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Old Jun 10, 2023 | 11:17 PM
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Default Does anyone rent their bikes out?

I have a bike I hardly ever use anymore. 2010 Sportster 1200. Instead of selling it like I’m considering renting it.

I found Eaglerider. Seems legit on the surface. It’s all insured etc.

I can easily sell this bike to an LLC to reduce my exposure.

I did some quick math. If I set the price to $50 a day (by far the least expensive bike in my area) and it’s rented for 15 days that’s $750 a month and an extra 9000.

has anyone tried this? Would love to hear your feedback
 
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Old Jun 11, 2023 | 05:27 AM
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Hell no.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2023 | 05:31 AM
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Old Jun 11, 2023 | 05:42 AM
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Nope..never.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2023 | 05:52 AM
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I would never take on that liability
 
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Old Jun 11, 2023 | 06:03 AM
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No....and you WONT get 15 days a month.......and the ones renting it?
WILL beat the **** out of it.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2023 | 06:51 AM
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Old Jun 11, 2023 | 06:59 AM
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You expect it to be returned in good order . Sell it if you don't ride it, less headaches.

Your bike, let us know after the first couple of rentals.
 
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Rent my bike… that’s some funny **** there.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2023 | 07:25 AM
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LLC is not going to protect you for stupid people.
Insurance is going to be High. You will have other cost you are not looking at.
Put this one in the bad idea box and go for a ride.
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2 I beat the crap out of the demo
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