Renting a Harley???
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Renting a Harley???
Can anyone give me their experience in renting a Harley? I am flying to Phoenix over the 4th of July and it seems like there are several companies offering rentals. A ride through the grand canyon sounds awesome. I currentlyhave a FB and a bagger with a shield may fit the bill.....Any bad things I should know about? Thanks all....
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RE: Renting a Harley???
Call ASAP to improve your choice of rides. Be sure they get your credit card info or you might get there and be a stranger with no wheels when you show up. Also try to get pickup/drop off times reconciled on first call so you can plan around them. John
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Get the renters insurance. It's $20 a day. If ANYTHING happens to the bike (armadillo runs out in front of you, it gets stolen) YOU are off the hook. Otherwise, YOU get to pay the bill. Go for a bagger. You need a place to put stuff. Weather can be unpredictable. If there is a lady on the back... YOU MUST GET SOMETHING WITH SOME BACK SUPPORT!!! I CAN'T stress that enough. We rented a SG for 4 days. Great bike and ride. Wife is used to my Ultra. Skinny passenger seat and no backrest lead to a VERY unhappy passenger!
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I've rented from Eagle Rider a couple of times in L.A., and it's always been a good experience. Buy the extra insurance., Last thing you want is to be on the hook for 20 grand if something goes wrong.
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RE: Renting a Harley???
Like they said get the extra insurance. Our local dealer is awesome to deal with when renting. Out here you just have to have a $2,000 line of credit to be able to rent, so any credit card with at least a $2,000 amount of credit line on it works. They even give you a helmet and rain gear at our dealer. My buddy just rented a street glide and it only had 4 miles on it.
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Rented a Road Glide in Cabo San Lucas. Had a great time and will do it again. Will be renting a Fat Boy in Knoxville in a couple of weeks for a ride through the Dragon's Tail and Gatlinburg. My advise is to call early to get the best choice and just go for it. Great way to check out the sights.
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I am a trucker and have rented harleys all over the country it's expensive but worth it... every bike I currently own I had rented a version of it prior to buying so it's a great way to check out the different models
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RE: Renting a Harley???
I just got back fromPhoenix and rented a Duece from Top Spoke Rentals, which is part of Hacienda Harley in Scottsdale. Very good experience and they will give a 10% HOG discount ($112.50 plus insurance). Access them or any other dealer in the area from the Experience section of the Harley website. The guy who runs the operation is a good person to deal with.
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Amen on the rentals......I've rented from H-Dealers and Eagle Rider......all great experiences !! All have been helpful and even will recommend rides and have maps of popular routes in the area they service.