Buddy dropped my bike over the weekend


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urbanduckman

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So, I knew it would happen sooner or later. Just didn't think my buddy would be the one to lay my 6'er down. 1st off he's completely ok, besides a bruised ego. He finally took my bike for a spin while I was teaching my GF to change the oil and front stabilizer on the Wrangler. When I heard him panting, I asked how it went and he told me he dropped it. I told him its not a big deal, as long as it didn't deter him from riding. He was practicing his turns and when he was coming out of a U-turn, hit the accelerator and got a wobble. Luckily, he really didn't do any damage other than a scuffed right fairing. He said he layed it down on dirt rather than the street which is great. I'll post pictures later, the bike was due for a 14/16k service anyways. He at least wants to buy me a set of frame sliders to make up for it.

So, what's your take on lending your bike to (Good) friends? Do you still lend them, or are you all "hell no, not my baby!". My buddy was practicing because he's interested in the Honda 500.
 
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Cerebus

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I've let a couple people take mine for a spin, but they were all more experienced than myself. I wouldn't let anyone ride it who doesn't have their motorcycle endorsement.
 
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Anthony

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urbanduckman said:
So, I knew it would happen sooner or later. Just didn't think my buddy would be the one to lay my 6'er down. 1st off he's completely ok, besides a bruised ego. He finally took my bike for a spin while I was teaching my GF to change the oil and front stabilizer on the Wrangler. When I heard him panting, I asked how it went and he told me he dropped it. I told him its not a big deal, as long as it didn't deter him from riding. He was practicing his turns and when he was coming out of a U-turn, hit the accelerator and got a wobble. Luckily, he really didn't do any damage other than a scuffed right fairing. He said he layed it down on dirt rather than the street which is great. I'll post pictures later, the bike was due for a 14/16k service anyways. He at least wants to buy me a set of frame sliders to make up for it.

So, what's your take on lending your bike to (Good) friends? Do you still lend them, or are you all "hell no, not my baby!". My buddy was practicing because he's interested in the Honda 500.
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You seem so calm about it...... Glad the bike is ok....


I don't let people ride my bike.... Generally...
 
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urbanduckman

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Cerebus said:
I've let a couple people take mine for a spin, but they were all more experienced than myself. I wouldn't let anyone ride it who doesn't have their motorcycle endorsement.
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He is fully endorsed, in fact, he waited to renew his class A license so he can get the M1 endorsement added. I'm also not worried since he's a Substation Electrician who makes twice the amount I make.
 
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leem00

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It all depends on the person... Family, probably...a few exceptions though

friends maybe...just maybe...ones that ride probably...depends on how they act about it...

it really is all in the attitude...
 
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JT

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unless they have their own bike probably not.. the few that insist I tell them to get full coverage on my bike in their name and then ill let them ride. after that they all walk off lol
 
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MistahT

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With one exception, I've only left my wife ride my FZ6R. She was wondering if she could ride a motorcycle at all, so put her on it and let her clutch her way up and down our street. She liked it, got her a 250, she loves it, and the rest is history. That risk was worth it, even then I was SUPER nervous about the bike... I mean my wife.... of course my wife.....

The exception is the one friend who I let ride the FZ6R. We swapped and I rode his 2012 Ninja 650. We made it clear that if we wrecked the other bike, we would be responsible for any damage we caused. We've swapped a few times now.

Don't think anyone else is going to take the front seat on my bike. Surprised you aren't pissed about it. You're a better friend than I am!! Glad your buddy and bike are mostly uninjured.
 
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Brock Kickass

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I decide on a case by case basis, but the answer is usually no. I let my Grandfather who has been riding 50+ years try my 6R. I also let a buddy try it because he was interested in buying it, but he wrote me a cheque for the bike before he got on it in case he wadded it up. I have not let anyone try my FZ1. The mechanic didn't even ride it before delivery; I did it for him.
 
