V4junkie Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 So I'm off to Long Beach California Wednesday for an International Convention and will be there for a week. A few of those days I will have nothing to do and I really want to ride some scenic routes. However, rental prices look like highway robbery, one site said about $240 to ride a Ninja 250 for a day. Does this seem high to anyone else? Maybe I could go into a dealership and score a test drive, then bring it back with about 500 miles on it? Need ideas here people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harb67 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 What's the minimum age for renting out there, and does it include any gear?I'm flying out to see my girlfriend in San Diego in a few weeks, and it's going to be torture not being able to ride out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Good point, I'm 22 but my Aunt and Uncle will be there as well so I can take it out in there name. I didn't notice any mention of gear, most places rent Harleys so that might tell you something. I will probably pack my mesh jacket and loaner helmet, stuff I can afford to have stolen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 ...ride there...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 ...ride there...?I would love to, but I need to conserve vacation time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinciBusa Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 see if you have any better luck on this site - more info at leasthttp://www.pashnittours.com/motorcycles.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Found this through that link:http://www.sportbikerental.com/motorcycle_rentals.php$169 per day for a 600 is much better. This might happen, now . . . which one?!Edit: Jeeminy Christmas, $2500 deposit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinciBusa Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 probably not realistic but here's another optionhttp://www.freightcenter.com/motorcycles/?_kk=motorcycle%20shipping&_kt=89ef49e1-cc06-46ec-b0d4-d79cc5a8e45c&gclid=COGdlMjojJsCFQKJxgod-w_gow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 $470.33 Terminal-to-Terminal PriceActually not bad, I may consider that if I ever eBay a bike.I think I might just cage it *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinciBusa Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 i tried...if i come up witrh any other bright ideas i'll post up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Haha thanks man, renting a bike is just a lot harder than I think it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I would love to, but I need to conserve vacation time.time riding is time not wasted in a terminal...waiting for a jet...the jet can't be THAT much faster than the ol' r6, can it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Well you know I did +50 on the rear sprocket so I can't hit 300mph anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Well you know I did +50 on the rear sprocket so I can't hit 300mph anymoreOh, bummer...have you tried carrying it on?"uhh sir, I think you'll have to check that motorcycle":rulez: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Oh, bummer...have you tried carrying it on?"uhh sir, I think you'll have to check that motorcycle":rulez:That might be possible, I swear I have sat in Coach next to people who weigh more than my bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Suck it up and rent a Harley. When else will you ride on the 'dark side'? Change it up just for experience sake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I might have to, I don't want to, but it's better than no bike at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 you should have left two weeks ago and ridden your own bike out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatbikez Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 im with jrm just rent a Harley if need be. We should all know how to ride sport bikes and cruisers. Never know when you might have to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 I've put quite a few miles on the VRod when my friend had one. I think I'll do some shopping once I'm down there, but rental gear is a must (ran out of room in my suitcase) and no deposit. Seriously, some places wanted a $2k deposit on a $4k bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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