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  • #16
    Originally posted by ankit63 View Post
    Tell them the average a SBK gives is just 4-5 kms. And when they test ride, they will end up burning a litre of fuel and special Speed 97 fuel goes into it which is not available in all the local pumps and is around Rs100 a litre.
    This wont help.

    They will say that you have a bike worth 12 lakhs and are not willing to spend even 100 Rs worth of petrol.

    He might even end up being called a kanjoos(miser)

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    • #17
      Originally posted by AMG View Post
      This wont help.

      They will say that you have a bike worth 12 lakhs and are not willing to spend even 100 Rs worth of petrol.

      He might even end up being called a kanjoos(miser)
      No but basically no everywhere you get Speed 97. So say them sorry boss "No Petrol" coz its a special petrol that is very limited.
      The Fast and the Curious kind!!!

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      • #18
        its amazing how saying no over and over can actually work!

        no-one's ever ridden my bikes.
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        • #19
          Originally posted by ankit63 View Post
          Tell them the average a SBK gives is just 4-5 kms. And when they test ride, they will end up burning a litre of fuel and special Speed 97 fuel goes into it which is not available in all the local pumps and is around Rs100 a litre.
          If I was the one, whos asking & if I get this reply.. I will tell him, let me fill up fuel for you


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          • #20
            Originally posted by xionite View Post
            its amazing how saying no over and over can actually work!

            no-one's ever ridden my bikes.
            Which SBK do you own?
            The Fast and the Curious kind!!!

            Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

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            • #21
              for those who don't have a sbk now but plan to get one in a distant future and are not willing to let anyone drive it, start now.. don't let anyone touch your current bike.. even if its a 100cc splendor (bad example there). and make sure people know about your love for your ride. the moment you get a sbk no-one will bother to ask you

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              • #22
                Send this link to all those that you think may come up asking to ride your bike. Put a covering note in the email:
                "A close friend of mine had a similar experience giving his sbk to his relative. If I were in his place I would have hung the relative to the nearest lamp post".

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                • #23
                  all my friends honestly and sincerely know that i ride my bikes in a particular way, and i like it that ways. A number of times they have asked from me to take the bike with them for a couple of days ( with bikes parked, you cant really avoid it also ). My simplest answer is no, and to also emphasize on the fact, that if they crash it, a) i will feel bad, and i will have to get my bike repaired, even if they offer to pay for it. b) my friend got hurt.

                  So best option is to avoid hard feelings, and not ask for something that i dont wanna give. simple.

                  If i trust the person, his/her judgement of riding/motorcycle handling skills etc, then its a different scenario.

                  But this is a scene best avoided amongst friends.

                  Also keep it under wraps, when your cousins/relatives are around. Dont show off then! Simple. If they say they want a ride,tell em, its not running properly, so thats why even you are not riding it, and have kept it under wraps, and are waiting for rossi/hayden to come and figure out whats wrong with the bike.


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                  • #24
                    I do not own a superbike. Only a ZMR, which many people ask for a ride.
                    I've this reply for them which always works:

                    "My dad bought me this bike, and when he asked me for a ride, I didn't even give him because I love my bike very much!"


                    In case you bought the bike with your own 'hard-earned' money, read this experience of mine:

                    The fast food wala beside our college where we usually have our lunch asked me for a ride. I told him, "these two are my best friends (pointing towards my 2 friends) and they never laid their hands on my bike till date. If I give you, then they'll .............."
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                    • #25
                      I dont think this situation only applies to SBK owners.
                      Im very fond and particular about my things and dont like it when ppl mess with it...ive always somehow found excuses but i must have hurt few of them.

                      i know i would think a 100 times before i would give my SBK(if i had) to anyone and that is why i have never asked any SBK owner for a ride.

                      well basically you will have to hurt them a little and i guess its worth it

                      but then if it is a proper rider asking me even if he hasn't ridden SBK's..i would allow him!
                      Last edited by RanjithMN; 08-17-2010, 08:50 PM.
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                      • #26
                        Only 4-5 ppl have ridden my RTR 180 other than myself. Even my dad and brother keeps away from it! Only you can know how to handle a person. Just like at times we turn down a friends invite to go for a movie without hurting them, we can say no nicely.

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                        • #27
                          Many people ask my bike for a ride. I reply them.
                          "Never share your wife and bike with anyone"
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                          • #28
                            Put in a secondary kill switch, preferably hidden.

                            And say that your sbk only starts for you. If they don't believe you then let them try starting it for as long as they want.
                            (but this might only work if the sbk was parked.)

                            But then you can go around this if you have a kill switch which engages everytime you stop and will need to be remotely reset for the bike to start.

                            Might be a lot of money, but it is also a good safety device to deter thiefs.

                            Originally posted by Speeed View Post
                            Many people ask my bike for a ride. I reply them.
                            "Never share your wife and bike with anyone"
                            True that, seen the above person in action.

                            Most of the time replying in negative, just does the job. SBK or BK, it puts off people, especially friends and relatives. Just stick to your guns.
                            Last edited by Saerius; 08-17-2010, 08:31 PM.
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                            • #29
                              I do not own a superbike !

                              1) place a sticker on your sbk which says "Dont ask me for a ride"
                              2) Tell them that, the riding pattern differs from person to person and imported bikes get accustomed to only one persons riding pattern and you dont wanna spoil that.
                              3) Safety gear is required
                              4) You are not experienced so do not try on this bike as it can prove dangerous !
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                              • #30
                                If a guy asks for a ride of your sbk reply-

                                Guy- Can....
                                You- NO.

                                Guy-Can i...
                                You- NO.

                                Guy-Can i please...
                                You- NO.

                                Guy-Can i ride....
                                after that he saw you going on your SBK......
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