How to convince your parents to let you get a motorcycle | Episode 26 | The PowerDrift Podcast 

I have also gone through a very similar situation. I was crazy about the pulsar 180 during my college days back in 2012. I asked my parents if they could get me one and I was given told that if I wanted a bike I had to buy one with my hard earned money. I was hurt because I never ever asked for anything and the first thing that I asked for, I was denied. So I made a statement that day that since I was denied the Pulsar 180, I would go for something bigger whenever I can afford it. Fast-forward 6 years, today I own a 2018 Duke 390 and I still remember that my mom came with me to book the bike and insted of questioning my judgement she infact encouraged me to get the bike. I love my Banshee (Duke 390) and I maintain her in top notch condition because I know how much of time and effort I had to put to be able to achieve my goal. And I know that 6 years may seem a long time to get a Duke 390 but that's because I had another goal to accomplish which was I had to have a bank balance 6 times as much as what the bike costed before I could buy it. Which I also achieved and the beautiful thing is that all of this came because my parents put their foot down at the right time. So guys never judge your parents because they deny you something it just may be what's required to kindle the fire in you.

I was going to ask for a motorcycle to my dad. Now i will wait till i earn my own bike ❤️ Thankyou so much for this podcast ❤️

I remember my friends bought motorcycle right after they started going to college. I would walk to college or take a bus, it makes me wish that I can afford to live like them. But it wasn't financially viable for my family to get me a motorcycle at that point. It was only after I finished my University and enrolled myself in Doctorate degree at 24 y/o that I was finally able to afford a used relatively well maintained Yamaha FZ. It will always have a special place in my heart because it took me years of hardwork and dedication for me to be able to afford it. Kudos to PD and Mr.Shumi for making this video that'll inspire hundreds and thousands of youngster

Shumi being the big brother we all wanted. 😄

More of a life lesson podcast than a motorcycling one. Loved it.

This is so very very relatable.I'm only a few months away from potentially going from an Aprilia SR 150 to a bigger,faster bike.The time and patience that it takes to convince your parents is a huge element.Glad that Shumi sir talks about this

"I don't think everything should be instantly gratified. It reduces the importance and value of it." Taking notes! Sir you can write a great book for us, will appreciate if you do :)

This video is not about Parents and Motorcycles, it's about life. Thanks for making such a wonderful video🥰

The podcast we didn't expect but we need... Shumi ❤ always on top😍. There is always something to learn from you💙

Literally I personally experienced the most relatable podcast ever I heard. A special thanks to shumi sir your personal life experience was lifts the podcast to more intersting.

We call him professor for a reason ❤️

I was recollecting all my memories as a teenager, negotiation talks, answers to questions, safety concerns about motorcycles etc. when I planned to get my first motorcycle.

if you earn money yourself for buying things; suddenly your priorities change & you get that good teast of reality! 😁

This Podcast was so close to my Heart. Kinda happened to me also when I tried to convince my parents about Motorcycle. Thank you Shumi for talking about this.❤️

Really interesting lecture , opened my mind , have been waiting for a bike for 2 yrs , now I feel like I can wait for 2 more and buy a good one with my money

Went thru all this for a year, got my Duke 390 on November 29th. My dad bought me, but i can manage the maintainance, gears and fuel myself. After listening to this podcast idk weather i should be happy or not to get my first motorcycle from my dad, because I would have to wait some 2 years atleast to get a bike Ike this on my own. Well getting this bike wasn't easy, took me almost an year to get my dad to buy me Duke ❤️

"That's where the love of motorcycle came from; it came from lack of motorcycling, ironically speaking." Glad to know I wasn't the only one on that aspect. Although looking back, I am grateful that I had to wait for my first motorcycle; it taught me to appreciate my motorcycle even more.

Finally a use for RU-vid premium. Listening to this podcast while driving.

Again again ...yes IAM addicted to this channel 💗💥

Shumi is not the guardian we asked for. He is the guardian we all needed. LOVE and RESPECT ♥️PD

Whole podcast was beautiful sir and I really loved your two lines ' Sometimes passion builds because of your ability to explore that passion is restricted' & 'Love for motorcycles came from lack of them.':)

This is not about motorcycles, These are life lessons we are getting from great Mr. Shumi sir and we are very thankful for it.

