d***it!!!!!!
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 418
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From: Ft. Leavenworth, KS (not the prison)
Philosophy 101
It seems like you may agree with my thought process. That is:
The only person (people) I would let borrow my stuff are those that would do right by me should something go wrong. In other words, it is not that I think they are perfect riders, it is just that, if they do screw it up, they will make it right. Let's face it, doo-doo happens.
The only person (people) I would let borrow my stuff are those that would do right by me should something go wrong. In other words, it is not that I think they are perfect riders, it is just that, if they do screw it up, they will make it right. Let's face it, doo-doo happens.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 109
From: LA - (Lower Alabama)
I let about as many people ride my motorcycle as I would let them ride my wife. Nobody.
There are just some things in this world you don't loan out. So far this is my list.
My wife,
My bike,
My guns,
My truck.
Best of luck getting your bike back together.
There are just some things in this world you don't loan out. So far this is my list.
My wife,
My bike,
My guns,
My truck.
Best of luck getting your bike back together.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 421
Likes: 2
From: Dark side of the Moon
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,345
Likes: 0
From: south Texas
I only let my Dad ride my bike... and he keeps HIS sitting next to mine in the garage.
Worst-case i can ride HIS while mine is being repaired
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,626
Likes: 98
From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
One thing I've learned over 63 years is that I simply don't loan things that are really important to me to anyone. The list is short. A few select guns, my bike, my tractor or my dog. Well, maybe my wife.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 731
Likes: 63
From: Reading, PA
My wife,
My bike,
My guns,
My truck.
I have the same list, although they are things that have been loaned out in the past, some unwittingly.
My bike,
My guns,
My truck.
I have the same list, although they are things that have been loaned out in the past, some unwittingly.
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,114
Likes: 28
From: Kokomo, IN
Coming from being an ex-insurance agent for 20 years, I'll tell u the same thing I told my devastated clients when they were reporting a claim. Was anybody injured? No. Your friend is still alive. Is his pride hurt? Probably. If you thought enough of him to let him ride your bike, then be glad he didn't get killed and give him the opportunity to make it right. That's what good friends do.
