DLT 1,646 Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Older brother called and asked that I keep his 91 fatboy. He wants it used rather than collecting dust. He already owns six harley's and basically says he doesn't have time for them all. What do you guys think? It's pretty much all stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Odd Man Out 1,283 Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) Hmmmm the more I think on this the more it becomes less clear -- is your brother anal retentive? Does he care if you won't wash or polish it to his criteria? I guess if the strings are loose, I'd say why not Edited February 10, 2016 by Odd Man Out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 1,646 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 That's the whole thing. It's not in his nature to do these things. I'd rather outright buy the bike, than to just store and ride it. Anyway, it's a nice orange bike. The wife has wanted me back on a bike for many years now. I almost bought this same bike a few years back, but since I was unemployed, I couldn't. Instead I told my brother about it and he bought it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Well, if he keeps paying the insurance & tags, I'd keep the cobwebs off it for him and maintain it. I'd be sure to want a disclaimer on any fire, damage or theft. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 I would rather have the title and tag it myself. Make payments on it. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Pay the insurance, do the maintenance, ride the fuck out of it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 1,646 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 I already agreed to do exactly that G O B. I'm still planning on asking him what he wants for it and pay him for it. It's really a nice bike. Same bike Arnold drove in T2. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Except in emergencies, never borrow stuff you can't afford to replace outright. Better to make him an offer, or take it as a straight up gift. Then if you drop it or a minivan backs over it at the grocery store parking lot, etc. there is no bad blood. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) I think that year was the last for the single cam big twin 1380. Easy as taking a dump as far a maintenance. Put new tires on it and ride the shit out of it. He's right, they rot if they collect dust. Have fun! Edited February 12, 2016 by Stryker0946 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Except in emergencies, never borrow stuff you can't afford to replace outright. Better to make him an offer, or take it as a straight up gift. Then if you drop it or a minivan backs over it at the grocery store parking lot, etc. there is no bad blood. Good suggestion.. Paying for it is the single best way to avoid family problems in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Nah, its a hog. His bro has six extras. Ride it like its stolen. He'd probably just laugh if his brother dumped it and survived. Serious as shit on the new tires. That much weight stagnant on any tire makes them FUBAR and vibrate/fail. How long did it sit? If you love your brother and he loves you, a bike is just a chunk of shit that goes fast. If he's a sketchy asshole, he might want you to blow the pistons on his leaky gasket big twin so you pay for a new evo. I guess I just hear brother and think blood and trust. Not that way in all tribes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Ask him about what he expects. My father-in-law gave me his S&W .44 Magnum "Dirty Harry Gun" years ago. He asked for it back a decade later. I always considered it his. No problem. After telling him he could have it back, I haven't heard a peep about it in two years. Too funny. Not like he could enjoy shooting it in Liberal Hawaii. Edited February 12, 2016 by Sim_Player 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 1,646 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 2000 was the last year for the Evo big twin on softails. The Evo engine in the last three years of production was bullet proof. The 91 had/has very few issues. And yes, easy as taking a dump on maintenance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 2000 was the last year for the Evo big twin on softails. The Evo engine in the last three years of production was bullet proof. The 91 had/has very few issues. And yes, easy as taking a dump on maintenance. thanks! I was many years off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Why is this a question. Ride the shit out of it. It'll be warm soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 1,646 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 After extensively discussing this with my better half, we both decided to tell my brother thanks, but no thanks. We both agree that there is simply too much liability involved with the deal. If something were to happen to the bike/me/him, there could be issues with his family and mine. I've seen crap happen before and don't want or need any new drama in my life. Thanks for weighing in on this guys, many of you brought up some very valid points and I appreciate your input. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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