Travel the USA driving a Harley-Davidson

Hair in the wind, this is adventure American style. Solo or in a group, find how to organize your trip across the USA driving a Harley-Davidson.

Seasons and Itineraries

May to September is the biker's blessed time of the year. From mid-November to end-April, move to Florida and enjoy its sub-tropical climate.

Your motorcycle rental operator will suggest numerous itineraries. The most popular circuits are in California, NevadaLas Vegas), Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado.

Harley-Davidson - Solo Trip
Choosing your Rental Operator

Choose your rental agency keeping in mind your city of departure, the quality of the engine, road service assistance and competitive prices. To verify just how s erious this dealer is, nothing is better that going to "chats bikers" on the Internet. If you rent a Harley-Davidson, make sure that the leaser is accredited by the brand, it is safer.

The Motorcycle Rental Site Harley-Davidson gives information about their accredited rental shops.

The Motorcycle and its' Equipment

The motorcycle must be in A-1 technical condition and clean.

Here is a list of equipment that you should have if you are leaving for a trip of several days :

• Luggage bag
• One or two locks
• Cellular telephone in case of emergency
• Road Assistance Contract 24h/24
• A road atlas or "Road Book" of the area including maps, recommended detailed itineraries, hotel and motel addresses, friendly restaurants and bars, gas stations, family and friends phone numbers, recommended outfits, etc.
• An authorized helmet. In certain States, you are not obliged to wear one, but good sense is better than dangerous stylishness.
• Waterproof equipment

Rental Conditions

• You must be 21 or older.
  
• Have a valid heavyweight motorcycle operator's license.
  
• Possess the skills, knowledge and ability to operate a heavyweight motorcycle.
  
• Have a major credit card to guarantee your rental.
  

Ask for the canceling policy before making arrangements.

Rental Agreement

In your rental agreement, make sure these features are included in the price:

• Unlimited mileage
• Local taxes
• All risk insurance policy coverage including theft
• Road repair Insurance 24/24h

Bike and Motorcycle Events

---Bike Week - Daytona Beach---

(First week of March, Daytona Beach - Florida)

Founded in 1937, the Bike Week is a 10 day festival where hundreds of thousand of motorcyclists, from everywhere in the world get together. Musical groups, extreme motorcycles shows, tattooing and other activities makes the Bike Week one of the most renowned events.

---Sturgis Motorcycle Rally---

(Beginning of August, Sturgis - South Dakota)

At least 600,000 people visit Sturgis during the rally. It is an exceptional event, including activities such as motorcycle races, dragsters and motocross.

Of course, the main attraction is strolling along the main street of the city, open only for the flow of bikes and bikers during this event.

The area offers some magnificent outings such as Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Grand Rapids, Needle highway etc.

---Biketoberfest®---

(mid-October, Daytona Beach - Florida)

This demonstration is somewhat a copy of the Bike Week but less known and less expensive. The have not upped their prices and the airline companies give off season airfare rates.

---Arizona Bike Week---

(End of March, Scottsdale - Arizona)

10 days of events, entertainment, and riding. Great idea to combine it to a tour of Arizona (Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, etc.).

[travelmagazineusa.com]

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