Ride across the USA

Inhouse Bob_imp said:

EmptySea_imp said:

Securing insurance is not really a big issue. I can provide some guidance in this regard once there's an actual scenario.

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Ah, an expert! So...
If I loan my bike to a friend and he crashes it, is the bike covered? Is the friend covered? Will I be liable for any expenses in the case of a lawsuit or something? Will my rate skyrocket? Or does his auto insurance kick in?
And, can a friend buy his own insurance on my bike?
Inquiring minds want to know.

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Ah, an expert! So...
If I loan my bike to a friend and he crashes it, is the bike covered? Is the friend covered? Will I be liable for any expenses in the case of a lawsuit or something? Will my rate skyrocket? Or does his auto insurance kick in?
And, can a friend buy his own insurance on my bike?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Remember...insurance rules differ from state to state and insurance policies differ from company to company so confirm any particular scenario with your licensed agent.

In general, though... Yes. Yes. If you mean for his injuries, probably not. Yes. Define "skyrocket"? It might, but in excess of your coverage. No, but he can buy his own liability policy to protect him from injuries he causes to someone while riding your bike.

All good info. Thanks MTC!

YVW, but if I was a bit too concise, send me a PM and we can go into more specifics

OPERATION: DJANGO

We can do it boys. There’s got to be a reasonably easy and somewhat affordable way to have a nice German dude come ride around the states on a CB 1100. Right..? If not, shame on us.(a)

Also I agree with LR. You should spend some more time in Colorado if this comes to fruition.

The bottom line for Django;
Supply correct & professional US insurance/legal info for him + other help, will make his journey safe and pleasure to ride.
He is the one to make his final decision.
I'm sure we have some US insurance or legal experts here...LR or ES ???..I am not.

peterbaron_imp said:

The bottom line for Django;
Supply correct & professional US insurance/legal info for him + other help, will make his journey safe and pleasure to ride.
He is the one to make his final decision.
I'm sure we have some US insurance or legal experts here...LR or ES ???..I am not.

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Empty Sea is our resident insurance agent guy. So I will totally defer to his expertise and advice. Django can PM him with questions.

Step #1: get ESTA ... checked.

Inhouse Bob_imp said:

peterbaron_imp said:

The bottom line for Django;
Supply correct & professional US insurance/legal info for him + other help, will make his journey safe and pleasure to ride.
He is the one to make his final decision.
I'm sure we have some US insurance or legal experts here...LR or ES ???..I am not.

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Empty Sea is our resident insurance agent guy. So I will totally defer to his expertise and advice. Django can PM him with questions.

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Empty Sea is our resident insurance agent guy. So I will totally defer to his expertise and advice. Django can PM him with questions. Agreed -- I'm not an insurance expert and don't play one on TV. MTC is the professional here. But I will be happy to provide expert guidance on not-to-miss motorcycling roads and routes throughout the Rocky Mtn area, including Colorado. You can accomplish much the same thing with Butler maps, though I can recommend specific routes that Butler ignores. Most important thing: Get off the interstate!

Django_imp said:

Step #1: get ESTA ... checked.

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Good start!

LongRanger_imp said:

Inhouse Bob_imp said:

peterbaron_imp said:

The bottom line for Django;
Supply correct & professional US insurance/legal info for him + other help, will make his journey safe and pleasure to ride.
He is the one to make his final decision.
I'm sure we have some US insurance or legal experts here...LR or ES ???..I am not.

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Empty Sea is our resident insurance agent guy. So I will totally defer to his expertise and advice. Django can PM him with questions.

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Empty Sea is our resident insurance agent guy. So I will totally defer to his expertise and advice. Django can PM him with questions. Agreed -- I'm not an insurance expert and don't play one on TV. MTC is the professional here. But I will be happy to provide expert guidance on not-to-miss motorcycling roads and routes throughout the Rocky Mtn area, including Colorado. You can accomplish much the same thing with Butler maps, though I can recommend specific routes that Butler ignores. Most important thing: Get off the interstate!

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That sounds good! Looking forward to come back on your offer.

While I did not camp for more than 15 years, some friends told me, I had to do camping on my ride across the USA, as that is a unique experience in the wild.

What do ya think? That would mean, I had to carry a tent, sleeping bag and a camping mat...

Django_imp said:

While I did not camp for more than 15 years, some friends told me, I had to do camping on my ride across the USA, as that is a unique experience in the wild.

What do ya think? That would mean, I had to carry a tent, sleeping bag and a camping mat...

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...and perhaps a rifle too..

Personally I would not camp , too much hassle . You are better of with motels or even better stay with CB 1100 owners !

If you enjoy the camping experience, go for it. It will just take a bit more planning.
You shouldn't plan on just setting up on the side of the road or in any old field, as property owners often don't allow it and you could find yourself in trouble with the law. That said, I have friends who have stopped each night in a town and asked for permission to camp in a field or yard. and they were seldom turned away. You just have to have an outgoing, friendly personality. And a dog helps, too.
State and National Park campgrounds are a good way to go and not expensive. You just have to plan ahead and possibly get reservations. Different ones have different amenities. Many have bathhouses and restrooms and such. Some do not. You can Google, for example, "state park camping, Utah" or "camping in National Parks, Utah" and get started there. The internet makes everything easier
That said, I'll bet you can travel a good way on your trip while being hosted by folks right here on the forum. It's an upright community and I wouldn't hesitate to reach out. If I ever get up the gumption to ride across this country, that's what I'm going to do
And you won't need a rifle :dodgy:
Good luck with the planning!!
Bob

Bob (and everyone else), my door's always open.

I am an extremist: Throw a sleeping bag on the ground or stay in a hotel.
Not much of an issue in the southwest USA, as rain is not as prevalent.

If camping is an occasional option, then a bag with a light tarp, which can double as a ground cover and throw over the bag in light rain. OTOH a two person (more room for gear) camping tent does not take up much more room than a tarp.

LongRanger_imp said:

Bob (and everyone else), my door's always open.

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You, sir, are a Mensch!

Unbelievable, what members of this forum can do! Gentlemen, I take my hat off to you.

Haystack offered me his CB 1100 for the whole ride (I asked him, if it's okay to mention that here). Unfortunately that is in South Dakota, too far away off my planned route and I couldn't take that anyway.

I decided to fly my CBF1000F to LA and ride it to New York, from where it will be shipped back home. So I can prepare and check my bike for the ride at home and can just start after arrival. 6 weeks sounds like a long time, but it will just fade away. Life is too short to spend time in preparation, when the 6 weeks have already started.

Looking forward to see some of you guys in person!

Dates of trip??????

Frulk_imp said:

Dates of trip??????

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June 3 to July 15.