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02-26-2008, 10:51 PM
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 Join Date: Jul 22 2007 Location: Isle of Man Bike(s): 2002 injceted Super Blackbird Posts: 24
|  Hi Guys,My USA trip is all sorted for June this year starting New York when I collect my XX from Newark docks. Now its question time. I have breakdown cover in UK but will not have any in US, is it worth trying to join AAA in the states? Is it worth it for any motel discounts I am likely to get on the road? Do I need a permanent addresss in the states to join? Is it worth bothering? Just so you now I will be over for 10 weeks travelling NY to Seattle on US20 and back again on US2 and cutting south to NY. I will be on a blue XX which will have Isle of Man licence plates - give us a wave.  | ||
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02-27-2008, 12:36 AM
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 Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: canada Bike(s): '02 metalic cherry red CBR 1100 XX Posts: 2,134
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I'd be way mor concerned about MEDICAL COVERAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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02-27-2008, 12:38 AM
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| ... Get A Good Lawyer !  Join Date: Dec 20 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Bike(s): Honda '07 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 1,962
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 ANY Trip to the good old US of A should include comprehensive health insurance !
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02-27-2008, 12:44 AM
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 Join Date: Mar 10 2007 Location: St. George, Utah Bike(s): '00 CBR1100XX Titanium, '07 HD 1200L, '02 Rebel Posts: 98
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HRC membership will cover you where AAA won't. Medical insurance is a must. You may already know, but it won't hurt to tell you, make sure you have point of purchase documents for US customs and your return home. If you're using a travel agent ask them about a carnet, a document certifying ownership. If your southern return brings you through Southern Utah, give us a shout.
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02-27-2008, 12:59 AM
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| Join Date: Jul 22 2007 Location: Isle of Man Bike(s): 2002 injceted Super Blackbird Posts: 24
| Medical insurance is all sorted, tons of it so should not be a problem. Also got all docs covered together with copies of copies. Thanks for the offer of a meet but I think the closest I will get to you is Idaho Falls or Boise  |
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02-27-2008, 1:56 AM
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| TEDZXX  Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 1,544
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Just come to Texas and travel in one state. Save you all that time and effort driving through 10 or 15!!!
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02-27-2008, 8:29 PM
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| Join Date: Jul 22 2007 Location: Isle of Man Bike(s): 2002 injceted Super Blackbird Posts: 24
| Ahhh! But would I get a true taste of the USA in one state?
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02-27-2008, 8:59 PM
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| TEDZXX Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 1,544
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Actually you would. Mountains, desert, hill country, and the coast. I have lived in this state over 20 years and haven't seen but a 1/3 of it so far. Look up Big Bend National Park sometime. I hear its beautiful and one of the least visited parks in the USA because it's so far from anything. It's actually over a 9 hour ride from where I live. Of course your road trip that you are planning will very nice though. Just something to ponder...........
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02-27-2008, 9:29 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Nov 12 2006 Location: Medford, NY Bike(s): '99 CBR1100XX Age: 39 Posts: 1,440
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Hey longtail, seeing that your trip is beginning in June in NY do you plan on going to the Americade rally which runs from June 2-7 in upstate NY? There is some awesome riding up there. For your information check out Welcome to Americade
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02-27-2008, 11:44 PM
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| PaveLow  Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Conyers, GA. Bike(s): 2002 CBR1100XX Age: 51 Posts: 879
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Make it to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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02-27-2008, 11:47 PM
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| TEDZXX Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 1,544
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Got to go there last summer through Virginia into North Carolina. Absolutely Beautiful!!!
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02-28-2008, 1:37 AM
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| Join Date: Jul 22 2007 Location: Isle of Man Bike(s): 2002 injceted Super Blackbird Posts: 24
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Pjnxx, thanks for the information, however do not get to NY till 9th June as I cannot leave the Isle of Man till after the TT races which finish on the 7th (work states that no-one can have annual leave during TT period - plus I do not want to miss the races) I will be running down from Montreal at the end of the trip in order to get back to NY so will at least hopefully see some good roads. |
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03-02-2008, 3:47 PM
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 Join Date: Oct 21 2007 Location: MOntreal Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX Posts: 127
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If you need another XX to ride with to New York from Montreal let me know, I always enjoy going trough New York state. Or just to meet when you're in Montreal, and show you around! 
