do you let others...
If a friendship was lost over a hammer, then the friendship bond was no good to start with, or they choose poorly when it came to their friends. I can't say that I have not ever had a friend I didn't need or couldn't trust, but the older I get the more carefully I choose, and a couple of dollars for a hammer is not gonna mess it up.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,801
Likes: 13
Nobody has ever asked.
For all the folks that were adament about saying NO.......what if that same person asked to borrow your car?
I have friends (a married couple) that own two F-250s. Twice this year, they have gone on long distance vacations. They left a truck with me to drive, and they used our 2010 Mazda to take on their trip. 35 mph using our car, as opposed to 12 mpg driving one of their trucks. If something happens, the car also has full coverage. Long as they pay my deductible, I'm satisfied.
For all the folks that were adament about saying NO.......what if that same person asked to borrow your car?
I have friends (a married couple) that own two F-250s. Twice this year, they have gone on long distance vacations. They left a truck with me to drive, and they used our 2010 Mazda to take on their trip. 35 mph using our car, as opposed to 12 mpg driving one of their trucks. If something happens, the car also has full coverage. Long as they pay my deductible, I'm satisfied.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,465
Likes: 62
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
If you got a mc license and I feel that I can trust you, sure, take a spin and let me know what you think of it. After all its just a machine. Wreck it and I'll have a reason to get a new one, (hasn't happend yet in 40 yrs).
I see there is very little good will towards your fellow man/woman in some of you.
Just last month I was in front of our local dealership and a fellow I've seen over the yrs on several different bikes from Gold Wing to a Yamaha Roadliner asked what it was like riding my bike. I told him to see for himself and let him ride mine to the shock of everyone standing near by, including the person asking.
At the same time I test road his Roadliner. He came back saying it was the smoothest riding Dyna he's ever tired. I came back confirming that I wanted to upgrade my stock FXDC to a stage lll, while he came back wondering if a Harley may be his next bike. So it was a win-win in my book.
I see there is very little good will towards your fellow man/woman in some of you.
Just last month I was in front of our local dealership and a fellow I've seen over the yrs on several different bikes from Gold Wing to a Yamaha Roadliner asked what it was like riding my bike. I told him to see for himself and let him ride mine to the shock of everyone standing near by, including the person asking.
At the same time I test road his Roadliner. He came back saying it was the smoothest riding Dyna he's ever tired. I came back confirming that I wanted to upgrade my stock FXDC to a stage lll, while he came back wondering if a Harley may be his next bike. So it was a win-win in my book.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
From: OHIO
So far only the mech that has worked on it has. I do have a couple of relatives that ride that I would let ride and a couple of guys from work that also ride, that I would let ride it. For the most part I don't ask other people to let me ride their bike and they don't ask me.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,530
Likes: 607
From: Raleigh NC
Now a days.... a motorcycle is all too often a "prized possesion".... something to be admired from behind a velvet rope.... with a "DO NOT TOUCH" sign.
There are still folks that allow friends to ride their bikes......I don't believe that either is "RIGHT".... it's your decision... it's YOUR bike.
Do I allow my friends? yes..... but then again, I've very selective about the people I select as friends.
Oh... and before any forum member askes... no.. YOU can't ride my bike.... I said MY FRIENDS....
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: Tennessee
Only the mech at the Harley Shop
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 539
Likes: 7
From: Indiana
I have swapped bikes with fellow riders on a tour. I won't turn it over to some random guy, but if I've ridden hundreds of miles with someone and have confidence in their riding ability, I'll swap so we can experience each others bikes. So far, I've always like climbing back on mine, and haven't been on an exchanged bike that I'd like to keep.