Bike Rental in Australia...DJ, you out there?

Post by **gagator79** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:05 am

I may be in Australia for two weeks in April and can think of no better way to see some of the country than on a bike (preferably an 1150R). Do any of our Aussie brothers have recommendations on bike rentals and places to go. I will be in Melbourne one week, and Sydney another...working during the week, but playing on the weekends. All advice appreciated!!!

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:14 pm

Waa-Hoo!!...that's great...I'll start planing a ride for us to do... $\:D/$

I'll suss out the bike rental for you...I'm not sure about BMW Roadsters...I know a place that has 1150 GS's to rent..that might be as close as you'll get.

I'm happy to show you around while you're in town..send me a PM and I'll give you my details...Autumn in Melbourne is beautiful.

In early April we have the Formula one's in town..and the track is around a lake right near the middle of the city...you can't miss that.

You will need to be careful when looking for traffic...look right when crossing the road etc..have you ever ridden on the other side of the road before?

One good thing is that 75 of your cents will buy you one Aussie dollar...

...btw our notes are plastic not paper like yours..have you seen them?

DJ

Post by **gagator79** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:59 pm

DJ...thanks for the reply! I have been to two formula one races and loved it. I'll let you know as soon as I know the exact dates of travel. Regarding the kind of bike, I think a GS might be fun...ride something a bit different. Was surfing some sites and also thinking about that Yamaha FJR1300...know a guy here that has one and he loves it.

I'll get back to you soon...Many thanks again!!!

Boxerboy · Post by **Boxerboy** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:37 pm

http://www.garnersmotorcycles.com.au/

That's the place to get a hire bike. It's on the periphery of the cbd, and very accessible. I'm guessing you'll be staying somewhere in the vicinity.

The other place, where you can get a FJR1300, is Clipstone's, but is in the outer eastern suburbs. You'd waste hours just getting to and fro.

If you're in Melbourne and interested in a decent day ride, then the Great Ocean Road is mandatory. You head to Apollo Bay, follow the coast to Port Campbell, then back up towards Melbourne, either via the Otway Ranges or the hwy.

I know what I'd do! I hope my bike is back on the road.

Post by **KHaynes** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:54 am

Boxerboy wrote:If you're in Melbourne and interested in a decent day ride, then the Great Ocean Road is mandatory. You head to Apollo Bay, follow the coast to Port Campbell, then.....

What about completing the triangle of Great Ocean Road to Warrnambool then up to the Grampians and back to Melbourne through Ballarat? Wonderful ride and a full riding day.

MIXR · Post by **MIXR** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:21 pm

Hmmm - April is a bad time for me as I head off on my round Aus trip early May, but maybe I can assist with a guided tour either North of Sydney up Bucketts Way, Thunderbolts Way, the Oxley Highway and Waterfall Way. Or South around Kangaroo Valley, Jambaroo Mountain and Macquarie Pass. Let me know.

Post by **bikermeow** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:58 am

Juz a thot ... would it be cheaper to buy a bike for touring for say 2 weeks, and then sell the bike?

Cheers

Meow

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 11:03 am

Meow....if you were going to rent for two weeks what you say would be the way to go for sure..but gagator was only going to have the week-end free to ride so renting would be a better choice.

DJ

Boxerboy · Post by **Boxerboy** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:32 am

bikermeow wrote:Juz a thot ... would it be cheaper to buy a bike for touring for say 2 weeks, and then sell the bike?

Cheers

Meow

Probably, but the logistics of the resale might cause a problem. It'd depend on how long you could wait around...