Hiring a HD in the US of A
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Early planning for a trip in 2027 (I love planning ahead, then throwing it all out of the window when it starts)
I would like to hire a HD out of Denver for 4-5 days or so, I can probably just get in Devils Tower and a cruise through Yellowstone, at 1400 miles or so it's probably about 300-400 or so miles a day. I could just do either though for the first time!
Anyone hired from Eagle Rider and have any experience, thinking of getting a Heritage Softail classic?
Do I need to take out all the insurance?
Is it worth joining a tour? (I ride motorbikes to get away from people normally
)
I am a regular to the States (and Denver) and will be staying off the interstate unless running out of time.
I will be tagging it on to a work trip so flights will be covered, probably staying in IHG brand (or similar).
I would like to hire a HD out of Denver for 4-5 days or so, I can probably just get in Devils Tower and a cruise through Yellowstone, at 1400 miles or so it's probably about 300-400 or so miles a day. I could just do either though for the first time!
Anyone hired from Eagle Rider and have any experience, thinking of getting a Heritage Softail classic?
Do I need to take out all the insurance?
Is it worth joining a tour? (I ride motorbikes to get away from people normally
)I am a regular to the States (and Denver) and will be staying off the interstate unless running out of time.
I will be tagging it on to a work trip so flights will be covered, probably staying in IHG brand (or similar).
Always had a good experience with Eaglerider, yes it’s expensive but Denver- Montana & back picking up Yellowstone will be fantastic.
It’s easy to get carried away miles wise but the ride from Jackson, up thru Grand Teton NP then Yellowstone out the Beartooth Pass to Billings is an incredible route.
The Heritage is a great bike but is a gallon of fuel (50 miles) down on the Touring models, I had a Streetglide Ultra back in April and the built in satnav and tourpak were well worth it for a little bit more.
Just one tip with Eaglerider, collecting first thing in the morning can be slow if there’s a couple of large groups in the queue, better to pick up late afternoon ready for an early start the next morning, especially if you are still shaking off the jet lag.
It’s easy to get carried away miles wise but the ride from Jackson, up thru Grand Teton NP then Yellowstone out the Beartooth Pass to Billings is an incredible route.
The Heritage is a great bike but is a gallon of fuel (50 miles) down on the Touring models, I had a Streetglide Ultra back in April and the built in satnav and tourpak were well worth it for a little bit more.
Just one tip with Eaglerider, collecting first thing in the morning can be slow if there’s a couple of large groups in the queue, better to pick up late afternoon ready for an early start the next morning, especially if you are still shaking off the jet lag.
I booked the Coast 2 Coast with The Lost Adventure a few years back.
Basically landing in Florida and they give you an eagle rider Harley (I ended up with a Fat Boy) to use for 2 weeks, as long as you drop it off in time in LA.
I took out full insurance... rode myself for the most part.. had a great time and completed it doing 4007 miles.
I had no issues with the bike, some people did and Eagle Rider were very quick to sort it all out for them.
You should 100% do it..
Basically landing in Florida and they give you an eagle rider Harley (I ended up with a Fat Boy) to use for 2 weeks, as long as you drop it off in time in LA.
I took out full insurance... rode myself for the most part.. had a great time and completed it doing 4007 miles.
I had no issues with the bike, some people did and Eagle Rider were very quick to sort it all out for them.
You should 100% do it..
Edited by the cueball on Tuesday 5th August 16:55
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