Loaner Harley Tools
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: South Carolina
These ideas always get thought up by those who don`t want to spend any money on tools, a great idea for them.
I would never send one of my tools out as a loaner (and likely to someone who doesn`t even know how to use it).
I don`t see any benefit to the guy who loans the tools, just the guy who borrows them.
I didn`t buy them to rent or loan out, I bought them for myself.
I would never send one of my tools out as a loaner (and likely to someone who doesn`t even know how to use it).
I don`t see any benefit to the guy who loans the tools, just the guy who borrows them.
I didn`t buy them to rent or loan out, I bought them for myself.
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Joined: Sep 2021
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From: Black Hills of SD
The benefit is to be a decent fellow rider, helping out another rider. Don't expect that fits some...
I was the tool and equipment guy in my last neighborhood, because I have damn near anything guy's needs to do anything they are working on.
The only complaint I have is, at times had to go **** my stuff back. Other than that - I like helping people that are doing their own work as it is becoming a lost craft. I also weld, fabricate, engineering design things for people on things they are fabricating. I never expected anything in return. Usually got some beer, and good conversation for the work. That was more than enough for the satisfaction of helping guys out.
I have sent a few motorcycle tools to guys on the Triumph forum I Admin at, and I never had a single issue and usually came back with a gift card in with the equipment or parts. But it was not expected in any manner.
USPS Priority mail has sml-med-lrg boxes, and weight limits or something like 70 lbs. Insurance is included or minimal extra charge for higher coverage for extra expensive items.
I was the tool and equipment guy in my last neighborhood, because I have damn near anything guy's needs to do anything they are working on.
The only complaint I have is, at times had to go **** my stuff back. Other than that - I like helping people that are doing their own work as it is becoming a lost craft. I also weld, fabricate, engineering design things for people on things they are fabricating. I never expected anything in return. Usually got some beer, and good conversation for the work. That was more than enough for the satisfaction of helping guys out.
I have sent a few motorcycle tools to guys on the Triumph forum I Admin at, and I never had a single issue and usually came back with a gift card in with the equipment or parts. But it was not expected in any manner.
USPS Priority mail has sml-med-lrg boxes, and weight limits or something like 70 lbs. Insurance is included or minimal extra charge for higher coverage for extra expensive items.
Last edited by MarlinSpike; May 2, 2026 at 04:34 PM.
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,018
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From: Ohio
The benefit is to be a decent fellow rider, helping out another rider. Don't expect that fits some...
I was the tool and equipment guy in my last neighborhood, because I have damn near anything guy's needs to do anything they are working on.
The only complaint I have is, at times had to go **** my stuff back. Other than that - I like helping people that are doing their own work as it is becoming a lost craft. I also weld, fabricate, engineering design things for people on things they are fabricating. I never expected anything in return. Usually got some beer, and good conversation for the work. That was more than enough for the satisfaction of helping guys out.
I have sent a few motorcycle tools to guys on the Triumph forum I Admin at, and I never had a single issue and usually came back with a gift card in with the equipment or parts. But it was not expected in any manner.
USPS Priority mail has sml-med-lrg boxes, and weight limits or something like 70 lbs. Insurance is included or minimal extra charge for higher coverage for extra expensive items.
I was the tool and equipment guy in my last neighborhood, because I have damn near anything guy's needs to do anything they are working on.
The only complaint I have is, at times had to go **** my stuff back. Other than that - I like helping people that are doing their own work as it is becoming a lost craft. I also weld, fabricate, engineering design things for people on things they are fabricating. I never expected anything in return. Usually got some beer, and good conversation for the work. That was more than enough for the satisfaction of helping guys out.
I have sent a few motorcycle tools to guys on the Triumph forum I Admin at, and I never had a single issue and usually came back with a gift card in with the equipment or parts. But it was not expected in any manner.
USPS Priority mail has sml-med-lrg boxes, and weight limits or something like 70 lbs. Insurance is included or minimal extra charge for higher coverage for extra expensive items.
I stop on the road to help riders, and help them get it running or a ride if needed. But if someone I don't know walks to my house and wants to borrow something, not happening.
I'm not into socialism. I've worked hard all my life to have the things I have.
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Joined: Jun 2015
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From: West Central FL
Nah, it wouldn't be something I'm interested in. Sometimes it's hard enough to recover a tool loaned a month ago to a neighbor a few houses down without have to chase down a 10mm socket loaned out to somebody half way across the country!
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