NinjaDoc Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Will be visiting houston for few days the end of this month, was thinking about renting a bike. will be the first time i am renting a motorcycle. Do people always get the extra insurance? any thing else to look for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I don't get extra insurance when renting a vehicle, I have full coverage which covers me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Talk to kawikid, he likes to rent scooters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Bring lube. They are gonna ass-rape you on the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Bring lube. They are gonna ass-rape you on the price.^^this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 What the other guy said about insurance. Rental guys are like vultures about insurance. They like to scare you. Call your peeps first for the scoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Talk to kawikid, he likes to rent scooters. dear god that thing looks like a deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Get the ins and ride it like it's a rental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I wouldnt suggest renting a ride in Houston. Roads are poor as you get closer to downtown, highways are always congested and the drivers are unsafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 There is no way in hell I would ever pay what they charge to rent a bike it's ridiculous.http://www.sportryderrentals.com/Main_Pages/Motorcycles/Motorcycles.phpbut if you do make sure you check with your insurance ahead of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I usually get the insurance because mine doesn't cover rentals. Do some checking into the rental service. If there's recent reviews suggesting poor condition bikes, look elsewhere. Check to see what helmets they rent, because if you want proper head protection, bring your own.Beyond that, be prepared to pay $125+ a day depending on the bike. For what it's worth, I've had pleasant experiences renting from HD dealers, but you're stuck with a big cruiser. Sportbike rentals are a bit harder to find but they are out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhondas Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Since HD is about the only one that rents bikes (not scooters) bring the the lube. I am in Ft. Myers on business and got two days off. Rented a 2012 103 softtail. Thought it was going to be $99/per day. Turns out that it was $148 per day, but they gave me the first for the 99. Two days at a cost of $262. Could have rented a expensive sports car for that. Don't waste your money. Go get a convertible sports car and you will save $ and have almost as much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hey thx for the inputs, will call the insurance to know the coverage, prolly it's a blasted idea to rent a bike for a day, but just have a feel it might be worth it, joined Houston riders to get there input on which road to take and all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 joined Houston ridersl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Like others have said, double and triple check with your insurance company as to what is and isn't covered when it comes to rentals. Generally, vehicles are insured, not drivers. Your insurance is often for YOUR vehicle, and won't extend to rentals. Conversely, your insurance will cover your vehicle even when you aren't the driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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