Sorry Offer expired! (Anyone want a 1-day free H-D rental?)

[Prubert]

Sorry, I This offer is expired as of 8pm CST 8/4/12!  

I have a few coupons for a free 1-day rental at any H-D Authorized Rentals location.  This offer is for US residents only and can only be redeemed in the USA.

Info on H-D Authorized Rentals here

The only thing you need to do is fill out a contact card and you can get a free 1-day rental (up to $200).

PM me if you are interested.

Later!

[BradleyRas]

I'll take it! that would be fun to have a new bike for a day.

[falconati]

Same - I'd like to rent one

[OmegaSix]

PM Sent

[budah1]

PM sent

[Rattlehead]

Ooo Oooo, pick me, pick me!  

PM sent.

[Powder Addict]

If there are any left, I'd love to ride one.  PM sent.

[Justin]

PM sent - thanks for the offer. Been wanting to try a late model HD.

Justin

[Prubert]

Everyone that has PMed me so far is in!

For everyone else, I have a couple more that are not spoken for.  If you are interested PM me your name, address & a valid email and I will send you a coupon.

A couple have asked me what is the deal on this.  I work for h-d and they are trying to get more non-hd riders to try their bikes.  They know I'm not the typical H-D rider and that I may have like minded friends that would like to try a bike out.

No strings attached, just rent the bike for a day and see how you like it.  

All I ask is that you don't try to ride it like a sport bike or sport tourer.  They are great at just cruising along, short shift them and don't go for max lean angle and they may surprise you.

That is all....

Later.

[lizard]

PM sent.

Thanks for sharing with us!  

[BendBill]

Way interesting offer.  Thanks.  PM sent

[sleazy rider]

PM sent from a bike whore.    Would love to ride an Ultra with the wife.

[Papa Lazarou]

rascist
Why do you hate the Welsh so much?

[xcsp]

PM sent as well  

[DeansZG]

PM sent

[greench440]

 I work for h-d

Oh, so you're a spy?    Or maybe a double agent.  

[Prubert]

Everyone that has sent me a PM, you coupons will be sent out to you on Monday.

I still have a couple left as of this posting.

Just an FYI to all those interested, as part of this offer H-D does collect your name, address & email.  

Thanks.

[Skee]

PM sent.  This is not enough to qualify me for membership in the demo-ho league, but it would be a sweet taste.

Standing 198 cm tall, me wonders how a low saddle will feel?

[Stripes]

PM sent

[lolife]

PM sent  too

[lazyguy]

I hope we don't hear any Harley bashing for awhile now

[misanthropist]

Interested to see how this thread turns out.

I enjoyed the 1200 roadster I took for a test ride quite a bit.  Definitely a fun bike to ride.

I find a lot of bikes to better on pavement than on paper.  Giving out one-day rentals is a very good trick to win over a skeptical market share IMO.


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[atadaskew]

rascist
Why do you hate the Welsh so much?

For 'blessing' us with rarebit...

That and  Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwll llantysiliogogogoch.

[honda4ever]

As much as it pains me to say this, Honda could learn a lesson from Harley.

Can you imagine any of the Japanese mfgs sending out rental coupons to introduce riders to their products and maybe get business?
No?  Neither can I.

No wonder Harley owns the large bike market.

[Stripes]

But you can walk into any Euro dealership & demo/test ride their models for free.

[misanthropist]

Usually not an all-day event, though.


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[Prubert]

rascist
Why do you hate the Welsh so much?

We don't hate you, we just feel better when we don't include you. 

I only have the super power of the free bike rental in the U S of A.

In the Welsh countryside, I'm just a fat American that is wondering why no one speaks English....


Prubert

[Papa Lazarou]

In the Welsh countryside, I'm just a fat American that is wondering why no one speaks English....


Prubert

Oh, but we can.....

[Rattlehead]

As much as it pains me to say this, Honda could learn a lesson from Harley.

Can you imagine any of the Japanese mfgs sending out rental coupons to introduce riders to their products and maybe get business?
No?  Neither can I.

No wonder Harley owns the large bike market.

Agreed 100%; there are literally dozens of Japanese bikes that I would LOVE to try out.
Another thing, if I were in the market for a new bike there is NO WAY I'd buy without a thorough test ride, like say, an all day free rental.
HD's marketing is the absolute best in the business because they COMPLETELY understand how to create interest and win people over.

[lolife]

Agreed 100%; there are literally dozens of Japanese bikes that I would LOVE to try out.
Another thing, if I were in the market for a new bike there is NO WAY I'd buy without a thorough test ride, like say, an all day free rental.
HD's marketing is the absolute best in the business because they COMPLETELY understand how to create interest and win people over.

