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Jul 10, 2014 | 09:00 PM

#51

SafetyMan

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From: San Antone

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Originally Posted by Highwayman-AL

It might be cheaper to rent a car to drive in than to fly also. I hate flying.

I highly doubt that. I moved from Virginia to San Antonio, and it is WAY cheaper to fly my college kid (UVA Wise) to Texas for the summer than to buy the gas.

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Originally Posted by Highwayman-AL

I checked car rentals one way from Birmingham to Dubuque and the rental was 403 one way for a compact car.

I checked on flights, 421.00 one way. As much as I hate flying for many reasons looks like I will be flying and riding.

And you didn't add gas to that yet.

Flying isn't so expensive any longer. PITA, yes. But still quicker.

Jul 10, 2014 | 09:21 PM

#52

East Coast

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From: New York

Congrats on your impending purchase! In 2003 I drove down to Huntsville, Alabama from Long Island, NY with my buddy who bought a loaded with accessories anniversary road king on ebay from Rocket HD. It was a good deal for him as the prices were way over MSRP on the Island at the time and they discounted the labor on the installed accessories. It was roughly a 19 hour drive each way. Loaded the bike in a Uhaul trailer and away we went. I'll never forget that turn and burn trip!

And for whatever its worth I think you can do better on the ESP? Shop around.

Jul 10, 2014 | 09:40 PM

#53

CGLTD

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I'm from Elkader, Iowa about 60 miles north of Dubuque. Fly into Cedar Rapids or if you can Dubuque. Drive north along the Great River Road and enjoy the prettiest and hilliest part of Iowa! Cross the river in Lansing and ride the other side of the river South. Or just go south along the Great River Road if you don't have the time. Either way it will be a great ride!

Jul 11, 2014 | 01:07 AM

#54

Harleydaddy

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From: Upstate NY

You could always get a Greyhound ticket or an Amtrak ticket. Just a thought. Maybe less money than a flight.

Jul 11, 2014 | 02:24 AM

#55

elPrez

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From: Forest Hill, Md

Buy the gps now and plot out the course while you have the time...
I suggest the Nuvi 390LM or the 590LM

Jul 11, 2014 | 05:56 AM

#56

94ruck

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From: Texas

Definitely run down to the national motorcycle museum just down the road in anamosa..slightly out of your way but well worth it. Your bike qualifies for an esp, you said it yourself, buy it, get the service plan and ride the dang thing. it is a like new bike. ...also, leclair is on your way, swing by the american pickers and take 15 minutes to check out their stuff.

Jul 11, 2014 | 06:22 AM

#57

nevada72

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From: PNW

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Originally Posted by christophgage

Drive north along the Great River Road and enjoy the prettiest and hilliest part of Iowa! Cross the river in Lansing and ride the other side of the river South. Or just go south along the Great River Road if you don't have the time. Either way it will be a great ride!

Look up CR9 on the Iowa side. As mentioned, you could ride north for a bit, cross, and head south on the east side. It's a very pretty ride as far as Rock Island. After that not so much. I would recommend staying in Galena IL VS Dubuque. It's a destination spot for riders and about 15 miles away. South of Galena is Savanna, home of Poopy's, a "biker" bar/grill. By "biker" I mean anyone who rides. It's a busy place and worth the stop if you're going past anyway.

The National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa is about an hour west on 151. It's pretty amazing.

I agree on the pre-purchase of the Garmin. Learning on the fly is no fun.

Jul 11, 2014 | 06:35 AM

#58

JustDennis

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From: Upstate SC

I agree with the others. Fly there and ride it home. Great way to get to know your new bike and more fun than sitting home waiting for it to arrive.

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Jul 11, 2014 | 08:21 AM

#59

Raddazzz

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From: Michigan

I missed a turn coming back from sturgis last year in Iowa and my gps rerouted me to bumpy back roads in the middle of no where for over an hour. First town I came to I bought a road map and used it to get back to the interstate. Just sayin you might want to bring some maps with you.....