Good luck for that your not gonna survive week after getting 1000 in 16 im 14 and i ride 125 4 stroke since i was 11 and it is good but i have respect for it(ofcourse i ride motocross-dirtbike) and im not riding on road, only on airport. I think 1000 is a really bad idea at 16. Just my opinion not trynna embarrasse anyone.
It amazes me that society thinks riding bicycles on the road with no protection is more acceptable and its praised more than on a motorbike where you actually have more protected gear on and going at the correct speed which is safer. That just baffles my mind. The media doesnt help either they always have to show motorbike fatalities on advertisments not actually showing the benefits of motorcycling.
Totally agree nowadays push biking is bloody dangerous . Lots of car drivers cut me off constantly . The only thing with 50s is once you get out of town or over 30mph areas you do suffer from car hassle. But I agree getting mobile is great for youngsters so overall a 50 is ok. My first motorcycle was a BSA wing wheel .......A Death Trap with spokes.
I relate very much to this video. I had a 4t semi auto geared 50cc before my fully manual 125. It definitely gave me the foundations of riding before progressing. Aswell as making life easier for me and my family
I'm 25 now, and ride class A bikes. My dad has been riding his whole life, so unsurprisingly I bought a moped when I was 10 riding around the farm. Got a brand new 2009 Yamaha DT 50 for my moped liscense. When I got it I immediately ordered performance parts to make it go faster, but the first couple of weeks I rode around doing 30 mph while wating for the performance parts. Out of the two years on mopeds, those two first weeks was without question the most dangerous. All sorts of crazy ass maniacs overtaking me whenever they wanted to, completely disregarding my safety as a two-wheeler. Had many close calls due to other idiots in cars trying to hurry to the shop before beer sales closed. As soon as I trimmed my moped and started riding in flow with the rest of the traffic, I had almost no such incidents. No more than regular motorcyclists anyway... I dont understand some laws, and that mopeds are restricted to 30 mph is one of them. Only makes it more dangerous if you ask me. I will trust my future son/daughter on a 50cc, because I will bring them up to respect the risks.
in Denmark where i live you can get 50cc mopedbikes and small aprillas but are limited in the engine so it only goes around 30kph (19mph) so it has to follow cycle laws instead of vehicle laws on the road. when you're 18 you can drive a 125cc, 20 500cc, 21 unlimited. they are very carefull with putting "kids" on bikes as it takes almost half a year to finish all the courses for you to get the license. +it cost 2.250 dollars to take the drivers license. sorry for bad english, just thought i would share the information :)
My dad had a very severe accident with a motorbike. He doesnt have a problem with me getting one since he had one at 13. My mom abolutely hates them. My mom told me that she doesnt allow me to get one until im 18 but i dont see why. I guess i will have to talk to them about the safeties.
That bike is capable of I'd say 50-55mph! I had a similar 50cc bike which went 50mph. But yours is better I think. If you up jetted, geared it up, got some supermoto wheels and maybe a new airfilter you will be reaching those speeds no problem
Yeah it’s been jetted and all but I think it’s the wheels that hold it back and it hasn’t had a new air filter so that would definitely make a difference!
Harvey yeah I totally agree mate! It’s got plenty enough power for a 50! I’m gonna be selling it soon as I’ve just got a car. I’ll be saving up for a 250cc for when I turn 19!
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man the wheels do not mather, you can get the speedlimiting prop out of the exhaust, do new jetting, And remove the speed limiting plate out of the air intikte from the carb and you wil do easily 50mph, sorry dor bad Engels🤣
I learned on a Honda pc50 moped at 14 years old and a year later I was on a Malaguti 50cc enduro motorcycle when we lived in Paris in the mid 70s. At the time all that was required was proof of insurance and you could ride on the streets of Paris. I learned so much on those 50cc bikes riding in all weather year round in Paris traffic. Only had one incident that was entirely my fault where I lowsided on knobby tires on wet cobblestones around “chicken circle”. Chicken circle is the the next street off of the roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe. My next bike was a Kawasaki 100 at 16 years old and the cc’s have gone up from there and still riding. Starting on smaller displacement motorcycles should be mandatory in the states IMO. Great video Guys!
I appreciate this video was uploaded 3years ago, but currently looking at getting my daughter a 50cc -and found your discussion helpful, just need to convince mum!!! Cheers guys
Where I live kids are allowed to get a driving license (AM) for 50 cc (moped stage 1 - 45 km/h or stage 2 - 25 km/h) at the age of 15. At 16 you kan get license (A1) for a 125 cc max 15hp and power to weight ratio 0,1 hp/kg. Steps to follow is A2 and A (unrestricted). About convincing parents to get a moped/motorcycle for their kid... If the parents have NO experience of two wheel - why not start to explore this together?! It can be a parent/kid-bonding thing. If they do have experience and still say no... Thats a tough one. Beats me! But I firmly believe you are right about starting with a moped. There are ALOT of situations in traffic that can kill you, also on a moped, BUT on a moped many situations will be in slower speeds and speed is (what i believe) the no1 reason for thing to go bad. So - better make the misstakes on a slow speed moped than a higher speed motorcycle. And you dont need that much power or CC before you reach the danger... I also liked when you talked about teaching the kids about traffic! We need to pass along the respect for the forces and dangers involved.
Oh I miss the days of riding a C50 to school, then upgrading to a fs1dx, then a DT125. By the time I was in college I'd already had a lengthy list of road legal bikes (always bought as scrapper and rebuilt) and become known as the "bike guy" lol. Wish we could still get away with a sidewinder too :P
@@MrDarcy-OlMan No I haven't, I only stumbled onto this channel by accident. Don't I know it's all changed I'm training to be a test assessor for disabled individuals taking their test :D For what it's worth - can still do all of the above, just not the old sidewinder rule lol. Also, I admin quite a few 125 groups that would suggest that more young people than you think are still into, and getting into biking, and a lot of those are into customising their own bikes too :D
Hi I'm from greece and my brother is turning 16 in 6 months and he wants to get a cb250t 50cc but saw on a site that 16 year Olds can only drive a moped that is 50cc and under and he hates mopeds and now he gets angry whenever he sees a 16 year old riding something other than a moped. Anyway I have seen a lot of comments saying that this video really helped them so just wanted to let u know that I appreciate what ur doing for other people.
My dad's has been riding for along time now and so I've grown up around bikes so I'm wanting to get my cbt but the issue is trying to convince my mum because she is afraid of me getting injured but there's risks in every thing and I though why not take the risk of a fun thing. So I've been scouring the Internet on videos and insurence and all that stuff becouse it's all new to me.
