Have you ever borrowed your bike to anyone?
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Count the people who have ever rode my bike in the last 30 yrs on one hand and have fingers left over , you got better chance talken my OL out of a BJ , go for it . I don't even like test riding repair jobs I've done , just me .
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I have swapped bikes, let a bud take whatever bike I had at the time for a few days, rented my current bike out for a video shoot. I would loan or not loan my truck or bike to the same people or not for the same reasons, no different. And for the record, stuff has happened on those loans, drops, crashes, tires, scratches, it has never ruined a friendship that I have.
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I let my uncle take my bike out for a spin. Seasoned rider of over 50 years. I have ridden with him many times. I had no problem handing the keys over.
Now when I sold my v-star this winter the buyer wanted to test ride it. I said sure,after you give me the full asking price in cash.
Around the block is one thing,an afternoon,to a guy who routinely rides a sportbike is nuts. I guarantee you he is going to test it out to see how it performs.
I wouldn't risk my bike,unless I was riding right beside him. Jmo
Now when I sold my v-star this winter the buyer wanted to test ride it. I said sure,after you give me the full asking price in cash.
Around the block is one thing,an afternoon,to a guy who routinely rides a sportbike is nuts. I guarantee you he is going to test it out to see how it performs.
I wouldn't risk my bike,unless I was riding right beside him. Jmo
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Its just a machine, they made lots of Harleys. My bikes are insured and it does not matter if they are listed on your policy as long as they have your permission to ride it and are licensed. I would just go for a ride with them and swap up for a spell. If he can't afford one right away you won't be doing him any favors though. He will hate his bike after riding yours.
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One of my friends rides metric and I'm just waiting for the day he asks to ride mine. My response will be -
"Harleys are totally different from what you are used to. They steer differently, brake differently, and mainly, they are much, much heavier than what you are used to riding. No - it's not about strong. It's about momentum and handling something that weighs twice what you are used to. And then there's the riding position - feet out front. You're not used to that and it takes a bit of adjustment. I don't want you to get hurt, not that that would necessarily happen, and I don't want my bike wrecked. I think we should go rent a Softail because they are a bit lighter and I'll coach you. We'll do a ride together. It'll be fun and we'll see if Harleys are the right bike for you"
On the other hand, I have another friend who rides a Heritage. I would let him take my bike because I know he can handle it.
"Harleys are totally different from what you are used to. They steer differently, brake differently, and mainly, they are much, much heavier than what you are used to riding. No - it's not about strong. It's about momentum and handling something that weighs twice what you are used to. And then there's the riding position - feet out front. You're not used to that and it takes a bit of adjustment. I don't want you to get hurt, not that that would necessarily happen, and I don't want my bike wrecked. I think we should go rent a Softail because they are a bit lighter and I'll coach you. We'll do a ride together. It'll be fun and we'll see if Harleys are the right bike for you"
On the other hand, I have another friend who rides a Heritage. I would let him take my bike because I know he can handle it.
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Only one person has ever ridden one of my scoots.... my Son, While I on his Sporty right behind him. Only one bad thing about that whole adventure..... now he's always wanting to 'swap' when we're riding.
Probably ok, just make sure the insurance is good....
Probably ok, just make sure the insurance is good....