Hi everyone. I’m jumping back into off-road riding after many, many years away and just joined the forum.
I’m a highly experienced street/touring rider, but my last experience on a dirt bike was as a teenager in the early 1990’s on a Suzuki 2 stroke 125, and I have the scars to prove it .
I love riding. I’m on my fourth Harley and do a lot of long distance touring. my kids love riding with me and I wanted to find a way to get them more involved, so I just purchased four new Honda CRF’s: 1 450RX for me, 2 CRF125 Big Wheels for my wife and daughter, and 1 CRF110 for my son.
For now at least we have no intention of track riding, just trail riding as a family. I’m seeing all of the high cost safety options like the $300 boots and fully armored shirts, pants, jackets, etc. I obviously want to keep my family safe, but don’t want to unnecessarily spend thousands that I don’t really need to.
Any advice on safety gear, as well and any other tips from experienced riders would be greatly appreciated.
I’m a highly experienced street/touring rider, but my last experience on a dirt bike was as a teenager in the early 1990’s on a Suzuki 2 stroke 125, and I have the scars to prove it .
I love riding. I’m on my fourth Harley and do a lot of long distance touring. my kids love riding with me and I wanted to find a way to get them more involved, so I just purchased four new Honda CRF’s: 1 450RX for me, 2 CRF125 Big Wheels for my wife and daughter, and 1 CRF110 for my son.
For now at least we have no intention of track riding, just trail riding as a family. I’m seeing all of the high cost safety options like the $300 boots and fully armored shirts, pants, jackets, etc. I obviously want to keep my family safe, but don’t want to unnecessarily spend thousands that I don’t really need to.
Any advice on safety gear, as well and any other tips from experienced riders would be greatly appreciated.