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Aky208 · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Oct 2015 Karma :

Hi all,

Newbie from Southampton having just passed my test a couple of weeks ago. I have been having a nose around the forum for bit and thought its high time I joined and introduced myself.
Looking to get myself an ER6 or similar for commuting and weekends, but the ultimate goal is to get the road experience required to do a trans-America trip in a couple of years with some mates.

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

If you've passed a UK motorcycle test, you already have more road experience than it takes to do a Trans America trip.

Most Americans can't drive for toffee, you're not allowed to filter in 50 of the 51 states and most roads have a 55mph limit, which people mostly stick to.

What you need is to develop an iron butt and learn the concentration and self discipline (or mental flexability?) to sit on a motorcycle for a very long time travelling pretty slowly. You're looking at about 5,000 miles.

As luck would have it, Americans like Harleys and those are easiest to hire. They don't go very fast as standard anyway and have a comfy seat. What can be difficult is getting a rental that allows you to go out of state.
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Aky208 · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Oct 2015 Karma :

Thanks all Very Happy

We have been looking at some of the tour companies out there that run route 66 and similar places. a bit pricey, but it includes all your insurance and accommodation etc. You only live once eh?
One of the commonly themed criteria between them though is that you must have held the correct category of license for more than 2 years.
I'm 27 now so this can be my 30th mile stone present to myself. Hopefully the first of many.

rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

congrats, well done Middle Finger

got to admit i'd like to ride some of america but i can imagine the roads to get a little tedious.

Have you thought about Europe? some epic roads and easily accessible.

Aky208 · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Oct 2015 Karma :

Yup

We are planning a couple of long weekends away in Europe for next year as well. No destinations decided yet, but its on the cards.

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Aky208 · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Oct 2015 Karma :

A lot of the tour companies also offer triumph and BMW models too.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Eh. You're there for an experience, go Harley or Indian. You wouldn't ride them on real roads.
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