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New member from England - visiting New York in 2 weeks time

Started by Ivan from England, March 29, 2016, 02:11:07 PM

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Ivan from England

Hi. I bought my first FJR a month ago (a 2002 FJR1300) and have just got it on the road. I am flying to New York on 15th April for 10 days and am hoping to borrow or rent an FJR for a week to visit family in Boston and Washington DC. Any tips or offers of a loan are more than welcome. Thanks. P.S. I am 49 with a family and have never had a speeding ticket or a crash that was my fault. In other words, I won't trash a bike that is loaned to me.

Ivan from England

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UPDATE: can anyone recommend a cheap place to rent a big bike in or around New York ?????

Hi. I bought my first FJR a month ago (a 2002 FJR1300) and have just got it on the road. I am flying to New York on 15th April for 10 days and am hoping to borrow or rent an FJR for a week to visit family in Boston and Washington DC. Any tips or offers of a loan are more than welcome. Thanks. P.S. I am 49 with a family and have never had a speeding ticket or a crash that was my fault. In other words, I won't trash a bike that is loaned to me.
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aviationfred

Hopefully this will help. Looks like the have a large selection including a FJR.

http://www.eaglerider.com/motorcycle-rental


Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

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2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
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Ivan from England

Thanks Fred. I am haggling with them at the moment. Too expensive.

Ivan from England

UPDATE; after 3 days in New York I still haven't
found a Reasonably-priced bike to rent
and I am due to leave NYC for Boston
In around 4 hours.
Please help me out here. I am in Queens, New York and getting desperate for a big bike.
Any offers of a loan of any kind of bike appreciated (or advice ).
Kind regards, Ivan

4everFJ

Having searched the market last summer, when we went on a motorcycle road trip in the US, I can say that there is no such thing as cheap motorcycle rental...  :negative:
1985 - Yamaha FJ1100 36Y
1978 - Yamaha SR500
1983 - Kawasaki GPZ550 (sold)
1977 - Kawasaki Z400 (sold)

The General

Quote from: 4everFJ on April 18, 2016, 04:50:57 AM
Having searched the market last summer, when we went on a motorcycle road trip in the US, I can say that there is no such thing as cheap motorcycle rental...  :negative:
Sounds like ya should've visited Australia instead!.....We`ll look after ya!  :drinks:
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

4everFJ

Quote from: The General on April 18, 2016, 05:37:02 AM
Quote from: 4everFJ on April 18, 2016, 04:50:57 AM
Having searched the market last summer, when we went on a motorcycle road trip in the US, I can say that there is no such thing as cheap motorcycle rental...  :negative:
Sounds like ya should've visited Australia instead!.....We`ll look after ya!  :drinks:

I have family down there, so that might just happen. Especially if bike rental is cheap  :yes:
1985 - Yamaha FJ1100 36Y
1978 - Yamaha SR500
1983 - Kawasaki GPZ550 (sold)
1977 - Kawasaki Z400 (sold)