Suzuki Burgman Scooter Riders

Coat to Coast

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steve

Watford Herts UK

7:03 am April 28, 2009

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Its my intention to treat myself for my 50th birthday,which is approaching at a rapid rate……the treat i have in mind is to rent myself a bike and either ride the West Coast route,highway 101 from LA up to Oregon/Washington borders or do Route 66.The rental prices are steep for a Harley from Eagle Riders who seem to have the monoply.

My mind is starting to tick over and work things out,am i better off buying a Burger or Harley and agreeing a resale value with the dealer,providing the bike aint bent upon its return Laugh If i were to buy out in the States do i need a USA address,which would'nt be a problem as i have friends out state-side.

If i were to get a harley,it'll need to be a tourer and the initial price would be steep,a 650 Burger would be far more practical and with a top box,storage would be a breeze and as an owner i know they are more than capable of long distance work.May be better to look on ebay(usa)and purchase a secondhand one nearer the time,then get my mate sell it for me when i go home Smile

Only ideas at the moment,it'll be August/September 2010 before i take the trip.

Steve

Watford Hertfordshire UK 2009 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive 2009 Vespa GTS 300ie Super 2008 Ford Focus CC3

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Steve Rhode

7:38 pm March 17, 2009

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When I rode from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA I had a grand route all planned out. Starting with the second day I found myself headed a different direction so I could avoid nasty weather. From that point forward I just started the day with a general direction in mind and set the GPS for some town I thought would be on the way.

Most of the places to stop and fuel up or eat along the highways have small booklets with discount coupons for hotels and motels. I used those coupons almost every night and always got a room and at a reduced price.

I think what you will find most surprising is that people across America are for the most part, helpful and kind. If you get into trouble there is always someone to lend a hand.

I don't think you need to hire a travel agent to help you with this. There is enough assistance right here to help you with most issues.

The scooter issue though is an interesting one. I don't know of a great solution other than the rental of a motorcycle. I am not aware of any place in the U.S. that rents Burgman scooters.

My trip across the U.S. took eleven days. Not every day was a long hard ride. From the motorcycle sites I found it looks like a rental would run you about $1,000 plus you'd probably have to ship the bike back and that would add to the cost.

One place I found does rent Honda VTX 600 scooters and that is at least close to a Burgman. They also offer one-way rentals and that might work better for you. Take a look at EagleRider.com

Steve

My one claim to fame here, I'm the guy that started the BurgmanRiders.com site.

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gimmygio

Italy

6:02 pm March 17, 2009

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Hi,

in my presentation I wrote about a project of our club that can involve some of you.

We have a dream: to organize for the next year "the trip" that is Coast to coast of USA".

We are reading on the web the other experiences to prepare an agenda.

The first sensation is that it could be expensive and for this in our forum started a discussion if it is better to commit the organization to a travel agency or orgnize ourself the trip.

The first option is easier but very expensive.

About the second one we could have problems eg with the shipment of the scooters. To sent them trough cargo boat it is need to lost the scooter one mounth before. So we thought to rend there the bikes but also this is very expensive more than to rend a car!!!!! Surprised

My idea is to book only the flight and the first night (New York) and after to live an adventure that is to sleep in the motel on the way to reach Los Angeles.

What do you think?

Can you help us?

Do you have advises for us?

Thank you very much!!!!!!

P.S. Sorry for my english!!!

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