A bicycle engine kit for a 11 year old? YES or NO

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Thanks for all the words of encouragement guys. And a shout out to weekend-fun (Sam)...good to see someone my son's age chiming in as well.

W00T!!! honestly, my mom is glad im using my brain and not the playstation. Yet i spend most of my time building than riding...

 

[weekend-fun]

I'm also considering purchasing him some knee and elbow pads like rollerbladers use just in case he wipes out.

do it... i know when i fall over rollerblading it hurts like...uh *lowers voice: *****
and i can imagine @ 20mph how it would hurt.....