I know it's none of my business how you raise your kid, but frankly, I think
that's insane. Have you seen the accident statistics on those mini-bikes and
motorized scooters? But maybe you live in a remote rural area. Here in the
medium-size-city/suburban environment, they're deathtraps, although that
doesn't stop them from being heavily promoted by discount stores/auto parts
chains. I think she'd be safer on a real motorcycle than on something too
low to be seen by or around cars, especially SUVs. And don't say she'll keep
on the sidewalk -- then it's a menace to pedestrians, not to mention illegal
almost anywhere, and even more vulnerable to cars at driveways and
intersections.
on 3/8/05 3:36 PM, TJ Tryon, Jr. at tjt@insightbb.com wrote:
> A little off topic for the lists, but hopefully someone here has some
> ideas...
>
> I would like to get my 12 year old daughter one of the 1/2 scale 49cc crotch
> rockets (pocket bike?). I live in Indiana and am looking for suggestions on
> make/model and where to buy them. I do know I'd like it to have lights and
> turn signals. Much thanks in advance for any info!
>
> TJ
Sorry for the rant, but that's how I feel...
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1967 Fastback
Johnny Lightning Muscle Cars USA #14
273 Commando
Factory disc brakes
Mountain View, CA
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