Well my friend just got a new used bike yesterday. He wanted me to take it out and see how I like it. Well when I was out, I told him to do the same with mine. I get back to about 20 people standing around my bike. Somehow when he was taking off, it kicked out from underhim, and slamed right into a parked car. The tire went flat, the brake light won't turn off and the rim has a little ding...I'm so depressed...He said he's going to pay for it all, but I don't think he knows how much it will acually be...o-well, I just needed to vent...Thanks Guys!
Bugger!!!...I've had a few friends ask if they could take mine for a spin and I feel really bad when I make some excuse..Jeez..what a nightmare for you.
Like my friend said when someone asked him if they could take his bike for a ride he replied, I would let you ride my wife before I would let you ride my bike!
Sorry to hear about the damage Dave. Hopefully your pal (if he's still your pal) is ok and I'm sure the bike will be repaired good as new. Be thankful it wasn't worse.
That tale is also why I have rarely ridden other guys bikes.
Now I know I would have it repaired.... but, oh that sick feeling when you see your bike banged up.... I'd hate to see that look on the face of someone I knew well enough to ride their bike.
- Bill #438, Lifetime
If I'm going to grow up, I'd better hurry.....oh well.
Dave - glad to hear your friend will pay for the damage he caused.
With the exception of a few guys on this board such as Phil, Cam, Brian, and Vann, there is only one other buddy I would let ride my bike. And that's Erik - a friend I've known for 20 years who has been riding for about the same length of time. Otherwise, there is no way I would let anyone ride my motorcycles except mechanics at the dealerships I get my bikes serviced.
Member #93, June 2002
'14 BMW R1200RT "Wethead"
'77 BMW R100/7 "Airhead"
I'd let friends ride my bike subject to some conditions. They need experience & an endorsement, it ain't a learner's bike. They also need to have the wherewithall to be able to buy it outright without undo harm to their financial well being. Depending on the type of bike they were used to riding, they might also get some instructions.
The bike is, afterall, a thing, & I like to share things. Not in the same catagory as the wife, IMO.
Now you want to see a real screwup regarding somebody else riding your bike, read this:
BTW, you should keep the old rim & see about having it straightened & sell it on ebay & give your buddy back some $$, if he is standup about the whole thing & you are so inclined.
Well my friend just got a new used bike yesterday. He wanted me to take it out and see how I like it. Well when I was out, I told him to do the same with mine. I get back to about 20 people standing around my bike. Somehow when he was taking off, it kicked out from underhim, and slamed right into a parked car. The tire went flat, the brake light won't turn off and the rim has a little ding...I'm so depressed...He said he's going to pay for it all, but I don't think he knows how much it will acually be...o-well, I just needed to vent...Thanks Guys! 
OUCH!!! 
