too soon to upgrade..

[flying flea]

hi all, got my daughter on a bike about three to four months ago, she went that well the next week i bought her a brand new 08 pee wee 50. now heres the dilema, she has advanced that quickly that i think its already time for an upgrade, the problem is she likes to jump and the pee wee aint to good in the shock department, should i get her on a ktm50 now or wait till she destroys the pee wee.. just not sure if she s ready for that extra zip... she just turned six by the way but as you can see she is tiny...

[char393]

Have you sat her on a KTM yet? I'm just curious how well that bike fits her?

As the parent, it's really your call. Does she respect the power (or lack thereof) of the pw in a way that'll transfer over to the KTM? Or is she the type of kid that's gonna get on the thing and just pin it?

Were it me in your shoes, I think I'd find someone with a ktm that would let her take it for a test spin. How she does during that would probably help you with the decision.

AND...those pics are just way too cool!!!

[pjg351]

That gurl is looking sic out there flea man go for it if you think she is ready, i just hate what that KTM is going to do to your pocket down the track

[livetoridecr77]

she is only six and she is already terrin it up wow thats amazing if shes already doing that she will be at a 230 by the time she is ten o and by the way i had a 05 ktm 50 it doesnt have to much power and its short enough plusits an automatic if you need to slow it down thats easy to its a two stroke there not hard to slow down

[Woody_393]

I have nothing to add that's of any value period. I just wanted to say how priceless those photo's are. Tell your little rider how proud we are of her. That's just awesome!

[Dano426]

When my kids where young, I always let the kids decide when it was time to move to the next level. My oldest (now 18) progress fast and always wanted more. He went from an XR70-RM80-RM125 My second son (14) progressed slower with more steps in the process. XR50-XR70-XR100-RM80

Ask her if she is ready for more power. She will let you know.


Great pic by the way.

[MotoMan]

Originally Posted by pjg351

i just hate what that KTM is going to do to your pocket down the track

AMEN to that one bro!!

Like woody I don't have much to add other then those pics are just awesome man.

[okierebel]

Dang I think ole Chad better watch out there's a new wonder from down under!! Those pics are way too cool flea, you got yourself a winner there!

[flying flea]

Originally Posted by char393

Have you sat her on a KTM yet? I'm just curious how well that bike fits her?

As the parent, it's really your call. Does she respect the power (or lack thereof) of the pw in a way that'll transfer over to the KTM? Or is she the type of kid that's gonna get on the thing and just pin it?

Were it me in your shoes, I think I'd find someone with a ktm that would let her take it for a test spin. How she does during that would probably help you with the decision.

AND...those pics are just way too cool!!!

the neighbors have one will see how she goes....

[twoofeach]

In America, we have a big problem with used tires. I'm glad to see that you guys have your priorities straight.

I vote KTM all the way. That girl is insane!

[DRGSin393]

Personally Id hold off. The KTM 50s have a ton more power than the PW. It takes less of a mistake to lose control on the KTM vs the PW. I found my boys able to recover from mistakes they mad on the PW whereas the KTM was less forgiving and would bite them in the butt with much lesser errors. Its only been a few months, way too little time for her to have developed rider "savvy" and bike control, which is what makes the PW a great bike. Having said that she has a good teacher. She has nice form in the corners and in the air.

[2001hondacr125]

To tell u the truth u should deffentally go for it....this may seem unreal but my freind has a son thats 4! yes 4 years old! and hes got a ktm 50!!! and hes the same size as your daughter she would love the bike! Man she can tear it up cant she? so go for it... and good luck and may god be with you to watch out for her

[flying flea]

Originally Posted by Woody_393

I have nothing to add that's of any value period. I just wanted to say how priceless those photo's are. Tell your little rider how proud we are of her. That's just awesome!

you can imagine how proud i am...