Los Angeles to San Diego - bike rental?

[600+]

I'm looking at visiting some family in LA and a friend in San Diego.

The thought crossed my mind to rent a Harley and do the trip. Anyone done it or any views?

Some sites seem to suggest not even to think about it as security will be an issue???

[maviczap]

I know my Old boss & a friend are going to do this, but same as you, they haven't done it yet.

If I find out anything, I'll let you know, but I'm sure others will help before me

[Specialone]

A large bike rental firm for harleys is easy rider i think, remember seeing them in florida.

[Bluefish]

Don't see security being an issue, it's a 120 mile ride, do your friends and rele's have a garage for the bike, s'pose your thinking of the coast road, pity they live so close together :rolleyes:

[600+]

no idea if a garage is available just investigating the options/costs and the overall idea

[Bluefish]

One thing is you usually have to put down a fair sized deposit :(

[DJFridge]

It's a **** boring piece of road. The only reason to drive/ride it is to get to San Diego, which is a lovely city and infinitely nicer than L.A. If you can work out the logistics, do the L.A. to San Fransisco run up Highway 1. Wifey and I drove it in the other direction - took us about three nights and we weren't rushing - stopping in Travelodge type motels. They tended to have semi-secure parking so the bike should be as safe as a car would be. It is a beautiful stretch of road and there is a hilarious "English" theme pub in Monterey called the Mucky Duck, which was even holding a quiz night when we were there!

[sv4me]

It's a **** boring piece of road. The only reason to drive/ride it is to get to San Diego, which is a lovely city and infinitely nicer than L.A. If you can work out the logistics, do the L.A. to San Fransisco run up Highway 1. Wifey and I drove it in the other direction - took us about three nights and we weren't rushing - stopping in Travelodge type motels. They tended to have semi-secure parking so the bike should be as safe as a car would be. It is a beautiful stretch of road and there is a hilarious "English" theme pub in Monterey called the Mucky Duck, which was even holding a quiz night when we were there!

+1 to all of that. I'm heading out there mid july with the gf for 3 weeks, cannot feckin wait :D I wanted to hire a Harley for getting about on but the distances you're talking are huge and 2bh the roads aren't upto much anyway. A nice hire car with air con and cruise control will be more like it!

But if you want to hire a Harley while you're over there (Fatboy all the way for me) then you've got near Malibu the Snake/Mulholland Highway and loads of winding mountain roads to explore. Thats what we'll be doing once we've seen all the bullsh!t that LA and Hollywood has to offer.

Oh and if you're planning on going soon, July 24th Laguna Seca Moto GP.....maybe see you there ;)

Is it July yet? :smt031

[ravingdavis]

I'm hoping to be able to hire a sports bike of some description for a day while I am over in LA at the end of July, supposed to be some incredible roads just out to the east.



Oh and if you're planning on going soon, July 24th Laguna Seca Moto GP.....maybe see you there ;)
Is it July yet? :smt031

Ill be there!!! :D:D:D

[ccookie]

Hi,

I rented a Harley when i was in Vegas last year. Rode to the Grand Canyon and back :cool:

I got the bike from Eagle Rider in Vegas, but i know they have other shops around. They even do deals where you can "deliver" a bike from one shop to another for a fraction of the cost. If your lucky they might need bike/s delivered.

Good luck and have fun!

www.eaglerider.com

[Specialone]

Hi,

I rented a Harley when i was in Vegas last year. Rode to the Grand Canyon and back :cool:

I got the bike from Eagle Rider in Vegas, but i know they have other shops around. They even do deals where you can "deliver" a bike from one shop to another for a fraction of the cost. If your lucky they might need bike/s delivered.

Good luck and have fun!

www.eaglerider.com


That's the one I meant lol, not easy rider :)

[tweakedtay]

Prepare for traffic. That is all.

[SoulKiss]

If you are likely to visit regularly, why not just buy something - 2nd hand bikes can be cheap over there and you could save money in the long run.

[STRAMASHER]

Prepare for traffic. That is all.

+1 (certainly for LA)

Sat-nag essential for getting out of town quick and finding the choice roads. Of which I was surprised to find many. California really does have it all.

[Quiff Wichard]

El Boc did this or similar a few years back..

but he doesnt post on here these days.. shame