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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: ducatiz on November 17, 2008, 05:09:23 PM

Title: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducatiz on November 17, 2008, 05:09:23 PM
(Click on pics for full size)
Saddling up for a ride...
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/baby-monster/th_CIMG3462.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/baby-monster/CIMG3462.jpg)

Checking his gear..
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/baby-monster/th_CIMG3461.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/baby-monster/CIMG3461.jpg)

"WHAT do YOU want??"
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/baby-monster/th_CIMG3460.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/baby-monster/CIMG3460.jpg)

"Yo!"
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Yes, daddy, I won't drink and ride... 
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/baby-monster/th_CIMG3463.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/baby-monster/CIMG3463.jpg)


I got him the bike in the background.  He loved it, but when I pulled this one out of hte box, he went apeshit for it.  The old one had no training wheels so it would fall over  :(  Plus, this model has a magic button to make engine noises.

He LOVES it when he gets to see me on a bike and laughs when I revv the motor.. 
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: Buckethead on November 17, 2008, 05:14:12 PM
Crikey!

Look at the size of those chicken strips!  ;D
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducatiz on November 17, 2008, 05:16:09 PM
it was only 10 minutes out of the "crate" in those pics, what do you want for nuthin?   [laugh]
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: jdubbs32584 on November 17, 2008, 05:21:54 PM
Thats so cute!!
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: rgramjet on November 17, 2008, 05:37:15 PM
More importantly, did you get him a thunder stick yet?   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: dutchy73 on November 17, 2008, 05:53:46 PM
that bike could use a tail chop.
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: Buckethead on November 17, 2008, 05:59:06 PM
Quote from: dutchy73 on November 17, 2008, 05:53:46 PM
that bike could use a tail chop.

Yeah, but at least he got rid of the reflectors.
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: Big Troubled Bear on November 18, 2008, 01:47:31 AM
Very cute [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: duclvr on November 18, 2008, 03:08:50 AM
I wish i started riding when i was his age.
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: TiNi on November 18, 2008, 04:10:54 AM
whatacutie!  :)
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: Grrrly on November 18, 2008, 04:15:04 AM
wow they grow fast!!!!!!!
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: Howie on November 18, 2008, 09:23:47 AM
Nice to see the young ones get an early start.  Cute kid!
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: mitt on November 18, 2008, 07:21:26 PM
Looks cool.

How about a quick review of it for us other parents?  Where did you get it, is it put together well, etc.

mitt
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: A.duc.H.duc. on November 18, 2008, 07:50:51 PM
Cute kid, nice bike.... IZ_ pics... oh well, you can't win them all.

;D
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: Rameses on November 18, 2008, 10:01:09 PM
Quote from: mitt on November 18, 2008, 07:21:26 PM
Looks cool.

How about a quick review of it for us other parents?  Where did you get it, is it put together well, how does it handle, how do the torque and hp curves compare to other models, etc.

mitt
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducatiz on November 19, 2008, 04:36:50 AM
Quote from: mitt on November 18, 2008, 07:21:26 PM
Looks cool.

How about a quick review of it for us other parents?  Where did you get it, is it put together well, etc.

mitt

Sure.

I paid $40 for mine (I think they go for close to $50 normally).  It comes fully assembled except for the training wheels which are optional.  Also, the decals are not on.

The wheels are wide so any taller (>34-36") kid will have no problem standing with it as it's very stable.

It has a button on the dash and with batteries, will make a 'vroom-vroom-beep-beep' sound.  The front wheel does turn which surprised me.  the other bike i got him is fixed. 

My boy is tall for his age (31") and has no problem getting on and off, but that is also going to be dependent on coordination at that age.

It seems VERY well built, very solid.  I was very surprised at how well it looks in person.

I highly recommend it for a little one.  It says the youngest age is 18 months, but that is due to coordination and size, my boy is almost 15 months.

Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducpainter on November 19, 2008, 04:50:19 AM
Where did you find it 'tizzz?
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducatiz on November 19, 2008, 05:25:07 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on November 19, 2008, 04:50:19 AM
Where did you find it 'tizzz?

i saw it in a pic and figured out it was made by Chicco.  It's called a Ride-on Monster.  I forgot which vendor I found it from -- i just searched shopping.yahoo.com for it.
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducpainter on November 19, 2008, 05:25:56 AM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on November 19, 2008, 05:25:07 AM
i saw it in a pic and figured out it was made by Chicco.  It's called a Ride-on Monster.  I forgot which vendor I found it from -- i just searched shopping.yahoo.com for it.
Thanks.
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: lwszabo on November 19, 2008, 05:27:29 AM
I just ordered one a week ago, and my Baby is not here yet! You can never start to early. I was even thinking of ordering the Next size up one made by Peg Perego (SP?) My wife just shook her head when I showed her! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: lwszabo on November 19, 2008, 05:28:17 AM
Also the best price I found shipped to your door is CSN Baby. I just googled them .
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducpainter on November 19, 2008, 05:57:17 AM
Ordered
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: TiNi on November 19, 2008, 07:15:53 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on November 19, 2008, 05:57:17 AM
Ordered

[thumbsup]

i'm sure T will LoVe it!  [laugh]
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducpainter on November 19, 2008, 07:49:10 AM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on November 19, 2008, 07:15:53 AM
[thumbsup]

i'm sure T will LoVe it!  [laugh]

Ummm..

