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These "folks" were riding on the busy loop around Nacogdoches and Andrew (our son) being the photographer that he is snapped this pic.
Stupidity at it's finest.
Stupidity at it's finest.
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Looks like she was pissed he got a pic of them. No way in HELL I'd let my kid ride like that.~Teri
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Oh my God. Isn't that illegal?
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It would be illegal in any state that requires the passenger to have their feet on the passenger foot pegs, but, we're talking TEXAS here, after all!
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Poor kid.
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Is the kid wearing dad's helmet?
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Yeah, an adult sized helmet being held on by the mom. Tragedy waiting to happen.Comment
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Well it's deep EAST Texas (almost into Louisianna)....it's a whole different world down there.Originally posted by WoodstockJeff View PostIt would be illegal in any state that requires the passenger to have their feet on the passenger foot pegs, but, we're talking TEXAS here, after all!
Makes me mad just looking at the picture....stupid, stupid people.
Here's the law:
From the Texas Dept. of Public Saftey.
12. What are the laws regarding motorcycle passengers?
Prior to September 1, 2009 there was no minimum age, height or weight requirement. HB4449 passed in the 81st Legislative Session and it requires a passenger be at least five years old.Last edited by Mer; 06-16-2010, 05:41 AM.sigpic
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The traditional 3-up in China is to have the child sandwiched between the father and mother. It's easier to keep the kid upright. Only in the 4-up does a kid get to ride on the gas tank. The kid needs to be old enough to hold himself up. If they're going to ride like this on a regular basis the sissy bar needs to go. In China flat seats rule because they allow riders to slide back and forward, accommodating more seating positions.Originally posted by Mer View Post
I hope they were not going fast. I personally would not ride like this with a kid so small, but that's me.Last edited by TorontoBoy; 06-16-2010, 07:20 AM.Comment
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Yep, riding without a helmet is really risky!Originally posted by Mer View PostStupidity at it's finest.
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Previous Bikes - 06 Yamaha FJR1300, 08 Kawasaki Versys, 05 Honda 919, 04 Kawasaki ZZR600, 04 Yamaha V-Star 650Comment
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Well at least the Dad is wearing all of his gear minus the helmet....
Livin it on two.
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I saw this post last night and couldn't even comment on it. I was at a loss for words.
I still am this morning. People just don't think.CURRENT BIKES: 2014 Suzuki Wee Strom, 2016 Honda CBR500R
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If loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to RIDE that thing will do!
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Help me out here. Why is this so stupid?Originally posted by Missy B View Post
Is it the age of the kid?
Is it the riding position?
That kids feet wouldn't reach the pegs even if he was on the passenger seat.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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You kidding right at lest I hope so.Originally posted by mudarra View Post
My question is how do the parents think they can get around the child safety restraint laws?
The fact they don't make child safety seat for MCs won't do them any good.
LEOs would have a hay day with this as would a judge.Last edited by Scooter Rider; 06-16-2010, 09:37 AM.Comment
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No really. Why is this such a bad thing?
Everybody is shocked and awed, but no-one has provided any reason why this is so bad.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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