Would/Do you make your kids wear gear on Pocketbike?

[Monsoon X]

A lady at Church was wanting to get one for her 9yr old son and I advised her to get some type of good helmet for him. Then I got to thinking and I don't see kids wearing helmets when on their little pocket bikes.

What would you do?

My kid would wear gear. Indian Larry died from a 20mph fall.

[Xavren]

I have to admit, when I first purchased my sons bike he rode it in front of the house, just to get the feel of it. But now it is in the garage until I get him a helmet.

[fastgirl50]

I got my son a bike for Christmas. I let him ride it a few times without gear (very slow) but told him if he doesn't go with me to pick out his gear, it will be OFF limits. Would've bought it for him for Christmas, but I wanted to make sure it fit.

[evil jose]

Gear. Like you said, Indian Larry died from a slow fall. Imagine a kid with no experience. Just remember your buying peace of mind. On a side note, there was a kid that was maybe 4 years old getting down on an electric pocket bike at the bike blessing. Pretty cool. He had a helmet and jacket on to :D

[Garceeya]

Gear. Like you said, Indian Larry died from a slow fall. Imagine a kid with no experience. Just remember your buying peace of mind. On a side note, there was a kid that was maybe 4 years old getting down on an electric pocket bike at the bike blessing. Pretty cool. He had a helmet and jacket on to :D

I learned the hard way. I was riding mine and crashed at 30MPH. Skinned myself up pretty bad. They are very unstable at high speeds. I take it out now and always wear my helmet, jacket and gloves.

[STANGGT40]

my daughter wears a helmet when she rides hers...even though she never goes over about 3-4mph...lol

[ThreeFingerPete]

I'd make them wear long sleeves and maybe some elbow/ knee pads, or some dirtbike gear.

[Jonny00GT]

I get together with some guys and we lay down cones and act stupid, buy every one wears helmets, knee pads, leather gloves and a jacket. Some wear leathers. I've personally knocked down two guys and run one over...I say only cover the skin you want them to keep!

[AnotherRedHead]

if ii had a kid it would wear gear. not wearing a helmet is just stupid

[Baron]

I learned the hard way. I was riding mine and crashed at 30MPH. Skinned myself up pretty bad. They are very unstable at high speeds. I take it out now and always wear my helmet, jacket and gloves.
I DUMPED MINE TOO, STILL GOT A FEW SCARS. I DONT, BUT IF I HAD A KID I WOULD PROBLY DE-TUNE IT AND DEFINATLY MAKE THEM WARE PADS.

[OMEGA DOOM]

My 6 year old son wears a BMX mongoose helmet,gloves,elbow and knee pads everytime he rides! I need to get him a better quality helmet cause' he does go faster then a mofo on that luck 7 pocketbike! He does just ride around the house most of the time but when I take him to the parking lot's to race other's or just ride he lets it all hang loose and he does scare the shit out of me! :o

[Paladin]

It is not only your childs skill level, but the idiots who are on the road with your child on that pocket bike that should factor in your decision.

Please make them wear safety equipment!

[Xavren]

My 6 year old son wears a BMX mongoose helmet,gloves,elbow and knee pads everytime he rides! I need to get him a better quality helmet cause' he does go faster then a mofo on that luck 7 pocketbike! He does just ride around the house most of the time but when I take him to the parking lot's to race other's or just ride he lets it all hang loose and he does scare the shit out of me! :o

Hey man where do you let your son ride at, my boy's seven and I have been wanting to take him somewhere so he can ride w/others his age.

[SPANKUGIRL]

My kids had a pocket bike and they rode it on our land without a helmet a few times. They both now have dirt bikes and they always wear helmet, boots and gloves everytime. :D :D

[OMEGA DOOM]

Hey man where do you let your son ride at, my boy's seven and I have been wanting to take him somewhere so he can ride w/others his age.we are here in mesquite and most of the time he will putt-putt around the house and alley just cruisin' and practicing his handling skill's,otherwise we take him to the school parking lot or the big empty parking lot off of I30 that use to be a Dodge dealership! :D

[racerX689]

.I say only cover the skin you want them to keep!
i agree!!!! my kid is covered.

[BottleRocket]

pocket bikes get going fast enough to fuck your knees up good with an adult riding it. think about how fast they can go with a 50lb kid on there. IMO its waaaay too easy for him to hit a curb and bust his head. make him at least wear a lid and pads

[Monsoon X]

Cool. I'm glad to hear that I wasn't the only one who felt this way.

[redheadintx]

I can't imagine why someone wouldn't make their child wear gear? Seems like a no brainer to me.

[66Deuce]

My son has an HJC helmet exactly like mine but smaller for kids. I have been lenient with him on the long sleeves, but no more. He's only 6 and could probably out-ride some of us :eek: but you need to gear up with the mindset that you are eventually going to fall.

[busted90]

My son has been riding since 5 and he always has his gear on.