Teaching my boy to ride

[Me2]

Originally Posted by sdiver68

I started mine off-road on a small bike with full protective gear.  Even though I started on the street, I believe off-road is a better and safer approach.

Most of the folks I ride with were dirt bike riders first. I learned on my own, on the street. The dirt bike guys are much better riders than me.

[zed9]

I believe in dirt riding as well. Your boy will learn control in an environment where there are no cars. And crashes are generally, but not always, less severe. And I don't blame you for being nervous about him learning to ride.

There is a great book by David Hough called "Proficient Motorcycling" (The first book).

And here is a MC instructor that has been putting out the best videos on YouTube. He speaks slowly and clearly. Good basic stuff that even an experienced rider should review. He also has a paid subscription type thing as well.
 

[Jim]

Hard to be a dirt bike start, as far as learning how to ride.

[ninjaef]

my first bike was an italijet 50

i was 8

and been riding 42 years on!!