Shumi you took me 20 years back, whe i was in college and ask my father for motorcycle and the answer was buy it when you starting to earn of your own. And it took almost 18 years to earn my first motorcycle Interceptor 650. Thank you very much for this podcast. I am at peace.

that "Pappa mujhe bhi motorcycle chaiye" got me goood 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Loved this podcast ... Touched my memories when I got my first motor cycle... This podcast should be trending as you explained very beautifully

12:32 hahahaha That was the most awesome thing I ever heard shumi say 😂😂

12:44 shumi started wrapping up the video and finished at 18:06 😂😂. Just kidding. Every single point explained by him is absolutely true👍🏻

I am a guy with full love for motorcycle .i always attracted to motorcycle and shumi sir explained his journey from student to owning motorcycles is very inspiring .even i don't get any bike for now but shumi sir talks always give confidence and inspiration to work hard.thanks sir for understanding our love for motorcycle.✨

I am in my final year of BTech. I can't just explain but I can totally correlate with the video and I have that built up thing in me for years and years. Now, I got my placement in the company I want to work. Salary is just okay but I am good as long as I can suffice the hunger of learning. Whatever be it, with my own money I am going to buy my OWN motorcycle and I don't know. It would just put me in tears. Few months to go. I had been patient all this long and I believe it's worth it. The sense of it is completely put into this video.

This podcast touched my heart as this topic is very close to my heart. It literally reminds me of what I have experienced in my past regarding the purchase, maintaining and travelling with my motorcycle. There was a time where I was not allowed to travel with my own motorcycle. But, good things take time and we all know this. All thanks to my mom, recently had done a 300kms ride with my mom(as pillion) with all precautions. And this makes me cry about how far I have come. All thanks to the PD team for this podcast. A much-awaited topic. ❤❤❤

When I asked for a bike to my dad.. he brought himself a pulsar and gave me his 10yr old splendor... He sold his pulsar in 3 yrs (pulsar at 50 = back pains) without giving to me And I still have that splendor even I have thunderbird

My mother did not want me to even have a bicycle when I was 16. I bought a Hero Honda CD Deluxe when I received my first scholarship while I was doing my masters and staying at hostel. You can imagine the shock they had but they realised they can not restrict me anymore. That bike is still with me.

Very well explained. When I was about to finish my college my dad got me and my brother a motorcycle a Passion plus but and asked us to get bigger bikes on our own when we earn money. 2014 I bought Classic 500 and 2021 my brother got Interceptor for himself. We love our bikes and often go on for long rides.

Bloody brilliant Schumi. It's gonna be an eye-opener for many kids. Need more pods like this.

You are absolutely right! I'm relating to the old you. I'm also in grade 11 and automobiles are part of my life. I will keep this little part alive and hope I too will live that little part full time in future!

Again Shumi being a big brother. Loved it.

Honestly I could relate to everything you said... Just have a few to implement 😅. Love the PD videos

Not everyone can address this topic in such a great way. Amazing podcast to help youngsters understand their parents perspective and become responsible citizens.

Building the trust for bike tours was the biggest task after getting the bike because my home state (Goa) which is hardly 130kms from North to South wasn’t enough to prove them that yes I can do rides over 300kms so I had my mom’s Hero Honda Pleasure for 7 years to bring in this trust, the year I was about to finish my college was the first ever crash I had (Helmet, Big bazaar sale Wala winter jacket, jeans and dad’s army shoes saved me) a guy in no entry and me post 70kmph mark on pleasure. I quit riding for month till my super supportive dad came to me and taunted that what rider will I become if my attitude is going to stay the same, that very evening I took the scooter to mechanic - got the new forks and panels done. Gave it exactly 1 year and 10 months - graduated and got placed and brought RR310 - now I don’t have to ask for permission according to my mom just tell her and leave, have been doing morning rides of 300kms every weekend. This was 8 years of trust building and showing them I am a good rider and safety is the first thing I would ever choose. (Got my license at the age of 16 years parental signatory one) - the process is slow but the outcome is everything you gonna ever want.

I rode Neelam cycle to school, walked in college and even asked for lift from Truck drivers. 4 years later in 2019, Bought Himalayan all in Cash all by myself. which started from 60k bike idea in 2014. Did BLR to manali and Punjab in 2020, Parents were so happy to see me lead the group and very responsible on the roads. now saving for Africa twin may be by year end, i will get it. *finger crossed* and best thing is parents are in for this plan, not financially though.

The maturity in this video is something we all need... Truth said that we need to have accountability and achieve things by ourselves. Trust me, whenever I revv my bike, I realise it's consuming extra fuel that I'll have to pay for, every accessory I put on my bike, I realise that is something I'll have to save and invest into... Although the process is slow and the gratification isn't instant... It's one of the most satisfying feelings in the world! A lot of teenagers needed to hear this. Thanks @shumar!

Loved it… key takeaway for me is it was more about how to live your life and relating that with motercycle. Thanks Shumi.

"by being able to afford it yourself" is the right answer.

