When I'm Right I'm Right!!!

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Okay but what was your "reasoning" for starting so "big"? What was your mindset? Oh and how do you know that she can't "utilize" what she already has? Have you been riding with my gf when I wasn't around?... This may be one time that Azoom agrees with me but I've honestly seen teenage kids get on both dirt bikes and on the track and ride faster than people that have been doing it for years! Seriously, the kids that are competing in the Red Bull rookie's cup are probably faster than all of us on here... some people have talent. Some people don't need a year or three to get it...

What the hell does that have to do with anything

Those "kids" start out on 50 and 80cc race bikes.... talk about starting small. My junior racers have been racing since they were 5 - that's a lot more experience than many riders out there. So, don't try to mix that into this conversation. It doesn't fit.

It's ridiculous trying to follow a discussion with you. It hurts.

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by azoomm

My junior racers have been racing since they were 5 - that's a lot more experience than many riders out there.

I was on the track with 3 of them this weekend and totally shocked how freakin fast and fearless those guys were...the 6 yr old was fast..the 10 yr old was really fast....the 13 yr old? Holy crap...INSANE

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by azoomm

What the hell does that have to do with anything

Those "kids" start out on 50 and 80cc race bikes.... talk about starting small. My junior racers have been racing since they were 5 - that's a lot more experience than many riders out there. So, don't try to mix that into this conversation. It doesn't fit.

It's ridiculous trying to follow a discussion with you. It hurts.

So don't.....

The rookie point is that some of those kids are fast immediately, that's all! Some aren't. I'm always just trying to find a way to say that not everyone starts on the same level, so not everyone should start on the same bike.

You know, if you weren't so busy trying to find fault in everything I say, this would be a lot easier. I mean maybe my point wasn't perfectly clear but it was there if you kinda thought about it....

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

So don't.....

The rookie point is that some of those kids are fast immediately, that's all! Some aren't. I'm always just trying to find a way to say that not everyone starts on the same level, so not everyone should start on the same bike.

You know, if you weren't so busy trying to find fault in everything I say, this would be a lot easier. I mean maybe my point wasn't perfectly clear but it was there if you kinda thought about it....

Man, I'm not finding fault. But, kid racers / go cart drivers / skateboarders / athletes that are in it to be IN IT are different than an adult trying to acquire a skill set. Seriously not even in the same ballpark.

Glad you see your point wasn't clear

I never said someone should start on the same bike. Each case is different. But, I know this from my experience - starting on a bike that has a smaller/easier/forgiving power band will give you the opportunity to learn the skills that are needed to be an accomplished rider.

It's my favorite to watch people try to buy fast.

At the end of the day, it's your money... and your hand on the throttle.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I never said someone should start on the same bike. Each case is different. But, I know this from my experience - starting on a bike that has a smaller/easier/forgiving power band will give you the opportunity to learn the skills that are needed to be an accomplished rider.

It's my favorite to watch people try to buy fast.

At the end of the day, it's your money... and your hand on the throttle.

To a 60lb kid, the powerband on an 80cc 2-stroke can be as violent as any liter bike.


/Devil's advocate

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by shmike

To a 60lb kid, the powerband on an 80cc 2-stroke can be as violent as any liter bike.


/Devil's advocate

Right. And they are in a controlled environment with gear gear and more gear.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Right. And they are in a controlled environment with gear gear and more gear.

Full face helmets are more safe than skull caps.

I'm not sure how that applies to the discussion but apparently we are discussing gear choices.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by shmike

Full face helmets are more safe than skull caps.

I'm not sure how that applies to the discussion but apparently we are discussing gear choices.

I'm sorry, I thought you were implying they weren't "safe" on said motorcycle choice. I replied with the safety measures that are taken... Sorry to blind you with a common sense maneuver, I know it can sometimes come out of nowhere.