Yes tbh 125’s now aren’t crazy like they were 30 yesterday ago before restrictions so you’re right. Can you see our government of boring blokes doing anything about it?
Thanks guys. My Mum & Dad bought me my first 50cc bike in 1980. It was in the shed for a month whilst I waited for my birthday. That felt like a really long time. My DT50 was restricted to 30mph and it soon became apparent that my college run was really scary with the majority of it being on a 50mph single carriageway road with lots of blind bends. We exchanged it for a 1977 Suzuki AP50 which because it had pedals was legally unrestricted and could keep up with traffic. I'd encourage youngsters to wait a year and get a 125 for this reason. But a nifty fifty makes perfect sense for the urban or rural commute and gains you valuable experience in the meantime. The licencing laws are a complete mess now though and as we're no longer in Europe should undergo a complete overhaul to encourage more youngsters into bikes. All bikes - especially low capacity ones should be part of the modern transport strategy. Obviously, safety is paramount so I don't suggest for a minute that new riders be let loose without appropriate instruction and training. But you get my drift 👍
I think a restricted 50cc is just dangerous, I get mine new in 6 days and I'm sorting that out straight away, I think 125 sould be the minimum but I'm not losing a year of riding for that
It's just stupid in the UK. To get a full bike licence, you have to take the test (same test) at least 3 times and the full unrestricted licence can't be held till you're 22 (or 24 if you didn't 'fast track'
Yeah having this discussion with my lad right now . Agree with you guys deffo . Government trying to quash bikes . Independence is a great feeling . Thanks for the video
I live in Israel when from 15 and a half you can already ride a 125cc motorcycle (though 125cc mopeds are used most) kids that age go to work as delivery drivers and that's dangerous as hell I am 17 and when I just got my license I didn't even own a bike and went ahead and started working to get more skilled riding, from experience that is really dangerous because you always have to be in a rush and that's just recipe for disaster, had a few friends crash (I never did, though I did slip 1 time driving 2, yes, TWO miles an hour trying to switch lanes on a wet road and a second time when my headlights didn't work because job mopeds are always damaged and I slipped going for a turn at 15-25 mph not noticing the road is in soap water from other businesses cleaning... and that hurt quite a bit) overall letting a kid on a motorcycle at a young age is all about trust, some kids are the type of kids to do wheelies and crash on the first try and hurt others, some go through red lights or drive on the pavements but there are also law abiding kids that don't do stupid shit and actually care for their own safety.
I'll never ever get anything above 50cc whether it's a scooter or a supermoto. 50cc 4 stroke is fast enough with mods and can go beyond your expectations
Beka Machurishvili It’s true that you can get more out of the 50cc with mods but the more you squeeze out of it, the less reliable it will be, compared to an understressed larger engine.
I rode a 200cc when I was 13 but things were different.I was only 7or8 the first time I shot a gun.My grandfather gave me a Derringer.The first week I had it I accidentally fired it in his living room and shot the glass out of the front door.
Legally in the uk you cannot ride a motor bike below the age of 16. You can however apply for a CBT at 15 years and 9 months old which is what you will need to drive a bike legally at 16
I´m from Portugal and here you can ride a 50cc at 14 and a 125cc at 16 but if its a two stoke its restricted (15 currently and still havent got the edge on my mother, my father has riden since he was 16 so he´s ok with it) FYI i have wanted a dirtbike since i was 11, probably only gonna be able to get one at 18 R.I.P
I wish the rest of the world was like the US, first bike was a 125 at 13, 250 at 14, 450 at 15. (I was 6,3 at 15 so bigger bikes were my only choice. I think as long as you can handle the power you can ride it
Good points in this video , but having had a reiju 50 they do 60mph bone stock , they are TECHNICALLY a 50 but I mean it’s very different to a moped , they’re closer to a proper motorcycle than a scooter
Well , I use motul semi synthetic 2 stroke oil which improves power slightly , equally mine is the supermoto version so far less rolling resistance and I weigh only 75kg so it’s pretty optimal and as I bought my bike secondhand I think it might have been geared up slightly but I cannot clarify that
Rc happenings i weigh about the same, I recon it must definitely be the supermoto wheels+tyres that makes it faster as I using Castrol racing oil which is decent too! I just want the ability to go off-road with no trouble so I chose the enduro. Interesting stuff 👍🏻👍🏻
Where you live i you can get 50cc at 15 and 125cc at 16, When i was 16 I could get a 125, but i went with a 50cc, and im kinda thankful, because i got into an accident where my back wheel jumped up of something on the road and the bike turned sideways and when the back wheel regained contact it swung me off and fell on me, if it was a 125cc i think it would've crushed my leg or worse, better to learn on a 50cc than a 125 in my opinion
@@jxx5363 why doesnt i make sense? 50cc for 15 year olds, 125 for 16 year olds anything below 35kw for 18 year olds, and any bike for 24 year olds, but if you had you a2 license for 2 years you are able to get a1 before 24...
@@EctoGamer well where I live you can get a 50cc at 16, 125cc at 18, 35kw at 20, and 22 or 24 whatever you'd like.. But that you said a 50cc is a better starter than a 125 is just wrong
Hello!I will reverse the question,should my son let me buy a bike?hahaha...you see i m forty and i just got my bike driving license..Which motorbike you would suggest for older newbies like me?Thanks for your videos.Cheers.
haha! There's so many to choose from! Personally I'd go for a Harley Softail, BMW R 18 or Indian cruiser. They are cool, look amazing, won't encourage you to go mental speeds, are very stable and sound lovely.
Have you checked the Romet Pony 50 cc? It looks amazing and it has an incredible price of 1500 eur. I have it for a few months and I am super happy with it. I made a bunch of videos with the top speed and riding with it. I even took it to the race track. Please check out my videos here: th-cam.com/video/Kfu7LzyMJZw/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/MXVuNK8Dj2Q/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/SbjZ-0HMr3g/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
my electric scooter is faster than most 125cc bikes with 11inch wheels, im glad i had it before i got motorbike to learn about slips and other dangers as it basically like a little moped with the removable seat on
Since I'm 53 and thinking about getting my A certificate, I thought, isn't it smart to start first on a 50ccm 6 gear to learn handling and gearing properly, it is quite cheap compared to a motorcycle as well, while I have the M/AM certificate in my pocket since having B-class drivers license for decades. And on top I get used to the typical dangers of driving motorcycles being not that fast. Thumbs up! :-)
Also how reliable can a 50cc two stroke with so little a engine running at supper high rpm all day trying to make some power I feel like blown engines can’t be uncommon?
