Do you or don't you?

**Skyryder** · 9th November 2004, 16:43

Originally Posted by kerryg

S'pose one ditch pump's much like another.................................

I wouldn't know. Don't ride one.

Skyryder

**2_SL0** · 9th November 2004, 18:07

It would really depend on the bike, and how anal the owner was about it.

**JohnBoy** · 9th November 2004, 20:01

i firmly believe in "don't knock it too you tried it"
this give me more ammo when i wind my mates up about being slow!! EH SPARKYBILLS!!!

ill ride it as long is it ant too small, being as "big boned" as i am.

**festus** · 10th November 2004, 15:28

Yes I would, and have done many a time. Insured or not, the old rule is if you break it, you buy it (or repair it).
Same goes the other way, I offer people (who I trust can handle it) a ride on my pride and joy too.........

**sAsLEX** · 10th November 2004, 15:36

Originally Posted by Judderbar

It would really depend on the bike, and how anal the owner was about it.

and how yellow and shiny and expensive the bike looked!!!

**Cajun** · 10th November 2004, 15:41

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

and how yellow and shiny and expensive the bike looked!!!

mine is yellow shiny and expensive dc:<
old man dave is to scare to ride the awsome power of the gixxer

**sAsLEX** · 10th November 2004, 15:57

dont rate yourself too much there bannana man it was not your calf shit coloured steed I was referring to!

**Kwaka-Kid** · 10th November 2004, 16:57

HAHAHA! thats right cajun, step back in place.

you were talking about my beast'S'!!

chur bro! you can ride her anyday

it was me wasnt it?

**sAsLEX** · 10th November 2004, 17:02

yes thats the very bike i was referring to KK, where if i had of said red it would of been referring to the XR

**inlinefour** · 6th August 2005, 11:43

Originally Posted by Zed

Scenario: You visit a friend at Christmas time and parked in front of his house is a brand new 1450cc Harley Davidson. Your friend is the service manager at the local bike shop so he gets to take home any bike he likes! When he sees you admiring the machine he asks you "would you like to take it for a ride"?

What is the first answer that comes to mind?

Personally I would say "yip"!

A friend was so surprised that I am now an RN, after seeing me years ago as a deckhand on a commercial fishing boat. Went for a ride on his HD, was OK. He was not too impressed after asking me what I thought about it. I replied that I can almost understand why people like then, although when it comes time to navigate a bend in the road. Its like driving my Hilux Surf

**froggyfrenchman** · 6th August 2005, 21:05

always say yes. its a great way to gain alot of knoledge about other bikes... took a work m8s vfr800 for a lunchtime hack, pulled 3rd gear wheelie past the boys, he loved it, had no idea his bike could do that. JUST DNT STACK ANOTHER MANS BIKE!!!!!

**gixxer rider** · 7th August 2005, 07:16

Originally Posted by Zed

Good for you O1. That scenario I gave actually happened to me at Christmas two years ago, it was my first time on a Harley too!!

Still only riding big sportsbikes though, the HD really didn't do it for me. Maybe I'll try them again later in life?

Hoo haa!

HD don't do it me either but wouldn't hesitate for a second if asked.Never know might like it just hope that no prick brangs into you on the way home.
Wouldn't be good for insurance purposes either.

**SixPackBack** · 7th August 2005, 07:28

Never ridden a harley, and would not pass up the chance to ride any bike. There is something to like about all bikes from scooters to full dressers

**Storm** · 7th August 2005, 09:37

Originally Posted by sixpackback

There is something to like about all bikes from scooters to full dressers

Hear hear - well put that man

**Beemer** · 7th August 2005, 11:50

I've been loaned a new bike for a South Island trip once, ridden another new bike at a track day, and used someone's XR100 to learn to ride on gravel - but as I am 5'1" I would be extremely reluctant to even contemplate asking to sit on someone else's bike, let alone riding it! I would never take someone else's bike out for a ride as a general rule, mainly due to my lack of height and lack of experience/skill. Also, it means I have no problem with having to offer them a ride on MY bikes!

The only person who rides my bikes apart from my husband is the mechanic who works on it. And whoever hands over the dosh for my Beemer can ride off on it once I see the colour of their money!