He should fix it or our friendship is over. A new bike too...
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If he couldn't clearly do the job without damaging it, he shouldn't have done the job. volunteer or not, it's your moral responsibility to make it right. It sounds like they really might not be a friend, just an associate..
I have been there.
I picked up a brand new GSXR 1000 after traveling to an out of state dealership. Got there, spent the night, and picked it up first thing in the morning.
The dealer was great. The person who rolled the bike out was negligent or lazy or something else I probably shouldn't say here.
I advised him it would scrape the bottom if not lowering the rear of my trailer or lifting the rear of the bike. He insisted otherwise and rolled it right up until it put a big gash on the bottom of the fairing.
Yes I cringed and probably said a few unpleasant things and I could have walked inside and pushed the issue and maybe could have walked out with a new fairing pretty easy...but I strapped it down and went on my way. I didn't even know the guy and probably saved him his job or at minimal a little grief from his boss.
I guess at times I am just a little easier going than some. I care a great deal about my stuff, especially when I haven't even rode it yet...but it is up to you to decide what it's worth. Should the issue be pushed or should it not.
Sometimes I'll hold things inside until people see the little vein on top of my head start pulsating. My wife will warn them, drop the subject and walk away. I try not to let that little vein pulse too much.
I picked up a brand new GSXR 1000 after traveling to an out of state dealership. Got there, spent the night, and picked it up first thing in the morning.
The dealer was great. The person who rolled the bike out was negligent or lazy or something else I probably shouldn't say here.
I advised him it would scrape the bottom if not lowering the rear of my trailer or lifting the rear of the bike. He insisted otherwise and rolled it right up until it put a big gash on the bottom of the fairing.
Yes I cringed and probably said a few unpleasant things and I could have walked inside and pushed the issue and maybe could have walked out with a new fairing pretty easy...but I strapped it down and went on my way. I didn't even know the guy and probably saved him his job or at minimal a little grief from his boss.
I guess at times I am just a little easier going than some. I care a great deal about my stuff, especially when I haven't even rode it yet...but it is up to you to decide what it's worth. Should the issue be pushed or should it not.
Sometimes I'll hold things inside until people see the little vein on top of my head start pulsating. My wife will warn them, drop the subject and walk away. I try not to let that little vein pulse too much.
Ok....we were at the dealership. I traded in my gsxr1000. (Old bike still in my garage). I was signing papers etc and the next thing I saw was my new bike in the back of his truck. So.....I did not even know I was taking it home. I expected to have to go home, clean up my trade in and then do the exchange. He has loaded and unloaded bikes 100's of times. Didn't think much of it. Very appreciative that he did that. We get to my house and he starts to unload it and the kick stand or something catches on his pant leg and the bike tips over in the truck bed. He couldn't hold it, of course it's heavy. I don't know if it was a lack of due diligence or not. It falls over to the right. One pretty significant scratch and three smaller ones. Then I discovered the dent in the tank. It is small but non the less still not something that will make selling it easy. He felt bad. I didn't make a big deal or get really upset but I was upset inside. When I got to his house later the only thing he said was we could put stickers on it to cover it up. I told him I didn't feel that was fair. He has not talked to me since then. Almost 3 weeks ago. I texted him that I would like to discuss options with no response. He also has my wireless helmet unit which I asked to have returned and I haven't heard from him.
Does that cover it?
Wow that really sucks, if it was me i would right away offer to fix it. His actions are speaking for them selves, buy not speaking to you.
His offer of stickers is just revolting. I would like to ask him if i could just key his truck, and offer to put stickers on it.
How would he like that??
Sound like an over all bad situation, that does not have a good outcome at all.
I would say that you request your helmet back and be done at that point, he clearly doesn't value his belongings as much as you do, nor does he care how you really feal about this situation!
His offer of stickers is just revolting. I would like to ask him if i could just key his truck, and offer to put stickers on it.
How would he like that??
Sound like an over all bad situation, that does not have a good outcome at all.
I would say that you request your helmet back and be done at that point, he clearly doesn't value his belongings as much as you do, nor does he care how you really feal about this situation!
