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gordy157 · 10-31-2009, 01:19 AM

Greetings people....A (just) sub 50yr old and cook (have to bring one of those), wants very much to come over and grab a bike and spend some time. Have heard Colorado nice to cruise (?). For a tourist should i b looking at hiring or buying? ( I can bring it back to new zealand easy enough). Own an ultra classic, duke and kwaka...but would look at a sports tourer FJ1300? bmw?...would appreciate any feedback u could give me pse....touring routes? (mayb 3 weeks touring)... appreciated ...cheers gordon

The_AirHawk · 10-31-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gordy157

Greetings people....A (just) sub 50yr old and cook (have to bring one of those), wants very much to come over and grab a bike and spend some time. Have heard Colorado nice to cruise (?). For a tourist should i b looking at hiring or buying? ( I can bring it back to new zealand easy enough). Own an ultra classic, duke and kwaka...but would look at a sports tourer FJ1300? bmw?...would appreciate any feedback u could give me pse....touring routes? (mayb 3 weeks touring)... appreciated ...cheers gordon

Hey there Gordon - the Colorado Front Range is awesome, but usually under snow this time of year....... if you pick and choose your dates, that could be the trip of a lifetime.

As to the FJR; it might be hard to find one of those for rent. For that matter, a lightly-used one might even present a challenge to obtain - but that's the way I'd roll, given the chance. Even if you couldn't send it back to Kiwi-land, I doubt it would present a huge challenge divesting yourself of the machine.

seruzawa · 10-31-2009, 04:17 PM

AirHawk speaks sooth. We are moving into winter weather now. I wouldn't want to schedule a motorcycle trip through the Rockies until late next spring. I live in Salt Lake city and it was snowing a couple of days ago.

Buzglyd · 10-31-2009, 04:43 PM

You'll want to stick to Arizona and Coastal California this time of year. It's already snowed in Lake Tahoe this year.

I think Eagle Rider rents BMWs and Kawi Concours in addition to Harleys.I like the idea of a rental because if it breaks, you can return it and continue your tour. If you own the bike and it breaks you're outta luck until it's fixed.

The Rockies are wonderful. I did it myself. There was snow at higher elevations in mid-summer. I certainly wouldn't plan the Rockies now.

pplassm · 11-01-2009, 12:38 PM

You're bringing your own cook? Awesome!

gordy157 · 11-07-2009, 08:58 PM

tks guys, a few things to keep me looking ...cheers

schizuki · 11-08-2009, 08:53 AM

When you plan your eventual route, use The Weather Channel website to research the monthly temperature averages for the towns you're traveling through. It'll be towards the bottom of the page, under "Averages".

Ain't nuthin' more important than weather.

Kenneth_Moore · 11-08-2009, 02:02 PM

You're a cook? You can hang out at my place in Florida and use the Concours if you can make something other than hamburgers and spaghetti. I'm sick of my own cooking.

10-31-2009, 01:19 AM	#1
gordy157 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Kiwi Wanting to Tour Greetings people....A (just) sub 50yr old and cook (have to bring one of those), wants very much to come over and grab a bike and spend some time. Have heard Colorado nice to cruise (?). For a tourist should i b looking at hiring or buying? ( I can bring it back to new zealand easy enough). Own an ultra classic, duke and kwaka...but would look at a sports tourer FJ1300? bmw?...would appreciate any feedback u could give me pse....touring routes? (mayb 3 weeks touring)... appreciated ...cheers gordon

10-31-2009, 04:17 PM	#3
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	AirHawk speaks sooth. We are moving into winter weather now. I wouldn't want to schedule a motorcycle trip through the Rockies until late next spring. I live in Salt Lake city and it was snowing a couple of days ago. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	You'll want to stick to Arizona and Coastal California this time of year. It's already snowed in Lake Tahoe this year. I think Eagle Rider rents BMWs and Kawi Concours in addition to Harleys.I like the idea of a rental because if it breaks, you can return it and continue your tour. If you own the bike and it breaks you're outta luck until it's fixed. The Rockies are wonderful. I did it myself. There was snow at higher elevations in mid-summer. I certainly wouldn't plan the Rockies now. __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

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schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 4,413	When you plan your eventual route, use The Weather Channel website to research the monthly temperature averages for the towns you're traveling through. It'll be towards the bottom of the page, under "Averages". Ain't nuthin' more important than weather. __________________ “[The video] should be sent for example to ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN and maybe PBS and VOA. As for Fox News, let her die in her anger... I used to think that MSNBC channel may be good and neutral a bit, but is has lately fired two of the most famous journalists – Keith Olbermann and Octavia Nasser.” - Al-Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn. Or any American lefty. Last edited by schizuki : 11-08-2009 at 08:58 AM.

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11-07-2009, 08:58 PM	#6
gordy157 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	tks guys, a few things to keep me looking ...cheers

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Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	You're a cook? You can hang out at my place in Florida and use the Concours if you can make something other than hamburgers and spaghetti. I'm sick of my own cooking. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org