Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > North America
North America Topics specific to Canada and USA/Alaska only.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Like Tree4Likes
  • 2 Post By Gipper
  • 1 Post By MilesATW
  • 1 Post By Wgaf

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 9 Mar 2017
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Iwade
Posts: 41
Trans American trail

Hi is it possible to hire a bike to do the TAT would insurance be a problem for a Brit, one way hire etc, are there companies set up that offer this, it seems to expensive to fly my bike over and then fly it back to the UK.
Thanks
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 24 Mar 2017
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 6
The only thing I could find for you is wdsma.com - Western Dual Sport Home!. They are in Denver, CO which would only be for the western part of TAT.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 26 Mar 2017
Gipper's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Saltspring Island,Canada/Poole,UK
Posts: 1,081
There's not too many companies that rent out well prepped bikes to ride the TAT/ Continental Divide/TCAT etc as these trips are pretty hard on bikes and damage is likely to happen.
Instead of flying your bike over from Europe and back again, consider buying a bike in North America, riding it for a trip and store it somewhere at a friends or helpful HUBB/ADV riders place, then you can return and do some more riding across the pond - you wont run out of places to ride over here
You can pick up a well prepared lightly used DR650/KLR650 fairly cheap in the USA and Canada, do some research for the easiest State/Province to register and insure a bike, if you have friends over here, then its a big bonus to have an address and accommodation to use.
__________________
Cheers
Grif

'11 KTM 450 EXC
'09 Suzuki DR650
'00 Discovery Series 2 V8
'95 Defender 90 300 Tdi Overlander
http://gipperstravels.blogspot.ca
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 5 Apr 2017
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 4
I've just posted a very similar question... when do you intend to go?
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 20 Apr 2017
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6
Riding the TAT

For Wgaf, if you want to fly over to the Eastern Coast of the US, ad buy a trail bike to ride on the TAT.....I am more than willing to ride from the West Coast of the US to the East Coast, meet up with you, ride the TAT together, all the way, from East Coast to West Coast.....then.....you can decide whether to sell the bike you bought a few weeks earlier, or.....store that same bike at my place in Western Washington, and have it available for you if and when you ever come back to the USA.

I agree that it will cost a LOT less money to buy a bike over here, use it, then resell it.....rather than renting one to use.

I own a cottage on IOM (Isle of Man), and get over there a few times every year, where I also have two bikes stored for my use.

I can also help with the resale of your trail bike over here, if you need to get back to your home, and the bike hasn't sold yet. I have a large property, very secure shop, and every tool imaginable for working on bikes....aside from the 14 motorcycles I own.

BTW, I will be riding a 2017 Honda CRF250L-Rally on the TAT.

The offer is sincere, so think about it.

Oh, and cger......I am available to go almost anytime, so...when are YOU planning to ride the TAT? Maybe we can get Wgaf and you and I to all do it together.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 22 Apr 2017
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Iwade
Posts: 41
TAT

A couple of great options to think about, I will have to look at bike prices on the east coast and work out the best route price wise, I'm not in love with feeding the airlines money on two lots of shipping the bike.
Many thanks for you're kind offer and options much food for thought.
Tim
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 22 Apr 2017
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Iwade
Posts: 41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gipper View Post
There's not too many companies that rent out well prepped bikes to ride the TAT/ Continental Divide/TCAT etc as these trips are pretty hard on bikes and damage is likely to happen.
Instead of flying your bike over from Europe and back again, consider buying a bike in North America, riding it for a trip and store it somewhere at a friends or helpful HUBB/ADV riders place, then you can return and do some more riding across the pond - you wont run out of places to ride over here
You can pick up a well prepared lightly used DR650/KLR650 fairly cheap in the USA and Canada, do some research for the easiest State/Province to register and insure a bike, if you have friends over here, then its a big bonus to have an address and accommodation to use.
Thanks Gipper looking at my options plenty of time possibly looking at next may or June
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 22 Apr 2017
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Iwade
Posts: 41
TAT

Quote:
Originally Posted by cger View Post
I've just posted a very similar question... when do you intend to go?
I'm looking around next June or July

Last edited by Wgaf; 22 Apr 2017 at 19:40.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 9 May 2017
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Iwade
Posts: 41
TAT

if you want to fly over to the Eastern Coast of the US, ad buy a trail bike to ride on the TAT.....I am more than willing to ride from the West Coast of the US to the East Coast, meet up with you, ride the TAT together, all the way, from East Coast to West Coast.....then.....you can decide whether to sell the bike you bought a few weeks earlier, or.....store that same bike at my place in Western Washington, and have it available for you if and when you ever come back to the USA.

I agree that it will cost a LOT less money to buy a bike over here, use it, then resell it.....rather than renting one to use.

I own a cottage on IOM (Isle of Man), and get over there a few times every year, where I also have two bikes stored for my use.
Hi I have sent you a pm
I can also help with the resale of your trail bike over here, if you need to get back to your home, and the bike hasn't sold yet. I have a large property, very secure shop, and every tool imaginable for working on bikes....aside from the 14 motorcycles I own.

BTW, I will be riding a 2017 Honda CRF250L-Rally on the TAT.

The offer is sincere, so think about it.

Oh, and cger......I am available to go almost anytime, so...when are YOU planning to ride the TAT? Maybe we can get Wgaf and you and I to all do it together.[/QUOTE]
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Trans Euro Trail bfgjohno Europe 18 21 Dec 2020 18:54
Trans America Trail 2014 stevestout Ride Tales 2 10 Aug 2014 00:30
Travel Insurance for the Trans American Trail Schoe000 Trip Paperwork 0 18 May 2014 14:32
Who wants to ride the Trans Canada Adventure Trail? darbya Travellers Seeking Travellers 20 8 Mar 2013 00:12
Trans Canada trail or Trans Canada highway? mark manley Overland Bicycle Travel 8 18 Jul 2012 03:45

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Ecuador June 13-15
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:15.