I'm from Belgium my opinion, when your 16 ride a bike restricted to 30mph/kmh, at 17 they should be allowed to derestrict the bike to a max speed of 50mph/75kmh, so they get used to a bit more power, than at 18 get a 125-250cc.
In the UK is it legal to ride a modified 49cc capable of going at 80 MPH for example while having the A1 license? Just asking for curiosity, on my country mopeds cannot "legally" surpass 45 KPH on the road no matter what while there is no way to re-register a moped as a motorcycle to legally go above 30 MPH and ride them on highways
@@freddieparrydrums Insuring it might be a problem though unfortunately. There's always a question on the proposal form "has it been modified?" which might cause refusal by the insurance company - unfortunately 😔
@@PhilipBallGarry Agree with you there entirely bud... However, most kits are fairly discreet, and you can usually get away with it 🤔 Stage6 stamps 49cc on all their Cylinders for example
Mr Woodo If he can trust you on a bicycle then he can trust you on a 50cc. It has better brakes, more visible to other road users, better handling and it makes more noise so people can hear you
Please, can you make a video on how to district this bike? all appear to be Spanish or German XD My bike is a 2011 rieju mrt 50 sm. I just bought new tires, spark plug, chain, grips, mirrors, indicators, and my dad is excellent and making a professional job of paintwork with a rattle can. so after I sand some little rust spots it should be spot on. I just need guidance deristricting it. Kind regards - Tom
Garron hi there Tom sorry for the late reply, I’m not completely sure how do do it because my dealer did it for me. You have to either cut the washer out of the exhaust or get a new exhaust with no washer at all which allows for complete flow through the exhaust then they changed the rear sprocket for one with a few more teeth.
turn 16 in december, live in london and parents really dont want me getting a 50cc with my provisional. Already ride a bike around on the roads, usually without a helmet if im honest. My question is what is the best way to win them round? if i had a 50cc i would obviously protect myself with helmets and gear etc AND cars would hear me coming. so i dont see why it is any more dangerous?
You’re right, it’s not more dangerous; in fact less so. More likely to get attacked on public transport and catch diseases! You don’t really need their permission tbh. Good luck
@@laytonliddell2198 Derestricted and with the exhaust changed they are slower, european 2 strokes always have the same 2 motors no matter if it is a sports bike, a supermoto or a scooter, a tzr is 130kg and this rieju only 85
Hello! Greetings from Slovakia! How should I convince my parents to get a 50cc. Its just impossible. I showed them this video and everything to try convince them but every time i try to convince my parents they absolutely decline me sooo i was wondering is there any way to really like really convince them? It seems impossible for me to convince them :/ . (Sorry for my not great English) Thanks...
@@MrDarcy-OlMan wow i will absolutely try telling that because i have electric scooter for 2 years and i dont think its that safe. I think in this case motorcycle 50 cc is safer! Well thanks for replying. Aaand is it better to start on 50 cc or wait a year and start on 125 cc? Sometimes faster is safer i guess...
@@adambucek2138 the earlier you start the safer because you gain skills quicker the younger you are. 50’s are very low powered (you could out accelerate one on a bicycle).
thanks, very useful video. what would you say the best 50cc bikes are to get for the area you live as i live in a similar rural area of England in the Cotswolds, its hilly need something with a good bit of power to get up them but only 50cc any recommendations?
NPXL MAYHEM the reiju mrt/ mrt pro is perfect, mine is derestricted so has almost no problem getting up hills but when it is restricted they are a lot slower as are all of the 50cc when they are restricted!
xIce Born probably best to get a new one as a second hand one is likely to be worn out and have had a lot of stress to the engine, some say buying a second hand one is buying someone else’s problems but then again it depends how careful the owner was!
xIce Born They have to rev so hard that unless you can get one with really low mileage or one that you can be sure has been looked after, you could end up spending more on rebuilds and such like
I still can't get one due to overprotective parents who've had bad experiences in the past with motorbikes. I live in a rural area where it would be safe. Any suggestions?
The younger you start - the better in terms of safety. It would be far worse to wait 2 or 3 years then get a more powerful bike. The learning curve when you're younger is much higher and the experience will stay with you for ever. Obviously you have to be careful, but responsibility is part of growing up. Good luck.
My dad used to ride a bike in a different country and now im 16 and i want a 50 cc bike but they both say no they’re too worried about me I live in london btw and i think that a 50 cc bike would really help me get around how should i convince my mum and dad to let me do a cbt . Ive ridden a bike before as well and i know all the basic mechanics but I had one accident where i released the clutch too quickly pretty sure my mum is still scared because of that but ive learned from my mistake but they dont listen
In Italy when you're 14 you can drive a 50cc, a 125 cc when you're 16 and also,when you're 16 you can drive any quad you want but It must have a maximum power of 15 kw(roughly 20,5 hp)
I need some advice. I’m looking at getting a 125cc or 50cc I’m 17 and it’s to get to college because it is a 35 min drive on a bike or 2 hour and 45 mins on public transport which would be best a 125cc or a 50cc ( i don’t have to go on motorways )
¿?¿? Definitely a 125. 50cc’s are painfully, even dangerously slow (because of restriction to meet legislation). There’s a lot of 125’s to choose from. We’re reviewing one at the moment and will be uploading to TH-cam tonight or Monday morning.
I'm really hoping to get a 50cc bike when I turn 16 in a month but I highly doubt my parents would let me, mainly my mum because my dad has ridden a motorbike before. What do you think I could say to get an overprotective mother to allow me to get one?
Patrick Thompson can you get her to watch the video? You can say; you’re likely to catch Covid19 and pass it on if you use public transport. You won’t rely on getting lifts. You won’t meet weirdos at bus stops or train stations. Tell her she brought you up and thus, she can trust you
@@danieliusrutkauskas9765 not done it yet, building up to it. I've started to introduce the concept by showing the interest I have in bikes and talking about family friends that have 50cc bikes. Just laying the foundation before I ask the big question. Also I really liked the point made in the video about how if you're going to get a motorbike regardless when your older then its safer to start and learn road craft on a slower, smaller bike.
So Im from Bosnia and turning 16 in a month and I want to buy a 50cc maybe Aprilia SR or Speedfight idk. But my parents are scared that Im gonna die even if I recommend them to put a speed limit on 45 on my scooter when I buy it, none of them ever had bikes so i think thats the reason why they dont allow me. What should I tell them so they let me buy a scooter😣
Petition to allow 16 yos on 1000 supersports
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Ovidiu Dudau How do you reckon it will go?
