What bike for my 9 year old

[ChestonScout]

I was actually thinking the same thing. Kind of keeping an eye on the weather

 

[rholbrook]

Harrison and I may be headed down. Don’t know the exact dates yet.

 

[ChestonScout]

He’s a happy kid

 

[anderson750]

That's awesome.

 

[Tonkaman]

That's awesome.

This is fantastic! Good for him

 

[Gravy]

It's not a Scout. That hammer won't fix it.

 

[glockman]

Nice Cheston! Did you give Santa the credit?

 

[ChestonScout]

Heck no!

We only do one present from Santa and it’s typically not super expensive. Keep the expectations low every year and his friends don’t have to wonder why Santa didn’t bring them a KTM. Hahaha

 

[glockman]

That's the way to do it.

 

[ChestonScout]

So the stock renthal bars are super wide. Literally 1” more narrow than mine on the 300. It looked uncomfortable. The bike came with a set of pro taper. I decided to put them on. Fit the bike way better and feels better for Jonah too.

Also got a set of tusk hand guards for it. Really just using them as lever protection since I’m sure the bike will be dropped a lot

I had to do some modding to get them to fit. I cut a couple inches off the ends and drilled new holes.

 

[Tonkaman]

Have you tried checking his best width at all? I like the simple push up method.

Have him do a few push ups and measure between his hands once he’s done. Cut the bars down until the inside of his grips matches that measurement, That will be the strongest width for him

 

[ChestonScout]

Never have heard of such a thing. Have to try it and see.

I really can’t cut any off these pro taper tho. It’s a full office now. Both clutch and brake are at the edge of the bend and grips right up against them.

I’m thinking I will take him to st George this weekend for a little ride. See how he does

 

[ChestonScout]

Got a couple hours in today. Wind was crazy but we still had fun

He did pretty good. He is scared of it but started getting more brave.

Kind of interesting, He stood up on the 50 like a boss. So far he is scared to stand up on the 65. I’m sure tomorrow will be better.

 

[KevinM]

I have a a set of Renthal mini bend bars if you need to try another width. They've been sitting in my garage for a few years.

 

[ChestonScout]

I have a a set of Renthal mini bend bars if you need to try another width. They've been sitting in my garage for a few years.

Thanks but he is pretty happy with these pro taper.

I cant believe how much he progressed today!!

 

[Tonkaman]

There’s a race at golden spike arena next weekend. You should bring him out!

http://www.rmxseries.net/indoor-arenacross.html

 

[ChestonScout]

Hmmm

This weekend is monster jam in salt lake. We know the grave digger driver and will be hanging out with him.

But the 25th may work. I’m not sure I’m ready for that tho. Haha

 

[ChestonScout]

Day 2 was amazing. Perfect weather

It was really really fun to watch him progress through the day. We rode from 10 to 5 and he didn’t want to stop.

 

[anderson750]

Thanks but he is pretty happy with these pro taper.

I cant believe how much he progressed today!!

That is great. He will never stop amazing you how quick he picks everything up. He will make the adjustment just as quickly if you put the regular clutch back in. He may struggle for the first hour but will quickly figure it out.

 

[rholbrook]

That is great. He will never stop amazing you how quick he picks everything up. He will make the adjustment just as quickly if you put the regular clutch back in. He may struggle for the first hour but will quickly figure it out.

Its amazing how fast these kids learn.