desperately want a ducati duomonte Parents though?

[guroo27]

How the heck can I get my parents to warm up to the idea of a bike.

[Rotary2Rotary]

do any of your friends ride? have them meet them, take them to some shops, take lessons, if none of that works go buy one your self

[guroo27]

my parents rule as is is that they won't let me buy one until i'm out of the house and they aren't helping me in any way.

[LT WHAT?]

when i was 16 my dad told me if i ever get a bike even when i move out of the house i get cut out of the will.....yea i'm not getting a bike. :)

[Rotary2Rotary]

My dad just got a bike and im getting one next march and hes buying

[guroo27]

lucky bastard
what are you getting?

[mr9o]

Yeah I know what you mean, My dad would probably let me get a bike but my mom is like hell no cause its "dangerous",
so is a car but im not telling her that i might not get a car:p

After I get my car im going to get a pocketbike and drive it around school:D As fast as fast you can be you will never catch me!

Try and tell you parents that if you die youll keep 100 bucks in your will for them, that worked for my bro j/p
I actually have no idea what to say im just waiting till I turn 18 untill then im riding my bros

[mrhello]

i dont want to sound like an mean guy. but i kind of feel, if you cant afford a bike on your own, and your not self supportive yet, then you shouldnt own a bike.

if your under 18, and you are supported by your folks, then they have the right to say what they want.

my cycles have nothing to do with my family, im an adult and i will do as i please.

..So what I am saying is if you are not old enough to be on your own, dont expect to have parents to readily agree to a bike. I am not saying anyone is immature, or a stupid kid...im saying a bike is a big investment and a dangerous toy. If some one else is responsible for you, then they have any and all rights to deviate what you may and may not do. I bought my first bike at the age of 19. Folks did not like it at all, but I was living on my own and was basically a free adult, i earned my cash, and as an adult I decided what
I would do with it.

Just wait for a few years and your when the time comes it will all be worth it.


(if some 16 year old is busting his own ass and can buy his bike and pay for everything, more power to him and great. I am in no way saying people under 18 cant ride.)

[Wolf]

I don't even live at home anymore, but my parents send me $200/month to help w/ rent (SJ rent sucks). If they found out I bought another car or a bike, they'd cut off the $$ hella quick.

You gotta follow your parent's wishes, no matter how much it sucks. (It was the same way all through HS too. Gotta clear any purchases over $1k with the folks, or even worse, if it was under $1k but would be sitting in front of the house (Love those cheap beater cars) they had the final say-so).

[XiaoMing]

Sorry to bring this thread up from the dead, but I'm a newbie to sport bikes and this was the only thread i could find that somewhat related to my question.

Do you need parent consent to LEGALLY acquire an M1 license? I've read a few websites and have found no mention of it.

And yes i've read the stickies ;)

[Wolf]

Originally posted by Wolf2600
I don't even live at home anymore, but my parents send me $200/month to help w/ rent (SJ rent sucks). If they found out I bought another car or a bike, they'd cut off the $$ hella quick.


LMFAO!!! That was 6/6/01. I bought my SV on 6/24/01. :D :D :D

Yeah, if you're under 18, just like with a normal Class C license, you have to get your parents' signatures on the M1 license application.

[XiaoMing]

Wow.. So you're hiding your bike from your parents?

[Wolf]

I did for a couple months, then I told them I bought it last November.

[crow]

Also if you're under 18, you have to bring your parents to the first session of the MSF course (it's on their website) - however, I've heard of people um, sneaking past that too. ;)

[Hayabusa976]

I think "mrhello" put the nail in the coffin. If your being supported by your parents you should respect their opinions/rules.

Generally though keep an open mind and show them that you were willing to do this safely and responsibly is your best bet. Take the class and get the proper gear. Even start on a kawasaki 250 ninja or something. It mostly comes down to the fact that they are concerned for your safety.

My dad use to ride alot, but had close calls now doesn't. Both my parents didnt like the idea of me getting a bike, i never talked about getting one. I just way down woke up and paid for one in cash.

Surprize mom! lol. that was a fun day...