Fly and ride and fly back? Bike rentals

JimGregory · Apr 25, 2017

Over Christmas my girl and I want to fly somewhere, rent a bike and fly back. Any ideas on where to go are welcome. We are in CT so maybe western Florida to start?
This would be motel camping as well. Thanks
Jim

SMSW · Apr 25, 2017

Whatever you do, don't fly the Unfriendly skies of United. Despite the fact that I have a sister in Florida that I would like to see, I would go first to California - more national parks, gorgeous scenery and fabulous rides. That's not to say you won't find attractions in Fla, this is my preference only.

Sorry, I have no knowledge of who rents bikes or where.

Tankereng · Apr 25, 2017

There's absolutely nothing wrong with United.

sleazy rider · Apr 25, 2017

End of December weather? SoCal. Hit up EagleRider for rentals and have fun. That said, we did Christmas in Miami visiting our kid and I rode to Key West and back one day on a rental StreetGlide.

Uncle Phil · Apr 25, 2017

You could fly to New Zealand and rent and ride. The U.K. would be a little 'chilly' for riding during Christmas. ;-) But doing it over Christmas I would think you would be pretty much 'safe' in Southern CA as far as riding goes. You might be fine staying on highway 1 up to the CA border, but I don't know for sure. Ashley or Dave could give you the 'inside' scoop on riding in Florida that time of year.

klaproth · Apr 25, 2017

Wife and I did 3 fly-ride-fly trips out west and rented from Escape Eagles in Las Vegas. Very nice folks to deal with. We got a GL1800, and and went a different direction each time. Once over to Cali, and twice over to Arizona and NM. We WILL do it again, was a load of fun!

Ashley · Apr 25, 2017

You can certainly ride here in Florida year round. We do. Dave and I would be happy to show you around north Florida. Maybe ride down to the keys and back up the west coast of Fla like Bob and Cheryl did this winter.

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JimGregory · Apr 25, 2017

klaproth said:
Wife and I did 3 fly-ride-fly trips out west and rented from Escape Eagles in Las Vegas. Very nice folks to deal with. We got a GL1800, and and went a different direction each time. Once over to Cali, and twice over to Arizona and NM. We WILL do it again, was a load of fun!

I like this idea. Seems Laurie does want to go to Arizona which I didnt know. There is a bunch of America I have not seen. Just work and work has been the first 60 years of my life. (yes I had a job when I was 2. Brat first class) Only recently started traveling.
I also like the wing idea. Hmm.
Seen the right coast. Seen the left coast. Seen the Texas coast. Seen some of Canadia Eh. Have not seen much of the middle and mid west. OK none of it. Need WARM though.
I like the Ashley idea mostly just to meet him and Dave. I have twice done South Carolina rentals and rode down into Florida though. Used to live in Daytona. For a little while anyway.
I like the Phil ideas as well but being on a plane long enough to grow old and die is out.

JimGregory · Apr 25, 2017

Tankereng said:
There's absolutely nothing wrong with United.

I just last week flew United Jersey to Nassau then from West Palm to Jersey. They were very polite! Not a Newark fan so much though.

STraymond · Apr 25, 2017

Tankereng said:
There's absolutely nothing wrong with United.

If our staff needs a seat, we will drag you off by your feet....

Uncle Phil · Apr 25, 2017

JimGregory said:
I like the Phil ideas as well but being on a plane long enough to grow old and die is out.

It sure feels that way for sure flying to New Zealand via Australia! ;-)

Tankereng · Apr 25, 2017

STraymond said:
If our staff needs a seat, we will drag you off by your feet....

Check your facts please

JimGregory · Apr 27, 2017

Gotta bump this. Still searching.

carpdm · Apr 27, 2017

I did a fly and ride in AZ. Rented a Hrley Road King from Scottsdale Harley Davidson. Great folks! Great bike!

JimGregory · Apr 27, 2017

carpdm said:
I did a fly and ride in AZ. Rented a Hrley Road King from Scottsdale Harley Davidson. Great folks! Great bike!

I rented an ultra classic which was very nice. Also rented a heritage special which was awefull. That was all they had. Can't believe they even sell them.
Right now leaning towards escapeeagles.com in Vegas. For no particular reason. They do have wings for rent though.

cdnemsguy · Apr 27, 2017

I have had very good success with Eagle rider and have signed up for their email specials. There are times closer to the dates that there are one way rides so they can get bikes moved, for a lot less than normal. Maybe that would prompt your destination, although I would think a ride in Florida, especially down the Keys would be a fantastic ride.

Soontobeone · Apr 28, 2017

There is always Maui...There are several companies that are renting Harleys. :mcrider:

jettawreck · Apr 28, 2017

STraymond said:
If our staff needs a seat, we will drag you off by your feet....

No, now they will pay you enough to buy a new bike if you give up your seat. I would be the first to volunteer.

I am also thinking of a trip in the long winter/early spring season of touring the southwest US. A 'wing would be very nice choice.

T_C · Apr 28, 2017

jettawreck said:
No, now they MAY pay you UP TO enough to buy a new bike if you give up your seat. I would be the first to volunteer.

Fixed that for you.
I bet there are plenty of people that would give up a seat long before it got to the high numbers. I have.

jettawreck · Apr 28, 2017

T_C said:
Fixed that for you.
I bet there are plenty of people that would give up a seat long before it got to the high numbers. I have.

True enough. I have volunteered to be bumped before but wasn't chosen from the many others.