I think a divorce is a bit extreme. His missus already said it was okay.
Divorce is the nuclear option!
I think a divorce is a bit extreme. His missus already said it was okay.
WTF has this got to do with shipping bikes to USA?
Thanks everyone who responded about shipping bikes - or not shipping. I've done the Mustang thing which is what brought me to the bike idea.
And thanks to Wapping for clarity on thee insurance piece. As I'm thinking of going next year (if it's a 3 week trip) or 2020 (if it's 3 months) then maybe that nice Mr Trump will have sorted it out by then.
Cheers
Then you'll be walking home, I guess.
know. I also know there are 6 UK riders riding down from Alaska who couldn't get cover of any sort but are chancing it which I think is either very brave or very stupid.
Not wishing to get into a protracted discussion on what (and what isn’t) possible vis-a-vis insurance of UK registered vehicles in America on a temporary basis, I think that Sgt Bilko’s problem revolved around his regular insurer / agent pulling out of the business. The bod Outtomunch mentions did indeed arrange local insurance (seemingly quite easily) but it was third party only, not Fully Comp.
That’s fine, providing someone doesn’t think their awesome is going to be destroyed / nicked whilst across the pond.
Thanks to Sgt Bilco and Wapping for the voices of reason. I saw an article where a tourist fell and broke their ankle about 4 blocks from a hospital. The ambulance bill for about a 1 mile ride was over $2000 and the treatment was even more eye wateringly expensive. When I go to the States I want to know that if I stub my toe in the bathroom then my insurance will medivac me back to the UK first-class. OK, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but I see insurance as one of those things that everyone resents paying for but when you need it you can never have enough of it.
So my plan is now based on shipping out and making a choice between a US Civil War sites based tour along with decent roads (and Deals Gap just for the tick), or Colorado, Utah, Wyoming. I love poring over maps!!!!!
Thanks again.
Having anything less than fully comprehensive on anything, from me, to my bike, my car, or my parrot, in the US would not be an option for me, given their fondness for their legal system.
A few years ago, following a shitty divorce a former colleague of mine bought a small Yamaha on the East Coast, rode it across and sold it a few weeks later for almost the same as he bought it for on the West Coast.
Another option....
....So my plan is now based on shipping out and making a choice between a US Civil War sites based tour along with decent roads (and Deals Gap just for the tick), or Colorado, Utah, Wyoming. I love poring over maps!!!!!
Not wishing to get into a protracted discussion on what (and what isn’t) possible vis-a-vis insurance of UK registered vehicles in America on a temporary basis, I think that Sgt Bilko’s problem revolved around his regular insurer / agent pulling out of the business. The bod Outtomunch mentions did indeed arrange local insurance (seemingly quite easily) but it was third party only, not Fully Comp.
That’s fine, providing someone doesn’t think their awesome is going to be destroyed / nicked whilst across the pond.
Having anything less than fully comprehensive on anything, from me, to my bike, my car, or my parrot, in the US would not be an option for me, given their fondness for their legal system.
I've been given a "Pink Chit" by SWMBO for a trip to the USA and I'm now in the very early planning stages. It will be a solo trip lasting maybe 3 weeks and at the moment I'm favouring a coast to coast. However, one thing I haven't worked out is whether it's better to take my bike or hire one there.
If I hire one there it may be cheaper(?) than shipping but I might end up on a Harley and I'm not familiar with them - I'd prefer a GS. A Hire bike might also mean I'm restricted to a circular route which I can plan easily enough. Companies like Eagle Rider get mixed reviews.
For a 3 week trip is it worth shipping? If you've done either I'd welcome your views.