I'm not much into bikes, but i love cars a lot. I bought my first car last year with my own money, although my parents were against buying a ford but still they agreed, after 1 year and seventeen thousand kilometres they trust me to be a wonderful driver, and now when I told them that I want to buy a bike, and now they trust me to be a safe driver, so they agreed to it. It's my opinion to the youth to join a proper driving or riding school, be a safe driver and don't be a nuisance on the road. Ride/drive safe and follow traffic rules

Some words man I can relate so much. The plan to own the motorcycle and things to do with it still goes on 😁😁

AWESOME topic for discussion 😍... Was much needed given the equations we have with our parents abt bikes at this age... Huge thumbs uppp 👍🏻

Here's my vote for the next topic - convincing wife and kids that motorcycling is very important and you do need motorcycling time in your life. Also dealing with internal guilt, that by motorcycling and touring, am I robbing my family of time that is rightfully theirs? And with free time so hard to come by! This should be a great discussion.

Absolutely the same case for me. Rode a Honda dio incident free for almost two years and once my parents agreed that I'm a responsible adult and can handle myself, they agreed to me buying an NS 200... this video is so relatable

I was in two minds when I came across the subject. Must say...glad i had the audacity to run the content... 🤘

I have seen the other side of this too. Used to work at a motorcycle showroom. Parents have come to the showroom sayin they want to gift their son the largest production engine motorcycle on his birthday in a few days. And when curiously asked what does he ride now. Their reply is he is learning to ride friend's NS200.

Amazing. Very very relatable and comforting.

My story is exactly the same as yours including my father helping me with the money and returning it in 2 years( I did with interest). I bought an Access 125, rode it for 2 years and then I bought a Hunter 350 last October after my parents were convinced that I could ride a two wheeler.

Never gonna get bored of hearing Shumi sir speaking his heart out.... Glad to hear his parents have the same mindset as my parents did... You gonna have your bike when you can earn it... Nd that's the right way to own it... Don't just buy it, earn it...

Love your passion for these podcasts and for motor cycles bro. Haven’t met you Schumi but it feels like I’ve known you all my life 😃. I can relate to your experience and I’ve had to wait a long time for my motorcycles and it was definitely worth the wait to buy one rather than be bought one. 👍

My first motorcycle was a RE TBTS 2009 model. I was in second year of engineering and had saved around 78k. Enough for an avenger. Being a mama’s boy, I took my mom for booking the bike. I’m a tall guy and from my mother’s perspective it was too small for me. So she said a firm no. She wanted me to book a pulsar 220F which was conveniently parked next to the avenger but knowing my limits I said no to that. On our way back mom wanted to stop by the Enfield showroom. The standard CI was selling for 80k onroad back then. Then we saw the recently launched TBTS. It was love at first sight for both of us. Mom ended up giving me 25k for the upgrade. Been 15 years. That thing pulls like a beast even today. I have added a Vstrom, a CBR and an FZ25 to the mix. God knows why.

Got myself an Activa in 2012 and it was the toughest negotiation I've ever done. Two years later I got R15 and Ninja 650, they were quite supportive of my decisions.

Dude that was soo amazing looking forward for more podcasts like this . you've done a great job Shumi.

The most important podcast ever. I needed this back in 2009. Later, I bought my bike with my own hard earned money :)

Shumi, always felt disconnected/different from your opinions about the various different bikes you reviewed and your preferences, but today was the day when you were absolutely relatable. I was all ears! Cheers dear Sir 👍🏽

These podcasts are the best things about Powerdrift now. Please keep them coming

Where were you when I was 18, Shumi? (I'm more than twice that now) Jokes apart, please keep doing what you do, Shumi... You're not just a teacher, but a whole friggin university!

I had an unlocking one just like shumi had kinetic... Mine was an ntorq which made me realise that it's not about the price of the vehicle... It's about the connection with the machine and where all it took you... Miss you champ❤️. Now I own a himalayan and the maturity I achieved while riding my old scooter helps me a lot out in the roads

I am using this video to improve my spoken english and its been 4th day of trying to imitate Shumi Sir. It is really helping me a lot. 😎

Last year, all I wanted was a 100-125cc commuter just to commute to work without having to deal with the crowd in the buses. My dad encouraged me to go for a bit larger capacity. It's been one and half years since, and me and my Pulsar 150 Neon have clocked 13k+ kilometres, went on three rides and planning for two more, including a ride to Gurudongmar Lake. I was amazed at the cooperation and support one can get from their parents if they are buying something with their own money (although they do nag about my expensive gears)!

This hit me right in the spot...great talk shumi 👍🏻..much thanks !!

Asked it! Got it! Thank you Shumi Sir Kinetic Honda.. Hyundai Santro.. Wow... looks like my family in a parallel universe!!

Plz make a video on beginner bikes...

Thanks Shumi, it really helped me realize things, and don't miss understand me with my profile pic , I am actually a person waiting for his own motorcycle , 😆😁 Thank you again

I recalled my journey of motorcycling through this podcast. Thanks Sir Shumi for the wonderful talks that could help the youth. I doubt this topic will be handled by any other journos other than Sir Shumi because it needs "Motorcycling Wisdom"

not the podcast we deserve, but a podcast we need

Brings back so many memories.. Good video this one !!!