Good luck for that your not gonna survive week after getting 1000 in 16 im 14 and i ride 125 4 stroke since i was 11 and it is good but i have respect for it(ofcourse i ride motocross-dirtbike) and im not riding on road, only on airport. I think 1000 is a really bad idea at 16. Just my opinion not trynna embarrasse anyone.
luckily for me, my dad's been riding for around 14 years, mum used to ride, and so they're 100% fine with me getting a 50cc at 16. 7 months left!
That's great! What are you getting?
@@MrDarcy-OlMan nothing good haha. a cheap scooter so I can afford to have a better 125, and hopefully an even better a2 bike in a few years time.
Isaac Pinch cool. Check out our other videos about motorcycle licensing etc and don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already 👊🏼
I had my 50cc at 13...
How do you restrict a 50cc road legal dirt bike to 30mph. I’m trying to get the derbi senda but I don’t know how to change the speed from 60 to 30
It amazes me that society thinks riding bicycles on the road with no protection is more acceptable and its praised more than on a motorbike where you actually have more protected gear on and going at the correct speed which is safer. That just baffles my mind. The media doesnt help either they always have to show motorbike fatalities on advertisments not actually showing the benefits of motorcycling.
Yes you’re right 💯
Totally agree nowadays push biking is bloody dangerous .
Lots of car drivers cut me off constantly .
The only thing with 50s is once you get out of town or over 30mph areas you do suffer from car hassle.
But I agree getting mobile is great for youngsters so overall a 50 is ok.
My first motorcycle was a BSA wing wheel .......A Death Trap with spokes.
Yes agreed! We hardly ever see youngsters on 50’s any more
“ almost 16, I wanna get a 125cc “
Mum “its not you it’s others... have you seen all the flowers on the road??!!”
Yeah that’s what a lot of people say lol, where abouts do you live because in the uk you can’t get a 125 until you’re 17
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man Italy 🇮🇹
Com'è finita?
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@@faultyhurdle6249 azz mi dispiace
In finland you can get a 125cc at 16 and 50cc at 15
Wish it was like that over here!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan its great. Every 15 year old has atleast a 70cc big bore kit
Lol here in Latvia we can drive 50cc at age of 14
@@kristofers7560 and you propbably dont have the police hunting for you everywere
After all this corona stuff ends im gonna get my license too
I relate very much to this video. I had a 4t semi auto geared 50cc before my fully manual 125. It definitely gave me the foundations of riding before progressing. Aswell as making life easier for me and my family
Philip Yeo That’s awesome buddy!
True dedication, this legend answers all the comments :D
Now we've got to answer this one! Thanks buddy!
I'm 25 now, and ride class A bikes. My dad has been riding his whole life, so unsurprisingly I bought a moped when I was 10 riding around the farm. Got a brand new 2009 Yamaha DT 50 for my moped liscense. When I got it I immediately ordered performance parts to make it go faster, but the first couple of weeks I rode around doing 30 mph while wating for the performance parts. Out of the two years on mopeds, those two first weeks was without question the most dangerous. All sorts of crazy ass maniacs overtaking me whenever they wanted to, completely disregarding my safety as a two-wheeler. Had many close calls due to other idiots in cars trying to hurry to the shop before beer sales closed. As soon as I trimmed my moped and started riding in flow with the rest of the traffic, I had almost no such incidents. No more than regular motorcyclists anyway... I dont understand some laws, and that mopeds are restricted to 30 mph is one of them. Only makes it more dangerous if you ask me. I will trust my future son/daughter on a 50cc, because I will bring them up to respect the risks.
Marcus Z.N Absolutely agree with your points!
Agree 100%
Time to put some tools in the toolbox at a speed you can control.
Wise words.
David Barf Thanks David 👊🏼
in Denmark where i live you can get 50cc mopedbikes and small aprillas but are limited in the engine so it only goes around 30kph (19mph) so it has to follow cycle laws instead of vehicle laws on the road. when you're 18 you can drive a 125cc, 20 500cc, 21 unlimited. they are very carefull with putting "kids" on bikes as it takes almost half a year to finish all the courses for you to get the license. +it cost 2.250 dollars to take the drivers license. sorry for bad english, just thought i would share the information :)
Thanks for the info! Just proves that European rules and laws are not all the same
My dad had a very severe accident with a motorbike. He doesnt have a problem with me getting one since he had one at 13. My mom abolutely hates them. My mom told me that she doesnt allow me to get one until im 18 but i dont see why. I guess i will have to talk to them about the safeties.
gonna show this to my mum to try and convince her
fulgurfortitude alan ahaha good idea mate!
Did it convince her?
That bike is capable of I'd say 50-55mph! I had a similar 50cc bike which went 50mph. But yours is better I think. If you up jetted, geared it up, got some supermoto wheels and maybe a new airfilter you will be reaching those speeds no problem
Yeah it’s been jetted and all but I think it’s the wheels that hold it back and it hasn’t had a new air filter so that would definitely make a difference!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Yes mate. Its probably good to keep it how it is, as if you start pushing it too much wont do the engine any good, as its only a 50cc!
Harvey yeah I totally agree mate! It’s got plenty enough power for a 50! I’m gonna be selling it soon as I’ve just got a car. I’ll be saving up for a 250cc for when I turn 19!
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man the wheels do not mather, you can get the speedlimiting prop out of the exhaust, do new jetting, And remove the speed limiting plate out of the air intikte from the carb and you wil do easily 50mph, sorry dor bad Engels🤣
I learned on a Honda pc50 moped at 14 years old and a year later I was on a Malaguti 50cc enduro motorcycle when we lived in Paris in the mid 70s. At the time all that was required was proof of insurance and you could ride on the streets of Paris. I learned so much on those 50cc bikes riding in all weather year round in Paris traffic. Only had one incident that was entirely my fault where I lowsided on knobby tires on wet cobblestones around “chicken circle”. Chicken circle is the the next street off of the roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe. My next bike was a Kawasaki 100 at 16 years old and the cc’s have gone up from there and still riding. Starting on smaller displacement motorcycles should be mandatory in the states IMO. Great video Guys!
