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Ok here I got one for you! An add popped up on my Facebook feed for bike rental.... aka "Bike Sharing", https://www.riders-share.com/ . I have never seen any add worth pursuing from Facebook before, but this one took my attention. 

So I signed up and started asking questions (i dont have to go live with the add until im ready), and reading into it. So far there are 2 other Bikes in this part of Ohio on there. Insurance? Well it sounds like the renter is covered up to $15K and the deductible is $2k, and the renter is given the option to "buy extra insurance" which is basically lowing the cost of that deductible for them. I messaged them about this, and if there was a claim, Riders-share, would handle the deducible to the insurance company and the "bike owner" would only need to file the claim. Its all handled through Riders-Shares insurance policy.  

As far as letting someone else ride my bike? IDK, its the liability thing that has me second guessing this thing. If someone wraps it around a tree, can they point a finger at me because say.... "chain was loose". It states in the fine print, I would have the right of turning away anyone I felt wouldn't be safe, or I dont think could handle the bike. 

To me, I was thinking of trading this bike I currently ride in on a new one, Its a GSX650F. But really, it would make a decent rental. Its got new tires, and is very reliable, looks fast, but not GSXR fast, and is actually quite comfortable. Its really not worth all that much and if I could make a few hundo on it a year, it would enjoy keeping it around. 

Whats your take on this "Bike sharing". Its much like Turo for cars. 

What could i use to hand to someone in a chase car? Anything? Would the app on the phone allow them to talk/hear without a headset?

Frack... I'm teaching that weekend

Did I miss something? Did someone pick a damn day yet? 

Can you please pick a weekend that won't rain this year... It was shitty last year and that's mainly why I didn't go. 

7 hours ago, Gixxus Christ! said:

I have an smh10 for sale right now. $70 ordn price. 

Message me

I'll take 350 to a Ohio riders membe Only selling because I purchased a house that has a smaller yard. 

https://cleveland.craigslist.org/grd/d/brunswick-cub-cadet-riding-mower-38/6773435268.html

I believe I was said instructor? You take my class at Polaris?

I just seen "Katana 3.0" wtf is that? Is the AOL all over again?

I like it... It's different. It's a throw back to something no one else is doing. 

Anyone have a Well and Septic inspector recommendation? Will need to be done around the Medina Area. 

TIA

I need this

Its a brand new bike, with only a 1 year warranty. If you service it properly, its not going to fail. If something does fail, its likely its a minor part. Anything thats going to fail internal to the engine will most likely fail outside of the warranty, and its your problem anyway. 

Although keeping records does help with resale. If I see a stack of paperwork, and/or a service manual (that looks used) when i buy a used bike, my offer goes up. 

Damn same... Been a beautiful here today, with just a little rain. I'm not blaming anyone, for the call, I mean it is Ohio, it could have snowed.

Im out then, I promised the family a trip to the Zoo on Sunday. 

I'm seeing thunderstorms from 3pm till 5pm. I'm still a go if that's all

Kinda thinking about getting an airhawk seat for the bike

On 5/8/2018 at 8:42 PM, CrazySkullCrusher said:

And now its OFFICAL. 

How does one get that same sticker.... I think one that same color would look good on my Suzuki?

That Suzuki is a GREAT bike. I spent a lot of time atop that bike during the demo days (state8 & IMS show), when i was working  for Suzuki. Very good power. They basically used the same forks and brakes from the older gixxer, and the engine also. Suzuki seams to have finally sorted there transmissions also. That 1000 seemed to shift very smoothly for me on both occasions AND it had neural lock out (about time Suzuki). 

Its a very nice, "cool to ride" bike. In the mornings i would hop on the gsxr's because it was cool out, Then in the afternoon i was on either the gsx1000f or the sv650 and was nearly 98° that one afternoon. And it was tolerable. I was laughing at the suckers setting on those sport bikes in the middle of Columbus traffic in that heat. 

I rode the z900 & GSX1000F back to back down at Columbus last summer and would have to say its a really tough call. I like how light the clutch is on the z900 and the whole bike is crazy light weight, but i would want the fairings. Perilously, im dragging my feet on a new bike, and hoping maybe Kawi retires the old Ninja 1000, and replaces it with a new Ninja 900 built around that platform. But if i was buying today, I would for sure get that suzuki.

I'm in, as long as it's not a crazy shitty storm, or 22°(which is still not out of the realm of possibility). 

Still hashing out details with @whaler

I have no idea if your working with @whaler but I would like to ride with one of you, I know he's at Medina, I'm in Brunswick and could really go either what in the AM. 

This is very tempting, I have been looking for a set for me in the other half... As if we ever get the chance to ride together

On 2/8/2018 at 1:36 PM, redkow97 said:

Our family hauler is a 2016 Sorento.  We have the mid trim level.  I wanted cooled seats and the nicer stereo, but I wanted the third row seating and AWD more.

We have the 3.3 V6, and it is awesome. 

So we have an LX, is that what you have? Does it have factory remote start? They added the OEM Kia remote start and we are not happy with the way it works. 

wholly smokes, If i could make that kind of coin doing inspections I would happily jump ship out of Engineering to do that. 

If I were in your shoes, I would take the job. I hate being at a place with the fear of losing my spot. Even tho it sounds like they will treat you right if it goes south. The horrible gut feeling every night around the dinner table does not go over well with me. 

The Vacation thing can be fixed, but walking away from 24K would sting a little.

On 2/7/2018 at 1:15 AM, mike884 said:

Coworker picked up a 2017 - 7 seater sorrento for in the low 20s. It's a nice enough rig and I trust Kia over GM or VW.  

If you really want a bargain, but I advise keeping it under warranty, but I havnt seen a lot of horror stories on new ones ... The Dodge Journey is a 7 seater and you can get those gently used for mid teens or almost loaded new near 20 / low 20s.  They also have a ton of hidden storage cubbies for kids and built in booster seats! Who knew!

We ended up leasing a Sorento , it's nice, checked all the boxes. It's a 3 year deal. Wife is already pissed at the remote start, other than that, it's an ok people mover. I agree on you with not keeping it past warranty. 

The journey was a definite no go, I didn't even fit in the back seat. And no Android Auto.