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04-02-2008, 10:06 AM
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| Kids as pillion passengers My lad is desperate to get on the back of my CBR600. He is 8 years old and desperately wants his own helmet and gear so he can come riding with me. However i'm a bit concerned about taking an 8 year old out and about on the back. He's sat on the back of the 125 for a quick trip down the drive but not further. The law (i believe) says you can carry a pillion passenger if they can reach the rear foot pegs - is this correct? Anyone else had experience of carrying kids as pillion? Recommendations? comments? |
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04-02-2008, 10:30 AM
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| Re: Kids as pillion passengers I have had my lad glued to the back of my bike since he was 9 - he's nearly 14 now. I always made him wear ALL the protective gear and always had a top box on so I knew he couldn't fall off without me knowing. The CBR 600 is a bit more extreme than the Blackbird so I would see if I could borrow some gear for him and give him a bit of a trial run. Its no good spending a fortune if he doesn't take to it mate. |
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04-02-2008, 12:04 PM
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| Re: Kids as pillion passengers This is what the Highway Code says 83-88: Rules for motorcyclists : Directgov - Travel and transport 83 On all journeys, the rider and pillion passenger on a motorcycle, scooter or moped MUST wear a protective helmet. This does not apply to a follower of the Sikh religion while wearing a turban. Helmets MUST comply with the Regulations and they MUST be fastened securely. Riders and passengers of motor tricycles and quadricycles, also called quadbikes, should also wear a protective helmet. Before each journey check that your helmet visor is clean and in good condition. [Laws RTA 1988 sects 16 & 17 & MC(PH)R as amended reg 4] 85 You MUST NOT carry more than one pillion passenger who MUST sit astride the machine on a proper seat. They should face forward with both feet on the footrests. You MUST NOT carry a pillion passenger unless your motor cycle is designed to do so. Provisional licence holders MUST NOT carry a pillion passenger. [Laws RTA 1988 sect 23, MV(DL)R 1999 reg 16(6) & CUR 1986 reg 102] |
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04-02-2008, 01:19 PM
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| Re: Kids as pillion passengers "..This does not apply to a follower of the Sikh religion while wearing a turban."... woo hoo - that's my helmet in the bin then!!  nah, seriously - thanks for that - i'll get his grandad to fork out for a helmet and clobber!! i still gotta get the trouble and strife her gear! |
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04-02-2008, 05:18 PM
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| Re: Kids as pillion passengers oh heck!! you taking out a second mortgage then lolol but grandparents are brill arn't they! |
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04-03-2008, 07:45 AM
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| Re: Kids as pillion passengers Quote:
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04-03-2008, 11:40 AM
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04-03-2008, 12:27 PM
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My dad went ballistic when I told him I was gonna ride and he banned me!! and I'm errrr ... well .. old I haven't told him I bought a bike just in case I get grounded My crystal ball tells me it's gonna cost me to bribe the kids into silence ..........  | |
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04-03-2008, 12:30 PM
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| Re: Kids as pillion passengers if he fits the bike,then take him,but as everyone else has already said,make sure he has all the protective clothing .............................Sam |
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