I loved it when your daughter patted the seat of her bike! A show of affection to her trustworthy steed. Confidence with machines and tools will strengthen their minds, and you’re expanding their world by showing them what happens “inside the box”. Just wait a few years when they suggest something before you think of it, or remind you to check something you’ve taught them in the past- it’s an “over-the-moon” moment! Thanks for giving us a peek - it brings back lovely memories of my dad’s tutelage, and of my own kids’ growth as fixer-uppers!
Marty, the fact your boy knows what cycle the engines are shows he has been taking in everything youve been teaching him! I was smiling the whole time.
The kids are growing fast Marty, treasure these times because all too soon before you know it they will be off on their own. Enjoyed watching them learn from the Master.
You are a great Dad Marty, teaching the kids at the right age and they will remember it forever. My Dad taught me at 12 years old how to fix motor-cycles and how they worked. Little later he introduced me to motor cross and started racing for several years, always teaching me new things and how to solve problem... Welding, cutting, engine work, he could do it all. Now 50 years later I still cherish those moments with him. Cheers Marty from Texas. 🤠
I love it! Your kids will be so blessed by your taking time to instruct them about caring for their vehicles! And, time with Dad will be something they will never forget. 😍
Nice to show your children how to look after their motorized fun. When I was a young lad growing up only had a bicycle till I was 14 then got a motorcycle.
The way kids should be raised. I was never the best at being patient and letting the kids help, and it shows now that they are all adults. If only I had a time machine.
Dad just might have made a huge mistake, my oldest granddaughter come out to help work on my jeep so I let her. She's 24 now and owns 2 jeeps, a sand rail and she does all the work on them and when visiting me she loves working on my 1976 Ford F250. Give kids something to do and they might just find there dream hobbies.
I said it before and I'll say it again, I wish you were my father. I rarely did anything with mine, they were divorced and us kids were pawns. Well done mate!!!
Wonderful bonding time, and they learned a thing or two; so many kids today don't even know what a dipstick is. When they go on their own, you won't need to worry about them being able to fix things. very nice.
Old school teaching. Hands-on learning. And the fond memories of you and your father and the times you spent together. The things you have learned today will stand to you later in life. Well done Marty 👏 Creating the memories that will last forever
Our kids, a son and daughter, both now in their 40's learnt to work on vehicles when they were very young. I bought an old VW beetle, got them to pull it right apart then convert it to a short platform bush buggy. They both also learnt the basics of driving in the Buggy. Son became an Electrical Engineer, daughter became an Executive Chef, who also knows how to fix stuff with spanners. Great stuff Marty, spending time with your kids and them learning "life enhancing" skills.
I wish I grew up with a father like you. I mean, mine did his own maintenance. By maintenance I mean he washed his oil filters and held a battery lead on with a bent nail. I think the most valuable thing he did with motor vehicle maintenance was not teach me.
Marty the children are getting so Big ,and I can see your mechanical influence on them they know the difference between a two stroke and 4 stroke engine your Daughter is a spitting image of her Mom ,Those auto oilers are prone to fail it is a smart thing just to use premix ,you are so good and very patient with them , it's very heart warming watching you work with your children God Bless you all
It's sure a great time to have that kind of interaction with the little ones and be able to ride along a trail without a bunch of cars and junk going around and all that that's really really really great. Your daughter is really doing great on a motorcycle good for her. All the best from Canada
I love seeing children having fun with their father. I also like how you’re teaching them how to take care of their machines. Yes they may not ever be mechanical geniuses but they will have the knowledge to make good decisions if they ever need a mechanic to fix their own vehicles. Plus they will always have a great memory of their time with Dad! Great job!!!
You are great with the kids. Or are they great with you? They learn so much watching you and when you are patient and take the time to teach them. Great parenting.
Wish my dad would have done this with me when I was a kid. So good on you Marty, this is the right way to teach and also respect the future! of your children.
Son tightening the plug, Marty goes “click”, son looks up What! 🤣 that’s great. some day you can tell him about the running YT joke on tightening to factory specifications with the click sound. 🤣🤣
Way to go! So many parents leave parenting to others (like school). You are doing a great job. I always said, "You get half as much done, and it takes twice as long.". But that is the price of being a good parent. Clearly your kids are taking it all in.
All I see these days is kids that want to learn coding. In the future who is going to build houses and maintain cars. Well done sir. You are amazing to do this with the kids
My children and grandchildren grew up without me being around. (Not My Doing) So it really affects me, to see just how much of a great dad you are Marty. Children learn even by simply watching. However hands on, and dirt on the hands, is always the best way. Great job mate, an absolute pleasure to see. Now to teach them cooking, and sowing.. 🤨
It’s so great that you are able to get your children into what you are doing amazing job mate and all the best to you and your family and your friends thanks again
Been doing this with my kids since they were in a walker. My kids would spend time with me in the garage now my oldest being 15 restored a 1986 mustang gt
The path I took in life, I've carried the consequence. Watching you and your family make me regret that decision even more. I wish nothing but good fortune to you and your family ❤
My Dad had a Rambler obsession. I painted one with a brush while he was at work one day. My Mom said he was going to be mad. He showed me how to wet sand it instead. Man, that was work for a 9 yr. old but I did it. Took 3 days and he buffed it out. Did a '69 GMC 20 yrs. later. Never told the guy that bought it it was done that way. He loved that heap. lol Great kids. Great Dad.
Marty, you are going to have to admit it soon...Your daughter will need a 125 in the blink of an eye, and your son will too. It's amazing how they have grown so much in the last few years. Wonderful lessons.
The kids are going to be just fine mate, from one Dad to another its amazing to see them grow up and learn so much from you. They will remember this for a long time. My Dad taught me how to paint correctly as a teenager and I had no idea when done right how rewarding it can be and that my current job would need the skill. This video is what all kids should be watching forgot all the other 'noise' in the world.
A lot better education doing their own servicing than any rubbish that is taught in schools nowadays. Life skills. The university of life. Well done Dad.
Hi Marty, wow fantastic. Did you actually train your kids up to maintain machinery that’s so wonderful you are a wonderful Dad Keep up the good work Cliff from Australia
Great to see your kids on motorbikes and learning basic servicing skills. It gives them so many skills and when they come to driving cars it’s not a surprise and comes naturally. Our 3 all had motorbikes from 5 years of age and the fun they had was immense. Do them a favour and invest in full face motorbike helmets’ it’s worth the investment to protect their heads and faces 😉
