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Old 10-20-2008 | 11:35 AM
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done it a few times but its not cheap however in the middle of Feb. nothing like being in Miami 80 out and on a bike
 
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Old 10-20-2008 | 02:01 PM
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I rented a Heritage Softy out of Santa Cruz a few years back and they charged me a hundred for the weekend, picked it up Friday night and Returned it Monday morning. The reason it was so cheap is that the weather sucked all week and 2 minutes after I picked it up the clouds parted and the sun came out.
 
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Old 10-20-2008 | 02:26 PM
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I rented a road king last year and it was a $2000 dep (refundable upon return) and $130/day out of Charlotte, NC. I probably would have never done it, but I got 2 days as a gift. I ended up adding two days to it. I had an extended weekend and made the most of it.
 
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Old 10-20-2008 | 02:40 PM
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Rented an Ultra in FL with a friend, met up with some other guys from the east coast. Rode a ton - Tampa, Daytona, Key West and back. Expensive, but fun!

Peace,

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Old 10-20-2008 | 04:37 PM
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Had a plan to do it in Miami last year, cancelled. Had a plan to do it in Santa Cruz, cancelled. Maybe next year.
 
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Old 10-20-2008 | 04:40 PM
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Great way to try a different model in the process. It's not cheap, but what is...

Let us know how it goes.
 
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Old 10-20-2008 | 04:57 PM
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I rented an Ultra Classic last spring for a 2500 mi road trip to the east coast with my wife.
Total cost was about $700 for a week.
Week days are usually cheaper - weekends get you.
I Highly recommend it!!!!
Great way to really test ride a new bike.
I ended up buying the same bike a month later!
As far as expense - make sure you get ALL the insurance you'll need to CYA.
Other then that - unless you rack up the miles - it's probably cheaper to rent
then own. Think about it....
Once again I'd do it in a heartbeat if I need to.
Had a buddy rent one this summer for another 1500 mi road trip through WV.

Things you should check out:
Get adequate insurance especially gap!
Can your current motorcycle coverage be modified to cover the rental? Mine couldn't.
Can you ride during the week - it's cheaper.
Check rental prices between dealers - I found one $100's less then my local dealer.
 
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Old 10-20-2008 | 05:15 PM
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I rented a Heritage Softail Classic for 2 days during Biketoberfest. Picked it up in Jacksonville, then road it to Daytona and surrounding area. In fact the rental guy told me I put enough miles on it to retire it from the fleet...

I will do it again it a heart beat!
 
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Old 10-20-2008 | 05:15 PM
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I'm on the road most of the time and rent when I can. I've used "EagleRider and they have given me a bike for $99.00 a day a couple of times.
The bikes are clean late model and seem to be well maintained.
It's the only thing that keeps me semi sane out here.
 
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Old 10-20-2008 | 08:55 PM
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If things work out we're planning on flying to Hawaii and you can bet we'll be renting!
Cost? It's a vacation, screw the cost!!
Enjoy life while you can!!
 



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