Rideshare to Sturgis 2013

killswitch3612 · 12-21-2012, 05:12 PM

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.

usranger74 · 12-21-2012, 07:32 PM

I can't help on the ride share. But, speaking for myself, I would ride the ride.

**Jared** · 12-21-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

I can't help on the ride share. But, speaking for myself, I would ride the ride.

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Ride the bike there and back. It will greatly enhance the experience.

**crazygene49** · 12-21-2012, 11:09 PM

Don't be a poser! Ride to and from Sturgis.

elvis · 12-22-2012, 12:51 AM

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

duffy · 12-22-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by elvis

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

I'd have to agree..........cop some sick time or something. The ride would be great.

landman · 12-22-2012, 05:44 PM

i guess i just don't understand why you would put a tour capable motorcycle on a trailer.

**Jared** · 12-22-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by landman

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).

**nomadtom69** · 12-23-2012, 01:46 PM

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

killswitch3612 · 12-28-2012, 10:38 AM

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.

12-21-2012, 05:12 PM	#1
killswitch3612 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: maryville tennessee Posts: 27	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. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-21-2012, 07:32 PM	#2
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	I can't help on the ride share. But, speaking for myself, I would ride the ride. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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12-21-2012, 11:09 PM	#4
crazygene49 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 1,856	Don't be a poser! Ride to and from Sturgis. __________________ Gene Chestnut Dover, DE USAF 1968-1995 VBA#01761 2007 Nomad 1600 Black and Titanium
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12-22-2012, 12:51 AM	#5
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	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
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	i guess i just don't understand why you would put a tour capable motorcycle on a trailer. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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12-23-2012, 01:46 PM	#9
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,657	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 __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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12-28-2012, 10:38 AM	#10
killswitch3612 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: maryville tennessee Posts: 27	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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