What is the age limit for Moto Passengers?

mranderson says on Apr 21, 2009, 11:51:

Is there an age limit in the states?? I´ve even seen toddlers sitting up front on the tank. One reason is probably becuase it´s cheaper for them then all 3 or 4 taking a bus or taxi.

I think most deaths occur from lack of safety gear. Most people do not wear certified helmets and helmets that are just way to big for their head. (helmet should be very snug) Also, I never see anyone with gloves or a proper riding jacket. Unfortunately, proper riding gear is very expensive here.

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RAAAY says on Apr 21, 2009, 12:02:

I'm not sure what the age requirment is, if any.

But, I have often seen gringoloid riding his 50cc moto down Av Poblado with Robi(elsapo) on the back. There may be a law, that says the driver must secure his passanger, as gringoloid and Robi(elsapo) always seem to be holding hands as they zip along.


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jmsiv says on Apr 21, 2009, 12:12:

I have seen families of 4 or more on a single bike. In Giradot, this is very common.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 21, 2009, 12:14:

Rikito says on Apr 21, 2009, 12:14:

But there has to be some kind of age restriction. It is hard for me to fathom seeing a family of 4 riding down the road for a sunday drive somewhere. If it were me on the moto I would be pissing in my pants all the way home.

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mranderson says on Apr 21, 2009, 12:25:

It´s part of the culture here, they grew up riding on motos with the family since not many have cars here. Maybe you wouldn´t piss your pants if you grew up on a moto.

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RAAAY says on Apr 21, 2009, 12:26:

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Rikito says on Apr 21, 2009, 12:46:

Look at the last pic. When a truck drives over them like a dried leaf on the road who will they blame? The truck driver? They sure won't except any resonsibility for thier own actions. The people on this Moto have less than a 50% chance of living a full life.

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omargue says on Apr 21, 2009, 15:54:

happen in cali last may, killed 4 including an 8 month baby. i would always ride around on my motorcycle with my wife and stepdaughter (10 yrs) but after that accident i never again rode more than 2......heres the article

http://www.elpais.com.co/paisonline/notas/Mayo192008/accidente.html

(the picture it shows is not the accident, the accident was on la calle 5 near the parque de las banderas. ive seen the video on youtube of all of them laying there dead, lots of blood, pretty grusome and sad, i also teached at a nearby institue, one of my students was a nurse at the hospital universitario where they took the woman, girl and baby, she said they were all dead on arrival)

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Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 21, 2009, 15:57:

RAAAY....please dont tell my El Sapo rides biaaacchhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!! Que horor!!!!!!!...;how can i respect a man after that??? jajajaja...

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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RAAAY says on Apr 21, 2009, 16:35:

Yes..........In the beginning, I believe Robi(elsapo) used to ride on the handlebars and gringoloid was able to secure him in place, by gently holding his trouser belt. Apparently they had to stop this as Robi's(elsapo) long, flowing, bright pink scarf used to blow into gringoloid's face.

Robi(elsapo) looks much happier now, as they zip along on the 50cc moto, him on the back, holding hands with gringoloid, and the long pink scarf just flutters glenty behind them. So cute.


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RAAAY says on Apr 21, 2009, 18:50:

Is Gringoloid also a communist...............there have been rumors........


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Robert Jorge says on Apr 22, 2009, 01:12:

Gringoloid - I thought you and Robbi were a little funny. jaja

Three people on a moto in Colombia is as normal as a fart after a Texas chile social.


I have seen 4 and 5 people on one moped that has the same horsepower as my lawnmower.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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RAAAY says on Apr 22, 2009, 09:32:

gringoloid, on his " Harley " trying to catch up with Robi(elSapo) during a little spin around Pk Lleres..................


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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Apr 22, 2009, 09:38:

"happen in cali last may, killed 4 including an 8 month baby. i would always ride around on my motorcycle with my wife and stepdaughter (10 yrs) but after that accident i never again rode more than 2......heres the article"

AFTER THIS ACCIDENT last may, Cali has a local law NO KIDS ON MOTOS under 12.. It is being strictly enforced and now when my cunada brings my niece and nephew I must front for a cab (15mil each way) or they take the bus to visit. It has caused a lot of headache for alot of people but added safety for the children.

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omargue says on Apr 22, 2009, 15:53:

PCL, it is 10 years old, not 12.....but its not strickly enforced, and if you say it is then you're lying. the helmet thing is more enforced than the child parrilleros. any kid riding on the back of a bike at that age or younger will most likely not have there tarjeta identidad on them so its hard to tell, you can always lie.....the guardas are dicks at there retenes but unless its not a child of 7-8 or younger then you're clear.
also go to Pance, ride with 3 on your bike and 1 without helmet, i'll bet you that they wont even stop you to hassle you and there are always guardas there on sunday or lunes festival......

