I'm hoping to complete a deal on an FZ-07 that's in NC. If I flew out what are the chances of having a safe ride if I head south from NC then follow the coast home to Truth or Consequences, NM? What route would you suggest? Or should I just drive the pickup out the 1755 miles?
1750 x 2 = 3500 mi = fives days' of your time plus at least $500 gas, not to mention wear & tear/depreciation. Even if the bike, once you see it, is not a deal. My question: why? Are they that rare?
The reason I even ask is that in '95 I had a contract to work in Winston-Salem, February thru April. Big problem then was ices storms, and what a nightmare that would be on a bike. Thanks for all the advice.
Looks like a good deal to me. Anything comparative west of the Mississippi is 1K more. I forgot to mention I'm retired and have the time
I got one here in Atlanta for sale. Its ready to roll that far. But damn if Motoshippers wouldn't be cheaper. I totally get it though, I once rode an SV back from Brooklyn in a weekend because it had all the mods I wanted already done.
It sounds like it's more about the adventure than the cost. So I'd say absolutely do it, besides this snow storm right now the weather should be good in the south east anyway.
You got it. The T7 won't be out for almost two years. So I'd like to get an FZ so I can use it at least for street riding and get familiar with that motor. I may be wasting my time but like you said this could be an adventure for a retired guy with time on his hands.
I've done one from Chicago to NC. Flight out cost $95, and I had a great time on a 10 y.o. bike that was all new to me. You didn't ask, but tent space on advrider is a great place to find friends who want nothing but to help you. Many offer garages, tools, and pick up if you need it. I have a place you can stay also. Wish I was riding to NM.
I rode my new 2017 Aprilia Factory Tuono from Orlando to Chicago straight in one day 24 hour drive. Flew from Chicago to Orlando and had the seller (a friend of mine) pick me up and drive me to his house. Left his house at 11pm and rode straight through back to Chicago. This was in march of this year. Only 4 months after having ACL/meniscus reconstruction surgery. I found a one way flight for $75 and I flew with my leather jacket on and my helmet as my personal item as the ticket did not include a carry on or luggage.
