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Posted by Hustlin' Hank on October 1, 2007, 3:46 pm
> Hey Guys--
>
> Betsey delurking again to ask some hopefully not so stupid
> questions....
>
> here's the scenario--this past january, we bought Nate a used yamaha
> pw 50....nate turned five in january <grin>. he's doing a great job
> with it, tearing up the backyard, and fred and the kids joined
> Chatsworth off road park. The kid loves it....and is really pretty
> capable on that bike.
>
> the bike is uhm, more for back yard riding that really taking the
> course at Chatsworth....so, we are thinking that a little bit bigger
> bike will help Nate.
>
> so far our choice had been the Yamaha tt-r 50. Then while looking at
> the different bikes, came across the suzuki dr-z70. it's less than an
> inch taller, and has both electric and kick start. We aren't
> interested in motocross (at least not for awhile).
>
> anyone out there familiar with both? thoughts? nate is going to be 6
> in january, pretty tall and athletic for his age, weighs in at about
> 55-60 lbs.
>
> I keep saying i'd like something he can grow into, but is this wishful
> thinking on my part? is it, as i mentioned to my husband, just
> something i need to accept, that every year-two years, we'll be buying
> a bit bigger bike?
>
> so edumicate me and let be smart in front of the hubby...(as well as
> make good decisions regarding the bike...)
>
> betsey
Buy the bike that fits him best and will challenge his abilities. I
mean one that may need to be shifted but no clutch. It is the next
step in the process. After that, get him one that shifts and has a
hand clutch.
If your son grows like other kids, expect to upgrade every year or if
he is really a fast learner, every 6 months. :-)
If he doesn't fit on the bike properly, or he has trouble learning to
shift, clutch and etc., he won't enjoy it. At his age, it is all about
fun. Keep the 100 Honda, it won't be as long as you think until he can
inherit it.
Hank <~~~been there
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