Motorcycle for sale child on the way

As a 're-tread' returning to bike riding after a 30 year hiatus I have experience in this. To be "more responsible" I gave up bikes when my son was born...as if riding a bike was adolescent behavior.

1. Such sacrifice really doesn't benefit the child and will not be significantly appreciated.
2. Riding a bike for basic transportation (even part time) is a gas/money saver...more money for the child and a savings to the environment.
3. A bike CAN BE a link with your children to experience the world with you and thereby allow quality time with them and the opportunity to teach them...teenagers are a prime target (and having a bike makes you 'kewl')
4. You lose a lot of your riding skills not riding for years, and when you come back this loss is an risk to YOU.

I am a parent of 5 children myself and I fully agree with your gripes. Why should you give up your hobbies and passions just because you're having a baby. It's mad. Too many parents have become just parents and nothing else. How BORING! For you, and more so for your children. They want to see the real you. Your true character. Dont give it up, get them involved too, they might love it!

HERE HERE! I Just had a baby in November (well the wife) and I Brought a Yamaha R1 to celebrate the occasion too :-)

Now, Ive been out on the bike about 4 times since getting the bike in october.

The worse/best bit is that I have slowed down! I havent found myself going over 70mph or so since owning the Bike!

So why sale? The only thing the wife insisted on was life insurance! :-<

It may have had something to do with wanting the cash to spend on the child - quite the right thing to do in this case.

Blunt, I had a bad bike crash many years ago, resulting in my knee having to be sewn together, and my daughter's godfather has had pins in his leg and in his shoulder.

I do appreciate what you're saying, but I don't want to live my life thinking "this may happen". I find I'm a lot more sensible now whether out with a car, bike or horse - but I would not give anything up completely.

I have to say that I do agree bikes are dangerous, but mostly due to inattentive car drivers!

maybe the vendor has decided that he'd rather raise his child than die in a bike crash?

priorities an all that?

anyone here been in a bike crash?

I have and it certainly puts it all into perspective.

I still dream of riding my bike,but I also dream of my childrens futures and I want to see them grow up.

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Well said Morg! No way am I selling my Mazda just to raise cash for having a family!!! Unless one isn't given a choice about it of course, which is what we are all about.

Well I'm female and married with a 7 year old daughter, a Supra and a ZXR400.
Love my daughter, love my car, love my bike. Where's the problem?
You either can or can't afford to have kids - unless you drive a Ferrari getting rid of your ride is going to make very little difference, kids cost a fortune.
As for the responsibility thing, I'm as likely to break my neck falling off my horse as off my bike.
I just bought my daughter her first mini moto and when she's old enough she can ride the bike if she wants. I'd prefer her to get into fast cars and bikes under mum's eye than with a load of her mates when she's a teenager.

Personally I am of the opinion that motorbikes are the loudest things in existence today... an absolute menace...and they stink of petrol...best place for them- in the shed!!

I must say I was astounded by the cynical attitude of divorced biker.Has he no respect for the human condition?Obviously his nickname describes him pretty accurately.And I think motorcycles - to give them their full and proper title - are a menace that should be banned anyway.

Why not sell the baby and buy a bigger bike. they make less noise, do not stink as much and can be left in the shed when it is raining.

Oh good grief! Is this what passes for adults these days? Grow up all of you!!