Am I Being A Douchebag?
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I would say it would be best to stay away from the situation if you are not comfortable. I have a 14 year old son and I know that no time in the near future would he be riding on a 500 mile trip. He already has his bike picked out... Taking the safe rider class and riding with dad and only dad on backroads is how he will learn. But before all that he is going to get road time on 4 wheels and learn what the road is all about.
Who knows maybe this kid has proven himself to your friend and that is why your friend has him coming along. I would at least talk to him about.
I have ridden with guys in there 20's 30's and 40's that did not have a license and have friends that are in their 40's that ride like a-holes that I would not go on a 500 mile ride with either....
You are not wrong or being a douchebag if you are not comfortable with it.
Who knows maybe this kid has proven himself to your friend and that is why your friend has him coming along. I would at least talk to him about.
I have ridden with guys in there 20's 30's and 40's that did not have a license and have friends that are in their 40's that ride like a-holes that I would not go on a 500 mile ride with either....
You are not wrong or being a douchebag if you are not comfortable with it.
How 'bout 16 year olds that sail around the world. Think maybe the parents have confidence in them after teaching them and observing their behavior? Maybe?
EDIT: There are a lot of reasons that I would not ride along on that trip.
But I dang sure wouldn't feel right about lecturing him on how to raise his kid.
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Last edited by Faast Ed; Sep 4, 2010 at 01:14 PM.
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His inexperience causes a situation and you end up unable to ride for the rest of your life........now are you still going to chance the ride?
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NO motorcycle license or Insurance - I don't care what your age is - IF I know about this, I don't want you in front, behind or next to me.
Parents are asking to get the hell sued out of them when an accident happens and it is shown the the parents allowed all this.
Parents are asking to get the hell sued out of them when an accident happens and it is shown the the parents allowed all this.
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I know a lot of self-professed "experienced" riders(With the license) that I wouldn't share a lane with.
At least this kid will have his daddy to keep an eye on him. His teacher, his mentor.
I wouldn't go with, but for other reasons.
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Last edited by Faast Ed; Sep 4, 2010 at 02:50 PM.
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remember, one of the main points here is... The parent is allowing the kid to ride with out Lic/insurance
assuming the OP is correct.
This is the biggest problem
for those that see NO problem..
Would you allow you kid to ride a Motorcycle with out ins or lic??
assuming the OP is correct.
This is the biggest problem
for those that see NO problem..
Would you allow you kid to ride a Motorcycle with out ins or lic??
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It is a shame you are doing the right thing, but you are the one feeling bad.
Good Call, Would not want any part of the situation.
Good Call, Would not want any part of the situation.
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The license thing might become a problem if they get pulled over.
Also, it ain't teaching the kid about following rules.
But he is getting good experience that will help him when he does test for the license.
No, I wouldn't do it with my own kid.
Ain't my place to tell him how to raise his kid.
