Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Kids - Pillion

[YMFB]

Too young in my opinion, dont know exactly what the law states but guess the child needs to be wearing the right gear (but so does everyone) and be large/strong enough to hold on securely.

Kids vary so much in size you cant go by age alone, also a quick ride around the block has got to be different to riding along a motorway for a prolonged journey.

Its an interesting thread though as my nephew is ten and Im sure he is going to be asking soon.

Personally my first experience was riding a C90 aged 12, which of course I rode on the road !!!

[phoenix n max]

I believe the only legal issue is - that they can reach the pillion pegs and wear a helmet.

[jeff st4s]

Originally Posted by phoenix n max

I believe the only legal issue is - that they can reach the pillion pegs and wear a helmet.

They have to do that and also be able to take care and responsibility for themselves, I've been told if the boys in blue see a kid who is out of there depth then they can do something about it.
Maybe a quote from one of our friendly Police friends could help.

[KeefyB]

My daughter is 9 years old and regulary rides on the back of my Multi.Before that she used to be on the back of the Mrs Monster.She absolutely loves it.She has an extra,extra small sized helmet and a decent armoured Hein Gericke kids cordura jacket.We got her some small leather gloves from Baby Biker.(They also do kids leathers and boots.)
Obviously I dont go hooning around the same as if I was riding solo.I'm very gentle on the throttle and brakes.
Its nice going for a gentle ride with her on the back and the Mrs behind on the Monster,....proper biking family.

[monstermob 998]

this thread just made me cringe of some distant happy memories--i use to ride pillion on my dads 650 road rocket when i was 3 maybe 4 years old no helmet just a wooly hat and i couldnt reach the foot pegs either- i use to put my hands into his jacket pockets to hang on- travelling distances of around 20/30 miles to see nan and grandad --- great times the sixties!!!!!!!

[duc daz]

ive seen so many dads arriving at bassetts pole with there kids on the back the dad has top of the range leathers and there child has track suit bottoms and trainers on as protection now that is bloody stupid in my eyes..are these parents brain dead or what

[madmav]

Herb good question !

My advice
1 make sure said kid ,can place both feet on pegs (and not at a stretch)
2 sit them close to you so you can feel them relaxing IE dozzing off!
3 wear a buddy belt (I prefered my kids to put their hands in my jacket pockets.
4 Spend the same money if not more on their gear as you would on yours (TOP OF THE RANGE) correct fitting
5 dont be a hero, treat the ride out as if you were riding a brand new bike you had just collected.
6 finally do not frighten them !

I have took all 4 kids with me since they could touch the pegs!

No problems and one even rides a scooter to uni everyday !

JMHO

mav

[phoenix n max]

Originally Posted by madmav

2 sit them close to you so you can feel them relaxing IE dozzing off!

I do that all the time

[madmav]

Originally Posted by phoenix n max

I do that all the time

sit them close? or doze off ?

lol

[phoenix n max]

Really ? - I was just about to post that I actually hadn't seen any badly clothed young uns. Badly clothed older kids yes and grown ups too but mostly trophy pillions I see in stillettos and cropped jeans.

Do you think thats something unique to Bassetts or places of that ilke ??