THE reason I have a Kaw C-14 is b/c I went to a Cycle World International Motorcycle show where they were doing demo rides.  Kaw had their entire lineup to ride & after a 30 min ride on a C-14, I went out shopping.

The local BMW/Ducati dealership is the only MC dealership that offers test rides & will let you have the bike for a few hours.

I can't thank Prubert enough for a free HD for a day.  What do y'all think of those who get a HD for a day, post up some pics of what/where you went with yours for the day?  

[atadaskew]

 What do y'all think of those who get a HD for a day, post up some pics of what/where you went with yours for the day?  

It's gonna be a lot of pics of bars....

 

[lolife]

It's gonna be a lot of pics of bars....

 

I gotta admit...that made me laugh      

[Prubert]

It's gonna be a lot of pics of bars....

 

Woot!  Beer Run!!!!

[FJR1300]

Any more left?

[Justin]

What do y'all think of those who get a HD for a day, post up some pics of what/where you went with yours for the day?  

I'll be posting up a full ride/bike report after my cruise. I'm really looking forward to this as I've not ridden a late model HD, and I think I'm gonna like it. Heck, it's got to wheels and an engine!

Question: how do you find participating dealers?

[GTS_Rider]

It's gonna be a lot of pics of bars....

 

Lookout, I got in under the wire, thanks Prubert!

Forget the bar pics. My plan is to chug a few beers at the Rock Store, then it's on! I'm going for a new high mark up the canyon wall and show this guy how it's done! ...  

[Prubert]

Oh, so you're a spy?    Or maybe a double agent.  

Dood, no way I'm good enough to be a single agent...let alone a double agent.

[atadaskew]

 I'm going for a new high mark up the canyon wall and show this guy how it's done! ...  

To be fair to him, that canyon wall did jump out outta nowhere.

[lolife]

I do have a question about the rentals.

Is there a mileage limit during the 24 hr period?  

Is it frowned upon to iron butt on a rented Road Glide?  

[Prubert]

Info on H-D Authorized Rentals here

If you are interested in renting; go to the link above and use the locator.

Coupons must be redeemed at an Authorized Rental program at a H-D Dealer.

Any questions, let me know.

[sprk_sprd]

As much as it pains me to say this, Honda could learn a lesson from Harley.

Can you imagine any of the Japanese mfgs sending out rental coupons to introduce riders to their products and maybe get business?
No?  Neither can I.

No wonder Harley owns the large bike market.

Kawasaki has had demo days this summer and last (and maybe prior?).  They let you ride everything from Ninjas to Vulcans to C14s to their full dresser (forgot the name).  So whatcha talkin bout, Willis?!

[atadaskew]

Kawasaki has had demo days this summer and last (and maybe prior?).  They let you ride everything from Ninjas to Vulcans to C14s to their full dresser (forgot the name).  So whatcha talkin bout, Willis?!

Demo days are completely different from a day rental.
How much time do you have on a demo?  30 minutes?  And are you led by a ride leader on a set route?

The day rental gives you a day. All by yourself to go where you want.

[Rattlehead]

I do have a question about the rentals.

Is there a mileage limit during the 24 hr period?  

Is it frowned upon to iron butt on a rented Road Glide?  

Website says unlimited miles.  

I'll be posting up a full ride/bike report after my cruise. I'm really looking forward to this as I've not ridden a late model HD, and I think I'm gonna like it. Heck, it's got to wheels and an engine!

Question: how do you find participating dealers?

I agree. I think it would be AWESOME for everyone to post up a ride report/ bike review afterwards. it would be cool to see what everyone chose and their thoughts on it as well as where they went. I'm thinkin' a day trip to bourbon country for me.  

where to rent?
here you go: http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/Try_a_Bike/rent-a-bike.html?locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US

[Prubert]

I do have a question about the rentals.

Is there a mileage limit during the 24 hr period?  

Is it frowned upon to iron butt on a rented Road Glide?  

I put 750 miles in 1day on a rented Road Glide.

Iron butt away!


Prubert

[BradleyRas]

I look forward to providing an honest ride report with pics. I don't care what model they give me. Although I do fancy the Street Glide (my brother has a 2012 that I have had the opportunity to ride when he is deployed). I like the Super Glide and Softail Deluxe as well.

Either way, I'll ride an 883 for all I care. I just enjoy riding a brand new bike.

