Is it safe to have someone borrow my Norton?

[imago]

I got a Norton from the 70s and my grandson is asking if his friend could give it a whirl for his YouTube. I'm worried that I would be liable if something happens (I might be overthinking this but you can't really be sure nowadays). I want them to experience what this is like so we can preserve it. Beyond forums, I don't know anything about the internet. Is it safe to lend my Norton or should I stay out of it?

 

[LePetitPrince]

I got a Norton from the 70s and my grandson is asking if his friend could give it a whirl for his YouTube. I'm worried that I would be liable if something happens (I might be overthinking this but you can't really be sure nowadays). I want them to experience what this is like so we can preserve it. Beyond forums, I don't know anything about the internet. Is it safe to lend my Norton or should I stay out of it?

These days you gotta watch out for all the liability stuff. I feel you. This has actually held me back for a lot of business ideas I've been having in the past. One way to go around it is maybe just have him sign some kinda waiver or keep it chill with supervision. Letting them ride sounds intriguing, yes... But better safe than sorry, right?

 

[SkinnyMandu]

If in doubt, then just say no. Especially if the kid isnt licensed to drive yet. Its that simple

 

[NosaCostra18]

If in doubt, then just say no. Especially if the kid isnt licensed to drive yet. Its that simple

Agree 100%.. Letting someone else ride it, especially for Youtube can be risky. You could be on the hook if something happens, so its smart to be cautious. Maybe have your grandson or you do the riding while his friend films, that way, you still get to share the bike without the liability headache.

 

[JealousPear901]

Sounds risky to me. Agree with @NosaCostra18 above, those options are good

 

[Instrumental]

It's an impossible dilemma. On one hand you don't want to disappoint your grandson, but on the other you want to protect yourself. As far as legal protection is concerned, a signed agreement that the other person takes full responsibility will help you sleep at night knowing that whatever happens you're not at fault. With that said, this doesn't protect the bike, unless you agree to have everything fixed if there's some damage.