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Posted by CDNRatMan
 - September 21, 2017, 11:44:38 AM

Smart Idea really. Years ago I did see a fella at the Biker Reunion with his Grandson on a Gold Wing, the ing had the big ass passenger seat, armrests and such. He actually used bungie cord on his grandson because he would fall asleep on a long ride.....now that gave me food for thought about wow does he care.....

Posted by Hoggy
 - September 21, 2017, 07:06:35 AM

There was a bill introduced to restrict children under 14 years old from riding as a passenger recently but it never made it to law. But as you say, it is a requirement of law that they must be able to reach the passenger foot rests, which my grandson can do. However, I don't have a backrest and as I was a little uneasy of the idea to begin with, I think I'll just shelve this idea until he is a bit older.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - September 19, 2017, 17:35:14 PM

  Hoggy:
You most likely have checked it out but the HTA (Highway Traffic Act of Ontario) states that children can not ride on the back of a motorcycle unless both feet can rest flat and firmly on the passenger foot rests. They are not allowed to ride in front of you either.
also passengers in  a sidecar are required to wear DOT approved helmets. It is very simple really to understand.
So all that being said, I would be very leery of children riding behind me when they are small as they might not be able to hang on properly or with strength. Harness might not be bad but might not be good either.
So one question not asked yet is how old is your grandson? How about a picture of him on the bike? Do you have a backrest or something for him to rest against?

Posted by Pilgrim
 - September 19, 2017, 11:53:32 AM

If they can't plant their feet firmly on the passenger foot boards/pegs they shouldn't be riding...no way to hold themselves upright without feet planted.

Posted by Troll
 - September 19, 2017, 05:03:01 AM

Consider checking local laws about passengers before going any further.

Posted by mittico68
 - September 19, 2017, 02:44:34 AM

I've rode some times with my young son (7 years old) behind me, but only around my house and with no traffic at all: that's because I think it's a matter of safety and a youngster shouldn't ride bikes until he's almost 14 - 15 years old.
But the most important thing in that case is to ride reeeeally slow...
Unless your grandson is way young and unable to grab you safely, I don't think you should wear a harness like that... that's just a question of style!  8)

Posted by Hoggy
 - September 18, 2017, 21:37:58 PM

Just wondering what opinion or experience anyone has about riding with a youngster behind.  I have a grandson who is itching to ride with me but I have been a bit leery about taking him.  But now I see a company in my area that makes a harness that straps the rider to your back, and it provides two handles for the rider to hang onto.

Any thoughts on this?

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