Hey, i just got started in these things less than six months ago, and i'm already working on getting my third bike (and sixth engine ...) Welcome to the addiction!
"Gabba gabba we accept you we accept you one of us!" (Gotta love the Ramones ...

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On your bike (didn't really get a good look), are you running the stock footpegs, or the "meathook" footpegs? If you run the meathooks (basically a triangle with a lip on the end), it helps to lock your feet into the pegs, and positions them for best turning ability. You and the kid might want to look into a set, especially him if he's gonna be knee-draggin' like that ..... Where you guys from?