Friend, who bought my motorcycle then crashed it nearly 2 years ago, hasn’t paid me a dime
DEAR ABBY: Two and a half years ago, I purchased a starter motorcycle and allowed someone I considered to be a good friend to ride it around the block. She fell in love with it and expressed that she would love to have it. I made an agreement with her that when I upgraded, I would sell her that bike.
A year later, I was able to purchase the one I wanted. I found out what the trade-in value for my original bike would have been and agreed to sell it to her at that price. I told her then to pay me as she was able, and I signed the title over to her. I did not draw up any bill of sale or contract. I now realize this may have been naive on my part.
Shortly after taking possession, she had an accident and totaled the bike. Her insurance did not pay, and she has hired a lawyer, saying it was the other person’s fault. During this time, she has paid not one cent toward the bike, or even acknowledged that she owes me anything for it.
I struggle with confrontation, so I have yet to say anything, but a year and a half later, I think the time has come. I know legally there isn’t much I can do, but I would like to say something to her. How can I address this without coming across as being difficult? We have grown apart but are still friendly.
— BIKER CHICK IN TEXAS
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