Never had a bike during college days. Never asked parents knowing the financial situation. Got my job back in 2015 and still couldn't buy my favourite bike Duke 200. Been to showroom in 2018 and test rode it but last min got some emergency expenses backed out. All these years watched tons of videos on Duke, probably every video on RU-vid. Even the engine dismantling. And imagining how it will be to own a duke. Saved enough money again get by dream bike. Finally got Duke 390 last August at the age of 28. Everyone started saying you're too old to own a duke. How you can travel with pillion on it. U should have got car for 3.5L. but my love for Duke never gone for 6 years. Would have taken same Duke even at age 40 if i wasn't able to bought it now. I enjoy it even more now. Always itchy to take it out and pull it.

I'm 23 years old and I'm lucky enough to get a job and finally plan to buy a motorcycle (a N250 btw) and this video hits differently. This whole scenario of my friend having a motorcycle and me wishing to have one was the driving force that brought me here too. Glad to know that I'm not alone.

Thank you man . Although i can't afford my favourite bike which is interceptor 650 but your podcast made me less anxious 🙃

I got my first motorcycle in 2011 and it was the Hero Honda Karizma R. I remember waking up at 4 in the morning to learn how to ride. My second bike is the KTM 200Duke BS III which needs fixing as of now. I am hoping by next year to get the 250 Gixer naked. I am yet to convince my parents to help me out with the purchase. Bikes are so darn expensive these days. Ride safe everyone and have a merry Christmas. God bless

This podcast is not just about convincing to buy a motorcycle, but also inspiring youngsters like me to try being financially independent.

shumi is a legend for doing this podcast. i think now i got a bit more mature . thanks bruv...

One of the best podcasts on youtube. Shumi Sir on fire

thanks this helps me a lot in my current situation I love this so much I promise I will get my own very soon

Last Tuesday i visited tvs showroom and took test ride of my dream bike 200 4v it was an amazing experience, i came back from there told my parents and my dad straight said a no, i just needed their permission, I'm capable of paying for bike, but it felt like i should give up on my dreams i almost tried to forgetting about motorcycles but it's part of me now, i can't live without motorcycles and then shumi arrived here💙 thank you powerdrift💙 for keeping my spirit alive💙 speal thanks to shumi sir🙌💙

Amazing.. Video.. Thanx shumi.. Beautifully explained..

Thank you Shumi one of the best piece of advice for all the struggling bikers out there 👍

Paused my witcher episode to watch this. Love this series.

I can totally relate this to me at my 18 or 20 and at 28. This is why i love shumi 🥰🥰🥰🥰

The most wonderful podcast as of yet, even more than all the technical and review podcasts. Learning so much practical philosophy and outlook. Thank you for this wonderful podcast, Shumi and Power Drift.

Scarcity of a motorcycle will lead to build your passion for motorcycle, how true.... holds absolutely true for me! Excellent podcast Schumi!!!!

This is why we all love you shumi.....

i totally agree with idea of waiting. my parents take 2 year to get me mt15 and it build love for motorcycling culture ,respect for motorcycle and much more. i watched this podcast when it published and now i have my bike... only one thing to say its worth to wait

Motorcycling = meditation = inner peace ☮️

Now listen, i don't plan to buy motorcycles and neither am i a parent. But i well listen to anything that this man talks about

Thank you so much. This was great.

To be honest We would love to watch shumi vlog with his bikes. You hv such great experience with motorcycles. Every video we would learn something new.

Really well articulated talk 💯 with important life lessons.

Me got a activa at 11 standard and I’m in 2nd year, past 3 years 38k kms and now booked the GT 650

One of the best episode from PD. Totally relatable. Our family was very poor. My father had tonnes of responsibilities. I used to think that my parents are bad, that they never bought a bike in my college years. Even after college year till I got a decent job. I used to commute by public transportations. I bought my first vehicle at my 28th age that was Rodeo. But after 10 years and my newfound love for riding. I own 6 motorcycles. I appreciate what he advised.

Probably one of the best videos of 2021. Kudoz!

all 18 and above motorcycling enthusiasts would vote for you Shumi sir...

This was the most relatable piece of content for me when it comes to automotive content. I’ve been planning to buy my first motorcycle since the last 5 and a half years but couldn’t due to different reasons at different stages. And through this time, I’ve learned so much about motorcycles, that it surely will help me make a better decision when I finally buy my first motorcycle. And as mentioned by Shumi sir, the longer you wait, more exciting the experience gets. Kudos to the whole team at Powerdrift for brining to us the amazing content as always! 🤘🏻

This was the best Podcast by PD..... No doubt 💯

Hey Shomi...you are explaning the topics very wel...