Neighbors kid drops my bike....

Socal5646 · November 6th, 2011, 03:06 PM

Had the bike in front of the house and the neighbors kid decides he wants to play motorcycle racer

Luckily it didn't land on top of him...still don't know exactly what happened but she came by hysterically crying and saying "I'm sorry"....lol...only damage was the bar ends and levers I just replaced. Picked it up and made sure he was ok and sent them off. (I'm sure he's gonna be in enough trouble when he gets home). New levers and ends already ordered

Mocha Man · November 6th, 2011, 03:11 PM

That sucks that he dropped it but at least he already knows some of the dangers of riding, albeit, he wasn't even moving lol

avneet · November 6th, 2011, 03:14 PM

That's always a worry of mines. I park my bike in an underground garage below our building. I've already noticed people eying a chance to just sit on it and take pictures. Thus I now lock it tightly to a pole so if someone does try and sit on it when I'm not there, the chain against the pole won't allow it to fall.

setasai · November 6th, 2011, 03:18 PM

I actually use a gorilla alarm just for that purpose. It has a shock sensor so when someone touches it or sits on it, it squeals like nobody's business. Not exactly a deterrent for real thiefs but fantastic for the kiddies. Especially halloween night when I was at my friend's place parked in the corner of the driveway.

Socal5646 · November 6th, 2011, 03:19 PM

I usually have it in the garage...No worries though...a simple childhood mistake! Lord knows I caused a few of those in my day =D

akima · November 6th, 2011, 04:25 PM

That couldn't been a lot worse for the kid.

Also... was this a girl or a boy lol? You switched between "he" and "she" half-way through and then switch back again

saxnbass · November 6th, 2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by akima

Also... was this a girl or a boy lol? You switched between "he" and "she" half-way through and then switch back again

I assume he refers to the child and she was the child's mother.

Socal5646 · November 6th, 2011, 05:03 PM

Bingo

RedCromwell · November 6th, 2011, 05:05 PM

Did that mother really think it was a good idea to let her child sit on someone else's vehicle? And why didn't she offer to pay for the damages?

You really handled that well. I would've been fuming.

Socal5646 · November 6th, 2011, 05:13 PM

I'm guessing he was playing in the yard, dropped it and went and got his mother. <$15 for replacement parts isn't worth damaging a relationship with someone I HAVE to run into almost everyday...and like I said before...he's probably gonna be in enough trouble!

massacremasses · November 6th, 2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ducducgooseit

IMO, I sincerely doubt it. A family with respect for their own belongings will not abuse the belongings of others. A family that would punish the child would have instilled the respect for property of others to the point where the child would not have climbed onto the motorcycle in the first place. No doubt their perspective is no harm, no foul, why worry.

The family of the evil-doer should pay for the damages. There must be consequences for the child's actions OR the child will come to believe that they can get away with doing whatever they want without fear of repercussions. You will convey the need for behavioral changes in the child by seeking reasonable financial remuneration for the damages it caused.

The punishment will be handled by the child's parent and will most likely be apropos. Without responsibility there is no freedom.

wuuuut?

you dont have kids do you?

OP you handled it nicely. I doubt she "let" him, he probably wasnt even suppose to be over there... kids, especially boys are wild and do stuff like that, I would know I have one...

My son would get his ass beat for messing with someone elses bike, but that wouldnt originally deter him Im sure.

again OP nice job, staying cool. Im sure the kid will be in trouble if his mom felt that bad.

Socal5646 · November 6th, 2011, 10:28 PM

Exactly the way I felt. If my daughter (not that she would but if she did) damaged someone's property she DEFINITELY would get punished. Atleast a stern conversation. The whole time all I could think of was what if this were my kid...guess that's why I wasn't so hard on the little fella....

sombo · November 6th, 2011, 10:32 PM

I agree with Justin. I'm not a parent, but my sister and nieces live with me and I get to see first hand how it really is. Even when you instill what's wrong and right in a child they still can push the boundaries and even just disobey with the excuse of "I forgot". The younger one does that ALL THE FREAKING TIME, and it pisses both my sister and I off. She's like her dad, even though he's over 1000 miles away, in that she knows it's wrong (you can ask her yourself) but she does it anyway.

Some kids will do things like that just to get attention regardless of the type of attention it gets just as long as THEY are the center of attention no matter what.

I think the OP handled it just it fine by letting it go and leaving it to the mom to deal with.

Guoseph · November 7th, 2011, 10:44 AM

Man, your bike has had a rough life. Maybe you should invest in some of these

Socal5646 · November 7th, 2011, 10:46 AM

lol...I was thinking the same thing! (the rough life part)

Right when I change the ends and levers and tell myself it's not going down anymore....BAM! lol

Lil_Green_Demon · November 7th, 2011, 11:02 PM

Kid should've taken the MSF course.

