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 .

 

Only experienced riders with enough money in checking to pay for it. Most that qualify have there own.

 

If you have to ask us,I think you dont want too.

I would'nt ask someone,it kinda puts the person on the spot.

 

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.

 

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

 

My bike is insured also, but if someone takes my bike for a ride with my permission and they break their neck or kill someone in an accident it's on me. The insurance follows the bike not the rider. This could be a Canadian thing I don't know. My riding buddy switched bikes with me a couple years ago, his FatBoy for my Heritage. I didn't like it one bit. It just didn't sit right with me. For me its twofold, insurance liability and the fact I don't want anyone else on my bike. I've never asked anyone ever to ride their bike.

 

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.

 

Only time my bike goes out with somebody else is if I'm right beside them on their bike.

 

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....

 

My bike has insurance, I would let him ride. When I was a lot younger I probably would have said no. Now that I am older and realize that Harley makes them everyday I would let him go!