We are going to buy his first Dirtbike! How should I do it?

letsride · 01-29-2018, 07:37 PM

Hey Guys,
I'm ready to go buy little man his first Gas Powered SSR 70! So how do you guys think I should do it? To him this is going to be a BIG day! Should I just go get it and have it in the yard when he gets home from school? Or take him to the dealer with me and let him pick it out? I know this may be silly to some, but I remember my first brandy new bike to this day! Thoughts?

Darkrider · 01-29-2018, 08:15 PM

I would say take him to the dealer, that will just add to the memory and it will make sure he gets what he wants too.

pistolclass · 01-29-2018, 08:35 PM

like this:

letsride · 01-29-2018, 08:45 PM

THAT, was AWESOME!!

BlackBike · 01-30-2018, 10:08 AM

What was your experience with the first, maybe that's how you should handle.

I would love to go the the dealer, take me , take me , dad

Weldangrind · 01-30-2018, 11:19 AM

That video made my day!

letsride · 01-30-2018, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

What was your experience with the first, maybe that's how you should handle.

I would love to go the the dealer, take me , take me , dad

umm me thinks you are my senior so how about you take me to the dealer

BlackBike · 01-31-2018, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by letsride

umm me thinks you are my senior so how about you take me to the dealer

Willing to be adopted when it comes to dirt bikes

letsride · 01-31-2018, 08:25 PM

I called the dealer in Columbia. They tell me they have a blue one at one of their stores. But total out the door price is 933.00. WOW that is awefully hard to swallow seeing as I can get one from Powersportsmax for 719 shipped. OR, Kourtney at Scooterman USA, told me he can get me an Apollo DB25 for 480 in the crate. WHY is this so hard. Is the extra 450 dollars worth it for the experience of him going to the dealer and having the SSR bike?

Weldangrind · 02-01-2018, 10:20 AM

Can you order the DB25, assemble it and hide it somewhere? The benefit is that you'll have the opportunity to go over everything before he receives it.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-01-2018, 10:48 AM

I think you should order the DB25 and have the little man help put it together.

That memory will last forever.

Weldangrind · 02-01-2018, 11:03 AM

I agree with Jerry, although that may depend on age. I know that Son of Weldangrind would not have had the attention span when he got his first bike at nine. When he got his second bike at 11, we bought it in a crate and assembled it together. He couldn't wait to ride it at 11, but by that time he knew the importance of proper prep.

letsride · 02-01-2018, 09:26 PM

Thanks Guys!! I think that is a FINE idea. Letsride Jr. LOVES to help daddy turn nuts and bolts, so I think that is what I'm gonna do. I think he would love to get a big box and crack it open like the rest of us.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-02-2018, 11:54 AM

Sounds like a plan. I can remember working on the family cars with my dad. My draught helps me with the oil changes and maintenance on her UTV and 4 wheeler. She has gotten into the habit of checking everything over before she rides.

letsride · 02-04-2018, 05:15 PM

Well tomorrow is the big day! I'm off in the a.m. to Decatur Ga. to pick up letride jr's Brandy new Blue Apollo DB25. I'm gonna let him open the crate and everything. I'll get some video.

01-29-2018, 07:37 PM	#1
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 832	We are going to buy his first Dirtbike! How should I do it? Hey Guys, I'm ready to go buy little man his first Gas Powered SSR 70! So how do you guys think I should do it? To him this is going to be a BIG day! Should I just go get it and have it in the yard when he gets home from school? Or take him to the dealer with me and let him pick it out? I know this may be silly to some, but I remember my first brandy new bike to this day! Thoughts? __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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01-29-2018, 08:45 PM	#4
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 832	THAT, was AWESOME!! __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	What was your experience with the first, maybe that's how you should handle. I would love to go the the dealer, take me , take me , dad __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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01-30-2018, 11:19 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That video made my day! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-31-2018, 08:25 PM	#9
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 832	I called the dealer in Columbia. They tell me they have a blue one at one of their stores. But total out the door price is 933.00. WOW that is awefully hard to swallow seeing as I can get one from Powersportsmax for 719 shipped. OR, Kourtney at Scooterman USA, told me he can get me an Apollo DB25 for 480 in the crate. WHY is this so hard. Is the extra 450 dollars worth it for the experience of him going to the dealer and having the SSR bike? __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	like this:
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02-01-2018, 10:20 AM	#10
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Can you order the DB25, assemble it and hide it somewhere? The benefit is that you'll have the opportunity to go over everything before he receives it. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-01-2018, 10:48 AM	#11
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,533	I think you should order the DB25 and have the little man help put it together. That memory will last forever. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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02-01-2018, 11:03 AM	#12
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I agree with Jerry, although that may depend on age. I know that Son of Weldangrind would not have had the attention span when he got his first bike at nine. When he got his second bike at 11, we bought it in a crate and assembled it together. He couldn't wait to ride it at 11, but by that time he knew the importance of proper prep. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-01-2018, 09:26 PM	#13
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 832	Thanks Guys!! I think that is a FINE idea. Letsride Jr. LOVES to help daddy turn nuts and bolts, so I think that is what I'm gonna do. I think he would love to get a big box and crack it open like the rest of us. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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02-02-2018, 11:54 AM	#14
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,533	Sounds like a plan. I can remember working on the family cars with my dad. My draught helps me with the oil changes and maintenance on her UTV and 4 wheeler. She has gotten into the habit of checking everything over before she rides. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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02-04-2018, 05:15 PM	#15
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 832	Well tomorrow is the big day! I'm off in the a.m. to Decatur Ga. to pick up letride jr's Brandy new Blue Apollo DB25. I'm gonna let him open the crate and everything. I'll get some video. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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