Thanks buddy. Great story! France is wonderful! 👍🏼
I appreciate this video was uploaded 3years ago, but currently looking at getting my daughter a 50cc -and found your discussion helpful, just need to convince mum!!! Cheers guys
Thanks buddy. Good luck with that. Great to hear about a female getting into motorcycles 👍🏼👍🏼
Where I live kids are allowed to get a driving license (AM) for 50 cc (moped stage 1 - 45 km/h or stage 2 - 25 km/h) at the age of 15. At 16 you kan get license (A1) for a 125 cc max 15hp and power to weight ratio 0,1 hp/kg. Steps to follow is A2 and A (unrestricted).
About convincing parents to get a moped/motorcycle for their kid...
If the parents have NO experience of two wheel - why not start to explore this together?! It can be a parent/kid-bonding thing.
If they do have experience and still say no... Thats a tough one. Beats me!
But I firmly believe you are right about starting with a moped. There are ALOT of situations in traffic that can kill you, also on a moped, BUT on a moped many situations will be in slower speeds and speed is (what i believe) the no1 reason for thing to go bad. So - better make the misstakes on a slow speed moped than a higher speed motorcycle. And you dont need that much power or CC before you reach the danger...
I also liked when you talked about teaching the kids about traffic! We need to pass along the respect for the forces and dangers involved.
Thanks for your comments! Very useful insight 💯👍🏼
I wish i had i father like this.
Thank you 👊🏼
Oh I miss the days of riding a C50 to school, then upgrading to a fs1dx, then a DT125. By the time I was in college I'd already had a lengthy list of road legal bikes (always bought as scrapper and rebuilt) and become known as the "bike guy" lol.
Wish we could still get away with a sidewinder too :P
TheMadRatter It’s not the same any more. Hardly anyone rides now. Did you see our very recent video about this subject?
@@MrDarcy-OlMan No I haven't, I only stumbled onto this channel by accident. Don't I know it's all changed I'm training to be a test assessor for disabled individuals taking their test :D
For what it's worth - can still do all of the above, just not the old sidewinder rule lol. Also, I admin quite a few 125 groups that would suggest that more young people than you think are still into, and getting into biking, and a lot of those are into customising their own bikes too :D
@@the_mad_ratter You've stumbled on the best motorbike channel on youtube (my words lol)
Hi I'm from greece and my brother is turning 16 in 6 months and he wants to get a cb250t 50cc but saw on a site that 16 year Olds can only drive a moped that is 50cc and under and he hates mopeds and now he gets angry whenever he sees a 16 year old riding something other than a moped. Anyway I have seen a lot of comments saying that this video really helped them so just wanted to let u know that I appreciate what ur doing for other people.
My dad's has been riding for along time now and so I've grown up around bikes so I'm wanting to get my cbt but the issue is trying to convince my mum because she is afraid of me getting injured but there's risks in every thing and I though why not take the risk of a fun thing. So I've been scouring the Internet on videos and insurence and all that stuff becouse it's all new to me.
Good luck with it! The earlier you start the better
16 year olds should be allowed 125cc us 50cc just isnt great and more dangerous as your quite a bit slower than most on the road
Yes tbh 125’s now aren’t crazy like they were 30 yesterday ago before restrictions so you’re right. Can you see our government of boring blokes doing anything about it?
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man absolutely not they won’t listen to us will they 😂
Thanks guys. My Mum & Dad bought me my first 50cc bike in 1980. It was in the shed for a month whilst I waited for my birthday. That felt like a really long time. My DT50 was restricted to 30mph and it soon became apparent that my college run was really scary with the majority of it being on a 50mph single carriageway road with lots of blind bends. We exchanged it for a 1977 Suzuki AP50 which because it had pedals was legally unrestricted and could keep up with traffic. I'd encourage youngsters to wait a year and get a 125 for this reason. But a nifty fifty makes perfect sense for the urban or rural commute and gains you valuable experience in the meantime. The licencing laws are a complete mess now though and as we're no longer in Europe should undergo a complete overhaul to encourage more youngsters into bikes. All bikes - especially low capacity ones should be part of the modern transport strategy. Obviously, safety is paramount so I don't suggest for a minute that new riders be let loose without appropriate instruction and training. But you get my drift 👍
In Germany we can ride 50cc at 15 and 125cc at 16
lucas That is better than us! Have you watched our recent video about licence laws?
only in a few states tho in rheinland pfalz you can only do both at 16 but start with the liscence at 15 1/2
In Sweden we also get to ride 50cc at 15. Really awesome
@@gwupxd That's good! Should be like that everywhere - even 14.
I think a restricted 50cc is just dangerous, I get mine new in 6 days and I'm sorting that out straight away, I think 125 sould be the minimum but I'm not losing a year of riding for that
I totally agree mate they are slow enough as it is so restricting them just makes them dangerous!
In Australia for road bikes you can have a 600cc and lower when your learning and anyone can ride any cc dirt bike
It's just stupid in the UK. To get a full bike licence, you have to take the test (same test) at least 3 times and the full unrestricted licence can't be held till you're 22 (or 24 if you didn't 'fast track'
Yeah having this discussion with my lad right now . Agree with you guys deffo . Government trying to quash bikes . Independence is a great feeling . Thanks for the video
Thanks buddy 💯
@@MrDarcy-OlMan hey matey , that’s fantastic , I was lead to believe my lad (16) could not ride a geared bike ?. So confused . You’re a star thanks
@@paulrumbold2436 no gears are fine . Just has to be a 50cc. Check out Herald Motorcycles. They do a cool 50
@@MrDarcy-OlMan hi ok yes will do buddy thanks . So can he ride a geared machine on the road ? Many thanks
Yes he certainly can
In estonia you can get 50cc at 14 yr old and 125cc at 16
Väike laps That’s good 👍
Väike laps in italy to
So when I’m 16 can I get a 50cc with gears
Rocco railton Yes in UK. 14 or 15 in some EU countries!
Thank you for the advice 👍
Let's be honest, everyone looks a bit stupid on a moped aha
Haha yeah!
I live in Israel when from 15 and a half you can already ride a 125cc motorcycle (though 125cc mopeds are used most) kids that age go to work as delivery drivers and that's dangerous as hell
I am 17 and when I just got my license I didn't even own a bike and went ahead and started working to get more skilled riding, from experience that is really dangerous because you always have to be in a rush and that's just recipe for disaster, had a few friends crash (I never did, though I did slip 1 time driving 2, yes, TWO miles an hour trying to switch lanes on a wet road and a second time when my headlights didn't work because job mopeds are always damaged and I slipped going for a turn at 15-25 mph not noticing the road is in soap water from other businesses cleaning... and that hurt quite a bit)
overall letting a kid on a motorcycle at a young age is all about trust, some kids are the type of kids to do wheelies and crash on the first try and hurt others, some go through red lights or drive on the pavements but there are also law abiding kids that don't do stupid shit and actually care for their own safety.
