Hawai'i

[Southest US Thumper]

Originally Posted by mommer

hey thumper,
if i have my driver liscence back i would love to come over for this ride! who is in charge of it? and how do i get into it?

It's being put on by The Big Island Dual Sport Assn, a rather loosely knit gathering of folks that like all things dirtbike. Don't be surprised if you don't get timely responses from them, it's the Big Island....

Link Here: http://bidsa.mk200.com/

[burlap]

Originally Posted by ksmason71

I'm looking for a place to rent ADV bikes on Maui. All I can find is Harleys. I'm mostly going to be riding on the road unless someone has some cool trails they can show me. It'd be great if I could find maybe a GS to rent but I'm open to anything.

If you own a bike and are looking to make some cash by renting it out I'm open to that too.

I'll be there July 30th to June 8th.

I'm looking for exactly this, but on Kauai. I've called pretty much everywhere and it's looking grim. Will be there August 4-11. Any leads? this would make the trip for me, surely..

[mrider]

Originally Posted by ksmason71

......unless someone has some cool trails they can show me. ...
I'll be there July 30th to June 8th.

Go to Youtube and search for "Accidental Broadcast". Lots of off - road Maui videos.

Here's a few of AB's good ones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ki3r...e_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38l2u...e_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN-sL...e_gdata_player

[Southest US Thumper]

Haven't seen much in the way of actual riding on this thread of late so some 14 months after the last time I rode I figured I'd better go home and take some pics, all rather poor quality... I've been working overseas, traveling with the family and for work, riding my mountainbikes, stand up paddle boarding, and drooling over wheeled european exotica that is generally out of reach if I want to maintain a marriage (the KTM Freeride and OSSA Explorer come to mind).

I got in on Saturday and called a friend about Sunday's ride they were headed "Up the Coast" and would pick me up on the way. Five KTMs (1 x 150XC, 2 x 200XCWs, 2 x 300XCs), a GasGas EC250, and a Honda CR250 are ready to hit the single track it'd rained the night before so it ought to be fun. The trusty '11 200XCW with 19.1 hours on the meter works as well as I remember though it took me 2/3s of the ride to get used to modulating a clutch again and by that time my forearms were fried.

Waiting.



Falling.



Climbing.



Righting.



Climbing some more.




Being off of a bike this long isn't the best way to maintain your skills base, I got brutalized by a couple of big logs, a tree or two, and some slippery hill climbs, OTOH hopping on a bike reminded me of how much I miss it. Gotta come back in December and do it again!

[sfront]

Glad to see you back in the saddle!

[uxc]

Aloha, Hawaii!

I will be coming down for a visit this November, spending a week on Oahu, then a week on Kuaui. I found a Triumph Bonneville to rent from "Cruzin Hawaii" ( http://www.cruzinhawaii.com/bike-tri...onneville.html ), and Big Kahuna also has BMWs ( http://www.bigkahunarentals.com/ ) but it looks like the only operation on Kuaui is Harley ( http://www.kauaiharley-davidson.com/ ).

Does anybody know if it would be feasible to rent a bike on Oahu and transport it to Kuaui and back? I wish the InterIsland Superferry was running. That would make life so much easier.

Also, if anyone has experience with Big Kahuna or Cruzin Hawaii, or other places on Oahu or Kuaui, it would be appreciated.

Or, if you live on Kuaui and would like to rent me your bike in exchange for $ and sweet photos of your bike all over the island, let me know!

Thanks in Advance!
UXC (Rick)

[stan.riner]

We ship bikes inter-island for the various trail races. I doubt it would be very economical due to the transit time. I dropped off my bike on Monday in Honolulu and was able to get it on Friday in Kauai. You're going to be renting it the whole time. Also, you'll have to have a pallet or crate. You can also use a G-van. We usually put three dirt bikes in one of those. I've heard you can do two street bikes.


Regarding rentals in general, my wife works at Montgomery Motorsports on Oahu (dba Cyclesports, the Suzuki dealer) and they rent Harleys. I told them about you guys wanting adventure style bikes but I guess there's just not enough demand to make it worth while.

[uxc]

Originally Posted by stan.riner

We ship bikes inter-island for the various trail races. I doubt it would be very economical due to the transit time. I dropped off my bike on Monday in Honolulu and was able to get it on Friday in Kauai. You're going to be renting it the whole time. Also, you'll have to have a pallet or crate. You can also use a G-van. We usually put three dirt bikes in one of those. I've heard you can do two street bikes.


Regarding rentals in general, my wife works at Montgomery Motorsports on Oahu (dba Cyclesports, the Suzuki dealer) and they rent Harleys. I told them about you guys wanting adventure style bikes but I guess there's just not enough demand to make it worth while.

