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« on: March 09, 2009, 08:39:14 AM » |
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I used to be a VSG member, and was on the VRCC board long ago (#5923 ). I have a friend that just took his first MC course, is newly licensed, and wants to rent a bike. Can you guys recommend a place in DFW?
I sold my Valk, but may want to rent one (I guess it'd be hard to rent a Valk, so I won't be picky) too and join him on a ride.
Thanks!
Tom
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Houdini
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2009, 09:20:38 AM » |
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I have a friend that rents a Harley rather often and pretends to be a real biker.
I don't think they charge extra for the parts that fall off while he is out vibrating around town.
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2009, 10:07:47 AM » |
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You can rent GoldWings here, which should guarantee you will arrive safely and with all the parts. They also have Harley, Yamaha, Kawasaki, etc. http://www.sportryderrentals.com/Never used them but know someone who did and said they were OK and cheaper than most. |
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SideCar
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2009, 03:06:56 PM » |
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Met the guy from SportRyder back when he started this and he seemed like good people. Haven't rented from him though.
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2009, 06:48:35 AM » |
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Eagle Rider in Irving has bikes for rent, daily or weekend. 972-785-2200 Sam tell him Redneck and Hollywood sent you. They also have gloves, jackets, etc. for sale. Very excellent people. 1010 North Loop 12, Irving, Tx(not far from Texas Stadium)
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« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2009, 07:59:39 PM » |
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Some may choose not to rent to a new rider. One place here in Houston requires that the renter demonstrate riding ability before they are permitted to leave the premises, and I certainly can't blame them.
Most of the bikes available for rental are certainly not bikes I'd recommend for a new rider. Is there a reason he prefers to rent a bike rather than to find himself a nice used bike he can get started on?
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2009, 12:13:44 AM » |
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Thats right Lyn-Del, I had to demonstrate my riding ability when I rented a Road King in Houston two years ago.
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« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2009, 12:46:53 PM » |
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Like, on a Harley, do you have to show that you can hold up the alternator with your foot when it starts to shake off while you're riding? Show that you can see objects in the mirrors no matter how blurred they are? Just wondering.
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« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2009, 06:26:56 PM » |
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You have to demonstrate you can hold a bike up even when it is leaking oil near your foot.
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« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2009, 04:32:43 AM » |
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I was told they dont leak oil, they just mark their territory  |
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« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2009, 05:20:50 AM » |
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That's right Dag. I had a sporster that mark it's territory (and me) for four years. They refused to fix it, saying it was "supposed to do that."  So I traded it for a Valk. Problem solved.  |
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« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2009, 08:19:09 AM » |
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we rented 2 Harleys from them before we bought our valk, one a heritage softail, the other an electraglide. they do require an MC liscense and insurance, and a good sized deposit, but thier bikes are very well maintained and ready to roll. Other than just going out an buying a bike, this is a good option, let's not slam the HD riders too much, if it wasn't for them ,we wouldn't be able to smoke im! |
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