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missrubberduckofdeath 26-03-08 02:32 PM
Hiring a sports bike in USA
 
Hoping to do a trip to Florida this year if we're lucky and Mr RDoD fancies the idea of hiring a bike for a few days which sounds so cool. So far though all the hire companies only have Harley's and low riders etc and not sports bikes.

Has anyone done a USA bike trip before and can anyone recommend a hire company for sports bikes in Florida.

Thanks! Cat :cat:

SoulKiss 26-03-08 02:40 PM
Re: Hiring a sports bike in USA
 
Dont discount a Harley styled bike for the US.

I rode a Honda CB750 out there - and it was perfect for the conditions.

The roads are perfectly flat (no cambers) straight and well maintained.

They are also restricted to 55mph in most places.

A Sportsbike would be wasted out there.

Also consider buying one - 2 weeks hire may cost more than buying a second hand bike and then selling it on.

Scoobs 26-03-08 02:40 PM
Re: Hiring a sports bike in USA
 
What's wrong with hiring a Harley?

apart from the obvious

slark01 26-03-08 02:56 PM
Re: Hiring a sports bike in USA
 
Dunno if this will help
http://www.sportbikerental.com/

missrubberduckofdeath 26-03-08 03:00 PM
Re: Hiring a sports bike in USA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scoobs (Post 1456889)
What's wrong with hiring a Harley?

apart from the obvious
Well i'm not fussed, i'm just the pillion, but i can't see Lee riding a Harley!

missrubberduckofdeath 26-03-08 03:02 PM
Re: Hiring a sports bike in USA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by slark01 (Post 1456901)
Dunno if this will help
http://www.sportbikerental.com/
There's a cool selection there but looks like they only have hire shops on the west coast. We might just get a car for the whole time but it would be nice to have a bike for a couple of days.

STRAMASHER 26-03-08 03:54 PM
Re: Hiring a sports bike in USA
 
+1 for what SK said.


If its a Fly/drive ,hire a convertible, drive down to the Keys for a few days(favourite bit) and hire a scooter each. A lot of fun and you don't need to get all the gear on and boil!!:D

If you plan on doing distance its got to be a Harley or similar. Wear what ever you want. They are made for that kind of road (long and straight but slow speed).


Lucky you.:thumright:

TEC 26-03-08 05:04 PM
Re: Hiring a sports bike in USA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by missrubberduckofdeath (Post 1456884)
Hoping to do a trip to Florida ....
Its a big place :rolleyes:

Quote:
Has anyone done a USA bike trip before ....
Yes, not sure I can recommend one but give me an idea where and I may be able to come up with something :)

missrubberduckofdeath 26-03-08 05:21 PM
Re: Hiring a sports bike in USA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TEC (Post 1457021)
Its a big place :rolleyes:


Yes, not sure I can recommend one but give me an idea where and I may be able to come up with something :)
We'll be going to Orlando, staying in the Kissimmee area

Ed 26-03-08 06:14 PM
Re: Hiring a sports bike in USA
 
Google is a wonderful thing:p

http://www.orlandoharley.com/miscpage_007.asp

and whilst they don't do sportsbikes I bet they'd know who does.


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