What do you think I should do ?

[ex-walker]

End of last year I bought my son a 2002 kawi Zr7. Thought it was a perfect starter street bike. He has some dirt bike experience but has not ridden since my accident 12yrs ago. I was thinking it was something we could do together. Take some multiple day rides I was hoping. Had the hole bike gone through and here it sits. He rode it one time, said he really liked it, but can't seem to find the time to ride. Now 4 or 5 months go by and no one rode it. Now it won't idle. Pretty sure pilot jet is clogged, so back to the shop to have the carbs cleaned again. I can't afford to just let it sit around, so should I sell it or give it to him to take home. I am nervous about him riding on his own since he doesn't have much street experience.

 

[easter bunny]

I have the same dilemma with my son's dirtbike. Thought we could do it together but I'd rather be at the track and he's give/take when I suggest taking them out. It's basically new and he's likely to outgrow it soon.

If your son hasn't ridden in 12 years I'd say he's either not into it or scared because of your accident but doesn't want to tell you. Just tell him you're selling it and you'll keep your eye out for something newer for him. That lets you both down easy. I think.

 

[Maddevill]

My son started out on dirt. When he was 11 he just lost interest; We discussed it and I ended up selling all his stuff. When he turned 15 he told me he wanted a bike when he got his drivers license. He's been riding ever since. Sometimes you just got to give them some room and see what happens.

Mad

 

[ScottRNelson]

I recommend that you sell it.

I don't push motorcycles on anybody who doesn't want to ride bad enough to actually do it every chance they get. Both of my sons have had bikes off and on, but neither of them rides as much as I do.

 

[ex-walker]

I recommend that you sell it.

I don't push motorcycles on anybody who doesn't want to ride bad enough to actually do it every chance they get. Both of my sons have had bikes off and on, but neither of them rides as much as I do.

Hi Scott. this is pretty much how I feel. I think I will sell it

 

[Archimedes]

Another vote for sell it for the exact same reason as SRN. IMO motorcycling is only worth it for people fully committed to it, not for the casual rider. Hence, why I no longer ride.

 

[ex-walker]

Another vote for sell it for the exact same reason as SRN. IMO motorcycling is only worth it for people fully committed to it, not for the casual rider. Hence, why I no longer ride.

I agree with you. For some dam reason I can't get it out of my system even after being paralyzed. But there is a big part of me that is relieved he doesn't show any interest.

 

[gbas]

I agree with you. For some dam reason I can't get it out of my system even after being paralyzed. But there is a big part of me that is relieved he doesn't show any interest.

I think what was said totally applies: most riders are "committed" to the ride and to their bikes. It's not just a mode of transportation, it's an activity and lifestyle that defines a portion of our lives and personality. Not like driving a car: it goes against society and societal expectations in a big, lethal way. Standing up and defending or taking part of this lifestyle isn't for the weak-willed or casual. It changes us.

So when someone stops riding due to forces outside of their control, it takes a long time for that hole to get filled with something else. Shit, I get withdrawal whenever I go on business trips - hence the re-watching of "Hitting the Apex" when I travel only. No interest to watch it when I'm at home and can ride.

"You can take the boy out of the country, but can't take the country out of the boy" - someone unknown, 1919

 

[ST Guy]

I recommend that you sell it.

I don't push motorcycles on anybody who doesn't want to ride bad enough to actually do it every chance they get. Both of my sons have had bikes off and on, but neither of them rides as much as I do.

This, in spades.

 

[gixxerjeff]

I recommend that you sell it.

I don't push motorcycles on anybody who doesn't want to ride bad enough to actually do it every chance they get. Both of my sons have had bikes off and on, but neither of them rides as much as I do.

Another vote for Scott's words.
Let motorcycles find him on their own time line.

 

[Whammy]

Whammy agrees...with above posters.
Sell that sucker go have fun.
Maybe later on in life, or maybe not.
Cant push the desire to ride.
Spend that cash on your ride.

 

[budman]

This, in spades.

And hearts.

I have 5. None are Riders.
1 started to go there however it was not a "need to do" deal.

When it is "need to do" then :ride

I would give him another shot before letting it go though.
Season is here... you got the bike. No loss in giving it one more chance.

 

[moto-rama]

Hmm. I was secretly thrilled when my daughter showed no interest in having an MC. I rode her to school every day for years, but when the question came up around her 16th bday, she said something like "Are you serious? No way."
Now lives in Boston, rides a bicycle to work, she and hubby rent a car on the rare occasion they need one. Fine with me.