Thank you sir for the opportunity! Mighty kind of you to provide us with this opportunity!

[DeansZG]

I look forward to providing an honest ride report with pics. I don't care what model they give me. Although I do fancy the Street Glide (my brother has a 2012 that I have had the opportunity to ride when he is deployed). I like the Super Glide and Softail Deluxe as well.

Either way, I'll ride an 883 for all I care. I just enjoy riding a brand new bike.

Thank you sir for the opportunity! Mighty kind of you to provide us with this opportunity!

 +1    I'll try to post pics as well,  Thanks Prubert!

[Justin]

I put 750 miles on a rented Road Glide.

Iron butt away!


Prubert

BBG time!

Wonder if I can get the guys at the dealership to be witnesses  

[sleazy rider]

I'm thinking in-state SS1000 to Copper Harbor and back.  Hoping the local dealer is participating in the program.  They are one of the largest dealers in Michigan.  ABC HD.  I even bought a bike from them way back when they were actually on Gratiot in Detroit, a 1967 Triumph Bonneville 650 for $600.  Cash, of course.  

[mxvet57]

Pirates

[FZ1 Matt]

I have an issue. I click on the link you provided and then go to find a rental location. It brings up a box where it says find a dealer. I type in Milwaukee, WI or 53227, or anything, and it returns nothing. It doesn't even tell me it returned nothing. When it comes back it just appears as if I've done nothing.

Also, the HD website has a slight oil leak and some of it has collected on my desktop.   I just added a new picture to the desktop and now it's ruined.  

[GTS_Rider]

I have an issue. I click on the link you provided and then go to find a rental location. It brings up a box where it says find a dealer. I type in Milwaukee, WI or 53227, or anything, and it returns nothing. It doesn't even tell me it returned nothing. When it comes back it just appears as if I've done nothing.

Also, the HD website has a slight oil leak and some of it has collected on my desktop.   I just added a new picture to the desktop and now it's ruined.  

Oh man, what is the saying? 'no good deed goes unpunished' or something like that...  

 

[Prubert]

I have an issue. I click on the link you provided and then go to find a rental location. It brings up a box where it says find a dealer. I type in Milwaukee, WI or 53227, or anything, and it returns nothing. It doesn't even tell me it returned nothing. When it comes back it just appears as if I've done nothing.

Also, the HD website has a slight oil leak and some of it has collected on my desktop.   I just added a new picture to the desktop and now it's ruined.  

Just tried it and it worked for me; there may have been a system issue on H-Ds end. I'm using chrome and the window came up with results.  (BTW, Hal's is your closest dealer)  

[falconati]

Search works for me too.  Maybe they won't let you find the location because they know you'll try to wheelie the Road King

[FZ1 Matt]

It works for me on different browsers. I suppose using an ancient version of Chrome portable is just asking for trouble.

[Prubert]

It works for me on different browsers. I suppose using an ancient version of Chrome portable is just asking for trouble.

What, your copy of Mosaic is not working?

[sleazy rider]

Thanks, Prub.  It showed up in the mailbox today.  Time to start planning that SS.  

[Prubert]

Thanks, Prub.  It showed up in the mailbox today.  Time to start planning that SS.  

Everyone should check with the dealers that you plan to rent from, some dealers may only give 500 free miles then they start to charge per mile.

The $200 only goes towards the rental, not the mileage charge.

Sorry!

[mxvet57]

Thanks, Prub.  It showed up in the mailbox today.  Time to start planning that SS.  

Everyone should check with the dealers that you plan to rent from, some dealers may only give 500 free miles then they start to charge per mile.
The $200 only goes towards the rental, not the mileage charge.

Sorry!

Tom's retired. He's got bucks to burn.

[sleazy rider]

Tom's retired. He's got bucks to burn.

   I'm not independently wealthy like you, Ed.  Besides, I'm saving for the next big trip.  

Local participating dealer is unlimited miles.  I can get a nice lunch on the ride now.  

[Justin]

Got my coupon today  

Now I just have to figure out which model to rent  

One of the local places has a Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2012 under $200 for the rental - looks like I will go that route  

[Papa Lazarou]

Bastards. It's because I is Welsh, innit?

[lolife]

I got mine today too.  I can get a Road Glide or Street Glide for under the $200 mark.  

The dealer I spoke with (Marriettia GA) said there would be a $2000 "hold" on my credit card until I returned the bike.  It shouldn't be a problem, just sharing the info.  

[DeansZG]

  Coupon came in the mail yesterday & I negleted to open the letter.....  Thanks again!

