borrowing a motorcycle (please?!)

Finesse · March 15th, 2014, 11:28 AM

hey guys,

I have a biker buddy visiting me in May and with only one bike, our chances to ride together are slim to none. or really, none since I refuse to ride b**** on my own bike.

I was wondering if it's worth it to ask around and see if anyone has a beater bike that they would let go for anywhere between 1 day and 3 weeks, or where I could look to (worst case) rent a bike. he's a chill rider, not speedy at all. mostly rode a cb750. we just want to cruise the countryside a bit. doesn't matter what the bike is as long as it's relatively street legal

I would buy another cheap ninja 250 and sell it when we're done but I just don't have the cash.

I live just outside washington DC and the weather should be stellar for riding in mid-May

anyway, let me know if you have any leads. I realize that borrowing a motorcycle is probably a lot to ask especially for a total stranger, but I gotta ask anyway!

cheers

alex.s · March 15th, 2014, 11:48 AM

why can't your biker buddy ride bitch?

Finesse · March 15th, 2014, 01:58 PM

1. I've never ridden with passengers and when my friend stepped onto the back of my bike once it felt scary and horrible and I almost dropped it standing still...
2. I weigh 100lb and he probably weighs 160, it would be a weird distribution of weight that would probably affect the handling really poorly
3. we would only be able to go on roads with 30mph speed limits, I feel like the 250 would become a 125

I mean I can try it but I dont think it would work out very well... plus I enjoy riding with other people on their own bikes

Yakaru · March 15th, 2014, 02:07 PM

Have you considered trying to rent a bike? Harley dealers in particular I've seen do that, which at least gets both of you on two wheels.

EMSRacer07 · March 15th, 2014, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

1. I've never ridden with passengers and when my friend stepped onto the back of my bike once it felt scary and horrible and I almost dropped it standing still...
2. I weigh 100lb and he probably weighs 160, it would be a weird distribution of weight that would probably affect the handling really poorly
3. we would only be able to go on roads with 30mph speed limits, I feel like the 250 would become a 125

I mean I can try it but I dont think it would work out very well... plus I enjoy riding with other people on their own bikes

Some information for you, me with my gear on im around 180 and with her and her gear she is about 220 and we have been on the freeway up to 65 or 70 no problem. If anything its the braking with a passanger and the turns that can be tricky but are nice with practice. With a passanger you just have to brake early and take turns slower. But cruising is very nice and the 250 does it fine.

Its worth a shot if you cant find a bike in time.

You can rent bikes but its costly

TOPFLiTE1994 · March 15th, 2014, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EMSRacer07

Some information for you, me with my gear on im around 180 and with her and her gear she is about 220 and we have been on the freeway up to 65 or 70 no problem. If anything its the braking with a passanger and the turns that can be tricky but are nice with practice. With a passanger you just have to brake early and take turns slower. But cruising is very nice and the 250 does it fine.

Its worth a shot if you cant find a bike in time.

You can rent bikes but its costly

On a 250??!! GOOD LORD THAT POOR BIKE!!!!

Sirref · March 15th, 2014, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

Have you considered trying to rent a bike? Harley dealers in particular I've seen do that, which at least gets both of you on two wheels.

renting costs more than buying a pregen 250 if you rent for half a week

EMSRacer07 · March 15th, 2014, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOPFLiTE1994

On a 250??!! GOOD LORD THAT POOR BIKE!!!!

lol i think the load capacity of the bike it 400 or so.

tnr4 · March 16th, 2014, 07:48 PM

There is an eaglerider in the Coleman powersports in falls church. Jay, the owner, is pretty cool but it is expensive. But for a day or two it might be worth it. Call him in the middle of the week and ask of hell give you a midweek special. Sometimes you can knock a few bucks off that way. Good luck!

ChaoSS · March 17th, 2014, 01:16 AM

Why can't he ride his bike? Don't tell me he's one of those "bikers" who can't ride a bike to go see a friend....

Finesse · March 17th, 2014, 08:38 AM

^he doesn't have a bike right now and he's coming from Belgium

alex.s · March 17th, 2014, 08:40 AM

it looks like a motorcycle, fits two people like a motorcycle, and theoretically can get you here from Belgium

alex.s · March 17th, 2014, 08:42 AM

but seriously. don't be scared of 2-up. especially if your pillion is big and strong. if you fall, he can catch the bike for you.

find a small friend to practice with first maybe.

Finesse · March 17th, 2014, 09:58 AM

haha all good points.

March 15th, 2014, 11:28 AM	#1
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	borrowing a motorcycle (please?!) hey guys, I have a biker buddy visiting me in May and with only one bike, our chances to ride together are slim to none. or really, none since I refuse to ride b**** on my own bike. I was wondering if it's worth it to ask around and see if anyone has a beater bike that they would let go for anywhere between 1 day and 3 weeks, or where I could look to (worst case) rent a bike. he's a chill rider, not speedy at all. mostly rode a cb750. we just want to cruise the countryside a bit. doesn't matter what the bike is as long as it's relatively street legal I would buy another cheap ninja 250 and sell it when we're done but I just don't have the cash. I live just outside washington DC and the weather should be stellar for riding in mid-May anyway, let me know if you have any leads. I realize that borrowing a motorcycle is probably a lot to ask especially for a total stranger, but I gotta ask anyway! cheers

March 15th, 2014, 11:48 AM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	why can't your biker buddy ride bitch? __________________________________________________

March 16th, 2014, 07:48 PM	#9
tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	There is an eaglerider in the Coleman powersports in falls church. Jay, the owner, is pretty cool but it is expensive. But for a day or two it might be worth it. Call him in the middle of the week and ask of hell give you a midweek special. Sometimes you can knock a few bucks off that way. Good luck!
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

March 17th, 2014, 08:40 AM	#12
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	it looks like a motorcycle, fits two people like a motorcycle, and theoretically can get you here from Belgium __________________________________________________

March 17th, 2014, 08:42 AM	#13
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	but seriously. don't be scared of 2-up. especially if your pillion is big and strong. if you fall, he can catch the bike for you. find a small friend to practice with first maybe. __________________________________________________

March 15th, 2014, 01:58 PM	#3
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	1. I've never ridden with passengers and when my friend stepped onto the back of my bike once it felt scary and horrible and I almost dropped it standing still... 2. I weigh 100lb and he probably weighs 160, it would be a weird distribution of weight that would probably affect the handling really poorly 3. we would only be able to go on roads with 30mph speed limits, I feel like the 250 would become a 125 I mean I can try it but I dont think it would work out very well... plus I enjoy riding with other people on their own bikes

March 15th, 2014, 02:07 PM	#4
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	Have you considered trying to rent a bike? Harley dealers in particular I've seen do that, which at least gets both of you on two wheels.

March 17th, 2014, 01:16 AM	#10
ChaoSS ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Goshen CA Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 red 250 ninja Posts: 740	Why can't he ride his bike? Don't tell me he's one of those "bikers" who can't ride a bike to go see a friend....

March 17th, 2014, 08:38 AM	#11
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	^he doesn't have a bike right now and he's coming from Belgium

March 17th, 2014, 09:58 AM	#14
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	haha all good points.

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