Motorcycle delima. I need answers from guys and girls please...?

Question

My husband's friend got into a motorcycle accident tonight and his foot was completly torn apart. He went into surgery to have his leg removed. Before he went into surgery, he told my husband he'd be willing to let him take over the payments on the bike (a brand new Yamaha R1 - not the same back he was riding during the accident) My husband said he'd talk to me, but basically agreed to it. He's had bikes before and is a careful rider. Three years and not a single accident. He never does stunts or anything like that (his friend was popping a wheely when it happened)
Should I let him take advantage of an unfortunate situation that would replace his old bike (a car hit and ran it in a parking lot) and would also help out his buddy who can no longer ride or should I say NO WAY JOSE! Remember, he's an established 27 yr old rider whos been riding for years.
I'm asking your opinion because right now I'm a little freaked out from what happened to his friend and need outside advice. Thanks

Answer 1

To me, this is a win win situation. You can help a friend and get something you want. I know you are freaked out because this accident is fresh in your mind, but people are injured in thousands of auto accidents every day and I'm sure you hop into your car without a second thought. You should also take comfort in the fact that your husband gives riding the respect it deserves and isn't reckless. Go for it and have fun!!!

Answer 2

I agree with the above answers. However I will point out the old saying "It's not if you'll crash it's when". You say he's an experienced rider. 27 yrs old and 3 years on a bike is NOT that experienced. I've rode for over 40 years and I still crash. Any world champion can show you how. They are proffessionals at it. Make certain your husband buys GOOD protective riding gear. MSF classes and track days don't hurt either. You're never to old to learn..... refine your skills... or at least not get old as fast as those who don't make the effort at all. Motorcycles can be a great experience in someones life. Hopefully you'll climb on the back and get some enjoyment out of it too. I own an R1 myself. It's a wonderfull motorcycle to ride. If you don't abuse the power on public roads it's very safe as it handles and stops very well. Relax babe! You'll have a happy man!

Answer 3

In this situation, it is more financial than anything. If you are in a good spot financially, and this is a good deal, then I would take advantage of the situation. Take a step back and look at is as if you had just seen a plane wreck in an Air Show and your husband was leaving on a flight tomorrow. Now, in this situation it may make you uneasy having just seen a plane wreck, but should that really make you so nervous as to not want him to go on the flight? Your husband's friend getting in an accident has not raised the probability of your husband getting in an accident, it has just made you more aware of the dangers of riding (or rather stunting in this and most cases). I say go with it.

Answer 4

If your husband really wants the bike, let him get it! My bf was in a wreck on his dad's bike (moron was going too fast around a corner on the wrong side, my bf got out of the way, but cause the bike is a huge Harley, it doesn't maneuver well enough...the bike lost control and fell on top of his leg...no one would stop to help him, so he had a massive 3rd degree burn on his leg....it was only like 1" x3", but it messed up all the tissue inside and bruised the bone and all....this was June 06, and it is still not healed!). The night of the accident, he had fixed the bike, and then took me for ice cream on it! I was so afraid to get on the thing, not cause I didn't trust him, but because of the other morons.



Even though this happened, I don't mind that he has a bike. He absolutely loves it, and him being happy is very important to me! He is a safe, good rider. I just worry every time he goes out because like with everything else, it's everyone else on the road I worry about, not him messing up!

Answer 5

Bad things happen all the time.

This is a decision you and your husband must arrive at together, and strictly between the two of you.

I have been riding over 40 years, had my share of accidents, hospital stays, and the like. I have attended funerals of many friends, and have never even considered the possibility of giving up riding.

Myself, I would truly be miserable without a bike, and many feel the same way. If your husband is one of these....

But again, this is something only you and he can decide. I can say on thing for certain, my wife(30 years) would never be asking this, it would not even be a discussion here.

When my time comes, I want to be in the wind, not somewhere wishing I was!

Good Luck! You guys will make the right decision. And all on your own.

Answer 6

I don't believe you have much choice in the matter if your relationship doesn't work that way already. The info about the old bike indicates that your husband likes to ride -- probably a done deal to him already that the R1 is now his.



You can though steer him toward proper safety equipment as part of the bargain for when skills and mellow demeanor don't save him. Riding a motorcycle itself is a little risky just considering the morons in cars, but being without a helmet, jacket, pants, gloves, or boots is another gamble entirely.

Answer 7

go for it. i am an avid rider, and very safety conscious also. i was involved in a motorcycle accident a year ago, and broke my foot and lot of road rash, (wiped out on some gravel washed onto the road from a rainstorm the day before) but i love to ride. i fixed my bike a long time before my foot was healed. everything in life has some dangers to it. some are more dangerous than others, but if you stayed safe and didn't do anything, how much life would you really enjoy? and I'd bet your 1 legged friend (if he really loves to ride) will find a way to, if he wants. there is a web site for disabled motorcycle riders with tips on how to modify bikes to accommodate for handicaps.

Answer 8

Hi, there. First of all, I really feel for you right now. Calm down, take it easy. Think things through and get much trusted advice before doing anything. I don't know the relationship that he has with his friend, but if he agreed to it, and if you guys can, maybe it would be a good thing to take over the payments. This is just advice, however, from what you've told me. My best advice to you is to seek advice from those that really know what's going on. Take care and good luck with whatever decision you make. God bless.

Answer 9

Don't let what happened to his friend dissuade you. His friend, in my humble opinion, was the creator of his own fate by doing stupid crap like wheelies to begin with. Sorry, but I have ZERO tolerance or sympathy for those morons who buy a sport bike and proceed to do things like this that only serve to give all bikers a bad name. The good news is that his friend only hurt himself and not someone else.



As for your hubby, you say he's a safe rider and doesn't do stupid crap like what his friend did, so why worry about him? You trust him and his judgement, right? So let him get the bike.

Answer 10

The guy is going into surgery to get his leg chopped off and he's working a bike deal with your husband?!!??



I say wait a little bit. His bikes aren't going anywhere this instant. Have your husband show up in the hospital for his friend's emotional support, not title exchanges.

Answer 11

Payments come due every month. If you can afford it pay this months payment just to help your buddy out. Then take that time to calm down and think about it rationally. Then if its something you both can agree on then go for it. Decisions made during stressful times are often regretted later.

Answer 12

I'm a little unclear on what bike the friend was riding. If it was something other than the R1, go for it.

Answer 13

adulthood could have some thing to do with it, yet so does the question in context. that is maximum actual with babies and woman to lady confidences or guy to guy. I never talked about evidence of trolling stats, yet i have not been afflicted yet. possibly it truly is why i'm ok no longer being right here usually, and not being inflammatory.

Answer 14

take the bike,planes crash,you still fly,50 K die every year in auto accidents you still drive.every time you leave your house you take a risk.so then you slip in the bathroom.nobody gets out of this life alive.enjoy life,thats whats its for.

Answer 15

if its a good deal take it ... you can always turn it for a profit and if you are so sure of your husbands safe riding habit let him ride

Answer 16

Let him. If he is as level headed as you say there should be no problem

Answer 17

Let him get the bike...

Answer 18

if its what your hubby wants to do, go for it. if worse comes to worse, sell it to pay the medical bills. its really up to him. support him not matter what. good luck to his bud.