- Kids learn the importance of body mechanics as soon as they climb onto a dirt bike. Keeping the bike level and steady requires hand and arm strength in working the handle bars. A child's torso should also be positioned forward. First time riders have a tendency to scoot too far back on the dirt bike seat, resulting in a lack of control as the bike is moving. Keeping the thighs, buttocks and torso toward the front of the seat requires constant practice and is essential for keeping the bike in the upright position.
- Children must focus and concentrate when operating a dirt bike. From the first moment the bike moves forward, the physical momentum will automatically force the child's body backwards. A child who stays focused anticipates and prepares for the effects of a moving bike. Additionally, a child must learn to accelerate and break slowly and smoothly. Accelerating too hard or fast or, conversely, smashing on the breaks will result in a wreck.
- Kids must take into consideration fundamental rules of safety while on the bike. Making children wear elbow and knee pads protect joints from damage in the event the bike wrecks. Wearing a fitted helmet is also essential. No child should hop on a dirt bike without first putting on protective head gear. Flipping a dirt bike or flying off a moving bike can result in serious head trauma. Head trauma can lead to permanent damage or sudden death.
- The cost of a child-sized dirt bike is approximately $650 dollars. Lower end models -- or cheaper bikes -- may cost as little as several hundred dollars, while the most expensive brands may come with a price tag exceeding $1,000. Protective gear, gasoline and upkeep add to the cost of keeping and operating a dirt bike. Kids learn the importance of wise purchasing, financial investment and comparing needs versus wants when involved in the decision making processes associated with a dirt bike.
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