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03-09-2008, 11:27 AM
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 Join Date: Nov 23 2007 Location: southern indiana usa Bike(s): 03 blk yosi rs3 pcIII crome wheels corbin seat Posts: 11
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when your in the sothern part of indiana, need help or a place to stay and/or your hungery! we here for ya
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03-10-2008, 1:12 AM
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Let me know when you will be in the Western states and we can get together for a ride and i can show you some fun roads. If you need a place to stay let me know.
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03-10-2008, 9:32 AM
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| Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: canada Bike(s): '02 metalic cherry red CBR 1100 XX Posts: 2,134
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If you get to western colony of BC, I'll show you some fun riding. There's a decent Hostel on the beach, you can camp.
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03-10-2008, 3:22 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 03 2006 Location: JC, TN Bike(s): 04 GSXR750 ( Street) 01 GSXR600 (Track) Posts: 123
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If you are anywhere near Tennessee, the annual SEXXT ( South East XX Tour) meet is held June 20-22nd here in Johnson City, TN. XX riders and FOXXs ( Friends of XX riders) ride the mtns of East Tn and Western N.C.
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03-11-2008, 2:28 AM
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| diver Join Date: Jan 14 2007 Location: edgewood, wa. Bike(s): 03 blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 87
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I went up into BC last summer and road around the Nelson area and stayed at Toad Rock, Is that the camping spot you mentioned? We had a blast there. It is a motorcycle only camping area. Owned by a couple that started it for there Hardly Ableson friends. Look it up online. It is a fun place in the heart of the best roads in Canada | |
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03-11-2008, 8:15 AM
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| Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: canada Bike(s): '02 metalic cherry red CBR 1100 XX Posts: 2,134
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No, but I've ridden by there. Personally I don't want to camp unless it's a motel. I was referring to Vancouver, on the beach. I'm not free for daily rides till July 1st. Did you cross the border at Creston up the Idaho PanHandle? I've ridden #2 & #20 many times. Longtail,where ever you ride in the US you should enjoy it. Try to get into Utah State Parks. Try to ride Bear Tooth Pass, cross the continental divide. Check out www.destinationhighways.ca Cheers. |
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03-13-2008, 2:04 AM
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| Some Random CBR Rider Join Date: Mar 11 2008 Location: Black Hawk, South Dakota Bike(s): 1998 CBR1100XX (For Now!) Age: 34 Posts: 30
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If you make it western South Dakota (the Black Hills), shoot a PM to me - I'll put you up for a night or two, and show you the local roads, as well as Mt. Rushmore!
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03-13-2008, 8:52 AM
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| Join Date: Jul 22 2007 Location: Isle of Man Bike(s): 2002 injceted Super Blackbird Posts: 24
|  StugisNative,Rushmore certainly on my list so expect that pm |
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03-14-2008, 11:29 PM
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 Join Date: Dec 12 2006 Location: Toledo(ish) Bike(s): '98 CBR 1100xx Posts: 149
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OK......So if I'm followin' your route correctly Longtail, looks like you're going to be coming right through my town.....Toledo, Ohio?? I'd be happy to escort you a ways across the state, if you wanna let me know when you'll be comin' through. May even be able to get a small group together to take you across in style  PM me if you're interested in hooking up, & I can get you my celly
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03-15-2008, 5:20 PM
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| Join Date: Jul 22 2007 Location: Isle of Man Bike(s): 2002 injceted Super Blackbird Posts: 24
| Hi, should be in Toledo 15/16th June provided my bike arrives in New York on the day planned, look forward to a meet |
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03-16-2008, 2:38 AM
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| Join Date: Dec 12 2006 Location: Toledo(ish) Bike(s): '98 CBR 1100xx Posts: 149
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15th won't work, as that's Father's Day over here, and I don't think my kids or my wife would be too happy with me , but Monday the 16th bears some possibilities. Like I said........keep me posted or PM me
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03-16-2008, 6:53 PM
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| Join Date: Jul 22 2007 Location: Isle of Man Bike(s): 2002 injceted Super Blackbird Posts: 24
|  Forgot all about fathers day (and birthday 2 days later)As my daughters are 30 and 32 you tend to forget!! Will try to be around area on the Monday if that OK Cheers |
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03-17-2008, 10:07 AM
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 Join Date: Nov 30 2006 Location: Spo. WA Bike(s): 03 CBR 1100XX Posts: 35
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Hey Longtail, If you need a shop a place to crash I am in Spokane and the door is always open to Bird riders Let mekknow how you wil be advancing through idaho and up and I amy join to show some roads. Cheers |
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03-17-2008, 9:42 PM
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| Join Date: Jul 22 2007 Location: Isle of Man Bike(s): 2002 injceted Super Blackbird Posts: 24
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