CombatTalon2 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Hey guys, of those of you that have kids. When did you get them started on a quad, and what would you reccomend for a first bike? I looked a 70cc chinese made one today, but its a bit big for him right now. Ideally I would like to get him something he can ride now but grow into a little bit. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegroup Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 id say a power wheels would prob work. i dont have kids, but i think that would be a start in a few yrs or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 I had a moto 4 80...No Suspension...Those thigns last forever I still see them runnign around... Kinda suck though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 e-ton 40 or 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatTalon2 Posted September 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 (edited) id say a power wheels would prob work. i dont have kids, but i think that would be a start in a few yrs or so 419619[/snapback] he already has mastered the power wheels quad...now its time for something with a real engine! I started on a Suzuki JR50 with training wheels when i was about 2. Edited September 27, 2005 by CombatTalon2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellison445 Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Good call Brad I got the 50 and 90 fast and very reliable, the 40 has a feature where you can tune it down to do 2 mph and it has a walk behind kill switch e-ton 40 or 50 419638[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 e-ton 40 or 50 419638[/snapback] word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 I had a moto 4 80...No Suspension...Those thigns last forever I still see them runnign around... Kinda suck though... 419623[/snapback] I had the same one I'd bet. Blue, 1984 or so. I started on it when I was 9. We had a 200cc MOTO4 also. No suspension. The fucker was a tank. I hit a mound of snow with it one time out when I was about 16. Didn't know it wasn't a mound of snow but a mound of dirt covered by about 1/2" of snow. Sent me straight f**kin up. I though I broke my back when the seat hit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjvoight Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 honda had a 70cc quad way back when. a buddy of mine has one for his 2.5 year old. they go really good in the dirt and will get the little one round on the dunes too. dont see many around any more but he picked his up for 400bucks. In reall good shape. just a thought. RJV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotin6 Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 those moto 4 80's are good for 2 - 20 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahanut98 Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 my neices (4 and 6) have a lil rascal 50cc, has a screw to detune the throttle but that little bugger mobs when unscrewed, but they have a kill switch to walk behind and it shuts off when the rope unplugs or whatever neat little piece hauled my nephew who is 10 around pretty good on it. my neice rolled already once and just got back up and rode off. i was proud and now she needs somthin faster. but this was a great quad especially since she outgrew the powerwheels so quick and wanted to get air like her uncle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincster Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 2 years old???? No way, nothing with a motor. My 8 year old started on a Polaris 50 when he was 4. He now rides a Eton 90. He rode a Powerwheels quad since he was 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taldoc3 Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 hey man cool to have your little kid ready for his first quad, i have been riding since I was 2, but here is some advice, not to change your mind or say you are wrong, cause i totally think it is fine. the law says a child no younger than six can ride a quad and here is why I am telling you this, I have a real close friend whose 4 year old daughter was killed july 4 of this year on a small quad, no the D.A. is trying to press involuntary manslaughter charges on him because like i said the law says below six no ride or drive, the sticker is on the side of the quad, that is just not there to keeep the quad makers out of trouble its the law, and if your child was to get hurt or killed this could possibly be you, just letting you know what has happened around me lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1tekiller Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 As much as I hate this word...... Suzuki. LT50 is one of the smallest and is stone reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Also the e-tons have a remote kill switch option. Thing has to be worth it's weight in diamonds. My sons has the rope kill switch. Not a bad idea as long as your a ironman triathlete. The LT50's are bullet proof, I just sold a 1984 model. I went with the e-tons, they just flat out have a better and more up to date unit than the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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