My neighbor wants to rent my bike

Pushrod

Pushrod

Well-known member
I dunno. . .is there a history of him loaning you his truck?

I swapped a bike for a truck for a week and it worked out but then the bike was just a beater KZ 400 and I didn't care if it made it back to me.
 
ST Guy

ST Guy

Well-known member
No, no, and no. Uneqivically....no!

And if he wants to know why, tell him your insurance company won't cover you or the bike if you do.
 
ichabodnt650

ichabodnt650

KLX300SM
SuperMike said:
50¢/mile ... How do you figure?
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gas $4 ÷ 40 miles → 10 ¢/mile
tires $400 ÷ 3,000 miles → 13.3 ¢/mile
chain & sprockets $300 ÷ 24,000 miles → 1.3 ¢/mile
purchase, accessories, valves $12,000 ÷ 80,000 miles → 15.0 ¢/mile
insurance & reg. $800/yr ÷ 8,000 miles/yr → 10.0 ¢/mile
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TOTAL ∑ = 50.6 ¢/mile
 
Blankpage

Blankpage

alien
What if his wife was out of town for a couple of weeks, would he ask to borrow yours?

There's maybe one buddy that I've known since my teens that I'd consider loaning my bike to. But I don't commute on my bike so neither would I give it to someone else for that.
 
TheRobSJ

TheRobSJ

Großer Mechaniker
thePUNISHER said:
Are you and your neighbor friendly? No negativity, no animosity?

Yes?

You want it to stay that way?

Yes?

Then I would say no, don't rent it to him. Way too much liability. What happens if he crashes it? What happens if he crashes it, gets hurt super bad and decides to sue you because the crash was somehow your fault? What if he accidentally kills someone and they both(renter & victims family) blame it on you for something wrong with the bike that you should have taken care of before loaning it out? Just way too many what if's in this sue happy society nowadays.

I would just say sorry, can't do it and point him towards twisted road, eagle rider or riders share.
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Very much this.

Even the best of friends, neighbors, or even family have a funny way of forgetting what bailment means.
 
Go2Trackdays

Go2Trackdays

No speed limits or cars!
The neighborly thing would be helping him fix his bike up. Even then, what a not-fun bike to commute 57 miles each way with. He has a DRZ and wants to use your KTM 990? I don't think so :p

Any carpool possibilities? Anybody that has to drive that far has to think hard about alternatives and cars like a Prius C or something.
 
N

NoTraffic

Well-known member
The only way I'd do it is to sell it to him for whatever your asking is. Fill out the pink slip and all, that way insurance is his own responsibility. He returns it back to you in comparable condition and you take whatever your rental fee is off the top includ. dmv fees.

Everyone is happy and all liability is his. He wrecks it, you go out and buy yourself another bike.

:party
 
bikeama

bikeama

Super Moderator
Staff member
Another NO!

I have a few, very few friends I will lend a bike too. All could/would buy it if they crashed it. I have known each one for over 40 years. I was offered a ride on a restored 1936 Indian 4, had to say no as I could not buy it if anything happened.
 
Erbuck

Erbuck

Power Lurker
Ok, I'll join the dog pile......

I've loaned my beater motorcycles to people without much concern....However, if there is any risk you will get your SD back with an apology like "I dunno what happened....it's not my fault...." I'd say skip doing your neighbor a favor.

You do have to wonder....if you had a 1989 Honda Rebel 450 (or any functional but unpopular commuter) to loan would your neighbor still want to borrow?
 
ThumperX

ThumperX

Well-known member
NO No no HELL no.

say something happens and he inadvertently mumbles that he "rented" the bike. Guess what? NO LIABILITY no coverage period! None Nada Zip!

I would suggest to him the "ride sharing" programs or work a 2 week deal w/ Dubbelju wit limited milage.
 
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