is it me

[robby boy]

Both my girls (9 & 12) want to come out on my bike, I would not ride it without wearing proper protective bike gear so I won't take them out without it either, even the best rider in the world is a sitting duck to some SMDNSY driver.


This guy has no sense of danger for himself or his pillion just look at what they are both wearing. (or not)

[rustyrider]

That's nothing to the norm in India.  Women always sit sidesaddle and the best one I saw (but wasn't able to get the camera out fast enough) was father riding, small kid sitting on the tank in front of him, medium sized kid behind him, mother sitting sidesaddle on the back with a baby on her lap......

[DryRob]

absolutely disgraceful, a true mod does not wear Adidas.

[pitternator]

police have always insisted any pillion must be tall enuff  to have both  feet on footpegs. Otyherwise they cannot balance properly on the bike or brace using the grabrail..Feck what the HC says.
Common sense and bikers rarely mix ....

[fireblake]

I think the kiddy looks safe enough, back rest and feet firmly planted on the side covers and holding on to dad nice and tight. I think if someone wants to take their kid out on a bike that's up to them, the same as if they want to ride butt naked, it's up to them. The state says wear an helmet but that is all. Until Nanny says that it's compulsory to wear big boots and another animals skin over your own then thankfully wear what you want.
I personally wear full armour'd kit to work or out playing but i live 500 meters from the beach so have worn shorts and T shirt on my bike. I won't moan to anyone if i fall off. It's my choice stupid or otherwise same as smoking and drinking and fast bikes and woman?

Mickey

[JZS 600]

I spent all my money on women, fast cars and alcohol. The rest I squandered.

[dazza]

Well said Fireblake, too many fingerwaggers around for my liking. We've all took  unessessary risks in our life. It's what sharpens our senses and makes you feel alive. Reminds me of the time at Cyprus airport when some safety concious gentleman asked me if I thought it was sensible to let my little girl climb a tree. FFS didn't we all climb trees as kids. Admittedly they all were'nt on the runway. :lol

[GILBERT]

At least he has a target on his head so we have something to aim at

[alan09]

Well said Fireblake, too many fingerwaggers around for my liking. We've all took  unessessary risks in our life.

:wall

[caretaker]

nice one gilbert!

[dazza]

Alan09, you should really put a crash helmet on before you beat your head against a wall.....saftey first remember :pokefun