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Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547125 04/02/22 09:59 PM 04/02/22 09:59 PM
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 10,626 Iowa T trapdog1 trapper
trapdog1 trapper T Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 10,626 Iowa	Awesome! Looks like everybody is happy with the arrangement.

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547128 04/02/22 10:02 PM 04/02/22 10:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,181 Wisconsin M Moosetrot trapper
Moosetrot trapper M Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,181 Wisconsin	Good for you, The Boy, and Grandpa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Born to be wiiiild!!!!!" Moosetrot

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547133 04/02/22 10:06 PM 04/02/22 10:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 3,104 Ks Flint Hill fur trapper
Flint Hill fur trapper Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 3,104 Ks	I just introduced my 10yr old to an XR 80. Safety gear an common sense coaching an has been a blast the last few weeks riding along me

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547164 04/02/22 10:48 PM 04/02/22 10:48 PM
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 10,826 Asheville, NC C charles trapper
charles trapper C Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 10,826 Asheville, NC	As safe as a horse.

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547168 04/02/22 10:52 PM 04/02/22 10:52 PM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 4,838 Nevada N nvwrangler trapper
nvwrangler trapper N Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 4,838 Nevada	Good deal great memories!

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547175 04/02/22 11:14 PM 04/02/22 11:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 241 SO. central Kansas HOYT archery trapper
HOYT archery trapper Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 241 SO. central Kansas	Dirt bikes are safer than horses, the dirt bike has brake levers!

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547177 04/02/22 11:21 PM 04/02/22 11:21 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,549 minn F fossil2 trapper
fossil2 trapper F Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,549 minn	we have several of these for the grand kids. occasionally check the bolts on the belt and chain guards, exhaust, and air filter housings. they can eventually work loose, so once they do, replace them with a few drops of lok-tite. the coleman website has replacement parts, and their shipping has been prompt.

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547198 04/03/22 12:01 AM 04/03/22 12:01 AM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 4,182 Eau Claire Wi Trap Setter OP trapper
Trap Setter OP trapper Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 4,182 Eau Claire Wi	Good to know fossil thanks. He is good about checking his 4 wheeler and grandpa makes sure he knows how to do the maintenance on anything he rides. Life sure is tough when you don't learn from the mistakes of others.

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547199 04/03/22 12:07 AM 04/03/22 12:07 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,549 minn F fossil2 trapper
fossil2 trapper F Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,549 minn	sounds like youre getting him off to a good start, as far as responsibility goes. theyre also alot more stable on gravel roads with the wider tires, than the dirt bikes. i think you made the right decision.

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: DelawareRob] #7547219 04/03/22 02:48 AM 04/03/22 02:48 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 34,874 Central, SD Law Dog trapper
Law Dog trapper Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 34,874 Central, SD	Originally Posted by DelawareRob Originally Posted by keets at 11, you can skip the mini bike and go dirtbike 100cc or up a bit Agree! When I was 11 we had a 100cc dirt bike. As long as he is responsible like you say, and if you think he is ready for it. Also, he gets to work for something to be his. This Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that! Jerry Herbst

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547341 04/03/22 09:14 AM 04/03/22 09:14 AM
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 7,240 West Michigan G Getting There trapper
Getting There trapper G Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 7,240 West Michigan	Sooner or later, he will get hurt! I have been riding a motorcycle for over 50 years, did I get hurt, yes. But they are fun. To Old U.S. Army 60-63 SGT.

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547356 04/03/22 09:22 AM 04/03/22 09:22 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 63,044 Minnesota 330-Trapper trapper
330-Trapper trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 63,044 Minnesota	Originally Posted by Trap Setter Thanks guys I gave grandpa my ok on the bike and within a half hr he and The Boy were walking out of the store with a Coleman ct200u-exr 196cc lol I met them at grandpa's house, went through the owners manual, showed him what to inspect before riding, how to put oil and gas in. He can pull start it himself and he seemed good to go. He was a bit nervous (blamed me for it from my safety speech) he was awful wobbly but figured out a bit more speed makes it more stable and had a blast. Now he knows he needs to pick up sticks and weed whip before he gets to ride from now on. Grandpa has a happy grandson for sure. That's Awesome!!! Mine had leather saddlebags for picking up turtles...he'll love it NRA and NTA Life Member www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547412 04/03/22 10:10 AM 04/03/22 10:10 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,294 Sugar Grove, WV J JTfromWV trapper
JTfromWV trapper J Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,294 Sugar Grove, WV	Get him some goggles or safety glasses. Bugs, weeds and twigs hurt.

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547510 04/03/22 11:36 AM 04/03/22 11:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,181 Wisconsin M Moosetrot trapper
Moosetrot trapper M Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,181 Wisconsin	Like I have said before Trap Setter, you have done very well with The Boy. Good job, Dad! Moosetrot

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547514 04/03/22 11:39 AM 04/03/22 11:39 AM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 18,565 Green County Wisconsin G GREENCOUNTYPETE trapper
GREENCOUNTYPETE trapper G Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 18,565 Green County Wisconsin	hey can that thing drag a deer I have thought it would be fun to build one that is more adult size that could drag a deer and would wind out about 10mph and a big muffle to make it quite America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547521 04/03/22 11:48 AM 04/03/22 11:48 AM
Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 6,665 Wabash, IN USA Flipper 56 trapper
Flipper 56 trapper Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 6,665 Wabash, IN USA	"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547532 04/03/22 11:57 AM 04/03/22 11:57 AM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 138 Pa Y YoteChaser1968 trapper
YoteChaser1968 trapper Y Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 138 Pa	Bought my 3 boys quads/bikes when they were about 6-8 yrs old -- upgraded as they got older. Never had a drug problem.... Did not play a lot of video games.... Learned to love the dirt and be outdoors.... Spent a lot of time with me -- riding to fishing spots and eating lunch "on the trail". My boys are good men now -- Best money I ever spent. One thing - Get a quad/bike and consider riding with him while he still wants you too... Enjoy!!!

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547545 04/03/22 12:26 PM 04/03/22 12:26 PM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,324 AK F FairbanksLS trapper
FairbanksLS trapper F Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,324 AK	I say yes. It’s up to grandpa whether it is a gift or a business transaction. Either is acceptable. In a family even labor should be an expression of love. None family members pay and should pay well. formerly posting as white dog

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547633 04/03/22 03:00 PM 04/03/22 03:00 PM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 4,182 Eau Claire Wi Trap Setter OP trapper
Trap Setter OP trapper Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 4,182 Eau Claire Wi	Update... grandpa's yard is looking good, dog poo and sticks are picked up and trails are full of tire tracks. The Boy is napping on their couch lol Life sure is tough when you don't learn from the mistakes of others.

Re: Opinions Wanted [Re: Trap Setter] #7547677 04/03/22 04:12 PM 04/03/22 04:12 PM
Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 324 SD 6 653 trapper
653 trapper 6 Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 324 SD	I don’t know man, they’re addicting! Bought one myself and parents didn’t know till someone told them they saw me racing at local track , finally gave up racin at 62!! So yea get him one n make sure you’re medical ins is pd up!!!

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