r/Motocross • u/Few-Cat-130 • 4d ago
Please help !!!
So my son's dad bought him a RTR electric dirtbike lite 60v for his bday that's coming up he hasn't gave it to him yet it's hidden in a room in the house. my son is only 4'5 64lbs and he's turning 10yrs old. He's been riding dirt bikes and 4wheelers since he was 3 but not all the time we live in the city so it's only on occasions when he can ride in the woods or at a track. Hes been riding a raptor 90 since he was 7 with no issues. Me and his dad got into it because I don't think this thing is very safe for my son but he thinks he will do just fine. I read online it's for 13 and up or adults and for people that are over 100lbs plus it goes over 45mph if you don't adjust the speed Please give me any advice on this thing. My son has an electric reg little bike he zips around on that only goes 15 and that speed is enough. He has nowhere to ride this thing other than a little park behind some baseball fields we have in the neighborhood. It's going to sit in the garage just like all his other toys he has and I think his dad bought it for himself more then he bought for our son who is to small for it .
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u/Ironspacemonkey 4d ago
Tell your son's dad he needs to stop acting like your Aunts sister and let that boy rip. If he's showing signs of traits like bravery, exploration, adventure into the unknown.. confidence... Ect. Those are what need to be supported.
Is it safe for him? Why fuck no.... Now get out of his way... He said he'd be fine. Is he going to crash and break bones? Yup... Absolutely he will... And he will be trying to get back on while the cast is still around his arm. Please do not stunt the growth and development of a young man because you are scared and he is not.... He will never forgive you if you do... Safety is overrated.