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Bike for 8 year old boy
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[QUOTE="woodsy, post: 702680, member: 27856"] Hi NGE: I grew up on those "Lawn Mower Motor" mini's too!! Actually I started out on a 1958 Sears/puch moped then went to a Bonanza Mini and then a Honda Mini Trail (I spent EVERY dime I could find on bikes even at that age :) ). The Honda Mini Trail was with me for a LONG time and I can honestly say that it taught me more about "real" riding then the other too did! I actually learned to ride wheelies on it (something that I use EVERY time I go in the woods) as well as shifting techniques and the like.. I suggest that you take him down to a bike shop and let him sit on a few. When I am sizing a brand new rider I like to see them be able to set on the bike and touch flat footed (or real close). He can learn to handle the higher seated bikes later.. Dont get him to small of a bike either... I would stay away from the higher strung MX bikes for a first bike (KX's, RM's, YZ's, Pro Seniors and the like) and maybe stay with the 4 strokers (although the Yamaha PW line is REAL nice!!). I REALLY liked the Big Wheel 80 for my kids cause of its FAT TIRES and auot trans - the kids LOVED that bike!!! Yes, those "lawn mower" mini's are still made and I see them at bike shows ALL the time!! I know for a fact that Sams CLub has them as well has "Homier Tools" (I think you can Google and find Homier).. My "lawn mower" types that I had thru the years like to eat clutchs, rods (especially the few Techumsy motor models I had) and were never really stable.. I better retract that, I have an old 1969 Heathkit Boonie Bike right now that will really make me eat those words.. Anyway, hope this helps!! Get that kid a bike an teach him to ride!! Oh, before I forget. GET HIM ALL THE SAFETY GEAR - we wouldnt want to see another valued trail rider having to live out of the country :) :) :) Woodsy [/QUOTE]
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