Recently a fine article was published on the Gazette Live website with some friendly warnings about purchasing motorcycles as holiday gifts. This really is an important message that should be echoed here in North America as well.If you are like the other tens of thousands of people out there, and are considering the purchase of a little motorcycle (like the Cheetah Cub pictured here), pocket bike or four wheeled ATV as a gift for someone, please take note. Please make sure the recipient of your generous gift understands the local laws regarding the vehicle given. Many places do not allow unlicensed vehicles on any road. In other areas, they are OK on gravel roads. Please check with your local law authorities if you have any questions. There is only one thing worse than getting a ticket on Christmas for riding that new ATV down Main Street.
That's an accident.
If you are going to give someone a motorcycle or ATV, be sure they have safety gear. This is VERY important. A simple fall off a motorcycle or 15 MPH collision on an ATV can cause serious injury without proper safety gear. A great motorcycle gear guide can be found at Old Guy's Place.
And, last but not least, if the recipient of your gift has never ridden a motorcycle or driven an ATV, consider an additional gift. Training. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers courses for the beginner as well as advanced rider. Check your local ATV dealer or riding club for information on classes and training. And please remember, good training and experience is some of the best protective gear a rider can have.
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