Just found a new riding partner last night, which is cool. While over swimming at her parents house, she had invited her friend over from work and their kids; so they came over, all was good. Her friends husband worked till midnight, and she asked if I could ride out to his work and lead him back to the house so he could hang out too. Little did I know, he's riding a 2000 Gixxer, full d&d exhaust, so I was like, Sweet! So we road home, and then talked about bikes for about a couple hours and hung out before they went home. He's in a new club that's starting up in my area, and told me I was welcome to come to one of their meetings and join up. So that was great, I think I'll probably go.
Anyhow, he's got a helluva nice bike, but doesnt have enough money to afford any gear other than a helmet that he used to have but doesnt fit anymore. I don't know his whole background or financial situation at all, however seeing him ride last nite in a windbreaker, jeans and no lid, worried me, just cuz I guess I just care too much about the people I ride with. But I have a friend who's got a new suzuki leather riding jacket that's never been worn, since he sold his bike, and he wants 300.00 for it. I mentioned it casually to this guy and he said he'd be interested in, but can't afford quite that much right now.
So I kinda was thinking of telling this guy that I'll lend him my rocket blaster II jacket to wear since his club goes to the drag strip alot and races, but also goes on alot of rides in general. Im not using my blaster II jacket in the summer, simply because its too hot and I have my phoenix one for that. And lending him one of my spare 2 helmets to wear as well for now.
obviously Im not obligated at all and if he goes down my jacket could suffer significant damage obviously. It was a gift from my wife last christmas and if anything happened to it, and it wasnt my fault, I'd feel terrible. The better half said it would be a very nice thing to do, but told me it was solely up to me either way was cool.
What would you do?
Anyhow, he's got a helluva nice bike, but doesnt have enough money to afford any gear other than a helmet that he used to have but doesnt fit anymore. I don't know his whole background or financial situation at all, however seeing him ride last nite in a windbreaker, jeans and no lid, worried me, just cuz I guess I just care too much about the people I ride with. But I have a friend who's got a new suzuki leather riding jacket that's never been worn, since he sold his bike, and he wants 300.00 for it. I mentioned it casually to this guy and he said he'd be interested in, but can't afford quite that much right now.
So I kinda was thinking of telling this guy that I'll lend him my rocket blaster II jacket to wear since his club goes to the drag strip alot and races, but also goes on alot of rides in general. Im not using my blaster II jacket in the summer, simply because its too hot and I have my phoenix one for that. And lending him one of my spare 2 helmets to wear as well for now.
obviously Im not obligated at all and if he goes down my jacket could suffer significant damage obviously. It was a gift from my wife last christmas and if anything happened to it, and it wasnt my fault, I'd feel terrible. The better half said it would be a very nice thing to do, but told me it was solely up to me either way was cool.
What would you do?
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