Yes some of us are sensible, but I agree that there will alway be fools!
I'll never ever get anything above 50cc whether it's a scooter or a supermoto. 50cc 4 stroke is fast enough with mods and can go beyond your expectations
Beka Machurishvili It’s true that you can get more out of the 50cc with mods but the more you squeeze out of it, the less reliable it will be, compared to an understressed larger engine.
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man yea but twisting 50hp puts a lot bigger smile on your face😃
I rode a 200cc when I was 13 but things were different.I was only 7or8 the first time I shot a gun.My grandfather gave me a Derringer.The first week I had it I accidentally fired it in his living room and shot the glass out of the front door.
Yikes!
Iv had bikes since I was 14 and loved every second of it just ride as if u don't trust anyone else on the road
💯👍🏼
Nice video mate I’m 16 got a 2006 AM6 RS50 now 77cc kitted with race bottom end, she flies!
I am 14 and I am trying to figure out if it's legal. I am working the whole summer to get something like this. Hope I'll be able to actually ride it
Legally in the uk you cannot ride a motor bike below the age of 16. You can however apply for a CBT at 15 years and 9 months old which is what you will need to drive a bike legally at 16
I´m from Portugal and here you can ride a 50cc at 14 and a 125cc at 16 but if its a two stoke its restricted (15 currently and still havent got the edge on my mother, my father has riden since he was 16 so he´s ok with it) FYI i have wanted a dirtbike since i was 11, probably only gonna be able to get one at 18 R.I.P
Simão Teixeira Good luck with it. We hope you get one soon 👍
I live in Finland and 50cc mopeds are leagle att 15 and limited to 30mph is the honda monkey poular in usa z50
I right now own a 125 pit bike
Hi mate, can I ask where your son got his bomber jacket? Looks sick
Thanks mate, got it from a shop in Leicester that seemed to be closing down. Don't think it'd be there anymore unfortunately.
I wish the rest of the world was like the US, first bike was a 125 at 13, 250 at 14, 450 at 15. (I was 6,3 at 15 so bigger bikes were my only choice. I think as long as you can handle the power you can ride it
16 year olds should be allowed 125ccs I ride 300ccs no problem but legally I have to ride a 125?
Yes we agree. 💯
Good points in this video , but having had a reiju 50 they do 60mph bone stock , they are TECHNICALLY a 50 but I mean it’s very different to a moped , they’re closer to a proper motorcycle than a scooter
Rc happenings not in the uk! They are restricted to 30mph, but I totally agree they are more like a proper motorcycle
I am in the uk , but as I was 17 mine was legally de-restricted and it was faster than many of my freinds 125cc without the insurance costs
Ahhh I see! How are you getting 60 mph I can barely get 50!?
Well , I use motul semi synthetic 2 stroke oil which improves power slightly , equally mine is the supermoto version so far less rolling resistance and I weigh only 75kg so it’s pretty optimal and as I bought my bike secondhand I think it might have been geared up slightly but I cannot clarify that
Rc happenings i weigh about the same, I recon it must definitely be the supermoto wheels+tyres that makes it faster as I using Castrol racing oil which is decent too! I just want the ability to go off-road with no trouble so I chose the enduro. Interesting stuff 👍🏻👍🏻
3 more years, oh well..
Lol shame im getting mine in a few months
2 more years, oh well..
Where you live i you can get 50cc at 15 and 125cc at 16, When i was 16 I could get a 125, but i went with a 50cc, and im kinda thankful, because i got into an accident where my back wheel jumped up of something on the road and the bike turned sideways and when the back wheel regained contact it swung me off and fell on me, if it was a 125cc i think it would've crushed my leg or worse, better to learn on a 50cc than a 125 in my opinion
Ectos im sorry but that just doesnt makes sense
@@jxx5363 why doesnt i make sense? 50cc for 15 year olds, 125 for 16 year olds anything below 35kw for 18 year olds, and any bike for 24 year olds, but if you had you a2 license for 2 years you are able to get a1 before 24...
@@EctoGamer well where I live you can get a 50cc at 16, 125cc at 18, 35kw at 20, and 22 or 24 whatever you'd like.. But that you said a 50cc is a better starter than a 125 is just wrong
@@jxx5363 why's that so?
Ectos cuz its a way different experience, 125 is faster and feels better
in my country if youre 15 you can ride 125cc or higher on road LOL
Wow wish it was like that here!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Im 14 and waiting and even if i will be 15 i don't have money to buy one:P
Hi what country are you from
@@mrvoorhees2627 Estonia my dude
Omg your so lucky😭😭
But im 13 and im still lil happy with my motorized bicycle in 5 days im 14🎂
And i have car too fir field cuz im car guy
@@RexFixx and I have a plane
I have a nasa rocket too because I am a space guy
Hello!I will reverse the question,should my son let me buy a bike?hahaha...you see i m forty and i just got my bike driving license..Which motorbike you would suggest for older newbies like me?Thanks for your videos.Cheers.
haha! There's so many to choose from! Personally I'd go for a Harley Softail, BMW R 18 or Indian cruiser. They are cool, look amazing, won't encourage you to go mental speeds, are very stable and sound lovely.
Have you checked the Romet Pony 50 cc? It looks amazing and it has an incredible price of 1500 eur.
I have it for a few months and I am super happy with it.
I made a bunch of videos with the top speed and riding with it. I even took it to the race track. Please check out my videos here:
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th-cam.com/video/MXVuNK8Dj2Q/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/SbjZ-0HMr3g/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching!
Am I allowed to have a second person on the 50cc at 16 years old?
harouuu Only if you take and pass the test to get the AM license.
my electric scooter is faster than most 125cc bikes with 11inch wheels, im glad i had it before i got motorbike to learn about slips and other dangers as it basically like a little moped with the removable seat on
Since I'm 53 and thinking about getting my A certificate, I thought, isn't it smart to start first on a 50ccm 6 gear to learn handling and gearing properly, it is quite cheap compared to a motorcycle as well, while I have the M/AM certificate in my pocket since having B-class drivers license for decades. And on top I get used to the typical dangers of driving motorcycles being not that fast. Thumbs up! :-)
A 125cc would be better. 50cc is barely enough to get you rolling tbh
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I will go for full MC-class certificate if at all. 125 is just a waste of money from my perspective.