Thank you.
lil charlie
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Wow, I would say by taking the bike without asking you he took full responsibility for the bike and would be legally responsible to fix it. Sounds like a jerk and not a friend. Go to his place and get your helmet back. Write the friendship off and let karma take over..... Or key his truck while you're there and leave a package of stickers for him, lol
I would say that by him apparently ignoring you since this happened speaks volumes...he's hoping you just go away I guess...
I'd say that friendship is over T...not sure there's too much you can do beyond what you've done. Legal routes are costly and in the end, any $ spend on that process could have probably bought you a new bike anyway.
It is just a crappy situation. I think had he just offered to make things right from the get-go, that would have made all the difference in the world. That he didn't shows you what kind of friend he really is.
I'd say that friendship is over T...not sure there's too much you can do beyond what you've done. Legal routes are costly and in the end, any $ spend on that process could have probably bought you a new bike anyway.
It is just a crappy situation. I think had he just offered to make things right from the get-go, that would have made all the difference in the world. That he didn't shows you what kind of friend he really is.
Yes, that does shed some light on things and I am sorry for your situation. It is certainly a bit odd that control of the bike was taken over without your permission, consent, or request.
I go back to what Golden Child said, if he couldn't do it right he should not have done it at all...but without your permission he shouldn't have even touched it.
I go back to what Golden Child said, if he couldn't do it right he should not have done it at all...but without your permission he shouldn't have even touched it.
he is liable and responsible for the repairs to your machine. call the police make a report and then call the insurance company and make a report with them. Let your insurance companu go after him as they will for sure. How crappy of him not to man up and really crappy not to call and give your stuff back.
Thank you all for your feedback. Just needed some other opinions. I appreciate it.
methodicreign
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I agree with previous comments. if you haven't even finished doing paperwork and he loads it without talking to you he is on the hook for it. excuse me for stating the obvious but why didn't you ride it home?
Although I would agree if your friend? took it upon himself to make the decision to load up your bike without your input, he should man up and repair the damage. His lack of communication with you regarding the damage speaks volumes about the value he places on your friendship, or perhaps, he does not have the financial ability to take care of the damage, and is reluctant to tell you. If he has the ability to pay for the damage, but will not address the issue with you, he is not a friend I would miss. Get your helmet unit back, have your insurance fix the damage, or take care of it yourself, and learn from the experience. I have hauled many bikes for friends, and if I did damage to one of their bikes, no way would I not pay the bill to fix it.
lil charlie
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I've hauled stuff for friends but I always let them know a head of time that I don't have the cash to fix it if something goes wrong so they better have insurance or get someone else to do them the favor. I'll do my very best by the risk is all theirs. This is also the reason I've never taken my buddies bikes for a spin. I'll lend you my stuff in a heart beat but I don't want to barrow yours. I'd feel too bad if I broke it and couldn't fix it.
Just getting back from my little org vacation and reading this today.. This whole situation sucks!
How good of a friend was/is this? Has anything been done yet? PLEASE tell me this isn't an org member, I hold you guys to a higher standard than this....
Please give me/us an update!
How good of a friend was/is this? Has anything been done yet? PLEASE tell me this isn't an org member, I hold you guys to a higher standard than this....
Please give me/us an update!
StrtRac3r
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If delivery was part of the deal, as in you didn't buy till it was at your home.... Then I say the choice is/was yours to finish the transaction. No he didn't have to fix it, and no you didn't have to buy it.
If you had already purchased the bike, and it was agreed that he would deliver... I would hope for some compensation, but wouldn't count on it because its kind of a buddy thing at that point.
If you paid extra or even asking price BECAUSE he said he'd deliver, then I think he is responsible.
But my opinion is only worth what it costs...
If you had already purchased the bike, and it was agreed that he would deliver... I would hope for some compensation, but wouldn't count on it because its kind of a buddy thing at that point.
If you paid extra or even asking price BECAUSE he said he'd deliver, then I think he is responsible.
But my opinion is only worth what it costs...
If replaced with oem new, sounds like damage is well over $1K. My 2012 fell on it's side taking it off the rear stand. After picking up, I saw a dent in the gas tank. Priced a new oem one online for over $900, just about threw up. Busa factory saved my a$$ with a new tank for $350. If you are taking new tank and side fairing, easily over $1k.
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