Am I being selfish?
-Moderator-"Wench with a Wrench and Queen of Quips"
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
I had a friend who was a very experienced rider get killed on my old bike when I let him take it for a ride. Now nobody rides mine. You did the right thing.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Waukesha, WI
Same here. The only person allowed to ride my bike is my uncle, he's been riding since he was 12 and infected me with the riding/HD bug. I normally give people a chance at trying everything (snowmobiles, cars, etc), but I put my foot down with the bike.
You were in the right to say no....
My wife and I will only let a very select few ride any of our bikes (hers or mine) and those that do know that they will be paying for anything that happens to them.(besides being knowledgeable riders to begin with!) (just like when taken in for service..the dealership will be taking financial responsibility for any damage done)
My wife and I will only let a very select few ride any of our bikes (hers or mine) and those that do know that they will be paying for anything that happens to them.(besides being knowledgeable riders to begin with!) (just like when taken in for service..the dealership will be taking financial responsibility for any damage done)
Last edited by Mntsnow; Jan 26, 2011 at 10:18 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Tampa, FL
+1.
I have some friends that i ride with very often and i know their skill level. i feel honored if someone thinks highly enough of my bike that they would like to give it a spin. But i would not let someone with no experience take her for a ride.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Landrum, SC , elevation 986'
Ive got a 2010 Ultra Classic and on Thanksgiving Day my cousin who is 26 asked if he could take it out for a ride and I said asking to ride someones Harley is like asking to sleep with someones wife. As far as I know my cousin has never ridden a motorcycle and of course I said NO. To this day my mom gives me a hard time saying that she didnt raise me to be like that, so am I like that or was I right to say NO?
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Oklahoma City
of course you were right.
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