@@paul8158 tbh mate getting a 50 is harder and more expense but it's completely up to you
Also how reliable can a 50cc two stroke with so little a engine running at supper high rpm all day trying to make some power I feel like blown engines can’t be uncommon?
Bass bikes bows and bullets I went through a few spark plugs but that’s about it, I did 7500 miles on it and it was pretty reliable considering.
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man wow that’s impressive I would thought it possible lol
lol I started out on a 250 and that seemed alright
If only we could here!
I can't believe there's a restriction i ride a 450 at 14
zl Ewos lz SZN What country are you in? The UK government over think everything
@@MrDarcy-OlMan america they could care less
zl Ewos lz SZN 👍🏼🇺🇸
zl Ewos lz SZN in Texas you have to be 16 but at 15 you can ride a 50cc
Noah Hogue 👍
I'm from Belgium my opinion, when your 16 ride a bike restricted to 30mph/kmh, at 17 they should be allowed to derestrict the bike to a max speed of 50mph/75kmh, so they get used to a bit more power, than at 18 get a 125-250cc.
I think it should be 15 really. Then 45mph at 16.
hi, when you get your cbt at 16 years old are you allowed to drive a 125cc supermot?
or are you only allowed a 50cc moped??
PLEASE LET ME KNOW
Unknown 777 only 50cc. 125 cc from 17 years old.
In the UK is it legal to ride a modified 49cc capable of going at 80 MPH for example while having the A1 license?
Just asking for curiosity, on my country mopeds cannot "legally" surpass 45 KPH on the road no matter what while there is no way to re-register a moped as a motorcycle to legally go above 30 MPH and ride them on highways
Yes that’s allowed, but still can’t ride motorways
@@freddieparrydrums Insuring it might be a problem though unfortunately. There's always a question on the proposal form "has it been modified?" which might cause refusal by the insurance company - unfortunately 😔
@@PhilipBallGarry Agree with you there entirely bud... However, most kits are fairly discreet, and you can usually get away with it 🤔 Stage6 stamps 49cc on all their Cylinders for example
Ok so i am soon 15 so i can soon get a 50cc but my dad is a litle scared of the trafic but what should i tell him so he can trust me.
Mr Woodo If he can trust you on a bicycle then he can trust you on a 50cc. It has better brakes, more visible to other road users, better handling and it makes more noise so people can hear you
Explain the safety features which are on bikes ABS etc
That you’ll just do wheelies on the roads when you learn them properly
What bike did your son get when he was 16?
Wise words thanks 👍
What requirements do you need to get on the road at 16 years old on a 50cc in the uk ?
jacob Seige Just a provisional license, a CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) and insurance.
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man thankyou for the help
50cc-125cc is there a difference in fuel consumption? or does it matter how long you drive for ??
If its 2 stroke there definetely will be
Please, can you make a video on how to district this bike? all appear to be Spanish or German XD My bike is a 2011 rieju mrt 50 sm. I just bought new tires, spark plug, chain, grips, mirrors, indicators, and my dad is excellent and making a professional job of paintwork with a rattle can. so after I sand some little rust spots it should be spot on. I just need guidance deristricting it. Kind regards - Tom
Garron hi there Tom sorry for the late reply, I’m not completely sure how do do it because my dealer did it for me. You have to either cut the washer out of the exhaust or get a new exhaust with no washer at all which allows for complete flow through the exhaust then they changed the rear sprocket for one with a few more teeth.
What would happen let's say a 13 year old drives a 50cc in Europe and gets caught by cops? 🤐🤔
ewo is washed You’d get fined, your parents would get fined and you’d probably get banned from getting a license when you get to the riding age.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan all licenses or just scooter?
ewo is washed all bro! Not for ever but a year or so i guess
@@MrDarcy-OlMan ok thanks, my friend was wondering and couldn't find your channel, now he found it.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan oh and how much is the fine?
turn 16 in december, live in london and parents really dont want me getting a 50cc with my provisional. Already ride a bike around on the roads, usually without a helmet if im honest. My question is what is the best way to win them round? if i had a 50cc i would obviously protect myself with helmets and gear etc AND cars would hear me coming. so i dont see why it is any more dangerous?
You’re right, it’s not more dangerous; in fact less so.
More likely to get attacked on public transport and catch diseases! You don’t really need their permission tbh. Good luck
Super video. Thanks a lot 👍👍 what brand motorbike 50 is this?
Thank you. It’s a Reiju
What’s the best 50cc dirt bike for a 16 year old ?
The one in this video or have a look at Herald motorcycles
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thank you 😊
Probably a aprilia rs50 or a tzr 50 if you like a sports style and their a bit faster with the fairings giving them much better aero dynamics as well
@@laytonliddell2198 Derestricted and with the exhaust changed they are slower, european 2 strokes always have the same 2 motors no matter if it is a sports bike, a supermoto or a scooter, a tzr is 130kg and this rieju only 85
i am 15 at the moment and i live in the uk
i am wondering about getting a 50 cc at 16
im not sure if i should get one
what would you reccomend?
Pancake1OW have a look at Bullit ! We are reviewing them soon. They are beautiful
@@MrDarcy-OlMan okay sounds good
Thankyou!
Hello! Greetings from Slovakia!
How should I convince my parents to get a 50cc. Its just impossible.
I showed them this video and everything to try convince them but every time i try to convince my parents they absolutely decline me sooo i was wondering is there any way to really like really convince them? It seems impossible for me to convince them :/ .
(Sorry for my not great English)
Thanks...
If they let you ride a bicycle on the road then a 50cc is much safer! It has better brakes and you would be wearing a helmet
@@MrDarcy-OlMan wow i will absolutely try telling that because i have electric scooter for 2 years and i dont think its that safe. I think in this case motorcycle 50 cc is safer!
Well thanks for replying.
Aaand is it better to start on 50 cc or wait a year and start on 125 cc?
Sometimes faster is safer i guess...
@@adambucek2138 the earlier you start the safer because you gain skills quicker the younger you are. 50’s are very low powered (you could out accelerate one on a bicycle).
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Thanks!
it’s impossible to convince my mum
Love this
Shame the system sucks but I love my 125
Yes isn’t it!
What I want to know is can a 50cc carry a full size adult man for off-road use. I'm not looking to do crazy stuff but have fun
It’s possible but only if you’re very light . They have almost no power and torque so anything more than a farm track would be impossible
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Thank you sir. I just want to ride one on unpaved farm roads in South Africa. I'll buy it here as they are cheaper
@@GrumpyTinashe get a 125 if u can
thanks, very useful video. what would you say the best 50cc bikes are to get for the area you live as i live in a similar rural area of England in the Cotswolds, its hilly need something with a good bit of power to get up them but only 50cc any recommendations?
