Moto rental/riding in RD

jrf · #1 06-05-2006, 08:52 PM

Hey all,
Gonna be back soon and have previously rented a vehicle before but was wondering if I should rent a moto this time for a few days.
I know the roads and traffic are scary as it is but what do I do if the bike is stolen? Or if I do have an accident? The odds are higher I assume with a bike.

Reliable insurance? What should I expect to pay per day?

Any help would be great thx.

Rocky · #2 06-05-2006, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrf

Hey all,
Gonna be back soon and have previously rented a vehicle before but was wondering if I should rent a moto this time for a few days.
I know the roads and traffic are scary as it is but what do I do if the bike is stolen? Or if I do have an accident? The odds are higher I assume with a bike.

Reliable insurance? What should I expect to pay per day?

Any help would be great thx.

If you are a true biker, then go for it.
If you just, "know how to drive", maybe you should pass.
It's hard to get full insurance plans.
It's up to you to be careful and see to the bike's security, and more importantly, drive safely.

jrf · #3 06-05-2006, 09:05 PM

Cool n thanks Rocky. I am no stranger to the bike. I've been in your place a few times but this time I will say hello.

Rocky · #4 06-05-2006, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrf

Cool n thanks Rocky. I am no stranger to the bike. I've been in your place a few times but this time I will say hello.

Kool.
I can tell you about a few jungle rides around here, if you like to get down & dirty and see the real DR.

Rick Snyder · #5 06-05-2006, 11:06 PM

Please be forwarned that there have been times when a bike or scooter has been rented and quickly stolen from the renter thereby causing a lot of misery. There has been those that say the thief has had keys to said stolen bike when stolen giving an indication of an inside job. I have no proof of this as it is all heresay. Having said that then it is something to keep in mind if you should rent. As they don't have what I really call motorcycles here then it must be remembered how easy it is to steal a 70, 100 or 115cc bike.

Rick

jrf · #6 06-06-2006, 12:43 AM

Rick,

That is exactly what I was thinking. I know I have read warnings before but was wondering how to deal with that problem if it did happen.
I almost think it may be good 'insurance' to buy a chain and lock-not that they couldn't carry it away.
And, no, they are not real bikes-but hey when in Rome.

Does anyone ride a bike (I mean 500cc or greater) in the RD? The roads are so horrendous I can't see not doing a face plant on the lovely RD asphalt/cement/gravel whatever is there for the day.

Rick Snyder · #7 06-06-2006, 01:08 AM

Every once in a while a troop of about 6 to 8 Harleys will pass through my neck of the woods and when they pass I just sit on the ground, shake my head and cry like a baby thinking about days gone by. I myself own a 115 Suzuki. Guy in Hato Mayor has a Honda 750 /4. Other then that I never see anything above a 115.

Rick

jrf · #8 06-06-2006, 08:51 AM

Cry is right. Had a Kawasaki GP before. Oh well.

So, get a chain and lock? Good idea?

Average rate? I know there is a place in Batey but can't remember how much.

Ever ridden it from POP to Sto Domingo on a 115? (sorta joking)

Rocky · #9 06-06-2006, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrf

Cry is right. Had a Kawasaki GP before. Oh well.

I brought my Yamaha dragster down here.
380 lbs, 104 hp 20 valve Genesis engine, 0 - 60 mph in 2.7 seconds.
Had some fun with that.
Even the crotch rockets couldn't touch me, unless we found an area to exceed 145 mph.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrf

So, get a chain and lock? Good idea?

Yup. Assuming you intend to chain it to something solid & unmovable, otherwise, just get your own padlock to lock the rear sprocket.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrf

Average rate? I know there is a place in Batey but can't remember how much.

20 bucks, but can be negotitated down for longer term.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrf

Ever ridden it from POP to Sto Domingo on a 115? (sorta joking)

I rode a Yam 100 from Barahona to Cabarete in 1 shot, 2 up, in 9 hours flat.

Rick Snyder · #10 06-06-2006, 11:47 AM

As Rocky said, the chain to an unmovable item or the lock through the sprocket.

5 years ago I would make a monthly trip here from El Seybo to SD on my 110 Yamaha that I had at the time. Of course that is only 127 km each way but the Dominicans always thought I was crazy.