It's not for her.... [evil]
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: yotogi on November 19, 2008, 07:56:14 AM
Go big or go home...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05280723000P (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05280723000P)

Way more expensive, but the engine is so much bigger!
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducatiz on November 19, 2008, 11:53:04 AM
Quote from: lwszabo on November 19, 2008, 05:28:17 AM
Also the best price I found shipped to your door is CSN Baby. I just googled them .

that's who i ordered from..

Quote from: yotogi on November 19, 2008, 07:56:14 AM
Go big or go home...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05280723000P (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05280723000P)

Way more expensive, but the engine is so much bigger!

that's for an older child, my little boy is only 14 months old! 

Quote from: ducpainter on November 19, 2008, 05:57:17 AM
Ordered

for what age child?  it says for either 18+ (with trainer wheels) or 3+ without.

Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducpainter on November 19, 2008, 11:56:11 AM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on November 19, 2008, 11:53:04 AM
that's who i ordered from..

that's for an older child, my little boy is only 14 months old! 

for what age child?  it says for either 18+ (with trainer wheels) or 3+ without.


28 mths
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: somegirl on November 19, 2008, 07:42:00 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on November 19, 2008, 05:57:17 AM
Ordered

We will need to see pictures when it arrives. ;D
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: yotogi on November 20, 2008, 09:18:14 AM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on November 19, 2008, 11:53:04 AM
that's for an older child, my little boy is only 14 months old! 

He will grow into it! You know like all those new riders on literbikes. <smiles>
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducpainter on November 20, 2008, 10:16:59 AM
Quote from: msincredible on November 19, 2008, 07:42:00 PM
We will need to see pictures when it arrives. ;D
It will be under wraps till Christmas.   ;)
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: androgynous on November 20, 2008, 10:29:52 AM
great now i have the perfect gift for my nephew

and it wont be long until you and your son go out for a ride
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducatiz on November 20, 2008, 03:27:19 PM
looks like almost half a dozen are being bought now -- rofl

everyone buy one -- i bet Chicco comes out with more Ducati stuff.

They already have a Ducati MotoGP race set and a radio control Ducati racer:

http://s7d5.scene7.com/s7ondemand/zoom/flasht_zoom.jsp?&company=ToysRUsGSI&config=defaultZoom&zoomwidth=500&zoomheight=558&sku=p4450394 (http://s7d5.scene7.com/s7ondemand/zoom/flasht_zoom.jsp?&company=ToysRUsGSI&config=defaultZoom&zoomwidth=500&zoomheight=558&sku=p4450394)
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: TiNi on January 11, 2009, 08:37:40 AM
i (santa) got my nephew the ride on monster and the radio controlled racer for xmas

the monster was the first present he went for under the tree  [moto]

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff194/hires_melissa_photos/DSC_0082.jpg?t=1231691279)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff194/hires_melissa_photos/DSC_0083.jpg?t=1231691299)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff194/hires_melissa_photos/DSC_0086.jpg?t=1231691322)
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on January 11, 2009, 09:36:30 AM
Apparently all the small kids of the DMF have one.




Anyone else thinking it's time for a race?  :P
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: TiNi on January 11, 2009, 11:18:35 AM
Quote from: MrIncredible on January 11, 2009, 09:36:30 AM
Apparently all the small kids of the DMF have one.




Anyone else thinking it's time for a race?  :P

game on!

two classes...

the BabyGP50
50 ft. with training wheels

the ToddlerGP100
100 ft. without training wheels

[laugh]
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: mitt on January 11, 2009, 12:17:14 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on January 11, 2009, 09:36:30 AM
Apparently all the small kids of the DMF have one.




Anyone else thinking it's time for a race?  :P

[laugh]   [laugh]   [thumbsup]

Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: ducatiz on January 11, 2009, 02:42:30 PM
GAME ON!

Hell, I've already scoped out a 50cc bike that I can customize to look like a monster or an SBK for when he is old enough to ride.

Mommy says NFW (No Fu&&ing Way) but he already squeals like a happy piglet when he sees me on the bike and loves sitting on them.

He'll want one someday.  Have to find 6 year old size leathers next (that's the youngest I would go)
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: rgramjet on January 11, 2009, 03:03:02 PM
Cycleworld had a clearance sale on kids motox wear.  I bought my 5 year old at the time some $115 JT pants for $25.  He doesnt have a bike yet, but he will.  Thinking about one of the CDC pocket bikes.  Of course, Ill have to hold on to it until he's old enough to handle the speed.
Title: Re: My boy's new bike....
Post by: bluemoco on January 12, 2009, 11:03:08 AM
I held off on the motorcycle purchase for my eldest son until he could ride bicycles on two wheels.  Then we bought a lil' Honda for him...

Best of all, it's now an excuse for me to get a dirt bike of my own.   I can tell my wife that I'll "keep an eye on him" while he's riding.   ;D  ;)

(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v342/228/102/681641929/n681641929_1359096_252.jpg)