OK people here is the situation the kid has convinced me to get him a bike and now that I have my own dirt bike I have agreed. So I am looking for a bike suitable for him but something I can easily pick up and put in 4wd as my bike klr250 sits on a rack on back of vehicle (it would be possible to ride a mini bike straight into back of vehicle with a ramp if need be I guess will have to check height I have to play with)
I am also looking for a bike I can get some use out of also when he isn't around much easier to take a minibike out and about than a fullsize bike when out with the 4wd.
The other day riding through Frankston I came across braaap bikes which looks like it could fill my need but thought best to ask those more knowledgable in the field.
He is 11 never ridden before and will need a standover height of no more than about 75cm so he can touch the ground after thinking about it have decided its best to get him a bike with a clutch as he knows no better and no point getting him used to a auto or semi auto gearbox, me on the other hand am about 80-90kg and about 6foot tall.
Riding will mainly be done out bush when camping during school holidays and the occasional weekend by him as he doesn't live me rest of the time it be mine to play with. So I guess primarily I am seeking a minibike suitable for an adult but can let me 11 year old son ride when he is around.
Any suggestions and advice would be greatly apprieciated.
Right now I am off to read the forums here.
I am also looking for a bike I can get some use out of also when he isn't around much easier to take a minibike out and about than a fullsize bike when out with the 4wd.
The other day riding through Frankston I came across braaap bikes which looks like it could fill my need but thought best to ask those more knowledgable in the field.
He is 11 never ridden before and will need a standover height of no more than about 75cm so he can touch the ground after thinking about it have decided its best to get him a bike with a clutch as he knows no better and no point getting him used to a auto or semi auto gearbox, me on the other hand am about 80-90kg and about 6foot tall.
Riding will mainly be done out bush when camping during school holidays and the occasional weekend by him as he doesn't live me rest of the time it be mine to play with. So I guess primarily I am seeking a minibike suitable for an adult but can let me 11 year old son ride when he is around.
Any suggestions and advice would be greatly apprieciated.
Right now I am off to read the forums here.