How Can I Convince My Parents To Let Me Buy A Motorcycle?
I want a small bike, nothing powerful and definitely not a sports bike. I am 17 and three months away from my eighteenth birthday. I could just wait until then except that it would really piss my parents off and I need their help paying for insurance. For the next eight years, every cent I make is going to have to go to food and my education. They were willing to pay the insurance if I bought a car, but not for a bike, even though it would cost less (I have gotten insurance quotes). I am perfectly willing to pay for the bike and all my safety equipment myself. I have no desire to die and have told them I will wear full gear every time I ride. I have never gotten into an accident while driving a car, or gotten a ticket, or even gotten pulled over. I have a 4.0 GPA and have spent months researching this. I have told them I will take the MSF course, but still they say no. Any advice?
October 24th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
U dont ask them, you tell them that you will get one. You’ll feel better day by day after the first day u brough it home
October 24th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
just wait it out and buy one when you can afford it
October 24th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Maybe you could get your mom or dad to take the MSF course with you…then they might be less afraid of the idea of a motorcycle. Tell them you will stay off busy streets and highways until you get some experience. It’s natural for parents to be over-protective, be patient with them. You sound like a sensible and responsible kid and I’m sure you will be a good rider once you have the opportunity. Best of luck to you.
October 24th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
get a car and stop whining,,The biggest danger to motorcycle, is cars..your parents know this. So no matter what you wear. you are extremely vulnerable to things completely out of your control..Your parents arent willing to take that risk because care about your future and dont want you spend it in a wheel chair..you say you did your research. you missed an item…go to speak will those who work in emergency room at hospitals .I used ride but it doesnt intrest me any more. I rather have heat,air,dry inside, and good sound system.
October 24th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
You are facing an up hill challenge.
Motorbikes are dangerous and there is no way around that.
If they are dead against bikes then you will never be able to convince them.
The only thing you can do is sit down with them and find out exactly what their objections are. If it is something specific then you can work with it. For example, if they are worried about safety, you could promise to do all the safety courses, wear the protective gear and get a bike which has a reasonable power.
One thing you need to do is agree very specific conditions as if they are anything like my parents they will backtrack on their promises. If you agree that if you do this and this, and in return they will allow you to get a bike then you both know where you stand.
I think that you should maybe reconsider. A bike is cheaper than a car, but they are no where near as versatile. I drive a bike every day to work and there are times when I wish I had a car. A bike is no fun in the rain, in windy conditions and is treacherous is there is even so much as a bad frost (not to mention ice and snow).
October 24th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
If you were self-sufficient and could pay all your own bills, you could make your own decisions and not need your parents’ approval. I got my bike when I was 16 (I’m 19 now), and my parents respected my decision to ride. I also took the MSF course, and my dad rode many years ago. I pay my own gas, insurance, and registration/inspection fees on both my car and bike, as well as paying for my own education (community college). My parents have always respected my decisions, but what I ultimately do with my money is up to me when I’m the one working for it.
By the way, I also work in a hospital, although it seems more employees have gas-powered scooters than motorcycles.