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urbanduckman

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Brock Kickass said:
I decide on a case by case basis, but the answer is usually no. I let my Grandfather who has been riding 50+ years try my 6R. I also let a buddy try it because he was interested in buying it, but he wrote me a cheque for the bike before he got on it in case he wadded it up. I have not let anyone try my FZ1. The mechanic didn't even ride it before delivery; I did it for him.
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After checking the extent of the damage, I would say the FZ6R sticker on the fairing only needs to be replaced. However, there is a small (nickel sized) bump on the fairing where I assume a solid part on the bike pushed out but not through the fairing. No need to be upset about it, I consider it a warriors scar. He was more than happy to replace the entire fairing if need be.
 
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Brock Kickass

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urbanduckman said:
After checking the extent of the damage, I would say the FZ6R sticker on the fairing only needs to be replaced. However, there is a small (nickel sized) bump on the fairing where I assume a solid part on the bike pushed out but not through the fairing. No need to be upset about it, I consider it a warriors scar. He was more than happy to replace the entire fairing if need be.
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Friendship certainly is more important than a motorcycle. Your friend sounds like a stand up guy, which is awesome. I think I would be ok with someone like that riding my bike (if I knew they had ability; learning to ride and trying a different bike are 2 different things. My bike isn't a beginner bike)
I'm really fussy about lending my bike because I know I would be as mad at myself as anyone else if I dropped my own bike; it can be fixed but I would always know it had been dropped. That would bother me, no matter if it was me who dropped it or anyone else. Some people aren't as fussy about their bikes, but hey, some guys are ok with their wives screwing other guys too. It's all in what is acceptable to you. It may be an impossible dream but I really want to keep my bike as close to perfect as I can manage. I avoid letting friends ride my bike because I want to avoid being that mad at a friend.
 
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latony007

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I swap with my brother and nephew all the time, its fun to ride different bikes. I let my neighbor ride it when his POS Harley broke down, I have two bikes so I let him ride my cruiser and then switched with him halfway, I thought if he rode the 6R we might steal one from the Harley crowd, but they are too dense :)
 
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abyss1406

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i dont think ive let anyone ride my bike, mainly because of inexperience. but I would for the right person.
 
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danieljardim

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Several people rode my bike already, experienced riders and my level riders. Wouldn't teach anybody on my bike due to the fact that is not the right bike to learn.

I would be upset if somebody dropped my bike, but at the end of the day, as long as everybody is fine, bikes can always be replaced. People not.
 
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Murals

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Duckman! Bummer about the 6er meeting pavement. I'm very hesitant who I let ride my bike I have to know they know what their doing at least. But either way you can never predict what will happen!

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stuna

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NOW THE 6R IS ONE THING . BUT MY NEW FZ09 ANIMAL :zombie: THAT'S A DIFF STORY .OR THE STAGE III RD400 . THE PIPES WERE A GRAND ALONE :rolleyes:
 
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urbanduckman said:
After checking the extent of the damage, I would say the FZ6R sticker on the fairing only needs to be replaced. However, there is a small (nickel sized) bump on the fairing where I assume a solid part on the bike pushed out but not through the fairing. No need to be upset about it, I consider it a warriors scar. He was more than happy to replace the entire fairing if need be.
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I like your attitude! People are always worth more than stuff. Like it was said before, stuff can always be replaced. People can't. Not to mention, you probably earned a lot of respect from your friend based on your reaction.

I swapped bikes with my buddy once, because he wanted to try my bike out. He forgot to tell me that his bike had first-gear issues, and when I stopped to trade back, we were on a slight decline. I set the bike down on its kickstand, and like an idiot, didn't think about the slope. The bike popped out of first gear and rolled forward and onto its side. Broke the clutch lever, and luckily nothing else. I felt awful, paid for his clutch lever, and told him to let me know if I did any more damage, and I'd pay for it.

Moral of the story: Accidents happen, and I can't tell you how grateful I was that my friend was so cool about it.
 
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Grumpy

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I let a couple of people who I have ridden with ride my CBR. These folks weren't strangers but people I knew and trusted there maturity and riding skill.
 

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98Deathmage

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One time, I was in work and some lady comes out of the restaurant i work at and let her kid sit on my bike... My coworker told me immediately and i went out there to tell her to get off my bike. Sadly, as soon as she saw me walking out the door, she ran for her car and locked herself in before i could give her a piece of my mind... That same night, i bought a motion sensitive disc lock. That and haven't seen her around anymore.

My belief is don't even let people sit on your bike unless they are good and know what they are doing.
 
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