Father & Son Bikes - Page 3

Weldangrind · 01-27-2015, 12:13 AM

No room. Too many palm trees.

SpudRider · 01-27-2015, 01:03 AM

**cheesy** · 01-27-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

It hit 18 today.

Rub it in, whydoncha. 26F and freezing rain here.

Everyone looks like they are having a grand time.

bcboy4ca · 02-02-2015, 04:14 PM

Well my son and I went out for another ride on the weekend. I met a fellow rider through another forum who also has a son that rides and he invited us out to check out a small riding area on the backside of Vedder Mountain near Yarrow.

The weather was nice and there was a lot less traffic than the previous spot we have been riding.

The rest of my sons gear finally arrived (except the neck brace)

He had previously rode up this hill without a problem so I thought I would video it for my wife, oooops.

http://vid286.photobucket.com/albums...psrhpiioxp.mp4

He was ok, just needed a short break during which he got a quick video of me. Then he jumped back on his bike and continued riding.

http://vid286.photobucket.com/albums...ps5pkphx3c.mp4

SpudRider · 02-02-2015, 04:26 PM

Thanks for posting the nice videos.

That won't be the last time he falls.

I know; I fall all the time.

Adjuster · 02-02-2015, 04:29 PM

He took a nice little spill. Thats how you learn. Love the videos.

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bcboy4ca · 02-02-2015, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the nice videos.

That won't be the last time he falls.

I know; I fall all the time.

I keep telling him that everyone falls now and then so he doesn't get discouraged. So far he keeps getting back up and continues riding.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adjuster

He took a nice little spill. Thats how you learn. Love the videos./

Thanks, he is getting better and is willing to give things a try at least. He didn't tackle this little hill again but he will again I am sure. I showed him that his throttle grip is already torn on the end and he looked at me and said "Meh, it happens, just part of riding" lol

SpudRider · 02-02-2015, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bcboy4ca

I keep telling him that everyone falls now and then so he doesn't get discouraged. So far he keeps getting back up and continues riding.

...he is getting better and is willing to give things a try at least. He didn't tackle this little hill again but he will again I am sure. I showed him that his throttle grip is already torn on the end and he looked at me and said "Meh, it happens, just part of riding" lol

That's great! He sounds like a natural.

Weldangrind · 02-02-2015, 07:55 PM

Atta boy! Extra props for getting back on the bike.

Thanks for the vids.

**cheesy** · 02-02-2015, 10:33 PM

bcboy4ca · 02-03-2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Atta boy! Extra props for getting back on the bike.

Thanks for the vids.

When we got home and his mom seen the video/scrapes/bruises she was a little worried. She asked him if he wanted to maybe stop riding, he looked at her like she had 3 heads and said "No" lol

If we get one half decent day this upcoming long weekend I think we are heading back to Gill.

SpudRider · 02-03-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bcboy4ca

When we got home and his mom seen the video/scrapes/bruises she was a little worried. She asked him if he wanted to maybe stop riding, he looked at her like she had 3 heads and said "No" lol

If we get one half decent day this upcoming long weekend I think we are heading back to Gill.

That's a great story.

Mom's always worry, but they soon discover healthy boys want to grow up to be men.

bcboy4ca · 05-28-2015, 07:01 PM

So we have been doing family riding outings, since my last post we picked up an Arctic Cat DVX300 for my wife so we can all enjoy getting out.

I have also been doing a bit of single track riding at Tamihi and Vedder, LOVE IT, however on my last outing this happened....

Bike needs cylinder head, valves, springs, piston, rings, crank, rod etc, to the tune of about $2300+ for just the parts. I don't plan on getting rid of the bike but also didn't feel like dropping that much cash right at the moment so I picked this up on the weekend for $1000 (1993 Yamaha WR250Z 2 Stroke)

Runs great, has the wide ratio transmission from the factory, PO's installed a flywheel weight, pipe guard, skid plate, rad guards, hand guards. It has a new rear tire, new clutch, new chain/sprockets. It will be great for the woods, can't wait to take it out. I have a new seat cover, grips, levers, handlebars and brake pads on order. So far total investment of $1183.42

bcboy4ca · 05-28-2015, 07:05 PM

Oh and here is some pics of my wife and her new toy.

As you can see I get the old stuff lol

SpudRider · 05-28-2015, 07:10 PM

A happy wife is a very good thing.

That is some major damage to your WR250F.

Did either the valve spring, or the valve stem break, allowing the valve to drop?

01-27-2015, 12:13 AM	#31
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	No room. Too many palm trees. __________________ 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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01-27-2015, 01:03 AM	#32
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	__________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-02-2015, 04:26 PM	#35
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the nice videos. That won't be the last time he falls. I know; I fall all the time. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-02-2015, 07:55 PM	#39
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Atta boy! Extra props for getting back on the bike. Thanks for the vids. __________________ 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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02-02-2015, 10:33 PM	#40
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02-02-2015, 04:14 PM	#34
bcboy4ca Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 65	Well my son and I went out for another ride on the weekend. I met a fellow rider through another forum who also has a son that rides and he invited us out to check out a small riding area on the backside of Vedder Mountain near Yarrow. The weather was nice and there was a lot less traffic than the previous spot we have been riding. The rest of my sons gear finally arrived (except the neck brace) He had previously rode up this hill without a problem so I thought I would video it for my wife, oooops. http://vid286.photobucket.com/albums...psrhpiioxp.mp4 He was ok, just needed a short break during which he got a quick video of me. Then he jumped back on his bike and continued riding. http://vid286.photobucket.com/albums...ps5pkphx3c.mp4
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02-02-2015, 04:29 PM	#36
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	He took a nice little spill. Thats how you learn. Love the videos. /
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05-28-2015, 07:01 PM	#43
bcboy4ca Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 65	So we have been doing family riding outings, since my last post we picked up an Arctic Cat DVX300 for my wife so we can all enjoy getting out. I have also been doing a bit of single track riding at Tamihi and Vedder, LOVE IT, however on my last outing this happened.... Bike needs cylinder head, valves, springs, piston, rings, crank, rod etc, to the tune of about $2300+ for just the parts. I don't plan on getting rid of the bike but also didn't feel like dropping that much cash right at the moment so I picked this up on the weekend for $1000 (1993 Yamaha WR250Z 2 Stroke) Runs great, has the wide ratio transmission from the factory, PO's installed a flywheel weight, pipe guard, skid plate, rad guards, hand guards. It has a new rear tire, new clutch, new chain/sprockets. It will be great for the woods, can't wait to take it out. I have a new seat cover, grips, levers, handlebars and brake pads on order. So far total investment of $1183.42
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05-28-2015, 07:05 PM	#44
bcboy4ca Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 65	Oh and here is some pics of my wife and her new toy. As you can see I get the old stuff lol
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05-28-2015, 07:10 PM	#45
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	A happy wife is a very good thing. That is some major damage to your WR250F. Did either the valve spring, or the valve stem break, allowing the valve to drop? __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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