Bike swapping for a week

kcaja1 · September 13th, 2012, 06:08 AM

I asked my buddy here at work if we can switch ride with his FZ6 with my Ninja for a week. Is it a good idea? I ride way way more than him so I'm a little bit hesitant. I don't have collision coverage on mine and wondering what happens if I crash his bike or vice versa. Any idea?

rjones91 · September 13th, 2012, 06:54 AM

Are you looking to upgrade to a FZ6 or higher bike? I wouldn't let anyone ride my bike or vice versa, not for a week unless it was my significant other. If anything happens then you would possibly be held responsible for the purchase of a FZ6.

ryan.chin · September 13th, 2012, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjones91

Are you looking to upgrade to a FZ6 or higher bike? I wouldn't let anyone ride my bike or vice versa, not for a week unless it was my significant other. If anything happens then you would possibly be held responsible for the purchase of a FZ6.

+1

Miles_Prower · September 13th, 2012, 07:27 AM

if they aren't registered and insured on the bike, they shouldn't ride it, PERIOD.
i don't let anyone touch my vehicles unless i'm sitting with them, it's not worth the risk IMO.
Not only for the money issue if something goes wrong, but it can also create some really bad relations.

kcaja1 · September 13th, 2012, 07:35 AM

I called my insurance to find out the real answer and the customer rep said that YOUR insurance follows YOUR bike. If my friend crashes MY bike then it will be covered by MY insurance and vice-versa.

CC Cowboy · September 13th, 2012, 09:19 AM

Bike swapping is like wife (g/f) swapping, if you're moving up, do it! Don't be disappointed when you have to swap back though.

Miles_Prower · September 13th, 2012, 10:13 AM

yes, but if he totals your bike, since YOUR insurance covers YOUR bike, guess who's insurance premium will most likely spike? yours.

Alex · September 13th, 2012, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Bike swapping is like wife (g/f) swapping,

Heard that a number of times...

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

if you're moving up, do it!

But usually the punchline is less entertaining.

Yasko · September 13th, 2012, 07:36 PM

If you ride a FZ6 for a week, you'll never be happy going back to the 250. I thought I would keep my bike after I got my FZ6 this weekend. My ninja is now up for sale.

The FZ6 is a great next step up from a 250.

Jiggles · September 13th, 2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcaja1

I asked my buddy here at work if we can switch ride with his girlfriend with my girlfriend for a week. Is it a good idea? I bang way way more than him so I'm a little bit hesitant. I don't have birth control on mine and wondering what happens if I knockup his girl or vice versa. Any idea?

fxt

dis is da pruf u need

Bassman · September 13th, 2012, 08:41 PM

I wouldn't let my wife or my significant other ride my bikes, truck, or skateboard.

dirty nasty · September 13th, 2012, 10:15 PM

If you want to be responsible, no, never ride your buddies bike or let him ride yours.

Of course I'm still young so therefore I raise hell. I was ecstatic every time my friend let me take his R6 out. He wadded it up unfortunately. Shame, as if he opened his eyes it could have been avoided.

September 13th, 2012, 06:08 AM	#1
kcaja1 ninjette.org member Name: Ross Location: NoVA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R Posts: 214	Bike swapping for a week I asked my buddy here at work if we can switch ride with his FZ6 with my Ninja for a week. Is it a good idea? I ride way way more than him so I'm a little bit hesitant. I don't have collision coverage on mine and wondering what happens if I crash his bike or vice versa. Any idea? __________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------- --Power is nothing without control-- -----------------------------------------

September 13th, 2012, 07:27 AM	#4
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	if they aren't registered and insured on the bike, they shouldn't ride it, PERIOD. i don't let anyone touch my vehicles unless i'm sitting with them, it's not worth the risk IMO. Not only for the money issue if something goes wrong, but it can also create some really bad relations. __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

September 13th, 2012, 07:35 AM	#5
kcaja1 ninjette.org member Name: Ross Location: NoVA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R Posts: 214	I called my insurance to find out the real answer and the customer rep said that YOUR insurance follows YOUR bike. If my friend crashes MY bike then it will be covered by MY insurance and vice-versa. __________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------- --Power is nothing without control-- -----------------------------------------

September 13th, 2012, 09:19 AM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Bike swapping is like wife (g/f) swapping, if you're moving up, do it! Don't be disappointed when you have to swap back though. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 13th, 2012, 10:13 AM	#7
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	yes, but if he totals your bike, since YOUR insurance covers YOUR bike, guess who's insurance premium will most likely spike? yours. __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

September 13th, 2012, 06:54 AM	#2
rjones91 Pro Newbie Name: Shanii Location: N. Florida Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Honda CBR 250r......2007 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 138	Are you looking to upgrade to a FZ6 or higher bike? I wouldn't let anyone ride my bike or vice versa, not for a week unless it was my significant other. If anything happens then you would possibly be held responsible for the purchase of a FZ6.

September 13th, 2012, 07:36 PM	#9
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	If you ride a FZ6 for a week, you'll never be happy going back to the 250. I thought I would keep my bike after I got my FZ6 this weekend. My ninja is now up for sale. The FZ6 is a great next step up from a 250.

September 13th, 2012, 08:41 PM	#11
Bassman ninjette.org guru Name: Marc Location: Castaic, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1986 Goldwing, 1996 CR500, 2011 Ninja 250, 2009 Harley Heritage Softail, 1941 Suzuki Gerbil 250 Posts: 427	I wouldn't let my wife or my significant other ride my bikes, truck, or skateboard. __________________________________________________ I know there's a 7th gear here somewhere... Changing to 15T/41T, now I'll get that 7th gear, lol.

September 13th, 2012, 10:15 PM	#12
dirty nasty ninjette.org sage Name: Karl Location: MA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Kwak Ninja 250 and 1998 Yamaha YZ400F Posts: 534	If you want to be responsible, no, never ride your buddies bike or let him ride yours. Of course I'm still young so therefore I raise hell. I was ecstatic every time my friend let me take his R6 out. He wadded it up unfortunately. Shame, as if he opened his eyes it could have been avoided.

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