RawHyde
Damage Policies

What happens if you scratch or damage a RawHyde Rental Bike?

We operate our classes in such at way that it's very rare when damage occurs – but let's face it – riding a GS in an off-road environment will put the bike in a situation where damage can occur easily. We recognize that and we have a reasonably lenient damage policy. There are no charges for the scratches that occur in the normal process of riding off-road. Our bikes have "crash bars" and we remove the breakable items, like mirrors, windscreens and turn signals. And if the bike gets some dings to the valve covers, or mufflers or scratches to the paint… There is No Charge.

You will be responsible for actual "damage" to the bike. If you "crash" and break a headlight or fairing, you will be charged the actual price of the replacement part and a modest installation fee. If you "wipe out" and scrub the paint off half the bike, we will have to repaint it… and you will be charged accordingly. The way we look at damage is what would you do if the bike was yours? Little scratches are battles scars… but damage must be repaired.

RawHyde is pleased to offer rental bikes to our customers who live beyond the "reasonable" distance to ride to us for training or for folks who don't own "Adventure Bikes." When possible, we strongly recommend participation in training on your own machines. Why is this? Well, there are three reasons…

The first is that every machine has subtle differences in operation, from engagement points of clutch and brakes to the way in which the throttle "rolls on". These small differences are part of what we try to help you find when you ride with us… Adventure Riding is all about finesse. And the little things are part of the greater definition of "finesse". If you learn on your bike, you will be "smoother" than if you learn on someone else's.

The second reason we think you should ride your own bike is that it belongs to you, and when it carries you safely through trials and tribulations you trust it more, and perhaps take a feeling of pride in all the tough stuff it has carried you through… kind of like a horse, you slap it on the tank and say something like "this old bike has carried me to hell and back"- you will point at the scratches and view them as a badge of honor. Its good stuff!

The final reason that we urge you to bring your own bike to training is that you will take care of it! Many folks have a devil-may-care attitude about rental equipment. There is an old joke about "never buying a rental car" because of the abuse that has been heaped on them. So, if circumstances dictate that you must rent a bike from us, please attempt to care for it as though it were your own bike.



Note: Renters must be at least 25 years of age and possess a valid motorcycle endorsement on their Driver's License.