New Rider/ Boss Hoss

delivery58 · 04-09-2011, 10:07 PM

This is Josh.. (my boss's son) he is 18 and just got his MC Endoresment a week ago... look what he is training on. If you're going to learn to ride, you might as well jump in all the way.

**Cajunrider** · 04-09-2011, 11:01 PM

Hope he lasts a while.

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-09-2011, 11:56 PM

Not so sure I agree with that theory. I started with a scooter like a Vespa. Might have even been a Vespa but my Dad bought it for me when I was like 14 or 15. Leaned to ride a bicycle first then moved to the Vespa like scooter. Next up in my early 20s was a Honda 360T.

**ringadingh** · 04-10-2011, 01:06 AM

Thats quite a bike to be learning on, I think he would be a lot better off starting on a dirt bike.

**Cajunrider** · 04-10-2011, 07:44 AM

My Nomad was too big to learn on.

Loafer · 04-10-2011, 08:07 AM

The Boss Hoss is really for one thing.... LOOK AT ME!!!!

**glwilson** · 04-10-2011, 08:33 AM

The heat building-up with that bike during a practice day where there is a lot of idling going on must have been uncomfortable.

I don't know that there is anything wrong with practicing with a big bike. It certainly would be more difficult; and expensive if dropped.

My concern is the particular bike and that a young kid is going to be riding it. I hope he is disciplined enough to not get himself in trouble.

Bull Durham · 04-10-2011, 10:05 AM

If you're going to jump in all the way, may as well go with an armored Boss Hoss! Just think, if you drop it during your Motorcycle Safety class, not a big deal!

duffy · 04-10-2011, 11:38 AM

I admire his determination..............I've turned down a test ride on one of those beasts.

delivery58 · 04-10-2011, 03:42 PM

He's been riding dirt bikes as a kid, and Dad was just giving him a little test ride....

**glwilson** · 04-10-2011, 04:58 PM

Since he has had some experience, then I say go for it.

Regarding the armored-Boss bike... wouldn't hurt anything if it fell over unless the triggers were set-off!!

MustangMan · 07-31-2012, 07:13 PM

At the Canadian/NW rally one showed up sporting a 502 big block with a reported 600 hp.

04-09-2011, 10:07 PM	#1
delivery58 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Idaho Posts: 400	New Rider/ Boss Hoss This is Josh.. (my boss's son) he is 18 and just got his MC Endoresment a week ago... look what he is training on. If you're going to learn to ride, you might as well jump in all the way. __________________ Vinnie in North Idaho Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-09-2011, 11:01 PM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	New Rider/ Boss Hoss Hope he lasts a while. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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04-09-2011, 11:56 PM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	New Rider/ Boss Hoss Not so sure I agree with that theory. I started with a scooter like a Vespa. Might have even been a Vespa but my Dad bought it for me when I was like 14 or 15. Leaned to ride a bicycle first then moved to the Vespa like scooter. Next up in my early 20s was a Honda 360T. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-10-2011, 01:06 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	New Rider/ Boss Hoss Thats quite a bike to be learning on, I think he would be a lot better off starting on a dirt bike. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-10-2011, 07:44 AM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	New Rider/ Boss Hoss My Nomad was too big to learn on. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-10-2011, 08:07 AM	#6
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	New Rider/ Boss Hoss The Boss Hoss is really for one thing.... LOOK AT ME!!!! __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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04-10-2011, 08:33 AM	#7
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	New Rider/ Boss Hoss The heat building-up with that bike during a practice day where there is a lot of idling going on must have been uncomfortable. I don't know that there is anything wrong with practicing with a big bike. It certainly would be more difficult; and expensive if dropped. My concern is the particular bike and that a young kid is going to be riding it. I hope he is disciplined enough to not get himself in trouble. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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04-10-2011, 10:05 AM	#8
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	New Rider/ Boss Hoss If you're going to jump in all the way, may as well go with an armored Boss Hoss! Just think, if you drop it during your Motorcycle Safety class, not a big deal! __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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04-10-2011, 11:38 AM	#9
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	New Rider/ Boss Hoss I admire his determination..............I've turned down a test ride on one of those beasts.
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04-10-2011, 03:42 PM	#10
delivery58 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Idaho Posts: 400	New Rider/ Boss Hoss He's been riding dirt bikes as a kid, and Dad was just giving him a little test ride.... __________________ Vinnie in North Idaho
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04-10-2011, 04:58 PM	#11
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	New Rider/ Boss Hoss Since he has had some experience, then I say go for it. Regarding the armored-Boss bike... wouldn't hurt anything if it fell over unless the triggers were set-off!! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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07-31-2012, 07:13 PM	#12
MustangMan Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 78	At the Canadian/NW rally one showed up sporting a 502 big block with a reported 600 hp.
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