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Mallorca Motorcycle Rental

  1. 03-30-10, 07:00 AM #1
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    Mallorca Motorcycle Rental

    I'm looking into renting a bike when I'm in Mallorca with my newlywed wife in October.

    I found one place that has a F800GS and another that has a CB500 that I'm interested in.

    I've never rented abroad, and hoping someone can school me on motorcycle rentals there. Does Spain accept a USA motorcycle license, or do I have to get an international endorsement??? Anyone ever been to Mallorca?

    School me!

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  2. 03-30-10, 09:25 AM #2
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    Re: Mallorca Motorcycle Rental

    You will be OK with your US license.
    If I can reccomend one thing, take out as much insurance as you can! The drivers there are not the best, (but better than the Italians!) and the roads in towns are very narrow. There are a llot of tourists there many of which are younger and drive like they are qualifying for an F1 race!!
    Mallorca is quite rural outside the towns and roads can have sand / gravel on them. I would suggest renting a dune buggy or similar to get around, far from being anti bike, just the fact that you are overseas on vacation, the last thing you need is a spill which lands you with rash or worse!
    Have fun though, it's a great island. If you want REAL nightlife, head for Ibiza!!!!

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  3. 03-30-10, 10:06 AM #3
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    Been to mallorca a bunch of times. Hope you like brits cos its gonna be full of us, lol. My advice? Don't rent a bike, way too dangerous. If you do, get as much insurance as you can. Also, ramp up your travel insurance to cover medical flights to a civilised hospital in barcelona or madrid or back home. Enjoy mallorca, its a great island. Get over to cala millor/cala bona if you can. That side of the island is a little quieter. Also, if you do any excursions, the caves of drach are awesome.

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    Re: Mallorca Motorcycle Rental

    Looks like you're best off renting a cage, perhaps a vespa for a day will get your 2 wheel fix?

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  5. 03-30-10, 11:09 AM #5
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    Re: Mallorca Motorcycle Rental

    Wow, you guys are a big buzzkill. Lol

    Seriously though, thanks for the advice. It's funny, your opinions are almost totally opposite of what I've read in quite a few travel books. I'm also not going to be there during the high on season.

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    Re: Mallorca Motorcycle Rental

    Quote Originally Posted by DesmoTull View Post
    Wow, you guys are a big buzzkill. Lol

    Seriously though, thanks for the advice. It's funny, your opinions are almost totally opposite of what I've read in quite a few travel books. I'm also not going to be there during the high on season.
    Not being wise, make sure you talk to Vin about the critical nature of getting enough insurance for the trip.

    Have fun!

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    Re: Mallorca Motorcycle Rental

    Quote Originally Posted by TomBrady View Post
    Not being wise, make sure you talk to Vin about the critical nature of getting enough insurance for the trip.

    Have fun!

    Cheers,
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    dont know about this "vin" fellow, but I know an old guy who has a 3+ hour anecdote on the subject.

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    Re: Mallorca Motorcycle Rental

    "Cheers,
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    That just sent shivers down my spine.... WTF. (Tom Brady/ AKA- ADAM) You may not understand, nothing you did or said wrong.. Just the same signature a friend on the board always wrote...

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    Yep. I got the same chills

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    Re: Mallorca Motorcycle Rental

    Quote Originally Posted by Qfactor View Post
    dont know about this "vin" fellow, but I know an old guy who has a 3+ hour anecdote on the subject.

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    Too bad AARP didn't cover him.

    Cheers,
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    Re: Mallorca Motorcycle Rental

    Quote Originally Posted by Half Squid View Post
    "Cheers,
    Adam"

    That just sent shivers down my spine.... WTF. (Tom Brady/ AKA- ADAM) You may not understand, nothing you did or said wrong.. Just the same signature a friend on the board always wrote...

    Degs knows.... Someone greatly missed...
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    Yep. I got the same chills
    sorry guys, I'll test drive some new sigs for NESR if you'd like so it's not a constant reminder. Let's see how many I can churn through ...

    Yours truly,
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    Adam, don't sweat it. No biggie. Its nice to remember the other Adam.

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    Re: Mallorca Motorcycle Rental

    Quote Originally Posted by TomBrady View Post
    sorry guys, I'll test drive some new sigs for NESR if you'd like so it's not a constant reminder. Let's see how many I can churn through ...

    Yours truly,
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    I prefer "With kindest personal regards".

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