San Antonio in April

bassboxer · 12-21-2003, 10:50 AM

Hi All

I will be over from the U.K. visiting my Mother in San Antonio in April, and would like to hire a motorcycle while I'm over. I know I can rent a hog from my last visit a couple of years ago, but is there anywhere in the vacinity where I can get hold of a GS or something a bit more sporting to play with?

The wife and kids can't make the trip this time so I fancy a bit of a ride out and explore.

Jory · 12-26-2003, 02:27 PM

I'm afraid not. The last folks to rent BMW's in San Antonio went out of business about a year ago. Two years ago I rented an R1100R from them, while my buddies rented Harley's. It's a big reason I'll being buying one in January. Good luck finding a BMW rental.

Jory

bassboxer · 12-26-2003, 11:59 PM

Thanks Jory

I guess the guys that went out of business were Alamo m/cycles, as I 've found their link on google a few times but could't get any further. So a Harley it will have to be, which is the least tractor like (on the basis that the Vrod doesn't seem to be an option from the rental outlets)?

My only Harley experience was taking an 883 sportster out a few years back which left me underwhelmed to say the least. How can an engine that big supply so little go

Jory · 12-27-2003, 07:52 AM

That's hard to say, I don't know much about Harley's and like you, I would assume a sportster would be about as close as you could get to fun. You may have better luck trying to rent something in Austin - 70 miles up the road (the riding around Austin is phenominal by the way)

Yeah, I was really surprised when I rented the R1100R - 300 mile day in the saddle and absolutely no butt pain and quite a sporty ride. I really liked it! However I will be purchasing a GS in February, being so close to Mexico and Big Bend.

Again good luck in finding a rental.

Jory

Eurobiker · 12-27-2003, 08:18 AM

You might consider this: http://www.bikeshareworld.com/member.../home_info.htm It's basicly a co-op where members can borrow another members bike, while offering any other member the same. I'd try to find out if there's a member in SA, first though. I don't belong, but there is a strong BMW representation in the group. If you do this, let us know how it works out.

Bill J. from Austin · 12-27-2003, 09:02 AM

In San Antonio, you can rent a V-Rod at Alamo City Harley-Davidson. As noted above, Alamo Rentals (which used to rent BMWs) is out of business.

In Austin, the folks at Austin Harley-Davidson rent V-Rods. Two other rental outlets - Street Eagle and EagleRiders - have gone out of business.

In Houston, try Exotic Cars.

Hope this helps.

Bill J. from Austin · 12-27-2003, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Said Jory:
Yeah, I was really surprised when I rented the R1100R - 300 mile day in the saddle and absolutely no butt pain and quite a sporty ride. I really liked it!

That's how I ended up with an R1100R. Rented one in Seattle, and rode around the Olympic Peninsula for a couple days. Except for the buffeting from the tiny windscreen, I loved the ride. More importantly, my wife (who could NOT ride on my rigid-framed Harley, and hasn't been comfortable on any other bike we tried) was able to ride the whole time with nary a complaint!

I've had mine for several years now. It will never replace my Harley (yeah, I am one of "those" guys! :): That ol' rat-bike has carried me too many miles to let her go now!) but I really enjoy the change-of-pace of riding the Beemer. Sweet handling, very responsive, and I love the luggage system!

Now that I've been lurking around this site, however, that GS and a little desert riding is starting to look pretty good, too! Maybe when the R1100R is paid off, eh?

bassboxer · 12-27-2003, 10:07 AM

Thanks for the info guys, I'll let you know how I get on. What is/where is Big Bend that I've seen on a couple of threads. Someone was talking about a ride in April.

Eurobiker · 12-27-2003, 10:19 AM

It's where the Rio Grande makes a........ well you'll get the idea. http://www.big.bend.national-park.com/map.htm

Bill J. from Austin · 12-27-2003, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Said bassboxer:
Thanks for the info guys, I'll let you know how I get on. What is/where is Big Bend that I've seen on a couple of threads. Someone was talking about a ride in April.

Big Bend is great riding. Lotsa wide-open spaces, very few cars, some mountains and canyons to enjoy, and the Rio Grande River.

While you're there, check out the Davis Mountains and Marfa Lights, too!

dutch peter · 12-28-2003, 04:38 AM

Hey I grew up in coventry for about 11 years before moving to holland and the US, look me up when you get here. I can show you around and yes the big bend area is worth the trip but it is HOT.

bassboxer · 12-28-2003, 03:17 PM

Hi Peter

Not sure of what my Mother has in mind, but I'll be in touch. I've sent you a pm.

Regards

David

Scary Mc · 12-30-2003, 09:16 AM

Be sure to post up when you get here. If I'm in town I'll buy you a beer or five.

