Renting a BMW in CO or WY

[pinkjacket]

Hi, all:

I'm looking for some guidance from those who live in WY or CO regarding renting a BMW. I'm planning a trip to Yellowstone in mid-July with my girlfriends and we all will be renting bikes once we get out there. The other ladies will be renting Harleys (why????) which are easy to find, but I'm seeking a BMW F650GS or F800GS that's lowered. I'm only 5'1 so the standard height won't work for me.

However, I'm not having much luck finding places that rent. I called Eaglerider but they do not have any lowered bikes..only standard height. I currently ride a F800ST with lowered seat and lowered frame.

Can anyone recommend a few places that I can contact? There is the option of shipping my bike out there to a friend who lives in Ft. Collins, CO but I worry that the bike won't get there in time and hate to put the burden of delivery on someone else.

Thanks for any help!

PinkJacket

 

[montana]

Folks tend to rent Harleys because they are easier to find and they are low.

Don't overlook the Montana dealerships. I have ridden all through the region and I prefer the ride from Bozeman or Missoula to Yellowstone rather than Ft Collins to Yellowstone.

 

[terham]

I rented an R1200RT from these folks in Denver this summer and had a good experience. Maybe farther away from Yellowstone than you want to be?

 

[pinkjacket]

Folks tend to rent Harleys because they are easier to find and they are low.

Don't overlook the Montana dealerships. I have ridden all through the region and I prefer the ride from Bozeman or Missoula to Yellowstone rather than Ft Collins to Yellowstone.

I hadn't thought of Montana, but I will definitely look into it. Always wanted to visit Montana so this is a good reason.

Thanks for the suggestion.

PJ

 

[beemer01]

There is a business in the Vail area -

He rents 1200GS bikes and 650 GS, and maintains them to flawless standards - and he has installed the lowered seat -

http://www.maverickmotorcycleadventures.com/html/home_page.html

I've rented his 1200GS - but I'm 5'10".

Perhaps the 650GS is lower?

Very personal service - the rates are for a 24 hour period, and he treats you to breakfast.

 

[terham]

Found this looking through my bookmarks. Might be helpful to you as they list Yellowstone as a place they cover.

 

[pinkjacket]

Thanks. I've zipped an email off to Maverick requesting more information on their bikes and rentals. One of my travel mates came across Adventure rentals. From their website it doesn't look like they have a bike low enough for me but I'm going to contact them for more info. It's a struggle when you're vertically challenged!

 

[gfountain]

I have not used them but www.tourbikes.com is the company with a link on the BMW of Denver site. I have seen some of their trade-ins on the floor at BMW of Denver. The trade in bikes have been in good shape so I assume they take care of their equipment. Have fun in our neck of the woods!