Got a good friend that needs to take the experienced riders course, because the Marine Corps said so. We both been in 12 plus years. He's been on hogs for 10 years or so.

The problem with his bike is that while attending the last rider course his clutch went out and they dropped him for it.

he's the only one in my unit {45 riders) that needs this one course for us to be 100% up to date on required training. Were also in the same section together. I feel like I can help all parties involved by doing this one thing.

Just wonder what the masses think!

if that's the question, then YES. Just be sure to let him ride it for a little bit to get used to it before the test. Every bike is a little different.

Yes

If he is a good friend, has the experience you say, and it is for a good cause.... I wouldn't have to think twice about saying "yes"!

ALfromN.H.  FSO wrote on 05/26/11 at 09:50:52:


My thoughts exactly, and I voted yes as well.

When I took my riding test there were 3 of us there. 1 was an older gentleman on a Road King that claimed he'd been riding for 20+ years, with his last bike being a Hyabusa. 2 was a younger kid on his first bike, a GSXR600 an 3 was me on my first bike, a S40.

Older guy went first and couldn't do the cone weave or u-turn w/o putting a foot down so he FAILED!!!

Watched the young kid go, and he had no problem but rode the line during the u-turn, still he PASSED.

I went last and worked through all the obstacles without problems, my only deduct was I had to accelerate to 20, then brake quickly once I crossed the line. With the location of our speedo, I didn't realize how much I accelerated and was going too fast. Took a bit more to stop me too. Instructor PASSED me, but commented that I was doing more than 20 when I crossed the line and need to watch my speed  

I cant believe ya even asked,,

I have a couple of friends and family members I would lend my ride to. But be aware--never loan something you cannot do without--either money or items. In business I've seen people sign on a note with someone else that we knew were no good. Even after telling them repeatedly that the responsibility is now theirs, they were still shocked when we asked them to pay a delinquent bill. AND they said they just signed so their friend/family could get whatever it was. They didn't know why they should pay. I have great faith in my fellow man, but there are those among us...

Starlifter wrote on 05/27/11 at 19:11:24:

there;s a difference between a good friend and a good rider.  



you can take my ride out, as long as you leave a 5000 dollar deposit.