How can you talk a mom in to letting you get a motorcycle ?

February 8, 2010 by admin · 14 Comments
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Austin R asked:

I want to get a motorcycle when I turn 14 and my mom wont let me. Can anyone help?

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14 Responses to “How can you talk a mom in to letting you get a motorcycle ?”
  1. kaitlininelives says:
    February 9, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    ?????????!!!!!!!!!!1 kaitlininelives

  2. you gave me the best mixtape... says:
    February 10, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    14 seems a little young to get a motorcylcle you gave me the best mixtape…

  3. staindgardener says:
    February 12, 2010 at 2:44 am

    there are no “good” answers to that question. nothing will change her mind when she thinks of what might happen to her son if you have an accident. i know you can say “people have accidents in cars too” but you have to admit that motorcycles are scary to “against motorcycle moms” staindgardener

  4. lovephoto says:
    February 15, 2010 at 9:51 am

    take her to the bike shop and take her for a demonstration ride lovephoto

  5. annierose says:
    February 15, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    well, 14 seems too young to have a motorcycle. what state do you live in that lets 14 year olds drive? or are you meaning a dirt bike? either way, imo, 14 is too young for either. my son waited until he was 18. my advice—read all you can, take safety courses, talk to bike owners, and wait until she agrees because of your maturity or you are 18. annierose

  6. poo6473 says:
    February 18, 2010 at 10:57 am

    well i think it would depend on what size motorcycle you wanted…and how responsible you are on it….why do you want one? Do you live in the country? Maybe you could sit down and discuss this with her and come to an agreement that you will earn half of the motorcycle cost by cutting grass, or other odd jobs around your neighorhood.
    If she sees that you are willing to work that hard for one, then she just might let you get it…you have to prove that you really want it and that you are responsible enough to own one.
    good luck poo6473

  7. i_am_rocco_35 says:
    February 18, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    That all depends on WHY she says no. Maybe she cant afford it, then the best arguments are pointless.

    If her problem is safety, then find out if there is any kind motorcycle safety training in your area and offer to go there with her together. That way she can she that you are able to ride responsibly and will slowly get used to the idea of seeing you on a bike.

    @@ annierose – many states will allow a 14-year-old to ride a bike up to 125 cc. i_am_rocco_35

  8. cookiequeen_b says:
    February 20, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    Start with an off road motorcycle with ALL of the pads, etc. Show her that you are a good driver and how well you can follow her rules about the bike, safety etc.. You can tell her that you will pay for gas, etc.. Also it will be a way of showing her how responsible you are.
    Good Luck! cookiequeen_b

  9. Gold Oxide says:
    February 20, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    If possible, get Dad to support your decision (maybe wait until legal road driving age). My Mom said if I get a motorcycle (I was 16 at the time) that I would kicked out of the house. I bought and maintained it myself. I was not kicked out the house. At 17 I bought another one and my Mom said if I did, she would kick me out of the house. I did and I remained in the house. At 18 I bought a third bike. At 19 I bought a car. My Mom said she did not feel comfortable me driving a car and would rather have me ride a motorcycle. There was never an issue or fight. Sometimes they have to trust you and you trust yourself – which is most important. Gold Oxide

  10. dreamwever4u2 says:
    February 22, 2010 at 11:50 am

    you are a typical teen, but remember your mother is queen. If you really want a bike think smaller and go for an enduro, she will be more likely to approve that. Second you are going to have to prove you are responsible enough to handle a bike. If I have to spell out what I mean by responsible then you are to young. Third earn the money to pay for it, this will also help with the responsibility aspect. And last but definitely not least always wear your helmet. Never ever argue about it with her, talk to her but do not argue.

    When I was 11 I wanted my first bike, My mom was very much against it. I worked my butt off for the money, I did everything she ask me to with out arguing and I promised to always wear a skid lid. She slowly gave in and let me get one, after talking to her 32 years later she said that out of all five of her kids I was the only one that showed I could be trusted on a bike is why I got one and the others didn’t. To this day there are bikes in my drive and my mother only worries about them when I am doing my solo midnight runs. (she was also worried about my attempt at the iron butt, 1000 miles in 24 hours, failed because of mechanical at the 912 mile mark). dreamwever4u2

  11. China says:
    February 23, 2010 at 10:37 am

    No mater what you do. You’r mother will always be sketchy about leting you get a motercycle. Somthing you can do to put he mind at ease. Is to take a motercycle safty course.
    Besides you need that course in order to get your licence at the age of 15.( In CA that is.) China

  12. babyenrique20 says:
    February 25, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    JUST WAIT ON TILL YOU TURN 18. BECAUSE YOUR MOM IS NOT GOING TO LET YOU GET A MOTORCYCLE AT THIS AGE. babyenrique20

  13. ke su says:
    February 28, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    I wouldnt let you.
    Motorcycles are dangerous.
    Your moms right if she wont let you have one, thank her that she cares so much. ke su

  14. caveman_frmc says:
    March 3, 2010 at 6:53 am

    I got my first bike in 1973 when I was 10. I’m now 43, and 11 bikes later, I’m still riding. And in 33 years I’ve been down twice. Once in the driveway because the back wheel seized up, because of a missing brake pedal return spring, as I was pulling in. And once on the road when I hit some sand in a curve on my KZ 650 while chasing a friend on his 441 BSA on a road I was not familiar with. I have had several occasions where I had close calls and I credit my experience in the dirt when I was young with saving my hide. One of my friends has 2 daughters, 5 and 7, and they both ride a Polaris Predator 50 and have been doing it for a year now. And they love it, you couldn’t pry their butts off of it with a crowbar. Riding motorcycles is no more dangerous than any other recreational sport. More kids get injured playing football then they do riding motorcycles. Does your mom let you swim? More kids die by drowning then they do riding motorcycles. And riding in the dirt is great exercise. It takes a lot of physical effort to throw a bike around in the dirt. And developing good skills in the dirt can make the transition to a street bike when you get older a little easier. And it’s a great confidence builder. The one thing I can’t stress enough is to wear the proper equipment. Boots, jacket, gloves, eye protection and a helmet are essential equipment for a beginning rider. And respect your bike. Any bike, no matter what size can hurt you if you don’t give it the proper respect. Only ride where you are supposed to, not on the street, and save the stunts for when you are older. The right equipment and the restraint to not over ride your skills will ensure that you enjoy this great sport safely and injury free. I would also suggest a motorcycle safety course, if one is available in your area. My local ABATE offers several rider courses including a dirt bike course for kids as young as 6. They even offer a family deal so your mom can learn to ride too. There is nothing quite like a family weekend of ripping up the dirt to bring a family closer together. Good luck convincing your mom and I hope you enjoy riding as much as I have over the years.

    And to those who wouldn’t let their kids ride. You better get a plastic bubble and keep your kids locked up in the house because, life is dangerous. And keep them in the dark because you never know when that bad old shadow will get them. Protecting your kids is one thing, inhibiting their ambitions because of your fears is quite another. The proper equipment is available to make riding as safe as a walk in the park. And most smaller bikes have throttle limiters so the parent can limit how fast the bike goes and it can be turned up as their skills progress. There is no reason a kid can’t learn to ride safely, if he or she is so inclined. Motorcycles aren’t dangerous, improper operation of one is. Encourage them to respect the machine and they can safely enjoy riding for many years to come. With the proper encouragement and education, your kid could be the next Jeremy McGrath, instead of growing up to be scared of his own shadow. caveman_frmc

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