U.S.A on a chopper

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

I'd love to do that. on a goldwing or something...its illegal to filter in the U.S as far as I am aware, so why not have a big ol' bike

My experience is that the roads are wide enough that despite their gargantuan cars, even on their supposedly "narrow lane" sections of interstate you can filter a Goldwing far more easily/safely than you can an SV on most UK motorways.

IIRC, filtering is actually legal in one state, but I can't remember which one, possibly California?

[TEC]

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

.... possibly California?

Thats not filtering, its call "lane sharing" Legal to filter in a grey sort of way in some other states as well

But do you want to do this on a HD or a Chopper? One you will be able to hire, the other you wont Not too many companies allow for pick up and drop off at sensible prices but there are a couple. If you decide on buying something don't forget you will still need things like insurance. Decide on what you want to do and then start to dig deeper to what options are available to you.

+1 for interest - I also looked into the option of the route 66 experience, but on one of the Japanese harley clones instead (reinforced by the comment someone made to me last night about it being similar to riding a road drill).

Think the whole package was looking at being $4k or so.

[skeetly]

http://www.bigbikechopperrental.com/...es/Page568.htm

Originally Posted by hovis

has anyone done one of those holiday things where you hire a bike and just ride?

this is one of the things i want to, any one else intrested in coming?

When?
Where?
Budget?
Duration?

But not a chopper though - I'm not a fruit.

Loads of other questions that can wait.

Originally Posted by Kinvig

When? summer 2010?
Where? dunno? SF to NY
Budget? 5k?
Duration? 10-14 days?

But not a chopper though - I'm not a fruit.

Loads of other questions that can wait.

at the moment its just an idea that im intrested in, i would hope to leave the planning to be discused with who ever is intrested in going,

and thinking just get a start point and a finish point, and see what happens.

SF to NY is about 2500miles

but i realy have no idea of routes or anything yet,

[TEC]

Originally Posted by skeetly

http://www.bigbikechopperrental.com/...es/Page568.htm

I will only point out one bit ....

4. Two years or more of 1200cc and up riding experience

Edit: Meant to add - http://wildwesternadventures.com/

1200cc and upwards , damn , I have ridden a GSX1400 for 6 hours tops , bah I bet we could wangle that .......

"Yeah mate there`s 6 of us and we all have 4 large to spend on this Holiday ........ really , oh that`s a shame ....... cya"


YOWZZERS at $200 a day for rental of their bikes they can do one right away ............ your fired

Originally Posted by xXBADGERXx

1200cc and upwards , damn , I have ridden a GSX1400 for 6 hours tops , bah I bet we could wangle that .......

"Yeah mate there`s 6 of us and we all have 4 large to spend on this Holiday ........ really , oh that`s a shame ....... cya"

my cars a 1300 does that count?

http://www.vivisto.co.uk/choose-a-pr...ails.php?ID=14

This one seems quite reasonable so far and gives a good idea , guided too
http://www.hctravel.com/html/route_66.html

Price includes: 13 days Harley-Davidson hire(Hondas, BMWs and trikes available on request) incl. unlimited mileage, one-way fee, preparation fee, basic liability insurance, CDW (excess $2500); 13 nights en suite twin share accommodation; welcome breakfast & farewell dinner; roadmaps; tour guide on motorcycle, support/luggage vehicle with spare bike, breakdown assistance; taxes and environmental charges; biker’s rucsac. And we give you a music/interview CD or tour DVD to get you in the mood.

H-D models available: Electraglide Classic, Street Glide, Road King, Heritage Softail, Fatboy, Dynawideglide, Low Rider, 883 Sportster. Please see our rental information for more details

Price excludes: Flights and travel insurance (available throughH-C Travel), all meals, entrance fees, fuel, riding gear; EVIP & SLI insurance (see above), airport transfers.

Oh imagine having a Trike .................. with music , wOot