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imagineer · 02-22-2012, 08:02 AM

Got to love honest kids…
Earlier this week, I needed to have my son put his car in our barn so I could do some electrical work on it. Since my bike was already parked in there, I told him to move it around to the garage. I made it a point to say “No joyrides” (He’s 16 and although he rides well, he does not have his motorcycle endorsement).
I get home from work, his car is in the barn and my bike is in the garage. I ask if he had any trouble moving the bike. From his expression, I could tell he had taken it for a ride. I asked if he took it out on the street. He nodded, “Yes, up to Grandpa’s a few times” (about a ½ mile round trip). I reminded him that I had said “no joyrides”. He said, although riding my bike was fun, he made sure there was no “joy” involved.

**Wood Welder** · 02-22-2012, 08:14 AM

I believe him. It was too short of a ride to be joyful?

mfile2000 · 02-22-2012, 08:26 AM

Good one.

MACDBF · 02-22-2012, 09:40 AM

Got to love kids!!!!
They have all the right answers, just ask them!!!!!

Mac

maverickman · 02-22-2012, 10:10 AM

Fix a kids car and you will do it for a lifetime. Teach the kid how to fix his own car and he will put up with the problems until he has time to fix them himself.

imagineer · 02-22-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by maverickman

Fix a kids car and you will do it for a lifetime. Teach the kid how to fix his own car and he will put up with the problems until he has time to fix them himself.

All part of the master plan. As much as he dislikes mechanics, I make sure he's out there with me getting dirty. This weekend, he's going to install a remote start. I'll be there to offer assistance, but he'll be doing the work.

King-Pin · 02-22-2012, 11:27 AM

I think he lied. I'm sure it WAS joyful

maverickman · 02-22-2012, 03:42 PM

If he gives you any problems just start the car and tell him to pull a spark plug wire. Then he'll never forget to not do that again.

Hi-Vis · 02-22-2012, 04:25 PM

When I was 12 I remember riding my friends Honda 350 scrambler at 80 mph. Very rural area. No license.
When I was 16 I remember riding my Dads boss's Honda 750 wide open. I think I was close to 100 mph. Licensed. LOL
It was just a joy ride.

02-22-2012, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
imagineer Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 617 Thanks: 10 Thanked 71 Times in 38 Posts	Smart * kid. Got to love honest kids… Earlier this week, I needed to have my son put his car in our barn so I could do some electrical work on it. Since my bike was already parked in there, I told him to move it around to the garage. I made it a point to say “No joyrides” (He’s 16 and although he rides well, he does not have his motorcycle endorsement). I get home from work, his car is in the barn and my bike is in the garage. I ask if he had any trouble moving the bike. From his expression, I could tell he had taken it for a ride. I asked if he took it out on the street. He nodded, “Yes, up to Grandpa’s a few times” (about a ½ mile round trip). I reminded him that I had said “no joyrides”. He said, although riding my bike was fun, he made sure there was no “joy” involved. __________________ '05 C50, Power Commander III, De-Pair, Naked Jugs, HK 3" Staggered Straights w/ SmartPartz Baffles, SLOB Mod, plate relocation "There are no simple projects"

02-22-2012, 08:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wood Welder Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 9,084 Thanks: 350 Thanked 251 Times in 213 Posts	I believe him. It was too short of a ride to be joyful? __________________ Thickness can't be measured! VR WESCALERO MEMBER

02-22-2012, 09:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
MACDBF Senior VR Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 686 Thanks: 14 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Got to love kids!!!! They have all the right answers, just ask them!!!!! Mac __________________ Joe 2005 C50

02-22-2012, 10:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
maverickman Senior VR Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 335 Thanks: 8 Thanked 49 Times in 45 Posts	Fix a kids car and you will do it for a lifetime. Teach the kid how to fix his own car and he will put up with the problems until he has time to fix them himself. __________________ '08 C50T "Moxie" "I have all my money tied up in non-negotiable debts so no one can take it away from me"

02-22-2012, 11:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
King-Pin Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,528 Thanks: 133 Thanked 153 Times in 142 Posts	I think he lied. I'm sure it WAS joyful __________________ '72 750 Four '86 Virago '07 C50T '07 Nomad

02-22-2012, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
mfile2000 Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 288 Thanked 149 Times in 124 Posts	Good one.

02-22-2012, 03:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
maverickman Senior VR Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 335 Thanks: 8 Thanked 49 Times in 45 Posts	If he gives you any problems just start the car and tell him to pull a spark plug wire. Then he'll never forget to not do that again. __________________ '08 C50T "Moxie" "I have all my money tied up in non-negotiable debts so no one can take it away from me"

02-22-2012, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hi-Vis Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Auburn Alabama Posts: 1,070 Thanks: 49 Thanked 117 Times in 107 Posts	When I was 12 I remember riding my friends Honda 350 scrambler at 80 mph. Very rural area. No license. When I was 16 I remember riding my Dads boss's Honda 750 wide open. I think I was close to 100 mph. Licensed. LOL It was just a joy ride. __________________ Special Edition 2009 C50 Green/White . N/C 2up switchblade & N/C lowers. OEM running lights, Cobra shorty backrest, Air Horn, Airhawk r. New on 4-08-11, now 6300 miles. 2006 Honda Big-Ruckus scooter. Rare!~ Total miles since on both bikes since April 2011, 8400 ATGATT, Sweat not blood.

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