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People wanting to borrow the Spyder. What do you say
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STELLING MAN
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TRYING OUT MY SPYDER
I have let a couple close friends take a short ride on mine but they both had years of experience on bikes. I'm glad two of my friends let me try out their rt's or I might not own one today, so It all depends on the circumstance..
I have let a couple close friends take a short ride on mine but they both had years of experience on bikes. I'm glad two of my friends let me try out their rt's or I might not own one today, so It all depends on the circumstance..
Always remember when they have an accident, no one will think that they asked to ride it. Only that you let them ride it. There could go your retirement savings along with other things. My answer is, "Pound sand." That is unless they have a whole bunch of $100 bills on them. Then I will just sign it over to them.
Tom in NM
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Think it through . . . .
If you are the kind of person who does not want anyone even sitting on your Spyder, "No" is the answer. No good will come of letting someone do something that you do not want to happen.
Personally, I enjoy seeing people enjoying my Spyder. I invite people to sit on it. I show them how to get on it and how to get off it. ( with warnings about hot mufflers, etc. ) I start the engine, show them the shift paddle, where the brake is, etc. If they ask if they can take it for a spin, I generally say, "No".
Here are some ways of saying "No":
I can't - my insurance does not cover other riders.
Hey, a Spyder is pretty easy to ride, but it is really different - you really need to be walked through it before you take one out - your best bet is to go to the dealership and do a demo ride there - they are all set up for that kind of thing.
Nobody has ever asked me if they could borrow my Spyder. In general, that is a pretty rude request. That ranks up there with asking to borrow your car, boat, house or credit card. Just by asking, they have indicated a lack of respect ( for you ) and responsibility ( on their part ). But if it is "just a hint", I would ignore or overlook it. That will give you all the space required to treat each other with respect.
I would even be leery of letting other Spyder riders take out my bike. You see it in videos and in person if you have attended any F3 demo day rides - - that "Ride It Like You Stoled It!" attitude - which to me says "Do what you want, it not mine."
So, in general, if you are not up for the emotional wear and tear, the liability, the time, damage or loss, and the realization that the person hinting/asking is really a total a*****e, just nicely say no.
Tom
If you are the kind of person who does not want anyone even sitting on your Spyder, "No" is the answer. No good will come of letting someone do something that you do not want to happen.
Personally, I enjoy seeing people enjoying my Spyder. I invite people to sit on it. I show them how to get on it and how to get off it. ( with warnings about hot mufflers, etc. ) I start the engine, show them the shift paddle, where the brake is, etc. If they ask if they can take it for a spin, I generally say, "No".
Here are some ways of saying "No":
I can't - my insurance does not cover other riders.
Hey, a Spyder is pretty easy to ride, but it is really different - you really need to be walked through it before you take one out - your best bet is to go to the dealership and do a demo ride there - they are all set up for that kind of thing.
Nobody has ever asked me if they could borrow my Spyder. In general, that is a pretty rude request. That ranks up there with asking to borrow your car, boat, house or credit card. Just by asking, they have indicated a lack of respect ( for you ) and responsibility ( on their part ). But if it is "just a hint", I would ignore or overlook it. That will give you all the space required to treat each other with respect.
I would even be leery of letting other Spyder riders take out my bike. You see it in videos and in person if you have attended any F3 demo day rides - - that "Ride It Like You Stoled It!" attitude - which to me says "Do what you want, it not mine."
So, in general, if you are not up for the emotional wear and tear, the liability, the time, damage or loss, and the realization that the person hinting/asking is really a total a*****e, just nicely say no.
Tom
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ThreeWheels
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My father asked, I told him yes.
My brother....yes.
Everyone else would get a no.
Is this a trick question ?
My brother....yes.
Everyone else would get a no.
Is this a trick question ?
Cruzr Joe
New member
Yes, vrider is trying to see who he can borrow a Spyder from while his is at the car wash. :joke:
Cruzr Joe
PrairieSpyder
New member
:yikes:NO!!
Cruzr Joe
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Bob Denman
New member
Well...
The answer isn't always so clear... :shocked:
I have friends that I have let ride it; I know and I trust their abilities.
They have earned my trust, and I'd let them take it anytime that they wanted.
There are also other friends that I wouldn't even let sit upon it...
It depends on the person, and how much trust you have! :thumbup:
The answer isn't always so clear... :shocked:
I have friends that I have let ride it; I know and I trust their abilities.
They have earned my trust, and I'd let them take it anytime that they wanted.
There are also other friends that I wouldn't even let sit upon it...
It depends on the person, and how much trust you have! :thumbup:
Dan_Ashley
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Another hard one to answer.
:ani29:: Taking into account that most of us had to experience a 500 - 1000 mile learning curve before we felt comfortable riding the :spyder2:, including those who have a million miles of two wheel experience. My short answer would be no. I am all for taking someone for a ride on the :ani29: so that they can experience it.
Not so comfortable with letting others do it on their own.
:ani29:: I have let two people drive my :spyder2:. Akspyderlady, who did very well and paid strict attention to direction. Another person, not so good. She almost crashed it and ran into me on the other :ani29:.
Based on statistics
roflblack::roflblack, that's a 50% fail rate. :yikes::yikes:
:ani29:: Then you have the what if? stuff. If it does get damaged, who is going to be held liable and pay.
Bottom line, I am going to do what is comfortable for me, you are on your own. :yes:
:ani29:: Taking into account that most of us had to experience a 500 - 1000 mile learning curve before we felt comfortable riding the :spyder2:, including those who have a million miles of two wheel experience. My short answer would be no. I am all for taking someone for a ride on the :ani29: so that they can experience it.
Not so comfortable with letting others do it on their own.
:ani29:: I have let two people drive my :spyder2:. Akspyderlady, who did very well and paid strict attention to direction. Another person, not so good. She almost crashed it and ran into me on the other :ani29:.
Based on statistics
roflblack::roflblack, that's a 50% fail rate. :yikes::yikes::ani29:: Then you have the what if? stuff. If it does get damaged, who is going to be held liable and pay.
Bottom line, I am going to do what is comfortable for me, you are on your own. :yes:
Orange Spyder Man
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Dan McNally
New member
My insurance company asked me, outright, when I got the policy, if anyone else would ride it. I said no, and they said I could save money by being the only authorized rider . . . so in my case, saying that my insurance won't cover someone else is true . . .
vrider
New member
A lot of great answers and some scary stories. I just read my motorcycle insurance policy and it does state that I am the sole rider. However in a state amendment any blood related person living in my house is also covered. No problem I can say NO my insurance does not cover you. No they are not moving in.
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lavaspyder
New member
I have seen my friends drive cars. So, NO, has been the response!
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
About 5 years back I was involved in an accident. The other driver had Geico. They refused to pay the $2,000 plus damages to my car claiming that the other driver was not at fault. The police report determined she was at fault, doing a 360 and smashing into me. I had to drive my vehicle up a snow bank to avoid even worse damage.
My insurance company ended up paying for my repairs, but did not charge me any extra for it. The final solution was between the two insurance companies.
MouthPiece
Banged Up Member
My son has ridden my spyder and I have a dear friend who lives in Henry, Virginia, that has ridden my spyder. My three grandsons will soon be riding my spyder.
Chris
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