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GR8 · May 18th, 2015, 04:42 PM

If you can find a HS for 1,500-2,000 dollars I would be VERY weary of it.... Renting is going to be your best option because you can just buy insurance from the rental agency. I'd recommend not going in the summer months but shortly after like September because it can get VERY hot, especially since they have a severe drought situation.

Lots of great roads in all of those area just be careful in central CA. Going on the inter state 5 and state highway 99. There are a lot of cows which means nasty smells and shit particles floating around in the air. I did a trip from Fresno to Santa Cruz and when I got back to Fresno there was shit dust all over my rental car.

One last thing, make sure there is a towing service included with the insurance just in case.

RSL · May 18th, 2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jokeshopbeard

Amazing info there RSL - what software did you use to gather all that data?

Garmin and MapSource and Bootcamp for Mac. Bootcamp for Mac has additional features over Windows.

willmac · May 19th, 2015, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RSL

Garmin and MapSource and Bootcamp for Mac. Bootcamp for Mac has additional features over Windows.

Fantastic info RSL.
Much appreciated.

appliance821 · May 19th, 2015, 09:04 AM

I'd look into a used cb500x -ride it and sell it for what you bought it for - throw your friend a few bones for the effort.. I think I'm repeating myself - sorry.

agsurf5 · May 19th, 2015, 09:48 PM

If you come to LA, we can figure out a way for you to rent mine. I have another bike I can use for 3 weeks or so. Otherwise Rent a Ducati.com :: 1199 Panigale, Diavel, 848 Superbike, Multistrada 1200 ABS, Hypermotard 1100, and Monster 696! . They don't have the HS, but they have multistradas available I think.

appliance821 · May 21st, 2015, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8

If you can find a HS for 1,500-2,000 dollars I would be VERY weary of it.... Renting is going to be your best option because you can just buy insurance from the rental agency. I'd recommend not going in the summer months but shortly after like September because it can get VERY hot, especially since they have a severe drought situation.

Lots of great roads in all of those area just be careful in central CA. Going on the inter state 5 and state highway 99. There are a lot of cows which means nasty smells and shit particles floating around in the air. I did a trip from Fresno to Santa Cruz and when I got back to Fresno there was shit dust all over my rental car.

One last thing, make sure there is a towing service included with the insurance just in case.

I agree. After June the roads are packed with RVs, campsites are booked, and as you say - the heat can be overwhelming. still do-able but not as much fun.

willmac · May 21st, 2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by agsurf5

If you come to LA, we can figure out a way for you to rent mine. I have another bike I can use for 3 weeks or so. Otherwise Rent a Ducati.com :: 1199 Panigale, Diavel, 848 Superbike, Multistrada 1200 ABS, Hypermotard 1100, and Monster 696! . They don't have the HS, but they have multistradas available I think.

That's an interesting offer and certainly something else to consider agsurf5.
Appreciate your input, and will be in touch for sure once I have looked at all the options.

May 18th, 2015, 04:42 PM	#11
GR8 Senior Member Joined: May 2015 From: Waltham, MA Posts: 122 I Ride: 2013 Hyperstrada	If you can find a HS for 1,500-2,000 dollars I would be VERY weary of it.... Renting is going to be your best option because you can just buy insurance from the rental agency. I'd recommend not going in the summer months but shortly after like September because it can get VERY hot, especially since they have a severe drought situation. Lots of great roads in all of those area just be careful in central CA. Going on the inter state 5 and state highway 99. There are a lot of cows which means nasty smells and shit particles floating around in the air. I did a trip from Fresno to Santa Cruz and when I got back to Fresno there was shit dust all over my rental car. One last thing, make sure there is a towing service included with the insurance just in case. Last edited by GR8; May 18th, 2015 at 04:45 PM. Reason: ademdum.

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May 19th, 2015, 09:04 AM	#14
appliance821 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2014 From: Boston Posts: 916 I Ride: hyperstrada 821	I'd look into a used cb500x -ride it and sell it for what you bought it for - throw your friend a few bones for the effort.. I think I'm repeating myself - sorry.

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agsurf5 Junior Member Joined: Mar 2015 From: Santa Monica Posts: 6	If you come to LA, we can figure out a way for you to rent mine. I have another bike I can use for 3 weeks or so. Otherwise Rent a Ducati.com :: 1199 Panigale, Diavel, 848 Superbike, Multistrada 1200 ABS, Hypermotard 1100, and Monster 696! . They don't have the HS, but they have multistradas available I think.