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Where to rent a motorcycle in LA
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INEED MONEY
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#1 - 2013-04-15 00:05:40 UTC
Hi guys,

I'm posting a new topic here to see if we have some American bikers

I will be in LA in a few days and I want to know where can i rent a motorcycle in the area for 10/15 days)
Since I'm European I'm looking for some (delayed) help Smile

I hope some will be able to help me ! Bear
baltec1
Bat Country
Pandemic Horde
#2 - 2013-04-15 00:10:12 UTC
Given the way they drive in LA this might not be a very good idea.Ugh
INEED MONEY
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#3 - 2013-04-15 00:27:47 UTC
Lol why ? Im sure it can't be worst than some guys here ...
I will move in the station so I think it wont be a problem :)
Eli Green
The Arrow Project
#4 - 2013-04-15 00:59:07 UTC
INEED MONEY wrote:
Lol why ? Im sure it can't be worst than some guys here ...
I will move in the station so I think it wont be a problem :)


I have to agree with you there, European drivers in general are pretty bad.

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Rain6637
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#5 - 2013-04-15 11:19:44 UTC  |  Edited by: Rain6637
what you propose is gutsy

the best option you find might be a moped. I've never heard of motorcycle rentals. don't you think they would require a US driver's license

I'll ask around/look for you. i'm in LA

http://www.motoquest.com/motorcycle-rental/long-beach-california-5

they don't specify US driver's license, but they do want you to have roadside assistance coverage.

motorcycles are ... more than half the cost of a budget rental car (MSRP)... $115 a day... were you looking for a motorcycle, or something cheaper than a rental car? (if you thought motorcycles would be less expensive to rent, I think you might be mistaken)

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Indahmawar Fazmarai
#6 - 2013-04-15 13:10:32 UTC  |  Edited by: Indahmawar Fazmarai
Rain6637 wrote:
what you propose is gutsy

the best option you find might be a moped. I've never heard of motorcycle rentals. don't you think they would require a US driver's license

I'll ask around/look for you. i'm in LA

http://www.motoquest.com/motorcycle-rental/long-beach-california-5

they don't specify US driver's license, but they do want you to have roadside assistance coverage.

motorcycles are ... more than half the cost of a budget rental car (MSRP)... $115 a day... were you looking for a motorcycle, or something cheaper than a rental car? (if you thought motorcycles would be less expensive to rent, I think you might be mistaken)


Dunno motorcycles, but for car rentals in the US of A it is adviseable to bring a international driving license. They're quite easy to obtain if you already owe a valid EU driving license.


PS: I concur with Rain, if you're looking for a cheaper price, stay on 4 wheels. Both to rentals and insurers, motorbikes are accident machines and they're priced accordingly, specially the insurance, and you must either have one or buy one from the rental, on top of the rent itself.
Rain6637
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#7 - 2013-04-15 13:31:57 UTC
and there's always public transportation or cabs if you're not here for too long (just throwing that out there)

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INEED MONEY
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#8 - 2013-04-15 13:37:01 UTC
Rain6637 wrote:
what you propose is gutsy


Why ? Twisted

Its a american motorcycle trip with my father so we will be on 4 wheels but with 2 bikes Big smile
Motorcycle are expensive because if you dont know how to ride you are down with the bike :( (plus isn't automatic like most of your cars P)

I found http://www.eaglerider.com which sounds to be a little cheaper.

If you have some others informations or website let me know. Smile
Indahmawar Fazmarai
#9 - 2013-04-15 13:56:43 UTC
INEED MONEY wrote:
Rain6637 wrote:
what you propose is gutsy


Why ? Twisted

Its a american motorcycle trip with my father so we will be on 4 wheels but with 2 bikes Big smile
Motorcycle are expensive because if you dont know how to ride you are down with the bike :( (plus isn't automatic like most of your cars P)

I found http://www.eaglerider.com which sounds to be a little cheaper.

If you have some others informations or website let me know. Smile



Eaglerider? Certainly they can rent a motorbike to you, but consider adding one of their damage waiver plans (VIP/EVIP) to the rental price.
INEED MONEY
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#10 - 2013-04-15 14:03:32 UTC
Yes I will (its actually 18 or 24$/day)
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
#11 - 2013-04-15 14:04:14 UTC  |  Edited by: Krixtal Icefluxor
Driving in LA is a terrible proposition. Just driving through in a U-Haul on the way elsewhere, we were almost involved in 5 serious, I mean really stupid and bad, accidents.

Public transportation and taxis are your best bet, especially if not experienced there.

I never thought I'd see worse than Houston, TX traffic, but LA has it beat by a long shot.


Edit: although a motorcycle would be great on the smaller highways in Sonoma, Napa, and northern Cal in general.

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INEED MONEY
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#12 - 2013-04-15 14:35:57 UTC
I drive motorcycle everyday in central Europe so I think it will be okay and we will stay in LA for 2 or 3 days than we will move from the city
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
#13 - 2013-04-15 14:40:08 UTC
Well......good luck. You'll need it.

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Kirjava
Lothian Enterprises
#14 - 2013-04-15 15:58:13 UTC
Eli Green wrote:
INEED MONEY wrote:
Lol why ? Im sure it can't be worst than some guys here ...
I will move in the station so I think it wont be a problem :)


I have to agree with you there, European drivers in general are pretty bad.

Nah, we are just l33t.

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Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#15 - 2013-04-15 20:19:58 UTC
I might be a little biased here, but you can rent bikes from Harley dealerships Bear

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