I have a couple friends that I'd let ride my Harley, but they have one themselves. I'd let anyone ride my Enduro.

 

yes , if I know you are a rider , and that is why I have three.
Just so my friends can ride when they come to visit .

 

I have a few friends I know and trust, they have Harleys and I have offered to swap bikes with them - I always snicker. Mine has 120 ft lbs, it pisses 'em off to get back on their bikes ;-)

 

Very few. And only if I am sure the can handle it safely.

 

Not just anybody!

I do have a group of friends that ride as well as I and are financially responsible, we swap bikes all the time.

These bikes are not our only means of transportation, our lively-hood does not depend on them. We have enough that at no time would any of us be without a ride for any reason such as a bike in for service or sold.

 

Its just a bike. If I feel you have the skill and will cover your *** with cash than you can ride it. Bout 3 people off the top of my head that can ride it anytime they want.

 

I'd rather have a buddy ride my bike than drive my truck...

 

Exactly. No need to be all uptight about it. It's a machine. They make jillions of them a year.

 

I have loaned out my bike to a handful of guys. No one has ever asked, I've offered it. Likewise, I wouldn't ask a friend to borrow his bike, but I have ridden bikes belonging to other guys, when it was offered. I do have insurance, and tools.

 

Unless it is one of my son's the answer is absolutely NO!!. I am re-evaluating the son thing however.

The world is littered with "best friends" who have borrowed something and broke it. Then not live up to their obligation to fix it. Look at any court docket in any jurisdiction. There will always be cases coming up regarding a plaintiff wanting to be reimbursed for damages to his property from the defendant who was either a friend or relative.

It is amazing that many would claim that they would loan it and be able to cover the cost of the loss. But if it really happens their story would be dramatically different. There is no doubt to that. If it was insured with total coverage would the owner enjoy the increased annual premiums? I think not. If not fully covered would they happily accept the loss? I think not.

A wise person once said neither a lender or borrower be. The best advice ever.

But, it is your bike go ahead and believe your friend will promptly take care of business. Ya right!