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21 Aug 2006
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Bike Hire in NZ
Mazza
If you're heading for the south island (strongly recommended) and even more so, Dunedin (winning choice - can fly direct from Brisbane and Sydney I think) then you should check out a new adventure bike rental business - Backroads Bikes.
I know this because it's my project and I plan to launch in mid-October with brand new 650 Vstroms and KLE500 Kawasakis, fully kitted with hard luggage and new riding gear.
Website under construction at the mo but should be on-line within 2-3 weeks - www.backroads.co.nz - would love to see you.
Howie
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V-strom 650, Transalp 650, DR-Z250
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21 Aug 2006
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Garner's Bike Hire
Hi Mazza,
If you use Garner's, hope you get a better bike than I got a few years ago. Really wasn't up to it. Ended up taking it back and waiting for a decent bike to come back from another hire.
To their credit, they did put me up in a good hotel and took a day off the hire.
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I went to Melbourne two years ago as part of a house swap (never do that again). There are a few places that can provide bikes for hire in Melbourne. It’s not cheap, though – I paid AU$339 (approximately £140) for a Diversion XJ900 for two days/three nights hire in mid-winter to go along the Great Ocean Road. Insurance was limited to third party only with £1,200 excess.
Clipstone Yamaha – (03) 9870 9488
http://www.clipstoneyamaha.com.au
I hired a hornet from Garners (great bike!) and rode it up the Reefton Spur Road (fun road, especially with ice, snow and a 1/2 mile long diesel spill!). I was lucky as they had a half price winter sale on so hire was considerably cheaper. They are located very close to the centre of town.
Garners – (03) 9326 8676
http://www.garnersmotorcycles.com.au
Have a great time. Lucky you!
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28 Aug 2006
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Hey Howie,
Could you please ping me a PM about your bike hire.
I cannot get onto your website.
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