Posted by Doug Payne on January 29, 2008, 2:28 pm
I might be in Calgary in mid-June, and if I am I'll probably try to rent
a ride to run to Vancouver and Victoria and back to visit some friends,
once I'm done the business part of my visit. I'm in Ontario, and don't
really have enough time on this trip to ride all the way from here to
the Wet coast and back, as appealing as the prairies might be.
Initial searches turn up 2 Harley dealers, Kane's and Calgary HD, but
little else. I'm not averse to HD but I want something with mid-mounted
footpegs and controls; I find the forward-mount stuff is just too
uncomfortable for distances longer than 100km or so. That reduces the HD
options somewhat, I think. Other options would be ST1300, Concours, big
BMW. I'd be riding alone and not interested in the humongous Battlestar
Galactica rides with armrests and DVD players and whatever they come
with, but a couple of side bags are required. Reasonable range on a tank
of gas would be a good thing, say 300KM or so.
Anybody got any pointers other than the 2 places I mentioned?
Posted by Calgary on January 29, 2008, 3:07 pm
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:28:41 -0500, Doug Payne
>I might be in Calgary in mid-June, and if I am I'll probably try to rent
>a ride to run to Vancouver and Victoria and back to visit some friends,
>once I'm done the business part of my visit. I'm in Ontario, and don't
>really have enough time on this trip to ride all the way from here to
>the Wet coast and back, as appealing as the prairies might be.
>Initial searches turn up 2 Harley dealers, Kane's and Calgary HD, but
>little else. I'm not averse to HD but I want something with mid-mounted
>footpegs and controls; I find the forward-mount stuff is just too
>uncomfortable for distances longer than 100km or so. That reduces the HD
>options somewhat, I think. Other options would be ST1300, Concours, big
>BMW. I'd be riding alone and not interested in the humongous Battlestar
>Galactica rides with armrests and DVD players and whatever they come
>with, but a couple of side bags are required. Reasonable range on a tank
>of gas would be a good thing, say 300KM or so.
>Anybody got any pointers other than the 2 places I mentioned?
You can try these guys:
http://www.allseasonmotorsports.ca/RentalAdventures/Pricing.asp
They might have something that appeals to you. I've seen them at a
couple of the motorcycle shows but have never dealt with them.
Give me a call if you make it to Calgary 403-286-2998. I might be on
an extended ride myself in mid june but if I am in town I'd gladly
ride part of the way with you. At the very least I could recommend a
few roads less traveled, that will get you to Vancouver and back,
staying off the Trans Canada for the most part.
--
See Ya On The Road
2000 Yamaha Venture Millennium
2004 HD Road King
Posted by Doug Payne on January 29, 2008, 3:33 pm
Calgary wrote:
> On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:28:41 -0500, Doug Payne
>> Anybody got any pointers other than the 2 places I mentioned?
>
> You can try these guys:
> http://www.allseasonmotorsports.ca/RentalAdventures/Pricing.asp
>
> They might have something that appeals to you. I've seen them at a
> couple of the motorcycle shows but have never dealt with them.
Yeah, I saw those guys too. Hyosungs just have no appeal to me
whatsoever, and the KLR or the 650GS (or even smaller) isn't what I'm
after. Maybe the V-Star. Your Millenium is what I'd call the
"Battlestar" class.
> Give me a call if you make it to Calgary 403-286-2998. I might be on
> an extended ride myself in mid june but if I am in town I'd gladly
> ride part of the way with you. At the very least I could recommend a
> few roads less traveled, that will get you to Vancouver and back,
> staying off the Trans Canada for the most part.
Thanks! I'll do that. (You know I'm a geezer, right?)
Posted by Susan \(CobbersMom\) on January 29, 2008, 6:54 pm
"Doug Payne" <> wrote in message> Thanks! I'll do that. (You know I'm a
geezer, right?)
He'd be happier if you were a woman <smirk>
Sue
Minocqua, WI
Yamaha '00 VStar 650
'04 TW200 (mud = fun)
Kawasaki '95 Vulcan 1500 V#15937
"Do what you want and say what you feel because those that mind, don't
matter and those that matter, don't mind". ~Dr. Seuss
Posted by Calgary on January 29, 2008, 8:00 pm
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:54:12 GMT, "Susan \(CobbersMom\)"
>"Doug Payne" <> wrote in message> Thanks! I'll do that. (You know I'm a
>geezer, right?)
>He'd be happier if you were a woman <smirk>
Ah you know me too well Sue.
By the way, when are you going to visit my corner of the world? ;-)
--
See Ya On The Road
2000 Yamaha Venture Millennium
2004 HD Road King
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>a ride to run to Vancouver and Victoria and back to visit some friends,
>once I'm done the business part of my visit. I'm in Ontario, and don't
>really have enough time on this trip to ride all the way from here to
>the Wet coast and back, as appealing as the prairies might be.
>Initial searches turn up 2 Harley dealers, Kane's and Calgary HD, but
>little else. I'm not averse to HD but I want something with mid-mounted
>footpegs and controls; I find the forward-mount stuff is just too
>uncomfortable for distances longer than 100km or so. That reduces the HD
>options somewhat, I think. Other options would be ST1300, Concours, big
>BMW. I'd be riding alone and not interested in the humongous Battlestar
>Galactica rides with armrests and DVD players and whatever they come
>with, but a couple of side bags are required. Reasonable range on a tank
>of gas would be a good thing, say 300KM or so.
>Anybody got any pointers other than the 2 places I mentioned?