Trailerboy531 · November 7th, 2011, 11:15 PM

Since you're punishing your levers to no end maybe you should think about shortys? They're awesome and don't usually get damaged when the bike goes down!

Socal5646 · November 8th, 2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Since you're punishing your levers to no end maybe you should think about shortys? They're awesome and don't usually get damaged when the bike goes down!

Maybe the next time around...already have replacements on the way!

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Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

Kid should've taken the MSF course.

lol

November 6th, 2011, 03:06 PM	#1
Socal5646 ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 150cc chinaman scooter Posts: 226	Neighbors kid drops my bike.... Had the bike in front of the house and the neighbors kid decides he wants to play motorcycle racer Luckily it didn't land on top of him...still don't know exactly what happened but she came by hysterically crying and saying "I'm sorry"....lol...only damage was the bar ends and levers I just replaced. Picked it up and made sure he was ok and sent them off. (I'm sure he's gonna be in enough trouble when he gets home). New levers and ends already ordered

November 7th, 2011, 11:02 PM	#16
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Kid should've taken the MSF course. __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

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November 6th, 2011, 03:11 PM	#2
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	That sucks that he dropped it but at least he already knows some of the dangers of riding, albeit, he wasn't even moving lol

November 6th, 2011, 03:14 PM	#3
avneet Kryptonite Name: Avneet Location: Santa Cruz, CA Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 38	That's always a worry of mines. I park my bike in an underground garage below our building. I've already noticed people eying a chance to just sit on it and take pictures. Thus I now lock it tightly to a pole so if someone does try and sit on it when I'm not there, the chain against the pole won't allow it to fall.

November 6th, 2011, 03:18 PM	#4
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	I actually use a gorilla alarm just for that purpose. It has a shock sensor so when someone touches it or sits on it, it squeals like nobody's business. Not exactly a deterrent for real thiefs but fantastic for the kiddies. Especially halloween night when I was at my friend's place parked in the corner of the driveway.

November 6th, 2011, 03:19 PM	#5
Socal5646 ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 150cc chinaman scooter Posts: 226	I usually have it in the garage...No worries though...a simple childhood mistake! Lord knows I caused a few of those in my day =D

November 6th, 2011, 04:25 PM	#6
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	That couldn't been a lot worse for the kid. Also... was this a girl or a boy lol? You switched between "he" and "she" half-way through and then switch back again

November 6th, 2011, 05:03 PM	#8
Socal5646 ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 150cc chinaman scooter Posts: 226	Bingo

November 6th, 2011, 05:05 PM	#9
RedCromwell ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Delaware, USA Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250 Posts: 221	Did that mother really think it was a good idea to let her child sit on someone else's vehicle? And why didn't she offer to pay for the damages? You really handled that well. I would've been fuming.

November 6th, 2011, 05:13 PM	#10
Socal5646 ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 150cc chinaman scooter Posts: 226	I'm guessing he was playing in the yard, dropped it and went and got his mother. <$15 for replacement parts isn't worth damaging a relationship with someone I HAVE to run into almost everyday...and like I said before...he's probably gonna be in enough trouble!

November 6th, 2011, 10:28 PM	#12
Socal5646 ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 150cc chinaman scooter Posts: 226	Exactly the way I felt. If my daughter (not that she would but if she did) damaged someone's property she DEFINITELY would get punished. Atleast a stern conversation. The whole time all I could think of was what if this were my kid...guess that's why I wasn't so hard on the little fella....

November 6th, 2011, 10:32 PM	#13
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	I agree with Justin. I'm not a parent, but my sister and nieces live with me and I get to see first hand how it really is. Even when you instill what's wrong and right in a child they still can push the boundaries and even just disobey with the excuse of "I forgot". The younger one does that ALL THE FREAKING TIME, and it pisses both my sister and I off. She's like her dad, even though he's over 1000 miles away, in that she knows it's wrong (you can ask her yourself) but she does it anyway. Some kids will do things like that just to get attention regardless of the type of attention it gets just as long as THEY are the center of attention no matter what. I think the OP handled it just it fine by letting it go and leaving it to the mom to deal with.

November 7th, 2011, 10:44 AM	#14
Guoseph ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Husky FE501S, 2007 KTM 525 EXC, 2002 KTM 250 EXC, 1998 Honda VFR 800 Posts: 113	Man, your bike has had a rough life. Maybe you should invest in some of these

November 7th, 2011, 10:46 AM	#15
Socal5646 ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 150cc chinaman scooter Posts: 226	lol...I was thinking the same thing! (the rough life part) Right when I change the ends and levers and tell myself it's not going down anymore....BAM! lol

November 7th, 2011, 11:15 PM	#17
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Since you're punishing your levers to no end maybe you should think about shortys? They're awesome and don't usually get damaged when the bike goes down!