is 30,40 or 50 if I knew that person was uninsured. I also do not care if they are former motorcycle racers and fabulous riders. Say a deer jumps out, and the uninsured rider takes you down. Your insurance company may not accept the bill and leave you to fight it out in court (we all know who wins in this scenerio, Lawyers). If your insurance company doesn't want to pay and decides to duke it out in court on your behalf, you still have to wait a long time for a settlement (without a bike). Yeah, I know this is "worst case scenerio" thinking but it's that kind of thinking that has kept me safely riding for 40 years when everyone else (who are even more cautious than I) think I have a death wish for riding in the first place.
As far as parenting, Beav said it best.
As far as parenting, Beav said it best.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 410
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From: Reseda, CA
Sounds like a great time for the family. Even if you did go and nothing bad happened, could you have a good time? You might not even get to spend time with your friends because they are busy doing the family thing and don't have time for you. I would not go.
The parents must think a lot of the kid to give him a bike and not make him a passenger. To bad Judge will not see it that way if any accident should happen. The parents should know better and so should you. I would not go and instead, find some more responsible people to ride with.
The kid is still young and has plenty of time to get legal because that is the responsible thing to do. When he does that would be the time to consider riding with him. After getting the paper he still needs to learn how to ride in groups and on the road. Riding to train him is different. 500 miles of training does not sound like fun. I would not go.
Please let us know when the ride is so we can stay off the road.
Thank you
The parents must think a lot of the kid to give him a bike and not make him a passenger. To bad Judge will not see it that way if any accident should happen. The parents should know better and so should you. I would not go and instead, find some more responsible people to ride with.
The kid is still young and has plenty of time to get legal because that is the responsible thing to do. When he does that would be the time to consider riding with him. After getting the paper he still needs to learn how to ride in groups and on the road. Riding to train him is different. 500 miles of training does not sound like fun. I would not go.
Please let us know when the ride is so we can stay off the road.
Thank you
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: NJ
I agree. I wouldnt tell him that .....but I'd bow out.....
Some on the forum would tell him that
Personally I'd just back out.
1) For the fact that he's not legal and still on the stupid side of young.
2) It's an 883!
Adults cruise at 70-80 MPH on 800 pound bikes.....this kid going to go 80 MPH on an 883?
Some on the forum would tell him that
Personally I'd just back out.
1) For the fact that he's not legal and still on the stupid side of young.
2) It's an 883!
Adults cruise at 70-80 MPH on 800 pound bikes.....this kid going to go 80 MPH on an 883?
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 410
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From: Reseda, CA
My 03 Sporty did 80 MPH at top speed, but it sucked. I don't want to imagine a newer rider shaking hard for 500 miles. That is going to be a long hard trip for the kid and he might not be physically ready/conditioned for it. If he does go and everything goes fine, it will be a looong ride with a lot of stops. Does not sound like fun and I still would not go.