Azen Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Ok guys, Has anyone had a problem with their ex's letting your child on your motorbike?I'm having that problem at the moment, I feel safe with my child on the back and my child feels safe being on the back yet his mother, is a neurotic horse monster that has decided it isn't safe. How do i overcome this problem?I was thinking putting out a hit, but I got told that it isn't the done thing?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_stu Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 No experience. ...but don't see how she can stop you without a court order and she'll never get one ( unless you have some very sketchy driving history with convictions maybe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 As above, just make sure they're wearing protective gear (Full set please not just a lid) and that you're not riding a chinese bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azen Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 that's what i thought, I think my best course of action would be to take her and my son to pick out protective clothing that way she can see the durability of the clothing and the protective aspects and her mind would be put at ease a bit more. oh well 12 more years of this till I can never see her again!!! (that's when he turns 18!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Just fly by her house with a small mannequin on the back of the bike upside down falling off and watch her shit herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Yes! Do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 dont forget that by law the child has to able to hold on safely and reach the footpegs with both feet which isnt a problem you can soon make up a bracket of some sort to raise pegs if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azen Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 well she has just shot me down, as she thinks he is too young to be on the back of a motorbike as he is only 8. I personally think he would be fine, he can reach the foot pegs, I can get him gloves, jeans jacket and a lid no problem, I guess I'm just a bit miffed about the whole thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'll just leave this here...http://www.heberger-image.fr/data/images/14390_dsc04834gt5.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic Earl Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 My ex wife is the same, now my 9 year old DOESN'T want to ride on the back coz mum says he's not allowed!Yet she lets him ride a mini motorbike, sometimes not amount of logic will make them change their mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'll just leave this here...http://www.heberger-image.fr/data/images/14390_dsc04834gt5.jpg And here is where it will stay!!She has no right to say no it's your kid as well and as long as the kid wants to and is doing it in a safe way you're golden. if she is going to act like that do it on the down loooow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azen Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 it's like what earl said! no amount of logic at all would convince her otherwise and Ranthat is f***ng amazing!!! I kinda want to buy that now just to put on the bike anyway!!! I could get loads of shopping in there! that would keep him safe by piling the shopping in around him but seriously she is the type of person that would hold something like that over me if she ever did find out, no sense and no trying to convince her even though you are right, else she will cause a really crappy atmosphere and has a way of making you feel guilty even though it is their fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I would get a side car at the drop of a hat, if I could only afford to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I would get a side car at the drop of a hat, if I could only afford to Need a bike first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I would get a side car at the drop of a hat, if I could only afford to Need a bike first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I would get a side car at the drop of a hat, if I could only afford to Need a running bike first... I made a typo sorry.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 It runs just fine at the moment! I'm just not allowed to run it because the MOT ran out and I still haven't fit the new rear disc because I've been busy moving house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Haha ok i'll let you off I've heard bikes with side cars are devilishly hard to ride so probably less safe anyhow!They still look fudgin awesome though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 First thing I'd do would be mount my Nerf Havok Fire on the front of the sidecar... http://media.firebox.com/pic/p2408_column_grid_12.jpgIt'd be a nice little nod to BMW history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azen Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 First thing I'd do would be mount my Nerf Havok Fire on the front of the sidecar... http://media.firebox.com/pic/p2408_column_grid_12.jpgIt'd be a nice little nod to BMW history and get out of the side are looking like this?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 getting back on subject for the op as well there is a grip system called love handles which is a belt that clips round the riders waist with 2 hand grips on it for the pillion to use to hold on so the rider can feel what they are doing and know they are safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailee66 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Nah, looks like the only option is to take out a hit on her, no worries then for young un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I feel for you mate... Do you have court order in place RE access...I had this some years ago when I started taking my daughter sailing. Ex wife tried to stop me and was trying to control the activities in my access time.In the end I took the gamble and said the court has placed a court order allowing me access. They have trusted me with the welfare of our child, I can do what I want with the child (legally and within reason). If you do not like the activities we are doing stop the access and I will l take you to court for breach of court order...I have had very few grumbles from X since then....Although she has made daughter promise she will NEVER EVER go on the back of a motorbike .Then this is the same mum that recently a few years later than the above. Daughter tells daddy mummy was crying because daughter was going to be away on holiday with her daddy. Leaving mummy on her own with younger 1/2 sister, with step dad coming back every evening and mummy was not going to cope on her "own"!!Luckily our bond is still strong enough that daughter can walk away from the tears at 8, but some times I wonder how long this will remain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NearOn Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Maybe the ex is more worried about other drivers causing a accident with the bike than your own ability to ride it. I know it's a risk we all take but that's always been the way I've seen it. And yes I know we all take risks in every part of life that could lead to a accident or worse but just trying to see it from their point of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Imagine the ear ache you'll get if anything did happen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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