6 months in the US

[Korumba]

I am heading overseas for a year… 6 months touring the US and then Europe.
My Brother lives in Seattle WA and is a resident of the States.
What should I do with my R1 ??

Take it over there

Store it for a year

Or sell it.

What are your thoughts?

[jafar]

Sell it & use the money to buy a touring bike in the states, don't bring it here as they are cheaper in the U.S.A. than in NZ. Touring on an R1 in the states would be painful.

[firefighter]

sell it, get a big fat cruiser over there, just seems like the thing I wanted when I was there, I haven't been back for long and the whole time there I just wanted a big fat bike to cruise on the interstate.I agree a sports bike would be boring over there (mostly) big long straight roads with occassional dust tornadoes.

[dino3310]

korumba your'e welcome to store it at my place on the condition i give her a run once or twice a month(just to keep it lubricated offcourse).
you could store it and get a good trustworthy mate to give her a run every now an then if you dont wanna part with it.

[alanzs]

Sell it and buy a bike in the States. Bikes are cheap and plentiful. Get medical insurance no matter what you do.

[vfxdog]

If you don't need the dosh and you like the bike, store it until you get back. Hook it up to a maintenance charger, give it an oil change, add some fuel stabiliser, and put a cover on it.
R1 wouldn't be a great choice for US touring; there are plenty of suitable bikes available there for very reasonable prices.

[Korumba]

I don’t need to sell the bike in order to purchase one over there. I was thinking more about what I would get for it now…….

I have been talking to my son and he is keen to buy an R6 or suchlike so maybe a swap and cash may work..

I would not have considered taking it over there but this post somewhat inspired me.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=73327

Thanks for the advice people and yes Insurance is on the list.

[alanzs]

I don’t need to sell the bike in order to purchase one over there. I was thinking more about what I would get for it now…….

I have been talking to my son and he is keen to buy an R6 or suchlike so maybe a swap and cash may work..

I would not have considered taking it over there but this post somewhat inspired me.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=73327

Thanks for the advice people and yes Insurance is on the list.

The shipping costs, getting it registered, etc., besides being a lot of hassle (it isn't as easy as here, trust me on this) probably make it not worth while, IMHO. Check out ebay and you'll see there are tons of bikes which would suit your touring needs.

[Kittyhawk]

Store it cos youll have a toy for when you come back. Its only 12 months.

[munterk6]

Store it cos youll have a toy for when you come back. Its only 12 months.

yep, tuck it up in bed for a year.

[Korumba]

I will store it then.... Since nobody has offered to ride it for me while I am gone...

[jafar]

I will store it then.... Since nobody has offered to ride it for me while I am gone...

Well since you are in a bind , I could be persuaded to give the bike a run for you on a monthly basis.

[nodrog:Me]

I will store it then.... Since nobody has offered to ride it for me while I am gone...

ill ride it for you bro, but only in a responsible manner in a controlled enviroment, at the track. i'll even put the rego on hold for you so you save some money

[Korumba]

Cool Thanks.... Will I have to pay the outstanding regos before they put it on hold?

[jafar]

ill ride it for you bro, but only in a responsible manner in a controlled enviroment, at the track. i'll even put the rego on hold for you so you save some money

Cool Thanks.... Will I have to pay the outstanding regos before they put it on hold?

Aww crap , I thought my luck had changed there for a minute