12-21-2003, 10:50 AM	#1
bassboxer ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Kettering, England Oddometer: 15	San Antonio in April Hi All I will be over from the U.K. visiting my Mother in San Antonio in April, and would like to hire a motorcycle while I'm over. I know I can rent a hog from my last visit a couple of years ago, but is there anywhere in the vacinity where I can get hold of a GS or something a bit more sporting to play with? The wife and kids can't make the trip this time so I fancy a bit of a ride out and explore. __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open

12-26-2003, 11:59 PM	#3
bassboxer ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Kettering, England Oddometer: 15	Thanks Jory I guess the guys that went out of business were Alamo m/cycles, as I 've found their link on google a few times but could't get any further. So a Harley it will have to be, which is the least tractor like (on the basis that the Vrod doesn't seem to be an option from the rental outlets)? My only Harley experience was taking an 883 sportster out a few years back which left me underwhelmed to say the least. How can an engine that big supply so little go __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open

12-27-2003, 08:18 AM	#5
Eurobiker Vintage Cat Herder Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 5,699	Bike Share You might consider this: http://www.bikeshareworld.com/member.../home_info.htm It's basicly a co-op where members can borrow another members bike, while offering any other member the same. I'd try to find out if there's a member in SA, first though. I don't belong, but there is a strong BMW representation in the group. If you do this, let us know how it works out. __________________ Mark If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

12-27-2003, 09:02 AM	#6
Bill J. from Austin Casual Hero and Raconteur Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Oddometer: 77	In San Antonio, you can rent a V-Rod at Alamo City Harley-Davidson. As noted above, Alamo Rentals (which used to rent BMWs) is out of business. In Austin, the folks at Austin Harley-Davidson rent V-Rods. Two other rental outlets - Street Eagle and EagleRiders - have gone out of business. In Houston, try Exotic Cars. Hope this helps. __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") a work in progress Rigid kick-only shovel, built Texas-style! (AKA "The Bitch") Unrestored James Comet (AKA "That stack of rusted scrap-metal in the shed") released with love 4-12-08 Pretty BMW R1100R (AKA "The Princess") totaled by my brother 10-4-08 Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") totaled by hit-and-run driver 10-26-08 "The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!"

12-27-2003, 10:07 AM	#8
bassboxer ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Kettering, England Oddometer: 15	Thanks for the info guys, I'll let you know how I get on. What is/where is Big Bend that I've seen on a couple of threads. Someone was talking about a ride in April. __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open

12-26-2003, 02:27 PM	#2
Jory Really? Is it Really? Joined: May 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Oddometer: 101	I'm afraid not. The last folks to rent BMW's in San Antonio went out of business about a year ago. Two years ago I rented an R1100R from them, while my buddies rented Harley's. It's a big reason I'll being buying one in January. Good luck finding a BMW rental. Jory

12-27-2003, 07:52 AM	#4
Jory Really? Is it Really? Joined: May 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Oddometer: 101	That's hard to say, I don't know much about Harley's and like you, I would assume a sportster would be about as close as you could get to fun. You may have better luck trying to rent something in Austin - 70 miles up the road (the riding around Austin is phenominal by the way) Yeah, I was really surprised when I rented the R1100R - 300 mile day in the saddle and absolutely no butt pain and quite a sporty ride. I really liked it! However I will be purchasing a GS in February, being so close to Mexico and Big Bend. Again good luck in finding a rental. Jory

12-27-2003, 10:19 AM	#9
Eurobiker Vintage Cat Herder Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 5,699	Big Bend It's where the Rio Grande makes a........ well you'll get the idea. http://www.big.bend.national-park.com/map.htm __________________ Mark If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

12-28-2003, 04:38 AM	#11
dutch peter Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Southlake Texas Oddometer: 141	visiting from the UK Hey I grew up in coventry for about 11 years before moving to holland and the US, look me up when you get here. I can show you around and yes the big bend area is worth the trip but it is HOT.

12-28-2003, 03:17 PM	#12
bassboxer ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Kettering, England Oddometer: 15	Hi Peter Not sure of what my Mother has in mind, but I'll be in touch. I've sent you a pm. Regards David __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open

12-30-2003, 09:16 AM	#13
Scary Mc hellgrammite Joined: Jul 2001 Location: The Junk, CO Oddometer: 3,709	Be sure to post up when you get here. If I'm in town I'll buy you a beer or five. __________________ It's a friggen motorcycle, it's not supposed to be comfortable, quiet or safe. The windnoise is supposed to hurt your ears, the seat should be hard and riding it should make you shit your pants every now and then.

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