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Hi all,
I'm doing Route 66 (Chicago to LA) in September this year for 3 weeks currently by car with my other half and another couple. I fancy doing a bit of it on a bike but its quite expensive, $150-$250 return drop off fee as soon as you cross a state line. Has anyone done Route 66 before, any tips? |
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friend of mine did route 66 with his son on hired Harleys late last year, loved every minuite of it. Although his boy did crash his Harley and do a bit of damage to it.
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Sorry for being a plank but what is a return drop off fee? |
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If you dont take it back to the same depot / hire venue you get charged a fee.
I'm only going one way, i cant turn back as it bites into my plan, you think 3 weeks is alot but its not. |
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That's a bit crap isn't it? That would put me off it. I wonder if there are tour companies that would advise on that?
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There are some companies that specialise in motorbikes, but we have already ordered a car through Alamo for our journey. Me getting a bike will be an add on to the trip.
I'm also undecided about attempting the 72oz steak, in Amarillo!? |
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He's only going one way. So, unless he rides all the way back again, to drop the bike off where he picked it up, you usually have to pay a one way drop-off fee.
A few years back I did San Francisco -> New York by car and loved it! Was a great trip. Followed the SH50 - "The loneliest Highway" for a lot of the time which was great, but got onto old 66 heading up to Chicago. No real tips though! Just have a great time ![]()
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el boco from this site did it on a bike a few years back..
and shipped the bike back here cos he ended up buying it...
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I'm sure monkey did it on a harley.
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Was looking into this tonight, usually done over two weeks and costs 2.5-3.0k, per person, will have to wait awhile. Enjoy i'm sure it will be awesome, you will hear that word a lot lol. Edit, watch what you eat, i guarantee you will put on a stone, the food is brill.
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