The time has come

[pompousporcup...]

to get my daughter some gear

She turned 5 a few months ago and hounds me to come out on the bike. No uber distance yet, just to school/back and out to a cafe which she is happy with and in her words "only a little bit fast, not fast fast"

Anyone here bought a lid/jacket/gloves for a little person? If so, where from?

[Whosthedaddy]

Moto x gear would probably be the easiest to get hold of for kids?
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[Loui5D]

Race leathers in Darwen used to sell kids gear, not been in for a while though.

Pretty sure there's a section on SBS as well.

[pompousporcup...]

ive called and asked infinity (where ive got both my lids from) to order an XS helmet in so we'll see how that fits tomorrow.

the issue is with gloves... and jackets. nowhere seems to stock them for kids. yes i can order online but its difficult to know if they will fit or not

boots is another matter. I think a decent pair of leather 'over the ankle' boots will do the job..

[angryjonny]

2nd hand is the way to go right? There must be gear on Ebay that's been worn twice before little Bridget had a growth spurt and Daddy had to throw another £500 away on the next size.

[mentalboy]

[pompousporcup...]

she fits on the gpz500 I've put a top box on with a back rest/padded bit to stop her falling off the back. I wont be going faster than 30 for first dozen or so trips to get her used to it. falling off the side is my main worry

both of her feet get on the rear pegs properly(middle of her foot, not tippy toes) and she can stand on the pegs without the seat causing issues. She gets on/off herself without issue too


second hand is a good shout. I'l fork out for a new lid as i know what kids are like. the fuckers are never careful with anything.

[Hong Kong Phooey]

You can get a belt you can wear with handles on that might be easier for her to hold on to.

You would also have a feel for how she's holding on rather than trusting her to hold on to the hand holds on the bike.

I doubt she would be secure wrapping her arms round your waist, if her arms are even that long.

Hopefully your seat is grippy, if it's had polish on then you'll need to get the wax off.

At 5, I'd be very wary but it does depend on the kid and it's your call. I'd be keeping it very local, and picking a time with little interaction with other road users. This gives you the best chance of super smooth control that's not going to jolt her around.
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[mentalboy]

[linuxyeti]

[pompousporcup...]

cheers guys,

the seat isn't slippery as such but i've got a load of anti slip mat left over from when i did the tool boxes (thanks delboys garage for that idea). Stapled in properly that should see her sitting in the same place

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Large-Roll-Anti-Slip-Matting/dp/B00ILT8NWE
This stuff ^^

Agreed on the top box load rating but she isnt leaning against it, its simply there as a precaution. As said, its going to be local trips with at least a dozen just going around the block with her getting used to going round corners and teaching her what not to do.
She can grip around my waist but im not getting any thinner plus being only 5, when she does grip round the waist her head(and helmet) is against my back which isnt comfortable for either of us.

I have a "belt" type thing on my jacket but its not got handles. that's a really good idea il have a browse for one

[pompousporcup...]

[D_redd]

What is this belt contraption you speak of?

[pompousporcup...]

[t121anf]

Not sure it's OK for a crash situation but hey ho

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291548057654

[D_redd]

Ahhhh, thanks sharpe. My boy is 5 going on 6 and been thinking about when to start taking him out. Cheers man

[linuxyeti]

[pompousporcup...]

how old was your kid in that picture?

I was considering getting a cheap cruiser specifically for rides out but what concerned me was whether my daughter would be able to reach the foot pegs..

it also doubles up as a project

[linuxyeti]

Hi

She was about 3, maybe 4? She got the bug early, and it's never gone away

Cheers

Tony
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[pompousporcup...]

Jacket and trousers, gloves and an hjc lid has been purchased. The local infinity was fairly helpful even if they couldn't get the small in stock in time.

Boots tomorrow after my pockets have been emptied and the couch turned over for pennies. Total so far is just over £200

[mentalboy]

[linuxyeti]

Hi

Did wonder about that, but, the police saw that setup on numerous occasions, never once questioned it.
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[mentalboy]

[c_dug]

When my sister and I first started going pillion, we wore Dr Martens as boots.

Proper boots are easy to find in small sizes and I suspect the weight of bike boots on a kids legs wouldn't be particularly pleasant in an off?
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[pompousporcup...]

i looked at DMs but couldnt find them in her size, they're also a bit bottom heavy. I wear DMs or some RST brown leather boots which have proven themselves

i ended up getting some decent quality (over the ankle) walking boots. They're light enough for them not to bother her when walking/climbing and have decent grip and padding around the ankle bones which is what i was concerned about and they feel sturdy.