NPXL MAYHEM the reiju mrt/ mrt pro is perfect, mine is derestricted so has almost no problem getting up hills but when it is restricted they are a lot slower as are all of the 50cc when they are restricted!
Great video! I was just wondering is it better to get a used bike or a brand new one for a 16 year old?
xIce Born probably best to get a new one as a second hand one is likely to be worn out and have had a lot of stress to the engine, some say buying a second hand one is buying someone else’s problems but then again it depends how careful the owner was!
xIce Born They have to rev so hard that unless you can get one with really low mileage or one that you can be sure has been looked after, you could end up spending more on rebuilds and such like
I still can't get one due to overprotective parents who've had bad experiences in the past with motorbikes. I live in a rural area where it would be safe. Any suggestions?
The younger you start - the better in terms of safety. It would be far worse to wait 2 or 3 years then get a more powerful bike. The learning curve when you're younger is much higher and the experience will stay with you for ever. Obviously you have to be careful, but responsibility is part of growing up. Good luck.
Thank you for the help. I'll try to convince them. Good vids by the way. 👍
@@Alex-vq8uq Thanks bro
How much did the dirt bike cost out of interest? Im turning 16 soon and really don't want to be spending loads.
New they are currently c. £3000. Have a look at Herald motorcycles and Sinnis. We’re reviewing some very soon so stay tuned!
My dad used to ride a bike in a different country and now im 16 and i want a 50 cc bike but they both say no they’re too worried about me I live in london btw and i think that a 50 cc bike would really help me get around how should i convince my mum and dad to let me do a cbt . Ive ridden a bike before as well and i know all the basic mechanics but I had one accident where i released the clutch too quickly pretty sure my mum is still scared because of that but ive learned from my mistake but they dont listen
Haris Butt maybe they don’t want your bike to get stolen if you get a bike
sparksy64 but my dad drove a bike wen he was 13 but that was in another country where there was less rules so idk why he wnt let me
U got a bike yet bro
If I were to be your parent I wouldn't agree just based on the fact you live in London, your bike/moped will get stolen in less than a week
I (dad) used to ride in London on a 50cc. I found it fine, and the traffic is moving slowly anyway.
I'm 16 and now getting a 50cc moped. What do you think about taking a duel carriagway - completely avoid it or it's doable if you're careful?
When they are restricted I’d probably try and avoid them, if you ever unrestrict it then it would be doable
Personally I think it's better with a 125cc
Yes 100%
good video like i ride a moped 125
i started on a 50 cc moped then got my self a 125 moped but if you ride unsafe
but good video
In finland you get 50cc when ur 15 and when ur 16 you can get 125cc
In Italy when you're 14 you can drive a 50cc, a 125 cc when you're 16 and also,when you're 16 you can drive any quad you want but It must have a maximum power of 15 kw(roughly 20,5 hp)
Bruh Iam sixteen think of getting a bike
Yes go for it!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I'll try my best
It’s easier to get to places, but you can’t go on the dual carriage way
Lilo X Charlie I have done
At 16 once you have completed cbt can u get a 50 mortorbike or does it have to be a moped
No the word Moped is still used as s generic term, but any 50cc is ok.
What bike is he on and how much is it?
Its a Reiju MRT 50 Pro cost us about £2800
very relatable, very good video
oh t Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
I need some advice. I’m looking at getting a 125cc or 50cc I’m 17 and it’s to get to college because it is a 35 min drive on a bike or 2 hour and 45 mins on public transport which would be best a 125cc or a 50cc ( i don’t have to go on motorways )
¿?¿? Definitely a 125. 50cc’s are painfully, even dangerously slow (because of restriction to meet legislation). There’s a lot of 125’s to choose from. We’re reviewing one at the moment and will be uploading to TH-cam tonight or Monday morning.
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man thank you!!
Hi forgot to ask what s the model bike is it please ? Is it a 50 cc ? Thanks
It’s a Reiju MRT50 Pro
I’m looking at a £13k ktm 450 SXF
I'm really hoping to get a 50cc bike when I turn 16 in a month but I highly doubt my parents would let me, mainly my mum because my dad has ridden a motorbike before. What do you think I could say to get an overprotective mother to allow me to get one?
Patrick Thompson can you get her to watch the video? You can say; you’re likely to catch Covid19 and pass it on if you use public transport. You won’t rely on getting lifts. You won’t meet weirdos at bus stops or train stations. Tell her she brought you up and thus, she can trust you
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thanks a lot, I'll give it a shot!
Patrick Thompson 🤞
Patrick Thompson how did it go? I have exactly the same thing but with my dad.
@@danieliusrutkauskas9765 not done it yet, building up to it. I've started to introduce the concept by showing the interest I have in bikes and talking about family friends that have 50cc bikes. Just laying the foundation before I ask the big question. Also I really liked the point made in the video about how if you're going to get a motorbike regardless when your older then its safer to start and learn road craft on a slower, smaller bike.
Can a 16 year old ride any 50cc or does it have to be a scooter because I want to ride a Derbi Senda
Will Munro Yes any 50cc.
What bike was your son on?
It’s a Reiju MRT 50 Pro
What kind of bike is the 50cc in this picture (model)
Dylan Kinney it’s a reiju mrt pro 50 enduro
Well said
Thank you!
Hey MrDarcy do you know how to work on 50cc mopeds? If so do you know how difficult and expensive it is to restore one?
It's not something we would really do but they are fairly uncomplicated. Just a question of cost of parts
@@MrDarcy-OlMan ok thanks I will do more research
Can u be 16 on the road on 50 cc
Yes certainly 👍🏼
Do you need to restrict the bike because I'm thinking of buying it
They come restricted so you don’t need to do anything. Just insure it, do a CBT and off you go
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thanks mate love the vids
So Im from Bosnia and turning 16 in a month and I want to buy a 50cc maybe Aprilia SR or Speedfight idk. But my parents are scared that Im gonna die even if I recommend them to put a speed limit on 45 on my scooter when I buy it, none of them ever had bikes so i think thats the reason why they dont allow me. What should I tell them so they let me buy a scooter😣
Bro, balkan parents u know, same thing here.
Haha my son has had a 100cc since he was 9 😂!!
Well that's a lie but if that was real it would be shit parenting
Oliver Humphrey how is it shit parenting
I had a 50 when I was 5! Off road of course