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12-21-2012, 05:12 PM | #1 |
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Rideshare to Sturgis 2013
I live in Maryville Tennessee and would be willing to pay for a ride for me and my bike to Sturgis and back next year. I have compared shipping my bike and think that I might be able to come out better on a rideshare. I probably would not have enough time off from work to take off more than a week and want to spend my time wisely. I would not be against spending 500 for a round trip. Next year will be my 50th birthday and I would like to do this rally as a present to myself.
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12-21-2012, 07:32 PM | #2 |
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I can't help on the ride share. But, speaking for myself, I would ride the ride.
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12-21-2012, 07:38 PM | #3 | |
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Ride the bike there and back. It will greatly enhance the experience.
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12-21-2012, 11:09 PM | #4 |
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Don't be a poser! Ride to and from Sturgis.
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12-22-2012, 12:51 AM | #5 |
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Looks like around 3,000 miles round trip excluding the rides in the Black Hills.
One week is just enough to fully enjoy Sturgis and the surrounding area but I still share the same opinion as other members. Can't you steal a day extra or two , after all it's gonna be your 50th birthday Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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12-22-2012, 05:44 PM | #7 |
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i guess i just don't understand why you would put a tour capable motorcycle on a trailer.
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If you're gonna burn miles, they may as well be on two wheels instead of four (or 6+ with a trailer).
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12-23-2012, 01:46 PM | #9 |
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The only reason to put one on a trailer if your better half wants to go on the trip but does not want to ride that far or can not deal with the heat
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12-28-2012, 10:38 AM | #10 |
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Sturgis
Thanks Tom, That was sort of what I was thinking. I dont know yet if she is going and she would be miserable. But if the trip to Daytona during Octoberfest is a sign, she dont care for the loud and rowdy or anything too wild,so maybe a trip there alone is in order.
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