[Cablebandit]

Yup, mine came today as well.  It will cover anything Harley has around these parts.  


Thanks again.  I'll be sure to let you know how everything went.

[FJR1300]

Got mine too... thanks!

[coho]

Bastards. It's because I is Welsh, innit?

Yes. Yes it is.

[GTS_Rider]

Got my magic coupon today (actually yesterday, but just opened it tonight). Thanks Prubert !  

Looks like I'm going to Ventura or Lancaster for a pickup to get a real choice before it expires, LA area dealers Bartels etc. are booked till infinity. Those in the know understand there's plenty of eggsalent roads to explore from a Ventura or Lancaster Start on a 24 hour rental. I think I'm leaning towards the 1200 sporty but intrigued by the switchback...

[Prubert]

Got my magic coupon today (actually yesterday, but just opened it tonight). Thanks Prubert !  

Looks like I'm going to Ventura or Lancaster for a pickup to get a real choice before it expires, LA area dealers Bartels etc. are booked till infinity. Those in the know understand there's plenty of eggsalent roads to explore from a Ventura or Lancaster Start on a 24 hour rental. I think I'm leaning towards the 1200 sporty but intrigued by the switchback...

Go with the switchback.  The only thing I don't like on that bike is the tall windshield, but you can take that off.

[atadaskew]

Go with the switchback.  The only thing I don't like on that bike is the tall windshield, but you can take that off.

Is the Switchback aka the Road Queen?
 

Thanks Prubert, go my coupon yesterday.  Seeing that it expires in Dec, I have plenty of time to wait for my local shop (Bartels) to have an opening.

[ConPilot1]

The words Harley and switchback in the same general vicinity just don't compute. At all.

[Prubert]

Jumbo Shrimp?

[Rattlehead]

Just got back from vacation with the wife and kids and mine was waiting on me in the pile of bills (why does EVERYONE send a bill when your on vacation?    )
Anyway, 1,000,000 thanks Prubert  

I'm not at all interested in one of the "Geezer" bikes as I have no desire to ride a bike that weighs more than my car.   However, I think there's a Dyna Switchback just waiting for me to give it a proper road test. That bike jumped out at me from the lineup the first time I saw it.  

[nevinfs327]

Got mine too - thanks Prubert.  The dealer in Oakland has a couple of Sportster options in the fleet.  Those are the models that legitimately interest me.  Now to find some weekend availability....

Ride report to follow  

[xcsp]

Thanks for the rental coupon Prubert   ,  made a reservation for in a few weeks to take out a Street Glide, figured might as well go for a bike with tunes and cruise!

[Papa Lazarou]

Not a single report. Vampires.

[coho]

The words Harley and switchback in the same general vicinity just don't compute. At all.

How about "I had a Harley for awhile, and I couldn't switchback to a sport tourer quick enough"?

[Rattlehead]

Just Finalized my rental! I got a Switchback. Someone cancelled and it came back up for availability.  


Also found out another tasty tid-bit, the voucher is good for $200 and time-frame doesn't matter, which means; if you want the bike for more than one day go for it. 2 day rental on the Dyna was $198 so I got a free bike for 2 days! And it's the bike I originally wanted!     I'm stoked!

Thanks again to Prubert. You rock man.  

[budah1]

Will post pics for the rental.  getting a Road Glide Ultra.  Letting me pick it up Sat at 0900 and returning it 1700 on Monday.  Wil be taking some day trips.

[MrsCablebandit]

Yup, mine came today as well.  It will cover anything Harley has around these parts.  


Thanks again.  I'll be sure to let you know how everything went.

We finally found a free weekend in September (this is my busy season for work travel) and booked our rental! I'm so stoked to give an HD a try. A ride report on the blog is guaranteed!  

[Cablebandit]

I just rode by the renting dealer today.  It's a damn shame its 160 miles from home.  

[coho]

I just rode by the renting dealer today.  It's a damn shame its 160 miles from home.  

They'll probably let you park your pig at the hog shop.  

[Cablebandit]

[Powder Addict]

I pick up my Street Glide a week from tomorrow.  Should be fun!

[sleazy rider]

Wife and I are setting up an Ultra Classic for a week from Saturday.  This is gonna be interesting when I show up with the ATTGATT stuff.  

[mxvet57]

I'm going to be a pirate.

Saw Prubert at breakfast sunday and he got hold of a few more rental vouchers so i picked up a few.

Now to search the dealers in my area.

Am i going to have to buy a skirt to?

[stromgal]

"A few"?  One for the Ninjette, and one for the FJR?