Thanks for the info! Sounds like I should stick with a Harley on Kuaui. I was imagining a roll-on roll-off cargo boat that might make daily trips, but I guess that's not how it works. As long as it has 2 wheels, I'll be happy.

[AllBlackPearl]

Hey y'all!

Me and a buddy of mine will be attending a conference on the Big Island in December!
After that we are planning to hop over to Maui and stay there for a week. My buddy is gonna take a kite-surfing course and I'm planning to do some hiking and relaxing.
I'd also LOVE to rent a bike for a day or so and try the roads!
I've already checked the rentals (and parts of this thread) and know that there's Harleys and one V-Strom..
I'd prefer the Strom TBH, but I'd alos kinda like to test the nightrod. Hm..
Anyway.

Will it be a problem to rent a bike with my Swiss licence? Do I need anything special (credit card, sure)?

I'll be riding roads only - if any of you is wiling to share his wisdom and suggest a must-do day trip, I'd be more than happy!!
Also, if anyone wants to meet up or join for a ride while I'm there (14. - 20. December), bring it on!
Looking forward to hearing from you and maybe meeting you!

Cheers and all the best from the Swiss Alps!

[hiADV]

Originally Posted by Southest US Thumper

It's being put on by The Big Island Dual Sport Assn, a rather loosely knit gathering of folks that like all things dirtbike. Don't be surprised if you don't get timely responses from them, it's the Big Island....

Link Here: http://bidsa.mk200.com/

Hey Thumper, are you on the Big Island? The wifey and I are moving to Kona next month and shipping our bikes over. This ride sounds stellar! Guess I need to email the BIDSA guys to get in on this?

[Southest US Thumper]

Originally Posted by hiADV

Hey Thumper, are you on the Big Island? The wifey and I are moving to Kona next month and shipping our bikes over. This ride sounds stellar! Guess I need to email the BIDSA guys to get in on this?

Yes and No, I'm currently working in Germany but have plans to be at the DS Ride.

Big Isle is home for me, what kinda bikes are you guys bringing? The terrain is very diverse but your most bang will be with a smaller bike (plated 200-300 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke) if you want to see real trails. A 400 plus DS will keep you actively engaged with tons of opportunity if that's your choice.

Send BIDSA a note, if you don't get a response PM me.

[hiADV]

Originally Posted by Southest US Thumper

Yes and No, I'm currently working in Germany but have plans to be at the DS Ride.

Big Isle is home for me, what kinda bikes are you guys bringing? The terrain is very diverse but your most bang will be with a smaller bike (plated 200-300 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke) if you want to see real trails. A 400 plus DS will keep you actively engaged with tons of opportunity if that's your choice.

Send BIDSA a note, if you don't get a response PM me.

I'm bringing a TW200, KLX250S, DR650 and KLR650 just to make sure all the bases are covered. I'll be on the island in two weeks but the bikes aren't due to arrive until the first week of September. I'm super stoked to get over there and start riding. I was there a few months back and really wishin I had my bikes with me.

I'll drop those guys a line and see if I can get something worked out. I'm sure I'll meet ya there sometime soon. Safe travels.

[Southest US Thumper]

Originally Posted by hiADV

I'm bringing a TW200, KLX250S, DR650 and KLR650 just to make sure all the bases are covered. I'll be on the island in two weeks but the bikes aren't due to arrive until the first week of September. I'm super stoked to get over there and start riding. I was there a few months back and really wishin I had my bikes with me.

I'll drop those guys a line and see if I can get something worked out. I'm sure I'll meet ya there sometime soon. Safe travels.

That should do it for starters. It'd be possible to do a link up ride for Nov, meet down towards south point or closer to Kona then ride the rest of the loop. Let me know if you don't get any feedback.

[hiADV]

Originally Posted by Southest US Thumper

That should do it for starters. It'd be possible to do a link up ride for Nov, meet down towards south point or closer to Kona then ride the rest of the loop. Let me know if you don't get any feedback.

Right on, I'd love to meet up and get in some seat time. I emailed those guys but no response yet... I do understand island time so no real surprise there. The bikes should be there early November. Thanks for helping out, I look forward to meeting and riding with all you guys!

[Southest US Thumper]

Originally Posted by hiADV

Right on, I'd love to meet up and get in some seat time. I emailed those guys but no response yet... I do understand island time so no real surprise there. The bikes should be there early November. Thanks for helping out, I look forward to meeting and riding with all you guys!

I've asked a friend to contact/post/PM you in regards to the DS Ride, if nothing else, Big Island Power Sports is at 961-3033, anybody there should know da scoop.