1320 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Im looking for thoughts on kids and quads. I think the rule is 50cc till 16yr old? If that is true, it doesnt seem to be enforced or realistic. I seem to let my decisions be made by experience and size. Speed or power isnt really a part of my decision for my kids. I look at their physical ability and there experience and past decision making. (we have (2) 50's a 110, and 200's Just for example......is it wrong for every 80 lb 10 yr old to ride a blaster? How about a 60 lb 7 year old? What about a warrior, or a banshee? Those are lighter quads. What about 450's and raptors? I dont think kids could effectively ride them due to weight mostly. What about a 12 yr old? with ability (100lbs) and experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptNkllm Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 my daughter was 12 or 13 when she ran my raptor 734.. she learned fast and raced well.. now she is 16 Capt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmoney Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 A Banshee would throw your kids right off. I would think a blaster might be the best idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) In my opinion it's based on their experience. No one age or weight judgement. My 4yo and 7 yo are on LT80's the 4 yo with an adult the 7 yo by himself for he last few years. I can see my 4yo passing my 7 yo in time. Again based on the person Edited January 20, 2013 by White Rhino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Both my kids (girl / boy) were on 400's by 10 years old and 450's by 12. I would bypass all the mid size short wheelbase stuff and get them on a full size with decent suspension and power asap. ltz 400 is a great all around ride and can be found set up pretty cheap. the suspension and power will get them out of way more trouble than it will get them into. We had a lady in camp riding a blaster for years and I don't think she ever made it through a trip without breaking the whip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badass24racing Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 My Boy started on a 110 at 5 Now at 10 Trailbazer 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvnalolife Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 By 10 years old my Lil Bro-in-law Charlie aka CampChild was riding a banshee and tearing it up. It all goes down to experience and capability. He grew up riding and racing though. Hell my 9 year old son steals my LTR 450 and cruises it around camp and on the finger dune. Would I let him dune it?.... Probably not til he is a little older/bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampIdiot Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I believe you should base it on the kid . Sounds crazy but i am looking for a 125cc 2 stroke dirt bike for my 110lb soon to be 10 year old. He has been on a bike since he was 2. He is a better rider than I am and why should he have to ride a smaller bike because of his age and not skill level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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