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Apr 22, 2009, 16:55:

ahhh then its 10... you are right.. But my cunado will not ride with the kids on the moto anymore. and I AM SAYING that it s strictly enforced because my family will not ride with the kids because of all the transito and road blocks or check points.. If the kids looks young and is on the moto you can bet that the transito and policia is going to give you a hard time. Though I did see a few but not many kids on back of motos but im sure that it was because the parents have no other choice.

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Portena1 says on Apr 22, 2009, 18:50:

Piling the entire family on a moto definitely should be outlawed - especially with the crazy traffic, but not being allowed on a moto until you are 12? : (

I haven't been on a moto since, but when I was 6 years old I had a blast riding on the back with my little 5 year old boyfriend's dad. It was also a bit scary even though he was a very good driver.

Never thought to ask my parents for permission. Now the dad would have to get a release of liability form signed.

No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings - Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

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Robert Jorge says on Apr 22, 2009, 21:37:

My dream is to ride from Bogota to Villao as fast as I can. Maybe shoot for a speed record. Gsxr 1000. I think I could do it in 40 minutes. Without traffic - which ain't going to happen, maybe 20 minutes.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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Rikito says on Apr 23, 2009, 06:21:

An emergency room doctor I knew in my previous digs in Boulder, Colorado says that the best thing that can happen to someone who is involved in a moto accident is to not come out alive. He had seen many moto accidents in the Colorado area and he told me that before nayone buys a moto they should be required to view a clip showing the results of moto accidents. It ain't perty!

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Robert Jorge says on Apr 23, 2009, 13:43:

Rikito, you are correct. I saw a dude that looked like he was skinned alive from a dropped bike. The crushed heads with brains spilled out are a little disturbing to look at too. Wear gear!

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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lpdiver says on Apr 23, 2009, 22:01:

Well divorce ain't perty either. But most of us have married at least once. I did twice! I enjoy my moto and ride it almost exclusively. Luckily in South Louisiana it doesn't ice or snow much, I alternate driving my trucks just to keep the batteries charged.

I am seriously considering riding the bike to Colombia soon.

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Remember what the monkey says, "Fuck money it's free"

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Rikito says on Apr 24, 2009, 05:27:

First, you cannot drive your bike all the way to Colombia. Look up Panama's Darien Gap. Second, what on earth would posses you to ride through Mexico and not think you will get killed or robbed or both? Why not just shoot yourself before you go. It will be cheaper and less emotional on your family. Third, what does divorce have to do with the age limit for riding on a moto in Colombia?

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lpdiver says on Apr 24, 2009, 08:44:

It's not purty either. Can you not comprehende?

I have ridden Mexico with no problems.

Well yes you have to boat or fly your moto from Panama to Colombia.

Additonally the Darien Gap is not Panama's anymore than the Rio Grande is Mexico's.

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Rikito says on Apr 24, 2009, 09:17:

Excuse me, but the Darien Gap is own by Panama on one side and Colombia on another. No common ground is shared. the Rio Grand is a river shared by both Mexico and the U.S. There is no sole or partial ownership with the river other than the shore line.

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lpdiver says on Apr 24, 2009, 09:21:

You were the one that said, "Look up Panama's Darien gap." Not me.

No problem...you are excused.

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Rikito says on Apr 24, 2009, 11:42:

what?

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Rikito says on Apr 24, 2009, 11:44:

let's keep to the subject of the thread. I have heard too many stories about guys driving through Mexico on a $20,000 Harley and saying they had no problems. "It was cool man." Yeah right.

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Robert Jorge says on Apr 24, 2009, 23:51:

I am just stupid enough to go with you LP. And I will be on a crotch rocket. Actually, the only thing that really scares me is how to get the bike back to the US. What a pain. Anyway, what do you ride LP? I have a '06 GSXR 1000. Hopefully the roads aren't too torn up. jajaja

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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lpdiver says on Apr 24, 2009, 23:52:

I have a big bore thumper and an old wing. I don't venture south on anything I cannot afford to lose.

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Robert Jorge says on Apr 25, 2009, 00:17:

I bet mine cost less than yours. (I hear you is my point) I wouldn't want to lose it, but it wouldn't be the end of the world.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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lpdiver says on Apr 25, 2009, 00:19:

I paid $4500 for mine. Bought it off of the original owner a 65 yo little old gray haired lady. Looked mint. She would cry now. I ride it not garage and polish it.

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Robert Jorge says on Apr 25, 2009, 00:33:

Nope - your's is much less expensive. I stand corrected.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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Rikito says on Apr 27, 2009, 06:20:

Yesterday on the way to the local Mercado I saw an accident that had happened about one minute before I came by. The moto was trying to pass on the right hand shoulder and the car driver didn't see him when the car turned. The Moto crashed and a Tinto bus drove right over his head. The guy had no safety gear that could be seen other than the useless jacket with numbers on it. Well, the good thing is he was the only one killed.

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