Monday, December 7, 2009

How To Find The Better Options For A Youth Dirt Bike And At What Cost

By Steven Stacey

Buying a youth dirt bike is a big decision and one you will want to take your time making. I am currently looking for one for my teenager and I was surprised at all of the options available. I have been doing research for weeks now and I put together some of what I found to help you if you are considering making this type of purchase. These are a few of the big things you should look at.

You should always put safety first. This can be a dangerous toy for a child or teenager and you want to make sure to take certain steps to help keep them safe. This means that safety features should be the first thing you look at before you purchase a youth dirt bike.

Helmets play a big role in safety. You should always insist that your child wear these when they are on any type of bike or motorized vehicle that they are in charge of. These help to prevent head injuries in case of an accident and most are not very expensive but you will want to get a good one. You want one that is sturdy and durable and wont break on impact.

Breaks are one of the best ways to prevent accidents. You will always want to make sure the bike you choose has a good break system and that they stay in proper working order. A kill switch is also a good idea. These help prevent further injury in the event of an accident such as your child being drug behind the bike if they fall off or motor burns from the bike landing on them.

Slower speeds can help to prevent accident as well or at least the seriousness of the accident. The idea here is to find a top speed you can live with and that your child will be happy with. Kids would prefer the fastest dirt bikes available but as parents we know that isn't always a good idea.

Next you want to look at the size of the bike and the maximum weight it will hold. You want a bike that is small enough for your child to handle without problems but large enough that he or she won't have a problem riding it. This means looking at seat height and weight limits. You want one that your child can sit comfortable on and hole more than their weight.

Another thing that should be considered is where you child will be riding the bike. Most of these are not street legal so they need a safe place to use this bike. I know price is a big factor for most but I feel I have to recommend buying these from a dealer and buying new models. These are less likely to malfunction and cause potential accidents.

A youth dirtbike might be wonderful for some children but you should also consider if your child is mature enough to follow rules and ride safely. Check out all of your options carefully and read all owners manuals. Remember safety should always be your first priority.

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