Fully Loaded Boy

[rats666]

Took the young fella out for a spin on his PW 50 today, which nearly ended in a swift visit to the local emergency room. After numerous laps of a local track, I figured the little man was looking ready for the table top (which he was avoiding due to a crash last time), not jumping but just simply ride up and down it as he had done last time we went out there. I was alittle concerned about the last time he rode over it, there is a burm on the other side which runs parallel to a barb wire fence (starting to get the picture arent you) anyway last time he stacked on the burm and luckily came back rather than over it. So, after conducting the 5 step learning method of explain, show explain again and again and again, making sure he knew where the brakes were and how to shut the throttle, I sent him on his way, explaining dont hit the fence what ever you do...... on his way...
Screaming at him to shut the throttle and use the brakes, he held the throttle wide open....
now, most of us have at some point in our lives ridden a 2 smoker, and when you hear that slight ringing noise you know your on it, combine that with the sickening feeling of watching your childs head wip back as he rides flatout into a four stranded barbwire fence, I honestly thought I was going to be conducting triage on an open gash in the neck.... luckily
the fence got him square on the helmet, a swollen, bloody nose and a little scratch an inch under the eye was the only marks on him (thank god) - as mum came running over.
So Fully Loaded Boy is now only allowed to ride designated tracks around home well away from fences, until he's old enough to handle the strom anyway

[wobbler]

Lisa was ready that on Wendys Facebook page.

Like Father, Like Son hey

[rats666]

yes, unfortunately... except I miss things that dont move, only issue is things that "jump out in front of me"

[rickjames]

My daughter is 8 now and is a keen quader but havn't had her on a two wheeler yet. But you've set the challenge so next time you want a family outing invite us and I'll tell her not to go near fences ;D

I was terrified when she had the quad on two wheels around corners so I know how you feel

[Whitey]

Barbed wire fences next to tabletops
I'm sure an FIM rule has been breached here ! :-)

Glad FLB came through relatively unscathed.

[rickjames]

My daughter at my mates property at Windellima

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvTUjBsaGSQ

I prefer her on two wheeler much safer I think

[rats666]

agreed, 2 wheels over 4 any day.... although for learning to use brake and throttle, 4 would be handy, less to think about.

[Garry]

Mate, not good to hear but I mean, you are the one teaching him and look at the example you set for gods sake ;D

Obviously however the traction control and laubch control failed on the little PW so you may want to contact MM to get them to do something about it.

And, if you want a sport to ride that has small jumps and no fences, just think where CEC's BMW got a belting.







Garry

[rats666]

agreed Gaz, I was actually thinking about that today.... when i took the strom out back of Worrigee for a fang over the table top (same one) and a few tracks around the rifle range ;D, I was getting a bit bored trying to think of other places to ride. That joint did pop into mind, however, I wouldnt have a clue on how to find it again

[stretch]

Yeah i can relate to that.
When living in Queanbeyan my 3 kids were all racing dirt track. Brad who was 10 YZ80, Jodie 6 PW50 and Troy 4 PW50.

Troy was lining up for his under 6 Pee wee race with drop foward gates, Big brother Brad tells him to hold the throttle flat against the gate and you will get a good start. Sure did half way down the front straight about 20 lenghts in front of the rest until it came to the left hand sweeper. Still on the gas straight ahead into the tyre barrier in a very spectacular crash, no injuries except to pride.

Came back at the next race meeting to win 6 out 6 thats ma boy.

[rats666]

;D it is a sweet feeling when your kids achieve eh....